Family & Children
800+ child benefit rules for foreigners and choosing between a public and an international school in Poland.
Public school or international school in Poland? You have more options than you think
Many expat families default to international schools assuming public school isn't a realistic option — but Polish public schools have real, often underused support specifically for non-Polish-speaking children.
The 800+ benefit rules changed in June 2026 — who is affected
Since 1 June 2026, tighter eligibility rules for the 800+ child benefit — previously applied only to Ukrainian nationals under temporary protection — apply to all third-country nationals. Here's what that means if you have children in Poland.