Polish elementary school in Spain

More and more Polish families settled in Spain are wondering how to provide their children with contact with the mother tongue and Polish education. Naturally, the question arises: is there a Polish elementary school in Spain that you can simply enroll your child in? Find out how you can cultivate Polishness while living in Spain? Learn about solutions that are flexible, modern and realistically suited to the lives of expatriate families.

Why do Polish parents in Spain seek education in Polish?

Motivations vary, but many of them share a common denominator: concern for the child's identity, language and future. The Polish community in Spain is large, and bilingualism is becoming a value that parents want to nurture. Children raised abroad quickly pick up the Spanish language, often finding it dominant. Regular learning of Polish helps maintain the balance - it develops vocabulary, writing and speaking skills, but also builds confidence in dealing with family in Poland.

The second important reason is the possibility of returning to Poland. Families move to different places, and Polish education, implemented even if only in the form of supplementary education, helps avoid backlogs and facilitates adaptation in a Polish school. Finally, there is also the emotional aspect: children learn about Poland, its history, culture and traditions, so they can build a sense of being rooted in two countries at the same time.

Does a Polish school operate in Spain?

Yes, there is a Polish school for children in Spain, although its nature is different from the typical public Polish elementary school operating in Poland. The most formal institution of this type is the Polish School at the Polish Embassy in Madrid, which provides classes to supplement the Polish program abroad, but does not exempt children from going to a Spanish school.

In addition, there are local Polish schools run by associations (for example, in Barcelona and other cities) that offer regular classes in Polish language and culture. Such systems of Polish education are a real help to families, but they do not formally replace the Spanish elementary school and often function on weekends or in the afternoons, supplementing the compulsory education provided in the Spanish school system.

What opportunities for learning in Polish does a child in Spain have?

Children living in Spain who want to learn Polish can attend a full-time Polish school, but this is usually done during free time from compulsory classes. So it can interfere with plans, family time, or the need for rest. However, the range of educational options is wide. Children can take advantage of:

• polish language courses for bilingual children, conducted locally or online,
• stand-alone educational materials and programs,
• online schools implementing the full Polish core curriculum.

The latter solution is becoming particularly popular, as it allows combining school life in Spain with flexible, well-structured learning in Polish. The child completes compulsory schooling in the country of residence, and treats learning in Polish as a supplement that develops linguistic and educational competencies.

Polonijka - complete Polish elementary school available from Spain

One of the most common forms of learning in Polish is an online Polish elementary school. One example of such an institution is Polonijka - Polish online school for children aged 5 to 15. This solution meets the needs of families living abroad: flexible, convenient, accessible from anywhere in the world and based on a full Polish curriculum.

Polonijka offers:

• learning in line with the Polish core curriculum,
• flexible courses tailored to the needs and age and level of the child,
• systematic lessons taught by qualified teachers,
• modern educational platform,
• attractive materials adapted to the child's age and level available at the Polonia store,
• the opportunity to learn at any hours, without commuting,
• certification opportunity,
• support in maintaining bilingualism and preparing for eventual return to a Polish school.

For many families living in Spain, Polonijka is simply the most convenient and predictable form of Polish education. It allows you to maintain constant contact with the language, gives your child structure and motivation, and at the same time doesn't put a logistical strain on your daily life.

Supporting bilingualism for Polish children in Spain

Polish children have access to a range of learning options in their parents' native language, from weekend classes to full online programs. Parents choose these options out of concern for language, bilingualism, family ties and their children's educational future. Among the available options, Polonijka plays an exceptionally important role, combining a traditional curriculum with a modern form of delivery, meeting the needs of today's families living abroad.

Information for this article was provided by Polonijka Elementary School.