How long do Poland children go to school?

Answer 1

Up to this year, children went to school at the age of 7. There was, however, a so called 'year zero', something between a kidergarten and school, for 6 year olds. Recently the government decided children would start school at the age of 6 though. This decision was to be valid from this year but many parents refused to send their 6 year olds to schools. Government hopes this plan will be fully implemented in 2010 though.

Answer 2

age 7-13 szkola podstawowa (lasts 6 years) primary school

13-16 gimnazjum (lasts 3 years) lower secondary

16-19 szkola srednia (lasts 3 years ending with matura/certificate of

matriculation, giving access to university etc) higher secondary

Answer 3

preschool goes from Age 3-5, and then kindergarten at age 6

Answer 4

they finish elementary school when the are 12

Answer 5

In Poland schooling is compulsory and schools are free, so almost all children go to school.