Over 107,000 Ukrainian Students Learn Polish as National Multitest Becomes Available in Polish from 2024

Polish Language Education Expands Across Ukraine

According to Radiotrek — Світ: More than 107,000 students across 577 Ukrainian schools are currently studying Polish, marking a 16% increase compared to the 2021/2022 academic year. Education Minister Andriy Butenko highlighted the recent publication of Polish-language textbooks, supporting this growth. In 2023 alone, 51 different titles for grades 5 through 8 were released with funding from the state budget.

Starting in 2024, applicants will be able to receive the National Multitest (NMT) in Polish translation, except for language and literature subjects. This initiative aims to simplify learning for those studying Polish. Additionally, Minister Butenko noted that over 227,000 Ukrainian citizens are currently enrolled in schools throughout Poland during this academic year.

Strengthening Educational Ties Between Ukraine and Poland

From September 2025, Polish schools will have the option to offer Ukrainian as a second foreign language. In 2026, nearly 450 students took the Matura exam in Ukrainian as a foreign language, while almost 4,500 Ukrainian applicants successfully completed entrance tests at temporary exam centers located in nine Polish cities.

These developments reflect growing enthusiasm among Ukrainian students for learning Polish and demonstrate active collaboration between the educational systems of both countries. The rising number of Ukrainian learners of Polish and the launch of new educational programs highlight deepening cultural connections.

Such cooperation not only enhances language skills but also strengthens social bonds between the Ukrainian and Polish peoples, which is especially important amid current challenges. These initiatives also illustrate how education systems are adapting to meet the needs of students displaced by conflict or other circumstances, fostering integration and mutual understanding.