The English National Curriculum and the Polish podstawa programowa, aligned side by side — Early Years to Year 9 / Klasa 8.
UK Year − 1 = Polish Klasa. Year 2 = Klasa 1 … Year 9 = Klasa 8. High School / Liceum is not included.
| Year (UK) | Klasa (PL) | UK Key Stage | PL etap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Klasa 0 | KS1 | Przedszkole |
| Year 2 | Klasa 1 | KS1 | SP I–III |
| Year 3 | Klasa 2 | KS2 | SP I–III |
| Year 4 | Klasa 3 | KS2 | SP I–III |
| Year 5 | Klasa 4 | KS2 | SP IV–VIII |
| Year 6 | Klasa 5 | KS2 | SP IV–VIII |
| Year 7 | Klasa 6 | KS3 | SP IV–VIII |
| Year 8 | Klasa 7 | KS3 | SP IV–VIII |
| Year 9 | Klasa 8 | KS3 | SP IV–VIII |