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The system of education in Poland
Provisions Constitution of the Republic of Poland guarantee:
• every person has the right to education• education is compulsory until the age of 18• education in public schools is free of charge • parents are free to choose schools other than public for
their children• citizens and institutions have the right to establish primary,
lower secondary, upper secondary and post-secondary schools and higher education institutions as well as childcare centers
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Compulsory education
* Special education included
Kindergarten
Second cycle studies(Master)
Second cycle studies(Master)
The first cycle studies (Bachelor)
General upper secondary school* Specialised upper
secondary school*
PRE - PRIMARY SCHOOL
Basic vocational school*
Qualifying vocational courses*The first cycle studies
(Bachelor)Technical upper
secondary
school*
LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL*
PRIMARY SCHOOL*
Pre-Primary Education (for children 3-6 years)
Kindergartens work around 10 hours a day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are open 5 days a week
Two teachers take care of one section (group of children)
The maximum number of children in one section is 25
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Pre-Primary Education Total time should be devoted to
2/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
care and organisational matters play
outdoor activities
educational activities
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one fifth of the total time should be devoted to play
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one fifth – to outdoor activities
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one fifth – to educational activities
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Two fifth-to care and organisational matters
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PRIMARY EDUCATION
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PRIMARY EDUCATIONPrimary Age is 7-13 years (since 2012 from 6 years)
Primary education is based on one year compulsory pre-school preparation.
General education in primary school is divided into two stages:
1) first stage of education including grade 1 to 3 of primary school – early school education
2) second stage of education including grades 4 to 6 of primary school
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Education in grades 1–3 of primary school I stage
Is implemented in a form of integrated teaching provided by a generalist teacher.
The teacher can decide on the length of a lesson (45 minutes are not compulsory)and decide when the break should begin.
Music education, Art education, Physical education, Computer classes and modern foreign language classes can be taught by a specialist teacher .
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Primary School Grades 1–3, Minimum number of teaching hours by subject
in the period of 3 years
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Education in grades 4–6 of primary school II educational stage
Teaching at this stage is arranged by subjects.
1 teaching hour equals 45 minutes. Obligatory subject: Polish language, History
and civics, Modern foreign language, Mathematics, Natural science, Music, Art, Technology, Computer classes, Physical education.
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Primary School Grades 4-6Minimum number of teaching hours by subject
in the period of 3 years
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END OF PRIMARY SCHOOL
In class VI students write a test of knowledge and skills. The test is the same for all students. The test does not affect graduation and admission to the lower secondary school.
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SECONDARY EDUCATION
In Poland secondary education includes two levels:
• lower secondary school (III educational stage)• upper secondary schools(IV educational stage): 3-year general secondary school 4-year technical secondary school(wchich ends with Matura Exam) 3-year basic vocational school
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Lower secondary school(III educational stage)
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Lower Secondary School grades 1-3Minimum number of teaching hours by subject
in the period of 3 years
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END OF LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
At the end of the secondary school all pupils write compulsory exam tests.
Tests results do not affect the completion of lower secondary school but they have strong bearing on admission to upper secondary schools.
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Upper secondary schoolsIV educational school
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Upper Secondary School Grades 1-3Minimum number of teaching hours by subject
in the period of 3 years
Tehnical Upper Secondary School Grades 1-4 Minimum number of teaching hours by subject
in the period of 4 years
Basic Vocational School Grades 1-3 Minimum number of teaching hours by subject
in the period of 3 years
End of Upper Secondary school
At the end of upper secondary education (except at basic vocational schools) pupils may sit a matriculation exam (MATURA), which is compulsory only for receipt of the matriculation certificate and to gain access to higher education.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special education takes place at primary school,lower and upper secondary school. Its objectiveis to help students with special needs in findinga job in the future.
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GRADES
In the Polish educational system there are six grades:
Excellent 6 Very good 5 Good 4 Satisfactory3 :/Allowing 2 Unsatisfactory 1
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SCHOOL DAY
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Lessons start at 8 a.m. andfinish at 2 or 3 p.m.
Each lesson usually lasts 45 minutes
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Breaks last 5, 10 or 15-20 min( brunch break) and 20-30 min (lunch break)
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SCHOOL YEARThe school year is divided
into two semesters.It lasts minimum 178 days
(max.38 weeks)
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The school year starts on 1st of September andfinishes on the last Friday in June
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Summer holidays last 2 months from July until September
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Winter holidays last 2 weeks and are usually in January or February
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CHRISTMAS BREAK about 7 days
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EASTER BREAK6 days
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THANK YOU
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