The Council of Ministers’ decree to this effect was signed by the Prime Minister on December 27, 2024, and came into effect with the beginning of 2025.
This award is recognition of the Institute's past achievements in educational research and its important role in shaping education policy in Poland. Becoming a State Research Institute will provide the basis for conducting world-class research, but also for translating it into knowledge that is useful to practitioners and decision-makers, which will translate into better-quality Polish schools.
The significance of IBE's new status
Becoming a State Research Institute opens up new opportunities and perspectives for IBE, among them:
Greater support for scientific research
- More opportunities to implement innovative research projects
- The possibility of using the Institute's research and development potential to an even greater advantage
Greater importance in shaping educational policy
- Closer cooperation with ministries, public institutions and social partners
- The opportunity to propose comprehensive solutions to support the development of the education system
Development of international cooperation
- Strengthening Poland's position internationally as an important partner in educational research
- Facilitating new contacts with renowned research centers around the world
Support for educational practice
- Development of tools and methods to support teachers, students and others involved in education.
- Faster implementation of research results into teaching practice