Education in Poland
Education in Poland
History
History
The education of Polish society was
The education of Polish society was
started in the
started in the
12th century, and
12th century, and
Poland soon became one of the most
Poland soon became one of the most
educated European countries
educated European countries
.
.
Casimir III the Great.
Drawing by Jan Matejko
System of education
System of education
Starts at the age of 7 in primary
Starts at the age of 7 in primary
school
school
Next is
Next is
gymnasium that starts at the
gymnasium that starts at the
age of 13 and lasts for 3 years.
age of 13 and lasts for 3 years.
3 years liceum or 4 years technikum,
3 years liceum or 4 years technikum,
both end with maturity exanination.
both end with maturity exanination.
Primary School
Primary School
- Lasts 6 years, starts at the age of 7.
- Lasts 6 years, starts at the age of 7.
- Ends with
- Ends with
a final
a final
exam.
exam.
- Is Obligatory for every child until
- Is Obligatory for every child until
the
the
age of 18
age of 18
Gymnasium
Gymnasium
Lasts 3 years, starts at the age of 13.
Lasts 3 years, starts at the age of 13.
Ends with a final exam.
Ends with a final exam.
Is obligatory for very child until the
Is obligatory for very child until the
age of 18
age of 18
Obligatory until the
Obligatory until the
age of 18
age of 18
There are 3 types of
There are 3 types of
schools : Lyceum (3
schools : Lyceum (3
years),
years), vocational
high school (4 years)
and vocational school
and vocational school
(2 years).
(2 years).
Matura Exam
Matura Exam
Education i secondary school ends
Education i secondary school ends
with maturity exam.
with maturity exam.
Everyone has to pass 3 writing
Everyone has to pass 3 writing
exams and 2 oral exams.
exams and 2 oral exams.
You should gain 30% to pass
You should gain 30% to pass