First of all, it is worth mentioning that schools with the Ukrainian language of education are rare even in big cities, so at best you can place your child in a specialized class, but do not forget that for full integration it is better to think about mixed or completely Polish-speaking groups
School education in Europe means changing schools along the way. Instead of the usual 11 classes, studies are divided into:
- Preparatory class (Zerówka). Recommended for children 6 years of age as a preparation for 1st grade, including the basics of reading, counting and arts
- Primary school (Szkoła podstawowa, podstawówka). A five-year course divided into two stages - for grades 1-3 it is an integrated study, without a clear division into subjects, after which grades 4 and 5 introduce both specific lessons and a final exam on them
This stage often causes difficulties for the children of immigrants or refugees, as they are required to take final exams in Polish on an equal basis with Polish schoolchildren. For such situations, schools often provide additional preparatory courses.
- Secondary school (Szkoła Średnia). After passing the exams and receiving a certificate of primary education, the student must pass it, since a place for him is guaranteed in your district school. After 2019, the gymnasium (gimnazium) course was integrated into the secondary school course, and now the training period is 4-5 years, depending on the type of school, there are two in total:
- General education lyceum (Liceum Ogólnokształcące). Secondary school in the usual sense, with a final exam and the possibility of further higher education
- Technical school (Technikum). Allows you to choose a specialty and get a diploma in it to further expand your expertise at the university, it also implies passing an exam to obtain a certificate of completion of high school
At the moment, the Polish education system is in a state of reform, and the changes will be implemented already during the 2022 academic year. To fully familiarize yourself with the nuances of the reform, you should go to the website of the Ministry of Education, where the information will be most relevant.
