International European School Warsaw vs Polish British Academy of Warsaw
International European School Warsaw and Polish British Academy of Warsaw are both in Warsaw, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke programmes, and Polish British Academy of Warsaw also offers British. Published annual fees are PLN 47,250 - 72,450 at International European School Warsaw and PLN 44,774 - 53,731 at Polish British Academy of Warsaw, which puts International European School Warsaw roughly 22% higher. International European School Warsaw takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Polish British Academy of Warsaw from 5 to 14. Both keep typical class sizes around 18.
The school is located at Wiertnicza 140, 02-952 Warszawa, Poland.
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Stages
Stages
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Stages
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School type
School type
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School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
European Schools network
Country affiliation
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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
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Registration fee
- One‑time registration fee: PLN 5,250. Example: for a three‑year‑old starting Kindergarten 1 the first‑year total (registration + tuition) is PLN 52,500.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑month where the annual fee is split into 10 monthly instalments)
- Tuition is expressed as an annual amount. For tuition contracts signed during the school year, the annual tuition fee is divided into 10 months of study and is calculated proportionally for each calendar month until the end of the school year (regardless of the start day within a month). Fees are stated and charged in Polish zloty (PLN).
Boarding fees
- The published fee structure does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees; no boarding fees apply.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- The published schedule highlights the one‑time registration fee and the annual tuition by year group. Separate charges commonly associated with international schools — examples include school lunches, transport (school bus), uniforms, extracurricular activity fees, examination or external‑exam entry fees and special trips — are not itemised in the published annual tuition schedule provided for the school. Parents should plan for possible optional / ancillary charges in addition to the annual tuition.
Refund information
- The registration fee is described as a one‑time payment valid for the pupil's entire period of study. No detailed refund schedule for tuition or registration is published in the referenced fee information.
Fee payment options
- Fees are calculated and billed in PLN. The school provides bank details for payment by bank transfer (Bank Pekao S.A.; IBAN information is published with the school's billing instructions). Parents should expect to be able to pay by bank transfer in PLN; other payment methods (credit/debit card, direct debit) are not specified in the published fee summary.
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
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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
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Governance and ownership
Eduacademy sp. z o.o. sp.k. operates the Polish British Academy of Warsaw.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school follows the Accredited European School (AES) framework. Primary education is international and conducted in English and Polish. Pupils whose mother tongue is not English or Polish are enrolled in the English section. From S1, all students learn a second foreign language (L3) chosen from English, Polish, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Syllabi are provided by the European Schools.
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
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Higher education progression
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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
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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
Library access is available to all pupils from preschool through high school. Three meals daily are provided (second breakfast, lunch and tea). Transportation is provided to pupils' homes within 20 km and to school‑organized activities. The school is located at ul. Wiertnicza 140, Warsaw. A wide range of after‑school clubs and activities run on the school grounds from 14:20 to 16:00. Annual events include European Day and Sports Day.
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Physical Education and Swimming are part of the curriculum. The school offers after‑school sports clubs including football, mini tennis, basketball, karate, Taekwondo and gymnastics. Sports Day is an annual event.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The school provides high‑quality international education conducted in English and Polish. In Primary, the curriculum follows Polish and British national curricula. In High School, students may study via the Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE and A‑levels) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school is accredited as an Accredited European School (AES). Additional mother tongue lessons are offered for foreign students, and language options include L2 and L3 languages such as English, Polish, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
A wide range of after‑school clubs and activities run on the school grounds, from 14:20 to 16:00. Activities include football, mini tennis, basketball, karate, Taekwondo, gymnastics, small engineers, chess, choir, piano, drums, programming, dance, arts & crafts, sewing workshop, jewellery making and ceramics. The programme supports social interaction and broad interests across sport, arts, performance and technology.
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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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
The school offers Cambridge IGCSE/A-levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). In Year 9, students choose eight subjects from groups including English, Polish, a foreign language (German, French, Spanish, Italian or Russian), Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities and an elective such as Art or ICT. The IGCSE is an internationally recognized qualification that helps prepare students for IB DP or A‑levels. The school provides university and career counselling, and coordinates CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) along with CAS tutorials as part of the IB framework.
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Arts and creative activities are offered across the school. In Preschool, after‑school clubs include choir, piano, drums, programming, dance, arts and crafts, sewing, jewellery making and ceramics, with field trips and art workshops. The after‑school program runs from 14:20 to 16:00 and covers sport, music, arts and technology. In Secondary, extracurricular activities include art and music classes as part of the after‑school offering.
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
The school provides bilingual English–Polish education. Foreign languages taught include German, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian. Mother tongue language courses (SWALS) are available for pupils without a dedicated language section. An Accredited European School Section offers English instruction alongside Polish language, history and geography, with Polish as a foreign language for non‑native speakers.
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Afterschool clubs run 14:20–16:00 and cover sport, music, arts and technology; activities include football, mini tennis, basketball, karate, Taekwondo, gymnastics, small engineers, chess, choir, piano, drums, programming, dance, arts and crafts, sewing, jewellery making and ceramics. The school organizes field trips and events such as European Day and Sports Day, and hosts annual concerts and performances. Students are encouraged to participate in outings and competitions as part of the after‑school program.
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Community & service
Community & service
Throughout the year, the school organises events and competitions that involve pupils across language sections and supports charity activities. It runs charity events to raise funds for local causes. Annual events include European Day, Dance‑a‑thon, Christmas Bazaar, Christmas Concert, Earth Day and Carnival Week.
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
University and Career Counsellor supports students with higher education and career planning. CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is coordinated as part of the IB framework, with a CAS Coordinator and CAS tutorials on study skills and career planning. The admissions process includes CAS coordination responsibilities and opportunities to engage in extracurricular leadership activities.
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Full care for pupils runs from 8:00 to 16:15. Three meals daily (second breakfast, lunch and tea) are provided. Psychological and pedagogical support is provided by teachers, class tutors and specialists, and the school runs a Pastoral and Social Education programme to support well‑being.
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Languages taught include English as the language of instruction, Polish, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian. In primary, French and German are taught; in high school, German, French, Spanish, Italian or Russian are offered as foreign languages; two language sections (English and Polish) are used in the Accredited European School Section.
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
The school provides a bilingual education conducted in English and Polish. A unique bilingual program is available across the preschool and primary levels, with English and Polish instruction and additional mother tongue lessons for foreign students (SWALS).
Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
Two language sections exist within the Accredited European School Section: English and Polish, enabling language immersion within the curriculum. SWALS mother tongue support is available for foreign students. From secondary level, students may study a second foreign language (English, French, German) and a third foreign language (English, French, German, Italian, Polish or Spanish).
