Home education is gaining traction among Polish parents, with approximately 58,000 students currently enrolled in this form of education according to recent Ministry of Education statistics. Despite its rising popularity, the efficacy of home education is under scrutiny following disappointing examination results when compared to traditional schooling. The Ministry of Education (MEN) has signaled concerns over the examination performances of students in home education, particularly highlighting discrepancies between coursework grades and standardized test results.

The examination results are particularly alarming when analyzed on a regional level. In a notable case from a school in Warsaw, students from the 'Szkoła w Chmurze' (Cloud School) recorded a pass rate of only 62.58% in their final exams, whereas the national average was nearly 82%. This stark contrast has prompted reactions from officials, including Barbara Nowacka, who expressed serious concerns that the high grades reported by the school do not align with the actual performance on standardized tests. This discrepancy has raised questions regarding academic standards in home education programs.

In response to the criticism, Anna Gliszczyńska, the director of Szkoła w Chmurze, defended the credibility of their assessments and clarified that the figures shared were merely feedback on student performance. This ongoing dialogue reflects the challenges and controversies surrounding home education in Poland as authorities evaluate the implications of its growth, particularly focusing on the readiness of home-educated students to meet national academic standards.