Guide on School Education for Non-Polish Citizens

The Office for Foreigners has prepared a new guide on school education for non-Polish citizens. It is available in ten languages. In the guide, you will find information about:

  • preschool preparation (zero grade)
  • primary and secondary schools
  • admission rules
  • enrollment dates
  • required documents
  • forms of support and facilitation in schools.

The guide can be downloaded HERE.

UNHCR Supports Ministry of Education’s Campaign for Ukrainian Parents

Education is the right of every child. As the 2024/2025 school year approaches, UNHCR is supporting the Ministry of Education’s outreach campaign to Ukrainian parents on recent changes and solutions for the education of students arriving from abroad, including children and youth who are Ukrainian citizens.

Students will be able to take advantage of:

  • Study in a preparatory unit
  • Assistance from a teacher’s assistant speaking the language of the country of origin
  • Support from an intercultural assistant
  • Free additional Polish language classes
  • Additional remedial classes in specific subjects

To stay updated, check the Ministry of Education website. For more information on education, visit our Education in Poland – UNHCR Poland page.

Career Guidance Meetings for Youth in Kraków (24-25 April 2024)

Internationaler Bund Poland is organizing two career guidance meetings in Kraków on the 24th and 25th of April, specifically designed for young individuals who are at the crossroads of choosing their educational and professional paths. The sessions, which will take place at the Open Place Community Center (Center for Intercultural Integration), are tailored for youth aged 13-15 and 16-18.

The objective of these sessions is to assist young people in navigating through their choices and identifying their fields of interest. Employees from Air Liquide Engineering & Construction in Kraków will be present to share their personal experiences related to their choice of study and subsequent professional growth. This provides an opportunity for the participants to gain insights from their journey and learn from their experiences.

Please note that prior registration is required:

  • For youth aged 13 and above, the session will be on April 24 at 4:30 pm. Please register here.
  • For youth aged 16 and above, the session will be on April 25 at 4:30 pm. Please register here.

For more information, please visit here.