Eighth-grade exam 2026: CKE released statistics

Students in Poland's eighth grade achieved an average score of 65% on their Polish language exam and 55% on their mathematics exam, according to preliminary statistics released by the Central Examination Board (CKE).

The mandatory eighth-grade exams, taken by approximately 386,750 students in May, are a requirement for completing primary education. While students cannot fail the exam itself, their results significantly impact their admission to post-secondary schools, as exam scores account for half of the total points considered, with the other half based on school grades and achievements.

English remained the most popular foreign language choice, selected by 98.59% of students. Performance in other foreign languages varied, with average scores of 73% for English, 59% for German, 75% for Russian, 76% for French, 77% for Spanish, and 65% for Italian.

The CKE noted that these initial results do not include students who took the exam during the additional session in June. The main examination period took place from May 11-13.