INFORMATION PORTAL OF THE MARSHAL'S OFFICE OF THE KUJAWSKO-POMORSKIE Region IN TORUŃ

More than 1,500 toddlers from across the region are taking part in daily English classes as part of the ‘Bilingual Kindergarteners of Kujawsko-Pomorskie’ project. Thanks to EU funding from the European Funds for Kujawsko-Pomorskie 2021-27, the establishments have also been equipped with educational materials and teaching aids.

– Knowledge of English opens doors to the world. No one needs to be convinced that the earlier we start learning foreign languages, the easier it is to assimilate new knowledge. I am glad that our programme is also being implemented in smaller towns, where there are simply not enough foreign language tutors,’ emphasises Marshal Piotr Całbecki.

The project involves learning English in accordance with the assumptions of the International Bilingualism Programme Bilingual Future. A total of 31 kindergartens joined the pilot phase. As part of the task, the facilities were equipped with multimedia equipment, teaching aids and art materials. Teacher training is underway. Parents will also gain access to a bilingual platform and exercise kits for their children. The value of the project exceeds PLN 5 million.

After the pilot phase, the programme will continue and will ultimately cover 6,000 children from 100 kindergartens and 350 teachers by 2029.

‘Bilingual preschoolers of Kujawsko-Pomorskie in numbers

• in the pilot stage, 1519 toddlers are taking part in English classes
• 67 pre-school groups
• 31 pre-school education centres
• training for 200 teachers
• project value PLN 5.2 million, co-financing from EFKP PLN 4.5 million

Press Office of the Marshal’s Office

14 February 2025