Polish Supplementary School

What Polish Supplementary School does

Polish Supplementary School (legal name: Polska Szkoła Dokształcająca im. Aleksandra Janta Połczyńskiego), also operating as Lakewood Polish School, is a non-profit social institution (instytucja społeczna, niedochodowa) that provides Polish language, history, culture, and national-tradition instruction to Polish-American children ages 3-18 in the Lakewood and Howell, New Jersey area. Classes are held in person on Friday evenings from 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM in the school building at St Veronica Church, 4215 US Highway 9, Howell, NJ 07731, with a postal address at 1722 Griggs St, Brick, NJ 08724. The curriculum follows the official program of the Centrala Polskich Szkół Dokształcających w Ameryce (Central Office of Polish Supplementary Schools in America) and uses textbooks imported from Poland and Chicago, with instruction aligned to Polish educational standards and including preparation for the Polish matura graduation exam.

The school is organized under the organizational guardianship of the Polish Heritage Center (Organizacja Polskiego Dziedzictwa) and is directly supervised by the Centrala Polskich Szkół w Ameryce and the Education Committee of the Polish American Congress (Komisja Oświatowa Kongresu Polonii Amerykańskiej), which together coordinate with Poland's Ministry of Education and the Polish Teachers' Center. It maintains affiliated relationships with the Institute for the Development of the Polish Language (Instytut Rozwoju Języka Polskiego), Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union (PSFCU), United Poles Federal Credit Union (UPFCU), American Czestochowa, and Wakacje z Panem Bogiem. The school is named after Aleksander Janta-Połczyński, a Polish poet and resistance member, providing historical and cultural significance.

Revenue is generated through annual tuition fees structured by family size ($450 for one child, $700 for two, $900 for three or more children), per-child registration fees ($100 if paid by end of May; $150 thereafter; $100 for first-time new families), a $10 annual membership contribution, and a one-time $120 new family deposit. Tuition covers instruction, teacher compensation, field trips, refreshments, prizes, and gifts. The school has no dedicated technology platform, app, or AI capabilities, and relies on community-led go-to-market through Polish-American networks, church referrals, and participation in Polish heritage events such as the Pułaski Parade and Independence Day celebrations. Headcount is reported at 21, with no disclosed funding, M&A activity, or expansion beyond the single Howell, NJ location.

Name

Polish Supplementary School

Legal name

Polska Szkoła Dokształcająca im. Aleksandra Janta Połczyńskiego

Website

https://lakewoodpolishschool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polish Supplementary School (Lakewood Polish School) is a non-profit Polish supplementary school in Howell, New Jersey, serving Polish-American children ages 3-18 with Friday-evening instruction in Polish language, history, and culture under the Polish Heritage Center and Centrala Polskich Szkół w Ameryce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supplementary Heritage Education

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Language Schools (Multi-Language) (EDAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Supplementary education
• Polish language instruction
• Heritage education
• Community education
• Polish cultural education

Headquarters

HQ city

Howell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: The school generates revenue through annual tuition fees structured by family size (per child rates), registration fees, and membership dues. Tuition covers instructional costs, teacher compensation, field trips, refreshments, prizes, and gifts for children. Additional fees include annual membership contribution and new family deposits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Polish Supplementary School (Polska Szkoła Dokształcająca im. Aleksandra Janta Połczyńskiego) provides supplementary Polish language, history, and cultural education to children ages 3 to 18 in the Polish-American community of Lakewood and surrounding New Jersey area. Classes are held on Friday evenings from 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM at the school building at St Veronica Church in Howell, NJ, following the curriculum framework of the Centrala Polskich Szkół Dokształcających w Ameryce.

Product overview

Polish Supplementary School (Polska Szkoła Dokształcająca im. Aleksandra Janta Połczyńskiego) is a single, unified supplementary education service offering Polish language instruction for children aged 3 to 18 years. The school operates as a non-profit social institution under the patronage of the Polish Heritage Center (Organizacja Polskiego Dziedzictwa) and is affiliated with the Centrala Polskich Szkół Dokształcających w Ameryce and the Oświatowa Komisja Kogresu Polonii Amerykańskiej. Classes are conducted on Friday evenings from 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM at St. Veronika Church in Howell, New Jersey. The curriculum focuses on Polish language instruction, history, culture, and Polish national traditions, following the program of the Centrala Polskich Szkół w Ameryce using textbooks imported from Poland and Chicago. The school has no separate product modules or distinct branded offerings—it is a single supplementary educational service.

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Products and services

• Polish Supplementary School (Polska Szkoła Dokształcająca)

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Organizacja Polskiego Dziedzictwa (Polish Heritage Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Polish Heritage Center serves as the organizational guardian (opiekun organizacyjny) of the school. This is the primary institutional sponsor providing organizational oversight and support for the school's operations as a non-profit Polish supplementary school.
• Centrala Polskich Szkół Dokształcających w AmerycecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Central Office of Polish Supplementary Schools in America provides the official curriculum framework and educational standards that the school follows. The school is directly supervised by this body and uses textbooks sourced through this network (imported from Poland and Chicago).
• Komisja Oświatowa Kongresu Polonii AmerykańskiejcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Education Committee of the Polish American Congress provides educational oversight and supervision. This body, together with Centrala Polskich Szkół, coordinates with Poland's Ministry of Education and the Polish Teachers' Center.
• Instytut Rozwoju Języka Polskiego (Institute for the Development of the Polish Language)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental institute under Poland's Ministry of Education that supports Polish language education abroad. The school maintains an affiliated relationship with this institute, with its logo displayed on the school's website indicating institutional support for Polish language teaching.
• Kościół St Veronica (St Veronica Church)minorOthersThe school uses the school building at St Veronica Church located at 4215 US Highway 9, Howell, NJ. The school is obligated to complete declarations, pay fees to the parish, and follow the church's calendar and school schedule when using the facility.
• PSFCU (Polish Slavic Federal Credit Union)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish financial institution listed as a friendly organization on the school's website, indicating mutual support between Polish community institutions.
• UPFCU (United Poles Federal Credit Union)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish financial institution listed as a friendly organization on the school's website, indicating mutual support between Polish community institutions.
• American CzestochowaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish-American cultural organization listed as a friendly organization, indicating cultural and community support ties.
• Wakacje z Panem BogiemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish religious/cultural program organization listed as a friendly organization, indicating community support and shared mission in Polish heritage preservation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• iTalki: Online marketplace for one-on-one Polish tutoring with native speakers. Substitutes for individualized language instruction at affordable price points, particularly for older students.
• PSFCU Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union community programs: Partner organization that supports Polish community institutions in the US and sometimes funds educational initiatives. Comparable as a community ecosystem player serving the Polish-American diaspora.
• Duolingo Polish course: Free online Polish language learning platform. Represents the most accessible substitute/supplement for formal Polish classes, and the primary digital competition for heritage learners.
• PolishPod101 by Innovative Language: Online Polish language learning subscription platform with audio/video lessons. Comparable as a digital alternative to in-person Polish instruction for diaspora learners.

Direct peers

• Polish Saturday School of New York / Polish Language School at the Polish Museum of America: Other Polish supplementary schools in the US operating under the same Centrala curriculum, teaching Polish language, history, and culture to children of Polish descent. Direct competitor for diaspora Polish heritage education.
• Polish School of Language and Culture (Chicago area): Polish heritage language school serving children of Polish descent in the Chicago metropolitan area, providing direct comparable supplementary Polish language and culture education.
• Saturday School of the Ukrainian School of New York: Non-Polish heritage language supplementary school serving the Ukrainian-American diaspora in the tristate area. Comparable in operating model (weekend classes, community-based, language preservation mission).
• Polish Schools in Chicago (e.g., Polish School of Chicago): Long-running Polish supplementary schools in Chicago, one of the largest Polish-American hubs in the US. Operate under similar curriculum and serve the same diaspora demographic.

Others

• Polish Heritage Center (Organizacja Polskiego Dziedzictwa): Parent organization and organizational guardian of the subject school. Provides oversight and is part of the broader Polish-American cultural infrastructure that supports heritage education.

Broad incumbents

• Centrala Polskich Szkół Dokształcających w Ameryce: Umbrella organization that supervises and sets the curriculum for Polish supplementary schools across the US, including the subject school. Directly comparable as the apex of the same educational ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/polish-supplementary-school

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