We are a state research institute conducting interdisciplinary scientific research and development work in the fields of education, social sciences, humanities, exact sciences and natural sciences.
We support broadly understood educational policy and practice. We have repeatedly proven ourselves as an initiator, leader and scientific partner in important projects, both national and international. Our experts participate in key research projects, prepare reports and expert opinions, and perform advisory functions.
At IBE PIB, we have introduced Standards for the Protection of Minors and a Gender Equality Plan.
The tasks of IBE PIB
Our focus is on the organisation and effectiveness of the education system, as well as on the role of the family and other participants in the educational process. We actively develop solutions that support lifelong learning.
As a state research institute, we perform such tasks as:
■ conducting scientific research and development work
■ conducting representative research that forms the basis for evaluating education policy as well as monitoring the state of the education system and solutions for lifelong learning, relating to:
- teachers, educators and education staff
- preschool children, pupils and persons taking external examinations
- educational institutions and other educational entities
■ evaluating programmes and projects relevant to education and lifelong learning
■ analysing data to monitor the educational and career trajectories of pupils, auditors and graduates of education system schools and institutions, enabling the effects of education and the demand for the qualifications of pupils and teachers to be assessed
■ supporting the Ministry of National Education in implementing key regulations of the education system, including, among others: core curricula, framework teaching plans and textbooks;
■ formulating recommendations concerning the education system and lifelong learning
In 2025, we are working on:
■ evaluating programmes and projects relevant to the development of the education and lifelong learning systems
■ developing the infrastructure and research procedures needed to conduct systematic, representative research involving pupils, teachers and directors of primary and secondary schools
■ developing, updating and monitoring core curricula and other key regulations of the education system
■ preparing a comprehensive report on the state of education in Poland and other analyses
Research and projects
Our focus is on modern scientific research and development work, the results of which are implemented in practice. We monitor the Polish education system and conduct large-scale international research.
We employ experts who provide analyses of the highest standard. We follow the careers of pupils, graduates and education professionals to assess the effects of education and the demand for qualifications. We are also responsible for the management and development of the Integrated Qualifications System and the Integrated Qualifications Register.
Publications
Since 1982, we have been publishing the quarterly scientific journal EDUKACJA (ISSN: 0239-6858, e-ISSN: 2449-8998). Between 2002 and 2023, we also published the scientific journal ‘Biology and Environmental Education’ [Edukacja Biologiczna i Środowiskowa (EBiŚ)]. We pursue an intensive publishing policy and all our publications are collected in IBE PIB's digital library.
Partners
We work closely with the Ministry of National Education, public administration and local government representatives. Our cooperation network also includes schools, non-governmental organisations, universities, national and international research centres and international organisations.
Our partners include the world's leading educational organisations:
■ OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
■ IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement)
■ UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
■ CEDEFOP
We also cooperate with the Education IT Center, the Central Examination Board and the Centre for Education Development.