Draft Teacher Qualification Rules Issued for New School Subjects (Poland, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education sent a draft regulation for consultation on teacher qualifications for new subjects planned from the 2026/2027 school year. The draft covers nature, practical-technical classes, health education, civic education, and Polish-language teaching abroad.
Source: Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej
The Ministry of Education sent a draft regulation for consultation on teacher qualifications for new subjects planned from the 2026/2027 school year. The draft covers nature, practical-technical classes, health education, civic education, and Polish-language teaching abroad.
What Changed?
The draft defines which study fields, postgraduate programs, and existing teaching qualifications would allow teachers to teach new or revised subjects from 2026/2027. It also expands eligibility for selected health education and civic education teaching roles.
Old System vs New System
Before the draft, qualification rules had not been fully adjusted to the new subjects and subject changes planned for 2026/2027.
The draft would link new subjects to specified qualifications, including biology, geography, physics, chemistry, technology, health education, education for safety, defense education, civics, history, and Polish as a foreign language pathways.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students would be taught new subjects by teachers whose qualifications are mapped to the revised subject list.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents may see clearer staffing rules for new subjects introduced in the 2026/2027 school year.
School / Institution Impact
School directors would need to verify teacher eligibility before assigning new subjects.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers may gain or lose eligibility for specific subjects depending on their studies, postgraduate training, and existing qualifications.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-02: draft sent to interministerial consultation
- public consultation
- and opinion
- 2026-06-03: ministry notice published
- 2026-09-01: planned start of new subject teaching rules.
What To Do
- School leaders should compare current staffing with the proposed qualification list and follow the final regulation.
What To Watch Next
Watch for the signed regulation and any changes after consultation.
Global Context
The draft shows how Poland is aligning teacher staffing rules with curriculum changes for the next school year.
Source Record
Source type: Draft regulation
Source name: Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej