Students of 7-12 attend primary school, which is also compulsory. Primary education is divided into two cycles: the first cycle (grades 1-3) at which beginning learning is offered, and the second cycle (grades 4-6) at which systematic learning is provided. Primary schools operate on the basic of general educational plan, which determines the minimum weekly number of lesson periods of particular subjects. The main components taught at the lower level of the primary school (grades 1-3) re: Polish language, social and natural environment and mathematics, crafts and technology, art and music and physical education. In the lower grades one teacher teaches all subjects, while in the higher grades each subject has a different teacher and usually students change classroom for each subject. Day studies in state higher schools are free of charge.<\/p>\n There are also a lot of private Universities. Some of them are really good, others not so much.<\/p>\n After you complete University you may continue with the Doctorate studies.<\/p>\n
\nAfter completing primary school students can choose different secondary education, which is free of charge. General secondary schools provide students with general education, with the possibility of receiving the graduation certificate of general education. Those who have passed the final examination called matura<\/strong> may apply to universities. Those who do not want to study at the university and those who have not taken the matura examination may continue their education in post – secondary vocational schools.
\nSecondary schools of vocational education prepare qualified workers and others with equivalent qualification. They also provide general secondary education. The purpose of these schools is to meet the demand for qualified workers, and they also provide young people with the opportunity of acquiring secondary education and taking the matura examination.
\nStudents can choose post-secondary education. They are trained as nurses, accountants, administrative personnel for enterprises and hotels, computer specialists, librarians and many others.
\nAfter secondary school students can take higher education. There are various types of higher education institutions in Poland.
\nWe have such institutions as: universities, polytechnics, economic academies, agricultural academies and others. The biggest academic center is Warsaw, which has the largest student enrolment, the greatest number of higher education institutions and the largest number of teachers. Other big cities like Krak\u00f3w, Wroc\u0142aw, Pozna\u0144, are very popular as well. A lot of students choose Warsaw, because it is easier to find a job there. But other big cities are more famous for overall nice student environment.<\/p>\n
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