Community-focused Polish Classes for kids in Sydney
At NSPS we are more than just a language school, we are a community – many of our former students are now bringing their own children to NSPS to learn the language of their grandparents. Our Polish classes for children are run by expert teachers, designed to foster language skills, cultural understanding, and lasting friendships for pre-K and primary school learners, and their families.
Small classes and community events throughout the year, give our school a real family feel. We also host Zuchy (Polish Scouts), Syrenka Polish Dance Lesssons and a Polish Book Library.
Did you know that school-aged children enroled at NSPS are eligible for Polish Legitymacja Szkolna which is an official student concession card in Poland?
Small classes and community events throughout the year, give our school a real family feel. We also host Zuchy (Polish Scouts), Syrenka Polish Dance Lesssons and a Polish Book Library.
Did you know that school-aged children enroled at NSPS are eligible for Polish Legitymacja Szkolna which is an official student concession card in Poland?
North Shore Polish School Reviews
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Mia’s Mum (Year 3/4)
“My daughter has loved every single one of the teachers and the wonderful friends she’s made while learning Polish at NSPS. I absolutely love the small classes, because of the more focussed and persoinalised attention, but above all I think Babcia appreciates being able to talk with Mia who is getting more confident, now even writing poems in Polish and reading them to Babcia.” |
Archie and Oliver’s Mum (K & Year 3/4)
“My boys really enjoy attending Polish school – my older son, who is 8, has made huge progress in reading Polish, and my younger one always looks forward to going and loves learning. I appreciate that the teachers have been at the school for many years and have a fantastic approach to children, which creates a warm and supportive environment. Thanks to this, learning the Polish language and culture becomes something natural and enjoyable for the kids.” |
Past Student's Mum
"My daughter really enjoyed being part of North Shore Polish Saturday School (NSPS) for 5 years. The small class sizes created a nurturing and supportive environment where they felt confident to participate and thrive. They've made wonderful friendships that extend beyond the classroom, building a strong sense of community and connection to their heritage." |
Parents (Year 1/2)
"What we love about NSPS is that it offers a fantastic program that includes excursions and cultural events throughout the year, which give the kids even more opportunities to bond with each other while deepening their understanding of Polish traditions. It’s a warm, welcoming place where children learn, grow, and create lasting memories." |
Curriculum framework and language program
The North Shore Polish School is part of the NSW Community Languages Schools Program. The whole school curriculum is approved by the NSW Department of Education and reflects topics based on the K-6 Languages Framework. The syllabus outcomes for Early Stage 1 to Stage 5 align with the Australian Curriculum achievement standards.
The curriculum follows NSW Department of Education Stages of Learning while being tailored to individual classes’ needs and student abilities as well. Focusing on learning of language, culture, history and geography through vocabulary development, reading, writing, song, play and projects.
With decades of combined experience in education, language teaching, and child development, our teachers bring passion, professionalism, and deep cultural knowledge to every classroom. Many of our teachers have been with the school for years and are fluent in both Polish and English, enabling them to support students of all proficiency levels.
Through learning Polish with us, students develop communication skills, focus on languages as systems and gain insights into the relationship between language and culture, leading to lifelong personal, educational and vocational benefits.
The curriculum follows NSW Department of Education Stages of Learning while being tailored to individual classes’ needs and student abilities as well. Focusing on learning of language, culture, history and geography through vocabulary development, reading, writing, song, play and projects.
With decades of combined experience in education, language teaching, and child development, our teachers bring passion, professionalism, and deep cultural knowledge to every classroom. Many of our teachers have been with the school for years and are fluent in both Polish and English, enabling them to support students of all proficiency levels.
Through learning Polish with us, students develop communication skills, focus on languages as systems and gain insights into the relationship between language and culture, leading to lifelong personal, educational and vocational benefits.
Reporting student achievement to parents/guardians helps promote shared understanding, and can be facilitated through student work samples, portfolios, teacher-parent-pupil interview and student self-assessment. Reporting is facilitated via class whatsapp groups as well as parent teacher meetings, and provides information on what students know, what they do in class and how they can improve.
Location and class times
Classes are held at North Ryde Public School, 154 Coxs Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113. Classes run to NSW Public School Term dates and are held on Saturdays, 9am-12pm. You can view the current NSPS calendar here.
ATTENDANCE
All parents/guardians/carers must make reasonable efforts to ensure that their child attends Saturday classes. We request that absences are communicated via class whatsapp groups as soon as known to help teachers plan for the lessons. Students who play organised sport on Saturdays, with conflicting schediules, are encouraged to attend parts of the lessons.
All parents/guardians/carers must make reasonable efforts to ensure that their child attends Saturday classes. We request that absences are communicated via class whatsapp groups as soon as known to help teachers plan for the lessons. Students who play organised sport on Saturdays, with conflicting schediules, are encouraged to attend parts of the lessons.
Enrolments & Tuition Fees
NEW ENROLMENTS: PRE-ENROLMENT SCHOOL VISIT
Before enroling, we warmly invite you to get in touch with us here to organise a 30 minute school visit and meet with the class teacher, speak to our Principal and for your child to experience our classes first hand. School class dates are available here.
Enrolments are taken all year round. Enrolments for the following year start in December.
TUITION FEES
Our tuition fees of $550 a year includes lessons, workbooks, exercise books and most project related materials, as well as excursions, incursions and various events. We accept various payment methods. Payment is required on enrolment. Fees for part-year enrolments are issued pro-rata (via email).
Before enroling, we warmly invite you to get in touch with us here to organise a 30 minute school visit and meet with the class teacher, speak to our Principal and for your child to experience our classes first hand. School class dates are available here.
Enrolments are taken all year round. Enrolments for the following year start in December.
TUITION FEES
Our tuition fees of $550 a year includes lessons, workbooks, exercise books and most project related materials, as well as excursions, incursions and various events. We accept various payment methods. Payment is required on enrolment. Fees for part-year enrolments are issued pro-rata (via email).
We also host Polish Scouts, Syrenka Dance Lessons & Polish Book Library
Polish Scouts – Zuchy
Polish Scouts (Zuchy) meet at NSPS fortnightly, after school 12pm-1pm. Come along for a free trial meet and see if you like it, registration can be taken on the day. Fees ($110 a year) payable directly to Scouts. |
Syrenka Polish Dance Lessons
Syrenka Polish folk dance lessons take place at NSPS fortnightly, after school 12pm-1pm. Contact Pani Halina Borysiewicz for more information on 0421 048 655. Fees ($120 a year) payable directly to Syrenka. |
Polish Book Library
NSPS has an extensive library of Polish books for children of all ages, helping students develop Polish language skills and learn about their cultural heritage at home. |
NSW Government Subsidy for NSPS based on enrolments
The NSW Department of Education partially funds eligible community languages schools, provided certain criteria is met and maintained. This helps our school fund events, excursions and incursions as we try to keep our enrollment fees affordable for families.
The subsidy criteria for community language schools is outlined below.
1. Be open to school students from Kindergarten to Year 12, regardless of language background
2. Have students who attend for at least 70 percent of lessons in Term 1
3. Hold classes outside school hours at least 35 weeks of the year
4. Provide a minimum of 2 hours per week face-to-face language teaching based on a sound educational program.
The subsidy criteria for community language schools is outlined below.
1. Be open to school students from Kindergarten to Year 12, regardless of language background
2. Have students who attend for at least 70 percent of lessons in Term 1
3. Hold classes outside school hours at least 35 weeks of the year
4. Provide a minimum of 2 hours per week face-to-face language teaching based on a sound educational program.