Poland: Foreign students reach 246,000, 5% of school population

Polish schools now host nearly 246,000 foreign students, about 5% of all pupils, per a CEO and IRC report. The share interrupting studies in the first semester of 2025/2026 is 7%, and enrollment in Polish language lessons dropped 37% year-on-year. This signals a structural shift in Polish education and integration policy, with implications for social cohesion and public services.