Edison International School - Primary Campus vs Polish British Academy of Warsaw
Edison International School - Primary Campus and Polish British Academy of Warsaw are both in Warsaw, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes. Edison International School - Primary Campus also offers Cambridge (Primary) and EYFS, and Polish British Academy of Warsaw also offers Bespoke. Published annual fees are PLN 47,916 - 72,600 at Edison International School - Primary Campus and PLN 44,774 - 53,731 at Polish British Academy of Warsaw, which puts Edison International School - Primary Campus roughly 22% higher. Both take pupils from 5 to 14. Typical class sizes are 20 at Edison International School - Primary Campus and 18 at Polish British Academy of Warsaw.
Tuition fees by year group (2026/27 academic year) — annual and per term
Note: the school publishes the amounts below as annual fees. The per-term figures shown are calculated for display by dividing the published annual fee by three (per term = annual ÷ 3). The published annual amounts are shown first, followed by the calculated per-term value.
- Wilanów campus — Grades 0–3 (Bilingual) / Years 1–4 (Cambridge): - Annual: 47 916 PLN. - Per term (calculated): 15 972.00 PLN.
- Wilanów campus — Grades 4–6 (Bilingual) / Years 5–7 (Cambridge): - Annual: 49 896 PLN. - Per term (calculated): 16 632.00 PLN.
- Wilanów campus — Grades 7–8 (Bilingual) / Years 8–9 (Cambridge): - Annual: 54 054 PLN. - Per term (calculated): 18 018.00 PLN.
- Wilanów campus — Secondary School Years 10–11 (IGCSE 1 / IGCSE 2): - Annual: 70 000 PLN. - Per term (calculated): 23 333.33 PLN.
- Wilanów campus — Secondary School Years 12–13 (A / AS Levels): - Annual: 72 600 PLN. - Per term (calculated): 24 200.00 PLN.
- Ursus campus — Grades 0–3 (Bilingual): - Monthly: 2 900 PLN. - Annual (published): 34 800 PLN. - Per term (calculated from published annual): 11 600.00 PLN.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- A one-off registration fee is payable on enrolment (amounts listed above). - The school offers a 5% discount for a one-off payment of the entire year if paid in advance by 5 September. - Transport for Wilanów (for routes covering Warsaw, Konstancin, Piaseczno) is charged at 1 600 PLN per month; the published figure is specified as a monthly amount. - Ursus campus: an Early Bird discount of 10% is offered until the end of March (published in the fees information). - The school publishes additional sibling and continuity discounts: two siblings (10%), three or more siblings (15%), continuation (e.g., from the partner kindergarten or from primary to secondary) first year 10%; combined discounts may apply up to a maximum of 20%.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as part of Edison International School's campus offerings; no boarding fees are published. The school operates day campuses (Wilanów and Ursus).
Other costs and fees
- Transportation: Wilanów routes published at 1 600 PLN per month (see Billing schedule). - Meals: the school provides meals for students, but a specific published price for daily meals is not listed on the tuition pages. - Uniforms, textbooks, exam entry fees, extracurricular activity fees, and similar ancillary costs are not itemised on the published tuition pages. These costs are not shown alongside the annual tuition figures.
Refund information
- No refund or withdrawal terms are published alongside the tuition figures on the school's public fee pages. Refund and cancellation provisions are not listed on the tuition pages. Parents should confirm the school's refund policy directly with admissions when arranging enrolment.
Fee payment options
- The published tuition pages do not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit/debit card, or other payment channels) or detailed billing instalment schedules beyond the one-off annual payment discount and the monthly transport charge. Payment method details are not included in the fee publication.
Summary of what is published and what is not
- Published and available for 2026/27: annual tuition amounts for each listed year group (Wilanów and Ursus), registration fees, the monthly transport charge, and the discounts and deadlines shown above (including the 5% advance-payment discount and Ursus early-bird discount). - Not published on the tuition pages: explicit per-term billing schedule and instalment deadlines, detailed payment methods, a published refund policy or withdrawal penalty table, and itemised costs for uniforms, meals, textbooks, exam fees, and most extracurricular charges. Where a monthly amount is published (Ursus tuition/month and Wilanów transport/month), those figures are reported above exactly as published.
Fee details
Application / Registration fee - New entrants: PLN 4,000 (one‑off, payable on admission). - Graduates of the school's Kids' Academy preschool: PLN 3,500 (one‑off). - The registration/writing‑in fee is charged once at enrolment and is non‑refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - Years 0, 1, 2, 3 (early years / lower primary): PLN 44,774 per year. - Years 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (upper primary / middle years): PLN 53,731 per year.
Tuition — per‑term / per‑installment amounts (calculated from the published annual fee) - The school allows the annual tuition to be paid in 2, 4, 6 or 10 instalments; the figures below are the annual fee divided by each instalment option and are presented as calculated amounts. - Years 0–3 (annual PLN 44,774): - 2 instalments: PLN 22,387.00 each. - 4 instalments: PLN 11,193.50 each. - 6 instalments: PLN 7,462.33 each (rounded). - 10 instalments: PLN 4,477.40 each. - Years 4–8 (annual PLN 53,731): - 2 instalments: PLN 26,865.50 each. - 4 instalments: PLN 13,432.75 each. - 6 instalments: PLN 8,955.17 each (rounded). - 10 instalments: PLN 5,373.10 each.
First year total (example) — new enrolment - For a new entrant to Years 0–3: registration fee PLN 4,000 + annual tuition PLN 44,774 = PLN 48,774 total due in the first year (registration fee charged separately at admission). - For a graduate of the Kids' Academy entering Years 0–3: registration fee PLN 3,500 + annual tuition PLN 44,774 = PLN 48,274 total due in the first year.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual tuition may be divided and paid in 2, 4, 6 or 10 instalments. - Children who join mid‑year are billed on a monthly pro‑rata basis: the school divides the annual fee into 10 months and charges proportionally for the calendar months attended in that school year. - The registration fee is a one‑off payment due at enrolment and is non‑refundable. - A sibling discount is available for families with more than one child enrolled.
Boarding fees - The Polish British Academy of Warsaw operates as a day school (no boarding provision listed); there are no boarding fees.
Other costs or optional charges - Optional / additional charges that may apply (published or explicitly signposted): - Extracurricular activities and after‑school clubs are charged in addition to tuition. - Lunch: the annual fee includes two meals (breakfast and a snack); lunch can be ordered separately from the catering provider at additional cost. - Workshops and psychologist support are included in the annual fee where indicated; optional services beyond the included offer may carry additional charges. - No separate compulsory uniform fee or a published uniform charge appears in the school's published fees summary.
Refund information - The registration fee is explicitly stated as a one‑off, non‑refundable payment. - Specific tuition refund or cancellation charge schedules are not detailed in the fees summary available in the school's published fees information; refunds or cancellations are handled under the school's enrolment/contract terms.
Fee payment options / practical process - The school issues a fee schedule and invoices and offers the instalment patterns above; parents are billed according to the chosen instalment plan. - The public fees summary does not list specific payment channels (for example, which card processors or bank account details) in the fee table; payment methods and invoicing details are arranged through the school finance/administration office (contact details appear with the published fee information).
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
Uniforms are obligatory at PBAW. There are three outfits: a daily outfit worn most days (the daily outfit is required every day except the last Friday of the month), an official outfit for special events, and a sports outfit for PE. The daily outfit includes navy trousers or a skirt with polo shirts, with winter and summer versions; the official outfit includes a white shirt, tie, cardigan, a checkered skirt for girls, and navy trousers for boys.
Food options
Food options
Nutritious meals prepared in accordance with healthy eating principles. The menu is tailored to meet students' needs.
Food options
Meals are provided by a catering company; breakfast and snacks are prepared on site in the school kitchen, and meals are eaten in the canteen. Children may choose from the proposed menu or bring meals from home; the school serves three meals daily: continental breakfast included in tuition, lunch paid separately, and an after-school snack included. Special menus are available for dietary needs, and spring water is available throughout the day.
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
Owned and operated by Edison School Spółka z o. o., ul. Królewicza Jakuba 69, 02-956 Warszawa.
Governance and ownership
Eduacademy sp. z o.o. sp.k. operates the Polish British Academy of Warsaw.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The Cambridge International Programme offers a world-class education, focusing on critical thinking, lifelong learning, and key skills in mathematics, science, English, and the arts. The Cambridge Programme is internationally recognised and opens doors to prestigious universities. The secondary school offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A-Levels. A bilingual Polish-English pathway runs alongside the Cambridge curriculum, delivering instruction in both English and Polish. STEAM education is integrated, and Edison is an Apple Distinguished School using modern technology in daily teaching. Personalised learning tailors teaching to each student, with support for gifted students and those needing extra assistance.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates are prepared for university studies at leading institutions worldwide. The Cambridge pathway and personalised support equip students to pursue higher education at top universities globally.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
The school supports gifted students and provides additional assistance to those who need it.
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
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Social & emotional learning
The school states that the successful social and emotional development of each child is only possible with a strong and unique relationship between pupils and their teachers.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
The school organises Polish as a Foreign Language (PFL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL). PFL classes are mandatory for foreign-language students whose limited knowledge of Polish makes it difficult to communicate in Polish-language classes. EFL classes are compulsory for students whose limited knowledge of English makes it difficult to participate in English-language lessons. An International Class with an English-Language Profile exists, in which classes are conducted mainly in English alongside Polish-language instruction.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the emphasis on social and emotional development and the close pupil–teacher relationships that underpin the learning environment.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
Polish British Academy of Warsaw recognises its responsibility to protect children. The Safeguarding Policy applies to all staff, governors, pupils, teachers and volunteers and exists to establish and maintain an environment where students feel secure, are encouraged to talk and are listened to.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
The Cambridge International Programme is offered with instruction in English and a bilingual programme integrating English and Polish. Apple Distinguished School status recognises the use of technology to enhance learning, including tools such as iPads and educational apps. STEAM is embedded across the curriculum through interdisciplinary projects that combine science, technology, arts and mathematics. Individualised learning is a core approach, with teachers tailoring methods to students' needs in a safe and supportive environment. The school operates from Wilanów and Ursus campuses, delivering Cambridge and STEAM-focused education with technology integration.
Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The Cambridge Curriculum is offered, with two programmes: Cambridge International Programme delivered in English and a bilingual programme based on the Polish National Curriculum. The IGCSE programme provides a broad range of subjects, and Cambridge A-Levels allow specialization. STEAM is an integral part of the curriculum, with projects and technology integrated into lessons via Apple devices and dedicated software. The school emphasises an individualised approach to learning and provides support for students with diverse needs.
Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
A wide range of extra-curricular activities are offered, including sports, art, programming, science and various clubs that foster creative thinking and collaboration.
Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
Edison International School is a dynamic community of students, teachers, and parents united by a shared passion for learning, progressive thinking, and a commitment to continuous growth. The school offers two educational pathways: the Cambridge International Programme delivered entirely in English, and a bilingual Polish-English pathway based on the Polish National Curriculum, fostering both local and global perspectives. It is an Apple Distinguished School and emphasizes technology-enabled learning through a STEAM approach to develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. A rich selection of extracurricular activities inspires students to take initiative and become leaders who serve as role models for others.
Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
Cambridge Curriculum forms the backbone of the program. The school is an official Cambridge school offering a prestigious international curriculum with high academic standards and a comprehensive approach. The IGCSE programme and Cambridge A-Levels provide breadth and depth to prepare students for global universities.
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
STEAM Programme integrates science, technology, arts, and mathematics to develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
Bilingual programme integrates English and Polish, enabling fluency in two languages and preparing students for a global, multicultural world.
Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
The school educates independent, globally minded citizens ready to bring about positive change. The school invites students into a community of outstanding leaders and innovators.
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
The school teaches English and Polish; the bilingual programme develops proficiency in both languages.
Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
The school offers a bilingual programme integrating English and Polish. This programme enables students to develop fluency in two languages.
Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
The bilingual programme integrates English and Polish into the curriculum.
Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
Apple Distinguished School (as part of recognitions listed on site)
Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
Cambridge Education; Apple Distinguished School; STEAM Programme
Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Complete the online application form or submit at our headquarters. The form allows us to learn about the needs and expectations of the parents and the candidate. It collects information about the child's background, interests, and potential fit with Edison International Schools. A timely submission helps us start the admissions process.
2. Admissions Meeting: After we receive your application, we invite both parents and the prospective student to an admissions meeting. This is a chance to explore Edison International Schools, meet our team, and learn more about our teaching approach and values. During the meeting we answer questions and provide a deeper understanding of how we can support your child's development. The meeting helps determine fit and next steps in the admissions timeline.
3. School Readiness Assessment: As part of the admissions process, a school readiness assessment is conducted for the child. The assessment involves a series of short tasks and discussions to understand the candidate's abilities, interests, and potential for growth. The goal is to ensure students are fully prepared for their educational journey at Edison International Schools. The results inform placement and next steps in the admissions timeline.
4. Admission Decision: After completing the meetings and the school readiness assessment, we contact you with the admission decision regarding your child's acceptance to Edison International Schools. We are committed to supporting students as they join our community and begin their educational journey. If accepted, enrollment steps and timelines will be communicated. You will receive next steps to finalize enrollment.