Leaving Certificate 2026 Saturday Polish classes GALWAY

Information required for registration

This class is open to incoming 5th year students only, i.e. students who will sit the Leaving Certificate in 2026 and are located in Galway City. Students may apply only where they cannot access Polish language classes within their own school curriculum. A level of proficiency in Polish is required in order to take this class.
Classes will commence if minimum student numbers are achieved. They will be held face-to-face on Saturday mornings in a location close to the city centre.

Classes are funded by the Department of Education. There is no tuition fee for students to attend.

Thank you for taking the time to register.

Closing date for receipt of registrations is Friday 30th August 2024

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* 1. First Name:

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* 2. Surname:

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* 3. School:

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* 4. Date of Birth:

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* 5. Please confirm that you will sit the Leaving Certificate examination in 2026

Yes

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* 6. Email address that you use on a regular basis: Please note Student and Parent email cannot be the same. A separate email is required for student.

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* 7. Telephone number:

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* 8. Name of parent/guardian:

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* 9. Contact telephone number for parent/guardian:

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* 10. Contact email address for parent/guardian:

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* 11. Country of Origin:

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* 12. Language(s) spoken at home:

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* 13. Please describe your general level of Polish - speaking, reading and writing.

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* 14. Reason(s) for wanting to take a Leaving Cert class in Polish:

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* 15. Reason(s) for wanting to attend Saturday classes.

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* 16. We would like to ensure that students who begin this course are committed and intend to take it in the Leaving Cert exam - can you indicate how you think you will be able to manage an extra subject on Saturdays (many do but we'd like to know that you have the potential to be one of them!).

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* 17. Where did you hear about this class?

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* 18. How would you describe your knowledge of the Polish Language? Tick all that apply.

I can understand basic personal and family information such as shopping, local area, social life. I can understand the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and I can understand short simple personal letters.

I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.

I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form.

I can understand descriptions of places, events, personal experiences, feelings and perspectives expressed in everyday language.

I can interact with others in various ways and discuss topics of interest, exchange information, compare and contrast viewpoints and suggest solutions to problems.

I can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest for example describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

I can communicate the main point of what is heard/read in predictable, everyday situations and invite others to explain things, indicating understanding and/or agreement or disagreement.

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* 19. Attendance policy
Please tick the box to indicate that you understand and agree to the following attendance policy:
Classes are three hours long and take place on Saturday mornings. Students are required to attend for the full duration of each class. Three unexplained absences within a term will preclude further participation in the course.

I understand and agree to the attendance policy

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* 20. If there is anything we have not covered in the questions above and you think we should be aware of, could we ask you to please add here:

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* 21. I consent to PPLI processing the personal data in this application for the purposes of the registration and related activities

Yes

Thank you for your application. We will contact you in due course to confirm if you have been successful in securing a place on the course and provide relevant details.

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