Polish School for Today

South Melbourne · Victoria

Polish language classes for adults in Melbourne.

Learn Polish, meet the Polish community.

A local school for complete beginners, returning learners and advanced speakers. Learn with native Polish-speaking teachers, find your level and meet people connected to Polish language and culture.

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Teaching Polish in Melbourne since 2013

Adults seated around tables during a Polish language lesson with a teacher at a whiteboard. Inside the classroom

Real lessons, familiar faces, room to speak.

About the school

Established in South Melbourne

A real school.
A welcoming place to learn.

Polish School for Today has been teaching Polish in Melbourne since 2013. We are an adult language school with small classes, three levels, native Polish-speaking teachers. Just as importantly, we are a place where people can learn, meet others and become more connected to Polish language and culture.

Start here01

Dzień dobry.

[jen DOH-bri]

“Good morning.” / “Hello.”

Polish has patterns. We help you notice them, understand them and use them.

Classes & levels

Classes & levels

Three levels.
Clear next steps.

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced groups run simultaneously on Wednesday and Saturday, with a separate group for each level. Choose the day that fits your week.

Beginner

Start with the foundations of Polish and build practical confidence for everyday situations.

Intermediate

Develop your vocabulary, comprehension and speaking ability, with more confidence using Polish in everyday situations.

Advanced

Build conversational fluency and use Polish with greater ease, confidence and flexibility.

Weekly timetable

Wednesday6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Saturday10:00 am–11:45 am

Fee$160per term
Four terms each year · Eight classes each term

All eight lessons and all study materials are included. There are no additional fees and no textbook purchase.

All known dates

Class dates

Community & culture

Beyond the lesson

Learn Polish. Meet people.
Become part of the community

A language becomes more familiar when it has people, places and stories around it.

Students can meet Polish people, make friends and discover more of Melbourne’s Polish community. Along the way, they might find a Polish book or piece of media, hear about a local shop or resource, or learn about a community group from someone they have met through the school.

Students also share contemporary Polish music, recommending artists and songs as they discover more of Poland today. Conversations often extend into practical travel advice too, from places to stay and things to do to local experiences in Poland.

Some friendships continue outside class. The school creates the opportunity to connect, and students take those connections into the wider community in their own ways.

Keep going02

Jak się masz?

[yak sheh mash]

“How are you?”

A simple question can be the start of something meaningful.

School and community life

Polish beyond
the classroom.

Christmas and Easter celebrations bring students together, with Polish doughnuts and shared traditions making these occasions a special part of school life.

Community A day out in the wider Polish community.
Easter Time together outside the classroom.
Christmas A Christmas gathering with the school community.
Community Time together outside class.
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Meet the teachers

Native Polish-speaking
teachers.

Our Wednesday and Saturday classes are taught by our qualified and experienced native Polish-speaking teachers. Meet the teachers currently featured at Polish School for Today.

Monika, a Polish language teacher, photographed outdoors.
Teacher profile

Monika

Originally from Szczecin, Monika holds a Master’s degree in Pedagogy from the University of Szczecin and has many years of experience teaching Polish, including more than a decade with adult learners. She has a particular interest in Polish grammar and enjoys making its rules easier to understand and apply, helping students recognise patterns in the language while building confidence in everyday use.

Outside class, she enjoys family walks with the household Husky and Scandinavian cinema.

Irena, a Polish language teacher, smiling in a portrait photograph.
Teacher profile

Irena

Originally from Gorzów Wielkopolski, Irena holds a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Zielona Góra. After teaching in Poland for ten years, she continued supporting and promoting Polish language and culture after moving to Australia. In her classes, she often uses Polish pop music to make learning lively and memorable, exploring song lyrics, vocabulary and pronunciation while creating a warm, fun atmosphere full of heart.

Outside class, Irena enjoys music, nature, wildflowers and the sounds of the outdoors.

Zbyszek, a Polish language teacher, photographed outdoors.
Teacher profile

Zbyszek

Zbyszek holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics with High Distinction from the University of New England in Australia. For around 15 years, he has been involved in promoting and sharing Polish language and culture in Australia. He also brings a strong interest in Polish history and geography to his teaching, helping students discover the places, people and stories behind the language and offering a rich source of historical and geographical knowledge

Outside teaching, Zbyszek enjoys fishing and spending time in the Polish countryside, especially around its lakes, rivers and forests.

Location

Find us at
Sol Green.

Sol Green Recreation Centre
South Melbourne

Classes take place at Sol Green Recreation Centre in South Melbourne. The school opens 15 minutes before class, giving you time to arrive, settle in and find your group.

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Free parking
Plenty of parking spaces are available at the venue.

Accessibility
The venue is accessible.

Public transport
Close to public transport.

Nearby
Close to local shops and an outdoor playground.

Before class
The school opens 15 minutes before the class starts.

In the classroom
Animals are not permitted.

Contact

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[email protected] 0466 822 763

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