International Student Exchange - Poland:
2012: |
January:5 month program:Start Date: January 4, 2012 End Date: June 30, 2012 |
September:5 month program:Start Date: September, 2012 End Date: January 20, 2013 10 month program: Start Date: September, 2012 End Date: June 30, 2013 |
Application deadlines for the International Student Exchange - Poland each year are:
September Entry (5 or 10 month) – March 31
January Entry – October 1
Information about the Student Exchange to Poland:
While on an International Exchange Program students have the opportunity to learn at an international school and the "school of life" while they experience another culture, immerse themselves in the language and become a member of the host family. Begin your international experience now! Participate in an International Exchange program with YES Canada!
Information about the Student Exchange to Poland:
Like their neighbouring countries, the education system in Poland runs very similar with public education split between primary education, from ages 6 to 13, followed by secondary education from age 13 to 17.
As with most secondary programs, there is a split between lower secondary level, which consists of three years in Gymnasium, and the upper secondary level. Gymnasium ends with an exam that allows the students to move to upper secondary level, where students choose to pursue either an academic (lyceum) or vocational (technikum) stream. These programs run from three to four years. At the end, students take the Matura examination. Then they can pursue further studies in post-secondary education.
Poland is a charming European country steeped in old-world traditions, with a fascinating history and an appreciation for culture. For students, this is a rare opportunity to truly experience the beauty of Poland.
School System
Education in Poland starts at the age of six (or seven) years in primary school (Polish szkoła podstawowa). Next is the lower secondary level consisting of three years in gymnasium (gimnazjum, pronounced gheem-nah-sium), starting at the age of 13, ends with an exam. This is followed by upper secondary level, which has several alternatives, the most common being the three years in a liceum or four years in a technikum. Both end with a maturity examination (matura, quite similar to French baccalauréat), and may be followed by several forms of upper education.
