Homeschooling in Poland
Legal with school director approval and mandatory exams.
Homeschooling (edukacja domowa) is legal in Poland but requires annual permission from the director of a public or assigned school. Governed by the Prawo oświatowe of 14 December 2016, parents must submit applications with psychological-educational opinions and education plans. Children must pass annual classification exams at the school to progress.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
0
required
Notification
Yes
annual
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Permission from director of enrolled public or non-public school.
- Application includes opinion from public psychological-educational center.
- Annual classification exams at school for promotion.
- Permission granted for one school year, renewable.
- Compulsory education from age 7 to 18.
- Fines up to PLN 10,000 for non-compliance.
- Child must be enrolled in a school.
- Director may refuse or withdraw if exams not passed.
Filing Requirements
What to file
Application for permission (no standard form; free-form with required documents)
When
Before start of school year
Where
Director of enrolled school
How to submit
In person or mail
What to include
- • Psychological-educational opinion, education plan, other documents per Art. 37
Permission for one school year only
How to Get Started
- 1
Enroll child in public or non-public school
- 2
Obtain opinion from public psychological-educational center
- 3
Submit application to school director with plan
- 4
Prepare for annual classification exams
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Flexibility in daily schedule
- ✓Approximately 14,000 homeschoolers in Poland
Cons
- •Dependency on school director approval
- •Mandatory annual testing
Questions about homeschooling in Poland
What documents are needed for homeschool permission?
Opinion from public psychological-educational counseling center and education plan submitted to school director.
When must classification exams be taken?
Annually at the end of the school year at the assigned school to promote to next grade.
Can the school director refuse permission?
Yes, director has discretion; permission granted for one year and renewable.
What happens if my child fails the exams?
Director may withdraw permission; child must attend school.
Is there a standard application form?
No official form; submit free-form application with required documents.
Do parents need teaching qualifications?
No formal qualifications required for parents.
What are the fines for non-compliance?
Up to PLN 10,000 for failing compulsory education.
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · PL homeschool law guide