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Poland’s 2027 eighth-grade exam dates are out. What should families plan?
CKE published the timetable on 20 August 2026. Save the three May dates and organise the coming months calmly.
Eighth-grade exam
From revision to results. Start with the CKE timetable, identify gaps and plan short practice sessions.
Your next steps
- Check the year and scope of the information.
- Education calendar 2026/2027 →
- Templates & checklists →
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