Attention Parents! In Primary Schools No. 5, 11, 50, 52, 57, 60, 65, 81 we continue to support foreign children in terms of:

– teaching Polish as a foreign language,

– teaching of remedial classes,

– teaching of Polish tradition, history and culture.

Classes will be conducted mainly in small groups (2-5 people) at a level adapted to the needs of the students.

In addition, in the preparatory schools of Primary School No. 57 and Primary School No. 81, Ukrainian children will be able to benefit from the support of a language assistant, who will help during lessons, with homework and with the contact between parents and school personnel.

Contact the teachers of the school of your choice for more information.

In the passing year, as part of the project “Support for foreigners from outside the European Union in Pomeranian Province in 2018 – 2020” co-financed from the National Programme of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the following were implemented:

– Operating information and advisory centres – the centres operated from April 2019 until the end of the year and provided free assistance to foreigners in the field of counselling and support on issues of legalisation of stay, administrative and legal issues, employment rights, counselling and integration assistance, health, psychological and social care, child care and family reunification. By the end of 2019, more than 500 people had benefited from the services of the centres.

– Polish language courses for adults – were conducted at different levels (A1, A2, B1).  Classes were held in Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia. In 2019, 15 courses were implemented, number of participants: 160 people.

– Methodology courses on learning Polish as a foreign language for teachers working in Pomeranian Province. The aim of this activity was to equip teachers with the knowledge, competences and skills to independently implement educational activities with foreign students with no or little knowledge of the Polish language. In 2019, 6 methodological courses were held from which a total of 93 teachers benefited.

– Support for children at schools in the form of Polish language classes, remedial classes and classes on Polish tradition, history and culture. The classes took place in eight schools; altogether nearly 120 children benefited from the classes (Polish language classes – 118, remedial classes – 119, other classes – 58).

– Employing Ukrainian language assistants – in selected schools teaching foreigners in Gdańsk. Language assistants supported teachers during classes and helped foreign students to better adapt in class. In 2019, 30 foreign children benefited from the support.

– Adaptation courses – were held in various towns and cities of the Pomeranian Province, including Gdańsk, Tczew, Kwidzyn, Nowy Dwór Gdański, Człuchów, Chojnice. In 2019, 8 courses were held and 88 foreigners benefited from the support.

– Workshop and networking meetings for coalition members – activities were intended for representatives of social welfare centres, District Employment Offices and cooperating institutions e.g. the Police, the School Superintendent and representatives of schools, NGOs and other coalition members. In 2019, 4 meetings were held: in Gdańsk, Starogard Gdański, Tczew and Słupsk. A total number of 95 people benefited from the classes.

– Career counselling and certified translations and interpreting – under this measure foreigners could benefit from the support of specialists at information and counselling points. In 2019, 45 people benefited from specialist support.

The majority of the above-mentioned activities will be continued in 2020.

If you are a foreigner from outside the EU, residing in Poland legally and you want to get to know our language better, we invite you to participate in a language course. Within this action 32 courses are planned during the whole project duration, each course will last 38 hours. Language groups will consist of 8-12 people and the duration of the course is about 2 months. Classes will be held in places with the highest concentration of foreigners. At least half of the courses will be held in the Tri-City agglomeration, the rest in accordance with the applications of the participants. The level of teaching Polish language will be adjusted to the reported needs of foreigners.

Implementer: Accent School of Polish

Enrolment and contact:

adaptacja@polishforforeigners.com

phone no. +48 665 669 663

In September 2019, we are launching support for non-EU foreigners in the form of career advisory services and sworn translations. If you need consultations in the field of work, you are not sure if you are employed legally and under the right conditions or you would like to learn about the realities of the Polish labour market and the applicable legal regulations – come to one of the six information and advisory points (you can find contact information in the ADVISORY CENTRES tab). If necessary, you can also use the services of a sworn translator. To receive support, contact the counselling and integration support specialist at the point closest to you, who will tell you how you can receive support.