Program Dates:
2010: |
September:5 month program:Start Date: September 1, 2010 End Date: January 20, 2011 10 month program: Start Date: September 1, 2010 End Date: June 30, 2011 |
2011: |
January:5 month program:Start Date: January 1, 2011 End Date: June 30, 2011 |
Application deadlines for the student exchange programs each year are:
September (5 or 10 month) – May 28, 2010
January – October 1, 2010
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
