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Starting September 2025, two major changes will take effect in Polish education.

Health Education

Students from grade four onward will be able to participate in lessons for a new subject—Health Education. These classes will be optional, and parents will decide whether their children take part.

Health Education is a new subject designed to help children and adolescents take better care of their health. Students will learn how to care for their bodies, emotions, relationships, and environment. They’ll also be taught how to navigate the digital world effectively, make good decisions, recognize risks, and lead a healthy lifestyle.

“This subject is especially important for young people. It’s about their mental health, support, and equipping them with knowledge about physical activity and healthy eating habits. It’s about giving them the tools to care for their health, get medical checkups, and benefit from modern medicine,” said Minister of Education Barbara Nowacka in February this year.

Changes to the Physical Education Curriculum

The Ministry of National Education is introducing a new approach to physical education classes in high schools, technical schools, and vocational schools (second level). Starting from the new school year, PE will no longer be just about sports. It will focus on conscious health care, social development, and physical activity tailored to students’ individual needs.

What’s changing?

• Greater emphasis on health and well-being
• Use of modern technologies
• Development of social skills
• Promotion of physical activity beyond school hours

Main goals:

• Instilling a lifelong need for movement
• Improving physical fitness
• Building a health-conscious attitude

PE is becoming interdisciplinary. It combines knowledge from health sciences, psychology, pedagogy, sociology, and natural sciences. This marks a shift toward education that supports the full development of young people—physically, mentally, socially, and environmentally.