British International School of Cracow vs International School of Kraków
British International School of Cracow and International School of Kraków are both in Krakow, about 10 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. British International School of Cracow also offers EYFS, British, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) and Cambridge IGCSE, and International School of Kraków also offers American. Published annual fees are PLN 40,000 - 62,500 at British International School of Cracow and PLN 45,683 at International School of Kraków, which puts British International School of Cracow roughly 12% higher. Both take pupils from 3 to 18. International School of Kraków is the larger school, with around 345 pupils to British International School of Cracow's 210.
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Curriculum
IB (DP), American Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
210
Pupils
345
Typical class size
Typical class size
16
Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1995
Opened
1993
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Cracow (Kraków), Poland. Located in historic Cracow, the city is rich in history, culture, and innovation.
Location
The International School of Krakf3w is located in the Lusina district of Krakf3w, Poland. Address: ul. sw. Floriana 57, Lusina, Krakf3w 30-698. The campus is described as nature-inspired and nestled among the forest, providing a conducive setting for learning.
Stages
Stages
Foundation; Primary; Secondary; IB
Stages
PreK92Grade 12
School type
School type
International school offering an English-based curriculum from early years to the IB Diploma.
School type
Not-for-profit, fully accredited international PreK 12 school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
More than 30 nationalities represented. It is a multicultural community.
Pupil nationality mix
Over 30 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support; Social, Emotional and Wellbeing counseling; Learning Support; on-site school nurse.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
British
Country affiliation
Affiliated with the United States through the U.S. Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
The school day runs 8:00 AM0:00 PM. Arrival and preparation 8:000:30; core subjects 8:303:30; midday lunch and clubs; after-school clubs and athletics 3:300:00.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Daily door-to-door transportation provided by a contracted company; minivans with professional drivers; routes serving Krakf3w and surrounding areas.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Academic year covered: These figures are published for the 2025/2026 academic year (no 2026/2027 fee schedule was available at the time of checking).
Tuition fees (by year group) — published as monthly amounts payable from September to June (10 months) - Foundation 1 & 2 (Early Years): Monthly PLN 4,000 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 40,000. - Years 1–6 (Primary): Monthly PLN 6,000 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 60,000. - Years 7–11 (Lower and Upper Secondary up to IGCSE): Monthly PLN 6,000 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 60,000. - IB Diploma Years (IB1 & IB2 / Years 12–13): Monthly PLN 6,250 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 62,500. - Example first-year total for a new entrant in Kindergarten 1: PLN 40,000 tuition + PLN 3,000 registration = PLN 43,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed across the school year and is payable from September to June (the published figures are given as monthly instalments for those months). - Payments can be made by bank transfer directly into the school's bank account; bank transfer fees are payable by the payer. - School fees do not include public examination entry fees (IGCSE, IB), school camps, field trips or the cost of school lunches; these are charged separately.
Boarding fees - The British International School of Cracow operates as a day school; boarding is not applicable.
Other costs and additional charges - Examination fees for external public exams (IGCSE and IB) are additional and charged separately. - School trips, school camps, and school lunches are not included in the published tuition and are charged in addition. - There is no daily compulsory uniform. The school encourages purchase of house-colour polo shirts and hoodies (optional) sold through an external school shop; those branded items are an additional cost and are not sold directly by the school office.
Refund information - The registration fee is non-refundable.
Fee payment options (accepted methods) - The published information specifies payment by bank transfer into the school account; bank transfer charges must be borne by the payer. No other specific card or online-payment methods are published in the available fee notes.
Brief note on published details and gaps found - The school's published materials give the one-time registration fee, monthly tuition amounts (Sep–Jun) and confirm that bank transfer is used for payments, and that exam entries, trips and lunches are charged separately. However, a detailed published policy on tuition refunds, notice periods for withdrawal, and a full list of accepted payment methods (e.g., whether credit card or online payment is accepted) was not found in the fee information available. The registration fee is explicitly stated as non-refundable.
Fee details
*Registration / one‑time application fees*
- Early Years (ages 3–4): PLN 2,500.00 (one‑time, for new students). - Grades 0–12 (ages 5–18): PLN 6,350.00 (one‑time, for new students). - The registration (application) fee is payable on issuance of the invoice and applies only to new students.
*Tuition fees (annual) — by year group, with per‑installment breakdowns*
- Early Years (ages 3–4): Annual tuition PLN 45,683.00. - Per semester (if using the two‑instalment option): PLN 22,841.50 (half of the annual tuition). - Per month (if using the nine‑instalment monthly plan): total payable equals annual tuition plus a 10% surcharge; monthly instalment = (PLN 45,683.00 × 1.10) ÷ 9 = PLN 5,583.48 per month. - Per quarter (reference for pro rata/refund calculations): PLN 11,420.75 (one quarter = annual ÷ 4).
- Grades 0–12 (ages 5–18): Annual tuition PLN 74,868.00. - Per semester (two‑instalment option): PLN 37,434.00 (half of the annual tuition). - Per month (nine‑instalment monthly plan): total payable equals annual tuition plus a 10% surcharge; monthly instalment = (PLN 74,868.00 × 1.10) ÷ 9 = PLN 9,150.53 per month. - Per quarter (reference for pro rata/refund calculations): PLN 18,717.00 (one quarter = annual ÷ 4).
*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- Available payment schemes: - Annual: single instalment payable by 1 August. - Semester (bi‑annual): two instalments payable 1 August and 1 January. - Monthly: nine instalments payable from 1 August to 1 April; the monthly option incurs an additional fee equal to 10% of the tuition (the 10% is added to the tuition total before dividing into nine instalments). - Invoices are issued electronically and payments are to be made in accordance with the invoice dates. The School may charge statutory interest on late payments. - A non‑refundable reservation fee is required annually from families who confirm intent to continue; the reservation fee is credited against the next school year's tuition. The amount and payment date for that reservation fee are published each year (no fixed amount is given in the general fee list). If the School is unable to reserve a place despite timely payment of the reservation fee, the School will reimburse an amount equal to double the reservation fee. - The registration (application) fee for new students should be paid promptly; the Educational Services Agreement references a short payment window (for example, within seven days of invoice for the registration fee).
*Boarding fees*
- Not applicable. ISK is a day school (boarding facilities are not provided). Boarding is not part of the tuition package and boarding is listed as a cost outside tuition.
*Other costs and fees (not included in the annual tuition unless stated otherwise)*
- Student transportation (daily door‑to‑door transport) is offered as a separate service and is charged in addition to tuition. - Hot lunch service is provided as a separate charge. - Costs not included in tuition: additional classes run by external providers, the cost of excursions and off‑site events, additional NNW insurance, transportation, boarding, and the cost of uniforms and appropriate clothing required to participate in school activities. - The tuition fee does include many routine items (examples listed in the fee description): books and materials, a school‑issued Chromebook, a range of field trips identified as part of the curriculum, world language programming, performance fees for certain events, university counseling and full‑time school nursing/medical care — but extra or optional items listed above are charged separately.
*Refund information and withdrawal / pro rata rules*
- If the Educational Services Agreement is terminated during the school year, the School refunds tuition on a pro rata basis by quarter according to the schedule below (the schedule differs by chosen payment scheme): - If the tuition was paid in a single annual instalment and the student withdraws during the year, refunds (expressed as percentage of annual tuition) are: leaving before the first day of school — 50% refund; leaving before end of Q1 — 37.5%; before end of Q2 — 25%; before end of Q3 — 12.5%. - If tuition was paid bi‑annually and the student withdraws during the year, refunds are smaller: leaving before the first day of school — 25% refund; before end of Q1 — 18.75%; before end of Q2 — 12.5%. - If payment is made monthly, the School will not refund any tuition for months already billed. - The School will not be obliged to refund tuition or other fees in cases of school closure or lost school days caused by force majeure events (for example epidemics, natural disasters, strikes, extraordinary state actions, etc.). - Termination and refund calculations reference the School calendar quarters; parents should note the School's defined quarter dates when considering pro rata refunds.
*Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)*
- The Educational Services Agreement specifies that obligations are to be paid based on invoices issued by the School and that invoices may be sent electronically. The School's fee documents and the Educational Services Agreement do not list specific, standardised payment methods (for example a published list of accepted credit cards, online payment portal, or a public bank account / IBAN) within the published fee documents. Families receive invoices that specify payment instructions and should follow the invoice for the payment method and details required. The School may accept payments from third‑party payers (employers) subject to a signed transfer‑of‑liability arrangement. The School may also claim statutory interest for late payments.
*Summary of key numeric items (PLN)*
- Registration / application fee (new students): Early Years PLN 2,500.00; Grades 0–12 PLN 6,350.00. - Annual tuition: Early Years PLN 45,683.00; Grades 0–12 PLN 74,868.00. - Semester instalment (two‑way split): Early Years PLN 22,841.50; Grades 0–12 PLN 37,434.00. - Monthly instalment plan (nine instalments; 10% surcharge applied to tuition before dividing): Early Years ≈ PLN 5,583.48 per month; Grades 0–12 ≈ PLN 9,150.53 per month.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
The school does not have a school uniform.
Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
BISC Lunches are provided; a weekly lunch menu includes soups, main dishes and desserts.
Food options
Lunch is provided during the school day. The school offers a Hot Lunch Service. Midday meals are part of the daily schedule alongside clubs and recreational breaks.
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
Independent school founded in 1995; co-owned; Monika Wnęk joined the group of co-owners in 2024 as President of the School7s Management Board; supervised by the Polish Ministry of Education and the Ma42opolska Board of Education; Parent60–Teacher Association (PTA) and the Advisory Board involve parents in governance.
Governance and ownership
ISK is not-for-profit. The Board of Trustees governs the school, comprising nine voting members (four elected, five appointed). The Director serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member. The Consul General of the United States Consulate in Kraków (or their designee) and a second representative from the U.S. Consulate sit on the Board, and the Consul General chairs the Board.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
English-based curriculum from early years to the IB Diploma. Foundation Level follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage, and all stages are centred on the English National Curriculum. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered across secondary, and Cambridge and Edexcel examinations are used in senior years. The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation and by Cambridge International, and teaches an English-based curriculum across the school.
Curriculum details
ISK delivers a vertically aligned curriculum from Early Years through Grade 12. In Grades 6–10, the program builds strong academic foundations using internationally recognized standards including AERO, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards, with language, arts, technology, and physical education integrated to support holistic growth. In Grades 11–12, students may pursue either the IB Diploma Programme or the certified American ISK High School Diploma, with the option to take IB courses for IB certificates. World language programming includes Polish, French, German, and Spanish, with a pathway to the IB Bilingual Diploma and CEFR-aligned external assessments such as DELE, DELF, and Goethe-Zertifikat. The Polish Bilingual Language Pathway honors heritage language and culture, designed for Polish-speaking students to retain Polish while thriving in an English-speaking environment, with instruction aligned to the IB Learner Profile. Innovative Programs include Learning Outside the Gates field trips aligned to the IB Learner Profile, STEAM experiences, and experiential learning integrated with the regular program.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Small class sizes.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
IB Diploma results are well above the global average. IB Diploma candidates achieve excellent results, with annual average scores above global figures, and graduates progress to leading universities around the world.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates progress to top universities around the world, including University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London and University of Bath.
Higher education progression
ISK offers a University and Career Counseling program for Grades 9–12 to support self-awareness, career exploration, skill development, and university applications. It helps students pursue higher education worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, and beyond, by integrating career education into advisory, classroom learning, and co-curricular activities to ensure equitable access to opportunities. Graduates attend top universities across Europe, North America, and beyond, with many choosing to study internationally after ISK. In grades 11–12, students may select either the IB Diploma Programme or the ISK High School Diploma, aligning their preparation with university goals.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
The IB Diploma Programme develops students intellectually, socially, and emotionally. There is active partnership with parents, with regular parent–teacher meetings and four detailed school reports each year to support student well-being and progress.
Social & emotional learning
The school has a full-time onsite Social, Emotional, and Wellbeing counselor who works with all students and families. They support the implementation of a comprehensive Social and Emotional Learning program that addresses the social and emotional wellbeing for all learners, with preventive services and responses to identified needs.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
The school has a Learning Support team that analyzes student data to understand where each learner is in their academic journey. By closely monitoring progress, early interventions are implemented to keep students on track and build confidence in learning.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
English is the language of instruction.
English as an additional language
The school has an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program designed to provide tailored support for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. A team of EAL specialists collaborates with classroom teachers to deliver targeted instruction, individualized support, and integrated classroom strategies to build English proficiency while continuing academic progress.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
The school has a full-time onsite Social, Emotional, and Wellbeing counselor who supports all students and families, and a comprehensive Social and Emotional Learning program focused on wellbeing and preventive services as well as responses to learner needs.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
The school places a high priority on safeguarding of students and staff, including child protection, and the safe recruitment of appropriately qualified and experienced staff.
Safeguarding
The campus is health and safety focused with a full-time school nurse on site. The campus is protected by a professional security team, with controlled access, security cameras, and emergency procedures to ensure a safe learning environment.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
Dedicated facilities support creative, athletic, and technological talents. The school educates 220 students from over 35 countries. It offers a complete educational pathway from Preschool (age 3) to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with English as the language of instruction. The IB Diploma Programme is available from primary through secondary. Located in historic Cracow.
Facilities overview
ISK has a secure campus in Lusina, Kraków. A professional security team monitors entry points, conducts regular patrols, and enforces visitor protocols. The campus uses controlled access measures, security cameras, and emergency response procedures to ensure a safe learning environment. ISK emphasizes modern learning spaces within a PreK–12 program. The Lusina campus was secured in 2005, and an annex was added to the main building to accommodate growth.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Gym is available for Physical Education.
Sports facilities
ISK offers athletics including volleyball, basketball, soccer, and cross country. The program emphasizes teamwork, commitment, and perseverance, with opportunities to compete in CEESA events across Poland and internationally. Fall season includes high school and middle school soccer, cross country, and volleyball; winter season includes basketball; spring season includes volleyball and track.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
ICT & Library facilities are available for learning. Science facilities support Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ESS.
Academic facilities
ISK delivers a PreK–12 international education, including Early Years, Elementary School, Secondary School, and the IB Diploma Programme. ISK offers World Language Programs (Polish, French, German, Spanish) with a CEFR-aligned pathway and external assessments such as DELE, DELF, and Goethe. The school is not-for-profit and is accredited by NEASC and authorized for the IB Diploma Programme. Notable evidence of learning spaces and campus upgrades is documented in ISK's history and admissions materials.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Extra Curricular Activities are offered beyond the classroom. A timetable shows the current range of activities for the 2023/2024 academic year and prices vary; some activities may be provided free of charge. Information is available via the Schoology platform.
Extra curricular facilities
ISK's After School Activities program offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities spanning arts, sports, STEAM, language enrichment, and leadership. Examples include Dance, Photography, Yoga, American Flag Football, Girls Soccer, Rube Goldberg Machines, Cooking Club, Guitar/Piano Club, Swim Academy, Chess Club, Pottery Club, Lacrosse, Programming Games, Esports, Rock Band, and LEGO Cars and Architecture. ASA sessions run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 15:45 to 16:40, with a Wednesday session from 15:10 to 16:05.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
British International School of Cracow has 30 years of experience delivering British education. The school blends traditional British educational practices with innovative teaching methods and serves students from more than 30 nationalities. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which has been delivered since 2006, and operates as an IB World School. The school is accredited by the IB, Cambridge International, COBIS, and AQA.
History
Founded in 1993, the International School of Krakow began as a satellite of the American School of Warsaw and was initially called the American International School of Kraków, enrolling four students in its first year. In 1997 the school moved to Kasztelanska near the Blonia field, and in the early 2000s it relocated to a larger facility in Podgórze while pursuing independence from the American School of Warsaw. In 2005 the Lusina campus became the school's current home, and NEASC accreditation followed in 2008. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme was introduced, contributing to rising secondary enrollment and a peak of 282 students in 2016. In 2023 ISK celebrated its 30th anniversary on Founder's Day (October 11) and is advancing its ISK Forward 2030 initiative to adapt to a changing world.
Community
Community
BISC Kraków hosts a multicultural community in the heart of Cracow, with families from diverse cultural backgrounds. The school emphasizes care and belonging, recognizing each child as an individual and supporting both academic and personal growth. It maintains active channels for family engagement, including a newsletter that shares university destinations, curriculum highlights, student achievements, and community events. Beyond the classroom, the school offers activities such as a ski camp, a green camp, and concerts that bring the community together.
Community
ISK is located in Kraków, a city that blends centuries of tradition with a dynamic, forward-looking spirit. The city's rich cultural heritage and renowned universities provide an authentic backdrop for an international school that values intercultural understanding. ISK draws inspiration from Kraków's legacy of intellectual pursuit and cultural exchange, reflecting a diverse, internationally minded community with students from over 30 countries. Field trips to the historic Old Town and collaborations with local institutions connect students with Kraków's history and vibrant present.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
All parents with currently enrolled students, as well as ISK faculty and staff, are automatically members of the PTA. The PTA is about building belonging and creating lasting connections among families, and it helps new families feel at home with a warm welcome, assistance, and friendship. Through events, activities, and volunteer opportunities, the PTA encourages parents to get involved and share their talents. It enriches the student experience by supporting programs and initiatives such as cultural events, guest speakers, and extracurricular activities. PTA events bring the ISK community together.
Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
The school offers Beyond the Classroom programs such as Summer School, Ski Week, Green Camp, and Mini Camp, along with theatre performances and concerts. These experiences foster curiosity, creativity, teamwork, and leadership while linking learning with real-world adventures. They develop confidence and collaborative skills through hands-on activities beyond regular lessons.
Academic & intellectual
Knowledge Bowl, Mathcounts, and Model United Nations challenge students to think critically and collaborate beyond the classroom. The After School Activities program includes STEAM initiatives and programming games to deepen understanding and problem-solving skills. Language enrichment and leadership activities are part of ASA, expanding academic experiences after school.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Theatre performances and concerts are part of Beyond the Classroom, enabling students to express themselves and collaborate in drama and music settings. These activities foster creativity and confidence in front of audiences and provide opportunities to explore drama and musical performance beyond standard lessons.
Arts & creative
Dance, Photography, Pottery, and Guitar/Piano Club provide visual and performing arts experiences. Rock Band and Lego Cars and Architecture offer collaborative design and creative building opportunities. Cooking Club and Esports give students creative outlets in culinary and digital realms.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
Polish, French, German, and Spanish are offered through World Language Programs. A French Bilingual Diploma Pathway starts in Elementary School and provides advanced instruction in English and French, fostering bilingual proficiency. The language program follows the CEFR framework, and students may take external assessments such as DELE, DELF, and Goethe-Zertifikat to demonstrate proficiency.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
Student-run clubs include Arts and Crafts, Top Chef, Chess Club, Creative Writing, Table Tennis, Circle Time, Fundraising Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Cooking Masters, ISK Magazine, Photo and Film, Card Games, and Gardening. These clubs foster collaboration, creativity, and social connection during Period 3. The community also includes Dance and other social activities supported by student leadership.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
Leadership opportunities enable students to organize events, lead clubs, and initiate service projects for the ISK community. Fundraising Club and service-minded initiatives are among student-led programs. Student clubs such as ISK Magazine and Circle Time support community building and charitable activities.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Participants gain social and leadership skills through involvement in camp programs and performances. These experiences encourage teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, while providing opportunities to plan and participate in events. They build confidence and collaborative abilities useful for further studies and future careers.
Leadership & professional
Student leadership develops ethical leadership through opportunities to run clubs, organize events, and initiate service projects. HS Student Council and MS Student Council provide formal leadership roles, along with clubs like ISK Magazine and IB Support. All student clubs run during Innovative Period 3 to cultivate school spirit and sustained leadership.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Ski Camp offers a week of adventure in the mountains where students develop skiing or snowboarding skills while building confidence and teamwork. Green Camp connects students with nature through outdoor exploration and activities that promote respect for the environment and personal growth. Mini Camp provides an early overnight experience that supports independence and social development. Theatre performances and concerts also support emotional well-being through creative expression.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Athletics play a vital role in student life with volleyball, basketball, soccer, and cross country, and teams travel to CEESA events across Poland and internationally. The activities program includes Yoga and Swim Academy to support fitness and well-being. A focus on teamwork, commitment, and perseverance underpins ISK's sport and activity experiences.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
The language of instruction is English, with an English-based curriculum from early years through the IB Diploma. In Group 1 Studies in Language & Literature, students may study English A Literature or Polish A Literature, or pursue a self-study language option. In Group 2 Language Acquisition, courses include English B, French B, German B and Spanish B.
Language provision
Languages taught: Polish, French, German, and Spanish. Pathways are designed to prepare students for entry to the IB Diploma Programme in Grade 11. External assessments aligned with CEFRL are offered, including DELE (Spanish), DELF (French), and Goethe-Zertifikat (German).
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
French Bilingual Diploma Pathway; Polish Bilingual Language Pathway. The French pathway provides near-immersion instruction starting in Elementary School. The Polish pathway preserves heritage language for Polish-speaking students within an English-speaking international environment.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
The French Bilingual Diploma Pathway offers near-immersion French instruction from Elementary School. The Polish Bilingual Language Pathway provides Polish language development within an English-speaking, international setting. Both pathways reflect the IB framework and support bilingual or heritage language development alongside English.
Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
NEASC accreditation and IB Diploma Programme authorization; U.S. Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools support; CEESA member.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
The school welcomes children of all nationalities and operates an ongoing enrolment throughout the school year. English is the language of instruction in all stages, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for students new to English; a language assessment may be required prior to enrolment with an EAL teacher. For enrolment, the following documents are required: the child's passport; previous school reports; any previous qualifications achieved; any previous certificates of English language proficiency; a visa or Resident's Card for non-EU students stating the right to remain in Poland during enrolment; a letter of support from the employer if they will be liable for the payment of tuition fees; and a non-refundable registration fee of PLN 3,000.
Admissions
1: Visit & contact. Families begin by contacting the admissions team to start the process. Visiting the campus in person or virtually lets you experience the ISK community. You'll have the opportunity to explore facilities, meet educators, and connect with the ISK community. For more information and to schedule a visit, call +48 608 600 873 or refer to the visit page.
2: Enquiry. Submit an inquiry form and the Director of Admissions will contact you via email or phone. The inquiry form can be accessed on the admissions page. This initial contact helps outline the next steps and what information is needed. The admissions team will guide you through the rest of the process.
3: Submit application. Submit your application using the link below, ensuring all required documents are included. The Admissions team will contact you upon receipt to discuss further details. The Ready to apply link directs you to the online application.
4: Application evaluation. The application form must be completed in full. Records from the previous school(s) must be on file. MAP testing and/or English and math placement tests (grade 6 and up) must be completed.
5: Finalize Enrollment and Fees. The admissions team will carefully evaluate all submitted documents. If your application is successful, you will be contacted to sign the enrollment contract. Upon receipt of the signed contract, an invoice for the application fee will be sent. Fees include a Registration Fee (2,500.00 zł for Early years; 6,350.00 zł for G0-G12) and Tuition fees (45,683.00 zł for Early years; 74,868.00 zł for G0-G12).