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- Special education in Warsaw and Poland
- What Warsaw special needs schools have to offer
- Choosing a special needs school in Warsaw
Luckily, there are many great private special needs schools in Warsaw. There are also schools supporting children with special needs in the neighbouring regions of Pruszków, Józefów, Łomianki, Marki, Ząbki, and Zielonka.
Special education in Warsaw and Poland
There are many different kinds of special needs schools in Warsaw and across Poland. Some of these schools focus only on special needs students, while others also have classes for other kids as well. And some schools provide full-time support for special needs students, while others offer part-time support.
Warsaw private schools offer five main environments to support students with special needs. Special education can be offered in a dedicated special needs school or class, an integrated class, a withdrawal class, or a regular class with resource support or indirect support.
Each of these schools provides support for students with different types of special needs. Virtually no school, though, provides support for all kinds of special needs. Most have a more narrow focus.
While this isn’t a complete list, there are private schools in Warsaw which support students with one or more of the following types of special needs:
- Learning disabilities and disorders: E.G., ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia
- Developmental disabilities: E.G., Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger's syndrome, and Down syndrome
- Behavioural and psychological issues: E.G., troubled teen behaviour and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
- Gifted or advanced learning abilities
- Physical disabilities
Many special education schools provide support for one or more of these types of special needs. Other less common special needs supported include speech and language disorders and chronic illnesses.
What Warsaw special needs schools have to offer
If you’re child has special education needs, it’s important to address them. They can’t just be left to deal with them on their own.
A special needs school, whether it offers full-time or part-time support, is a step in the right direction. Your child will receive instruction that’s tailored to their strengths and weaknesses. They’ll also receive targeted support in class, and likely out of class. This can help them reach their full potential.
Overall, special needs schools in Warsaw have numerous benefits. Below, we list some of the main ones.
- Individualized learning:, Special needs schools in Warsaw tend to have well-trained teachers that tailor instruction and curricula to meet your child’s unique needs. Whether your child has a learning or a developmental disability (or some other type of challenge), a unique program can be created for them. And this program will be modified and adapted based on their development and progress.
- Great teachers: Warsaw special needs schools tend to have dedicated and passionate teachers. Most also have teachers with focused training in special education, and experience teaching students with a wide range of special needs.
- Small classes: Smaller classes allow teachers to recognize and address children’s unique strengths and weaknesses. They can also promote a more warm, interactive, and engaging learning environment.
- Special resources and services: Special resources and services may be available. This may include academic and psychological counselling, tutoring programs, speech-language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, and learning aids.
- Extracurriculars: Many Warsaw special needs schools have resources to support student learning in and outside of the classroom. Quality resources and facilities provide students with the opportunity to fully explore their interests and talents. In some schools, students are encouraged to participate in sports, clubs, after-school programs, and community activities.
- Broadening horizons: Going to school in Warsaw, your child can learn with peers from many different nationalities, backgrounds, and ethnicities. They’ll also have the chance to live in a new country, learn new customs, be exposed to different languages and cultures, and travel (in Poland and throughout Europe).
Choosing a special needs school in Warsaw
It’s important to find the right school for your child. If your child has special needs, this can be quite challenging. You should look at several schools in Warsaw and the surrounding area.
What’s most important is whether the school is a good fit for your child. You’ll need to consider some crucial questions.
- Type of special needs supported: What type of special needs does the school support? Does it offer support for your child’s special need(s)?
- Type of support: What kind of special needs support is offered? Is it a part- or full-time program? Is it the right kind of program for your child?
- Teaching and learning approach: Does the school or program offer individualized learning and tailored instruction? Is the approach a good one for your child?
Private school expo: To learn 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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