Tutoring Franchise in Poland: The Complete 2026 Guide

In Poland, korepetycje, paid private lessons outside school, are part of ordinary family life. Parents arrange them before the eighth-grade exam, before the matura and, increasingly, years earlier. For anyone weighing a tutoring franchise in Poland, that means the demand is real and well understood. The question is not whether families pay for extra help, but whether they will choose a branded learning centre over the tutor down the street.

This guide covers the school system and its exams, tutoring demand, how a tutoring franchise compares with the alternatives, franchise law, practicalities and how Success Tutoring approaches Poland.

The Polish school system: the egzamin ósmoklasisty and the matura

Since the 2017 reform, Polish children attend an eight-year szkoła podstawowa (primary school), followed by a four-year liceum ogólnokształcące, a five-year technikum or a vocational school. Two external exams, set by the Central Examination Board (Centralna Komisja Egzaminacyjna, CKE), shape almost every family's decisions about tutoring.

• The egzamin ósmoklasisty (eighth-grade exam). Every pupil finishing primary school sits written papers in Polish, mathematics and a modern foreign language. The results count heavily in recruitment points for secondary school, so a strong score opens the door to the most sought-after licea in a city. According to CKE results reported by the Polish press, pupils scored on average 64 per cent in Polish, 50 per cent in mathematics and 70 per cent in English in 2025, with the maths average down two points on 2024.
• The matura. At the end of secondary school, students sit compulsory papers in Polish, mathematics and a modern foreign language at basic level, plus at least one subject at extended level. University admission is largely based on matura results, which is why the last two years of liceum are the peak period for paid lessons.

Internationally, Polish students perform well. According to the Polish Institute for Educational Research (IBE), Polish 15-year-olds averaged 489 points in mathematics in PISA 2022, above the OECD average of 472, and among EU countries only Estonia scored higher. The OECD's country note adds a caution: Poland's 2022 results were down on 2018 in all three subjects. Strong national performance plus competitive exams means families pay less to catch up than to stay ahead.

Why tutoring demand is strong in Poland

The clearest measure comes from CBOS, the Polish public opinion research centre. In its survey of parents' spending on education for the 2025/2026 school year, CBOS found that 80 per cent of parents of school-age children were paying, or planned to pay, for extra-curricular classes, the highest figure since the survey began in the late 1990s.

Three features of the Polish market matter for a franchise investor:

• Most tutoring is informal. The typical korepetytor is a teacher, a student or a recent graduate working privately, often at the family's home or online. That is the main competitor for any centre, and it sets parents' expectations on price and flexibility.
• Demand is exam-driven and seasonal. Enquiries peak at the start of the school year in September, after the first-semester grades in January and in the months before the eighth-grade exam and matura in spring.
• Parents value structure and progress reports. A centre that can show what a child is working on, how they are progressing and how that maps to the exam is selling something the informal market rarely provides.

What a tutoring franchise is

A tutoring franchise licenses you to run a learning business under an established brand, using its curriculum, systems, training, technology and marketing. You own and run the local business, employ the team and serve families in a defined territory; the franchisor provides the playbook and ongoing support in return for an initial fee and ongoing fees set out in the franchise agreement.

Most tutoring franchises fall into one of two revenue structures: pay-per-lesson (hourly or in packages) or membership, where families pay a recurring fee for a set number of weekly sessions. Success Tutoring uses the membership model in physical, retail-style centres, which makes revenue more predictable and turns the business into one about retention and results rather than chasing one-off bookings. For a broader introduction, read our complete tutoring franchise guide.

Tutoring franchise vs worksheet centres, private tutors and independent centres

If you are considering a tutoring business in Poland, you are effectively choosing between four routes.

• A tutoring franchise (centre-based). A branded centre with a curriculum, trained tutors and franchisor support with opening. Higher set-up commitment than freelancing, but you build a saleable business with a recognisable brand and support behind it.
• A Kumon-style worksheet centre. Kumon describes its method as individualised self-learning through worksheets, with each student progressing step by step at their own pace. It is a respected, globally recognised approach that suits families who want daily practice and independence. A tutor-led membership centre is a different proposition: students work with tutors on a personalised programme linked to what they are learning at school. Our Success Tutoring vs Kumon comparison explains the differences in detail.
• Private tutoring (korepetycje). Low cost to start and very flexible, but income stops when you stop teaching, and growth is limited by your own hours.
• An independent centre. Full control and no franchise fees, but you must build the curriculum, brand, systems and marketing yourself, and you carry all the risk of getting them wrong.

What to look for in a tutoring franchise in Poland

1. Curriculum adaptation. Ask how the programme maps to the Polish podstawa programowa (core curriculum), the eighth-grade exam and the matura, and whether materials will be available in Polish. A programme developed abroad must show real local adaptation.
2. Launch support. Ask what marketing help a new centre receives and in which language it is delivered. See our launch support page.
3. Tutor recruitment and training. In Poland many good tutors are teachers or university students. Ask how tutors are recruited, contracted and trained, and how quality is kept consistent.
4. Territory. Ask how territories are defined and what exclusivity you receive. The franchise territories page shows Polish cities and indicative territories when you read it in the Polish locale.
5. Disclosure. Poland has no statutory disclosure document, so ask for written information on the franchisor, the network, the fees and the obligations, and give yourself time to review it with advisers (see below).
6. Ongoing support. Ask who supports you day to day, and in which language.

Franchise regulation in Poland

Poland has no franchise-specific statute. A franchise agreement is an unnamed contract (umowa nienazwana) based on the freedom of contract principle in the Civil Code, so its content depends on what the parties negotiate and sign. There is no franchise register and no mandatory pre-contract disclosure document of the kind required in France or the United States.

That does not mean franchising is unregulated:

• Competition law. As an EU member state, Poland applies EU competition rules. The EU's Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (Regulation 2022/720) sets out when restrictions common in franchise agreements, such as non-compete clauses and territorial arrangements, are permitted, and Polish competition law follows a similar approach.
• Industry standards. The Polish Franchise Organisation (Polska Organizacja Franczyzodawców) promotes the European Code of Ethics for Franchising, which includes giving candidates full and accurate information before they sign. Membership is voluntary, so ask a franchisor whether it follows the Code.
• Other law. Polish employment law, consumer law and the GDPR (known in Poland as RODO) all apply to a tutoring centre handling children's data.

Because so much depends on the contract itself, have it reviewed by a Polish franchise lawyer and an accountant before signing anything. This section is general information, not legal advice.

Practicalities: company, premises, staff and trademark

• Company. Most franchisees trade through a limited liability company (spółka z o.o.) or as a registered sole trader; your accountant will advise on tax and social security.
• Premises. A retail-style centre needs a commercial lease that permits educational use, good visibility and access for parents. Check building, fire safety and accessibility requirements with the landlord and your fit-out contractor. Success Tutoring describes the leasing support and fit-out support available to partners.
• Child protection. Recent Polish legislation requires organisations working with children to have child-protection standards and to carry out background checks on staff. Take local legal advice on what applies to your centre.
• Trademark. A franchisor's brand can be protected in Poland through the Polish Patent Office or through an EU trade mark registered with the EUIPO. Ask what protection is in place.

How Success Tutoring approaches Poland

Success Tutoring was founded in Sydney, Australia, in 2017 by Michael Black and has been franchising since around 2020. It has announced international markets including New Zealand, the United States, Singapore, Canada, the United Kingdom and India. Poland is not one of the announced markets: at the time of writing (October 2026), Success Tutoring is looking for franchise partners and a master franchise partner in Poland, and it has not announced any launch or open centre there.

The model was built in Australia around membership-based, retail-style learning centres for K–12 students. Support can include site selection, leasing and fit-out, tutor recruitment and online tutor training, learning resources, launch and ongoing marketing, and ongoing support from the Success Tutoring team; the franchise agreement and disclosure documents set out the actual scope. How the programme might be adapted to the Polish curriculum would be discussed with a master franchise partner.

Franchise partners do not need to be teachers. Success Tutoring is a member of the Franchise Council of Australia and the International Franchise Association. We do not publish fees in articles; see the investment schedule. For neighbouring markets, read our guides to a tutoring franchise in Germany and Romania.

Frequently asked questions

Is there demand for a tutoring franchise in Poland?

Yes. According to CBOS, 80 per cent of parents of school-age children paid or planned to pay for extra-curricular classes in 2025/2026, a record for the survey. The eighth-grade exam and the matura keep demand high in maths, Polish and English.

Does Poland have a franchise law?

No specific statute. Franchise agreements rest on freedom of contract under the Civil Code, with EU and Polish competition rules applying. The Polish Franchise Organisation promotes the European Code of Ethics for Franchising. Take advice from a Polish franchise lawyer.

Do I need to be a teacher to run a tutoring centre in Poland?

No. Franchisor support typically covers the curriculum, systems and tutor training. Your role is to lead the team, build local relationships and grow the centre.

Is Success Tutoring open in Poland?

Not yet. Success Tutoring has not announced a launch in Poland. It is seeking franchise partners and a master franchise partner for the Polish market.

How much does a tutoring franchise cost in Poland?

Costs depend on the territory, premises and fit-out. Success Tutoring sets out the structure of the investment on its investment schedule page; ask for every figure in writing before you sign anything.

Next steps

A tutoring franchise in Poland combines exam-driven demand, a strong culture of paid lessons and a franchise market that relies on the contract rather than a statute, so choosing the right partner matters. Read why us to see how Success Tutoring supports franchise partners, then follow the process from first enquiry to opening day.

All third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners. Figures about other franchises are taken from their public websites, disclosure documents or reputable franchise directories at the time of writing and may have changed; verify them directly before making any decision. This article is general information, not financial or legal advice.