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Private elementary schools
Elementary or primary school is the first stage of compulsory education in Poland. It offers education for children aged 6 or 7 to 13.
According to Alberta’s Poland International Education Guide, primary education in Poland is normally divided into two stages. The first stage (I Etap), Grades 1 to 3, is called integrated education. In this stage, teachers create a schedule, with a flexible timetable and breaks, and monitor educational progress. This stage often involves the planning of as many as 18 lessons per week, including three hours of physical education.
Primary elementary schools in Poland (including Warsaw) equip students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies established by the Polish national curriculum. And some offer specialized programs to supplement the core curriculum. In addition to bilingual schools, there are also Polish schools with specialized programs in sports, the arts, science, and technology, among other areas.
Bilingual schools
A bilingual school conducts teaching in two languages. Typically, it teaches some subjects in Polish and others in a modern foreign language. For instance, many bilingual primary schools have Polish and English as their main languages of instruction.This is especially common in international schools in Warsaw and across Poland.
There are also other types of primary bilingual schools, though. For instance, there are Polish-French schools, Polish-German schools, and Polish-Japanese languages. Note, the foreign language in Warsaw bilingual schools must be a modern language. This, for instance, rules out ancient Greek and Latin or any other language not currently in common use.
Bilingual schools offer what’s called a “dual-language immersion.” Students are completely immersed in two languages, and don’t take courses in any other languages. Usually, one of the languages learned, the primary language, is a student’s native language. For residents of Poland, this would be Polish, while for Canadians, it would be English or French. The other, the secondary language, is a foreign language, which is new to the student.
Bilingual primary schools in Poland must meet the requirements of the Polish Ministry of Education. This includes both private (or non-public) and public schools. These schools must
- Implement the core curriculum of general education
- Offer a number of required classes
- Use the established rules for advancing students
- Conduct standard examinations
- Employ qualified teachers
- Document teaching practices
Benefits of primary bilingual schools
A primary bilingual school in Warsaw can be a great choice for your child. This is especially true if he or she enjoys languages and is eager to learn in Polish or some other foreign language (in addition to his or her native tongue).
In one of these schools, your child will have a chance to learn a foreign language intensively. After graduating, they can continue their education in any post-elementary school, in Poland or elsewhere. This includes international and bilingual middle schools in Poland. It also includes regular or specialized middle schools in their country, if they’re an international student.
Bilingual primary schools in Warsaw have many other benefits as well. Some of the main ones are described below.
- Standardized programs: These schools must use the same core curriculum as public or state schools in Poland. This gives students flexibility. They can continue with a private or public education in a Poland middle school or move on to an international Polish school.
- International certification: Most bilingual primary schools, in Warsaw and elsewhere in Poland, are certified by educational institutions in other countries. This means your child will be prepared for an international education, whether in Poland or elsewhere.
- Intensive language learning: Bilingual education usually means that children learn in Polish and some other language. This allows your child to learn to speak, think, and reason in two languages. Research has established that this has enormous cognitive and academic benefits. For instance, many students who learn two learn languages in the early years excel in the middle and high school years.
- Language enrichment: While bilingual schools teach courses in two different languages, language learning doesn’t have to stop there. Many private bilingual schools offer extra language learning, that goes well beyond the standard set by the Polish ministry. Many also offer extracurricular language courses and programs for advanced and eager students. This includes after-school and weekend classes.
- International environment: Many private bilingual schools are international. This means they have students from all over the world. This can speed up or enhance the regular language learning that takes place during school hours. It can also allow your child to learn social graces, tolerance and respect for other cultures, and spur them to learn about the customs and values of other cultures.
To learn about the benefits of Poland private schools in general, read our guide. You can also read our guide on choosing a private school in Poland.
Private school expo: To learn even more, visit our private school expo in Warsaw. Here you can meet with some of the top private schools in Warsaw, and all across Poland, all in the same place. The expo also has informative seminars about private/non-public education in Poland, including the issue of how to choose a school.
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