Liceum Leonardo SVS vs Szczecin Vitruvian School

	L Liceum Leonardo SVS Szczecin, Poland	S Szczecin Vitruvian School Szczecin, Poland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PLN 1,000 - 16,800	Fees / year PLN 12,000 - 17,800
Age range	Age range 14 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,375	Pupils 142
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language Polish, English	Instruction language English, Polish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2009
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Szczecin, Poland. Address: Aleja Wojska Polskiego 164, 71-335 Szczecin. The campus is accessible by tram lines 1 and 9.	Location Aleja Wojska Polskiego 164, 71-335 Szczecin, Poland.
Stages	Stages I–III classes of the high school (enrollment currently for I, II and III classes).	Stages Primary and secondary education; includes a private primary school (SVS) and a private high school (Leonardo SVS) offering the IB Diploma Programme.
School type	School type Private high school	School type Private school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Individualized support, remedial lessons for students with learning difficulties (including dyslexia), tutoring, and teacher consultations.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Poland	Country affiliation Poland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Education is in-person. English is mandatory (5 hours); second foreign language options include German, French, or Spanish; in the first class there is also art. Mentoring sessions twice weekly and extracurricular activities are offered; the library is bilingual with English.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Accessible by public transport; tram lines 1 and 9 serve the area near Aleja Wojska Polskiego 164.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Published fees for the academic year 2023/2024 Application / registration fee - One‑time registration (wpisowe): PLN 1,000. Tuition fees (by programme and year group) - General (standard) class: PLN 1,000 per month, paid over 12 months (annual total PLN 12,000). - Class preparing for the International Baccalaureate (międzynarodowa matura): PLN 1,400 per month, paid over 12 months (annual total PLN 16,800). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition (czesne) is billed as 12 equal monthly instalments, payable from September through August. - The school accepts payment by bank transfer to the school's account or in cash at the school secretariat; advance (pre‑)payment for a longer period is permitted. - Late payments incur statutory default interest; the school may, on request, agree to postpone a payment date but interest will be charged for the period of prolongation if the agreed terms are not met. Boarding / accommodation - The school operates as a day school (kształcenie w formie dziennej); no boarding programme or boarding fees are provided. Other costs and additional fees - Meals: two‑course lunches are available for pupils for an additional fee (catered by an external provider). Meal charges are billed separately. - Extracurricular and profile activities that are not part of the core curriculum (zajęcia dodatkowe / imprezy pozaszkolne) are charged extra. - Collective pupil insurance is arranged but paid by parents. - Administrative/document fees: a fee equal to the statutory stamp duty is charged for issuing duplicate official documents (e.g., duplicate certificate or duplicate student ID). - Uniform / dress and sportswear: parents are required to provide standard school clothing and sports kit as specified in the school regulations; costs for these items are borne by parents. Dress code and required items are set out in the school regulations. Refunds and cancellation - The registration fee (wpisowe) and tuition for a started month are non‑refundable. In the event of resignation or removal from the school roll, amounts due but unpaid will be pursued. Payment methods accepted - Bank transfer to the school's account and cash payments at the school secretariat are explicitly provided as payment methods. No credit‑card payment method is specified in the published materials. Notes on administration and enforcement - The school's governing body sets tuition and other fees and may change fees for reasons such as inflation; any change is to be communicated to parents with one month's notice. Late payment consequences and possible arrangements for postponement are defined in school regulations.	Fee details Application fees - A one-time, non-refundable entry (wpisowe) is required for enrollment. Students continuing from the school's kindergarten are exempt from the entry fee. - For the upper school (Prywatne Liceum Leonardo SVS) the one-time entry fee is PLN 1,000. Tuition fees by year group (regular monthly and annual totals) - Integrated class 0–3 (standard Polish-track class): PLN 1,100 per month — annual total: PLN 13,200 (PLN 1,100 × 12). - Integrated class 4–8 (standard Polish-track class): PLN 1,400 per month — annual total: PLN 16,800 (PLN 1,400 × 12). - English class 0–3 (IB/English-track): PLN 2,400 per month — annual total: PLN 28,800 (PLN 2,400 × 12). - English class 4–8 (IB/English-track): PLN 2,800 per month — annual total: PLN 33,600 (PLN 2,800 × 12). - Upper school (Leonardo SVS) example rates previously published: general class tuition PLN 1,000 per month and international-matura preparatory class PLN 1,400 per month (tuition paid through 12 monthly instalments in the example shown). Per-term (per-semester) presentation - The academic year is administered in standard school semesters (autumn/spring). For practical budgeting, the per-semester amount equals half the annual total shown above: e.g., Integrated class 0–3 — PLN 6,600 per semester; Integrated class 4–8 — PLN 8,400 per semester; English class 0–3 — PLN 14,400 per semester; English class 4–8 — PLN 16,800 per semester. (These per-semester figures are the annual totals divided by two.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition for primary/elementary and English-track classes is invoiced as monthly payments and is payable over a 12-month schedule (tuition is payable monthly for a period of 12 months). A discount is offered for payment of the full year in advance. - For specific year groups there are alternative instalment patterns noted in school regulations: parents of pupils in class VIII are required to settle tuition in 10 instalments (September–June). Late payments incur statutory interest; the school may, on request, agree a postponed payment date but interest applies for the postponement period. In the event of a change in tuition levels, parents are given one month's notice. Boarding fees - No boarding or residential fees are listed. SVS operates as a day-school model for the offered stages; no boarding service or boarding fee schedule is published. Other costs and additional fees - Separate additional costs that are charged on top of tuition include: lunches (school meals), workshops and extracurricular workshops, excursions and organized trips (including "green/white school" multi-day trips), and student insurance (collective insurance paid by parents). Participation in profile/additional classes or out-of-program activities is chargeable separately. - Uniform costs are not listed among the published line items; uniform or clothing costs are not specified in the published fee schedule. Refund and cancellation policy - Entry fees and tuition for a commenced month are non-refundable in the event of withdrawal or removal from the school. Outstanding unpaid amounts remain due and will be pursued. The school's regulations explicitly state that the entry fee (wpisowe) and tuition for the month in which a pupil's education is terminated are not refundable. Fee payment options and administrative notes - The published materials specify the billing schedule and instalment arrangements but do not itemize the accepted payment channels (credit card, online payment, or bank-transfer details) in the public fee list. Late-payment interest is charged at the statutory rate; the school may approve payment-date changes on request. For the upper school (Leonardo SVS) monthly-payment examples and the one-time wpisowe amount are published in recruitment information.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform: A school outfit is required and is charged as a paid extra.
Food options	Food options Two-course lunches are offered for an additional fee, prepared by a catering company and delivered to students. Menus include meat dishes, vegetarian options, and salads.	Food options Lunches (catering) are available as a paid extra; the dining room accommodates all children for meals, and non-carbonated mineral water is provided.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Private high school; authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.	Governance and ownership Private school.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Leonardo SVS Private High School provides bilingual instruction in Polish and English with immersion, making English a natural language. Interdisciplinary holistic teaching combines cross‑subject integration and project-based learning. Soft skills are developed, including clear expression, listening, assertiveness, and time management. Classes are small, with a maximum of 16 students. Students may choose Polish Matura, the International BaccalaUREate Diploma Programme (IB DP), or both; the Diploma Programme is delivered by an IB-accredited school after accreditation in November 2024.	Curriculum details The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. SVS Szczecin Vitruvian School fulfills the promise contained in its name, namely it guarantees students an ideal environment for their development. SVS philosophy is education in the spirit of respect for culture and diversity of other people, while preserving their national identity. We stimulate curiosity, creativity and sensitivity to others, and provide a climate of respect and kindness, a safe and supportive teaching environment, with openness to world progress and educational innovations. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes with a maximum of 16 students.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Individualized support for talented students includes tailored subject circles, clubs, and personalized tutoring. Enrichment initiatives include ‘Rozwiń skrzydła' to help students discover talents and passions.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Social, emotional, and cultural development is promoted through school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities. Soft skills are developed, including clear expression of opinions and feelings, listening to others, assertiveness, and time management. The school uses an interdisciplinary, holistic approach to teaching that fosters awareness of others' needs, openness, intercultural understanding, and responsibility for the environment. We nurture individual talents and personal growth through tailored programs and a range of clubs and activities beyond the classroom. International contacts and bilingual learning strengthen language skills, especially English, and prepare graduates to contribute to a tolerant, conflict-free world.	Social & emotional learning Extracurricular activities develop social and emotional competencies. A range of activities supports social and emotional development. The school describes a safe and supportive teaching environment that fosters independence and collaboration. The approach emphasizes curiosity, creativity and sensitivity to others, contributing to students' social and emotional growth.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Subject clubs are tailored to students' needs and expectations. We provide individual sessions for gifted students, students with difficulties, and dyslexic students, as well as teacher consultations.	Special educational needs (SEN) Speech therapy is available for speech defects and unfinished speech development, and a pedagogue provides corrective and compensatory classes. Psychological services are available, and the school offers a range of specialized therapies, including neurologopedic therapy, sensory integration therapy, Johansen's hearing therapy, reflexology therapy, and sociotherapy. Classes are small, with no more than 18 students per class, and some classes may be divided into smaller groups to support individualized attention. Teaching methods adapt to psycho-physical, emotional and sensory preferences to help each student feel safe and supported.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Two-language instruction—lessons are conducted in Polish and English, with language immersion, so English becomes a natural language. Modern teaching methods are based on neurodidactics and interdisciplinary psychology. We teach bilingual instruction in parts of the curriculum to improve language skills, continually enrich the English-language library, and equip classrooms with English-language teaching aids. International contacts strengthen language competence, particularly in English.	English as an additional language 80% of educational activities are conducted in English; the remaining 20% covers Polish education and related content such as history and geography, and elements of mathematics. In the initial stages, pupils may respond in Polish or their mother tongue, but they are expected to understand, speak fluently and write freely in English as they progress. School walls and classrooms are decorated with pupils' work to support natural acquisition of English, and assistants from around the world help students use English as a tool for intercultural communication.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through initiatives that promote social and emotional development and cultural awareness. Soft skills training includes clear expression of opinions and feelings, listening to others, assertiveness, and time management. The school fosters universal human values and intercultural understanding. Students engage in clubs and projects that promote collaboration and personal growth.	Mental wellbeing The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment and uses the Good Start method and modern information technologies to support learning. Teaching is tailored to psycho-physical, emotional and sensory preferences to support well-being. Extracurricular activities promote the development of social and emotional competencies, and progress is communicated to parents through descriptive evaluations.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safety is a priority; the school ensures children feel safe in school and engaged in learning. Access to a speech therapist, a pedagogue and psychological services supports student safeguarding, with a range of therapies available to address individual needs.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school provides bilingual instruction in Polish and English, with immersion-based language learning that makes English feel natural. Modern teaching methods are based on neurodidactics and interdisciplinary psychology. The school emphasizes interdisciplinary, holistic teaching that connects knowledge to real-world contexts through project-based learning and fosters soft skills such as clear communication, listening, assertiveness, and time management, while promoting openness to other cultures and environmental responsibility. Classes are small, with a maximum of 16 students, and classrooms are spacious and bright, equipped with multimedia tools such as interactive boards, projectors, laptops, and tablets. The timetable is single-shift with no bells, and the staff is experienced and highly qualified to prepare students for higher education.	Facilities overview SVS School is located in two buildings in the center of Szczecin at Mickiewicza Street 49 and 51, with adjacent green areas. The campus spans 1,700 m2 and provides free parking and a full-size gym. School facilities guarantee safety and comfort for children. All classrooms are spacious and bright and equipped with teaching aids including multimedia equipment such as interactive whiteboards and projectors. Class sizes are up to 18 students. The school operates Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 17:00, with lessons from 08:00 to 15:00.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities On-site facilities include a full-size gym. The school offers four hours of sports per week and one hour of swimming. In winter, activities include weekly ice skating sessions.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has spacious, well-equipped teaching laboratories and classrooms with multimedia tools including interactive boards, projectors, laptops, and tablets. The library is enriched with English-language resources to support bilingual and IB learning. It is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), and students can choose Polish matriculation, the IB Diploma, or both. Classes are small, with a maximum of 16 students, and the timetable is single-shift with no bells. These facilities support language immersion and bilingual instruction across several subjects.	Academic facilities Teaching program: The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an International Baccalaureate program for children aged 3 to 12. The school plans to implement the IB program and is pursuing PYP candidate status. The program emphasizes inquiry-based learning, integrated content, and student initiative, guided by the IB pupil profile. Instruction is organized into thematic units across six cross-disciplinary themes: Who we are? Where are we in time and space? How do we express ourselves? How does the world work? How are we organized? and a shared central theme. The school aims to obtain formal accreditation to fully implement the IBO program.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Interest clubs are tailored to students' interests and aptitudes, including activities outside the school building in collaboration with other organizations and enthusiasts. Subject-specific clubs are adapted to the needs and expectations of students, with individualized support for gifted students, help for learners with dyslexia, and teacher consultations. The school runs programs to develop talents, including 'develop your wings' to help students discover their strengths and find a path toward a future vocation. International contacts through IB partner schools around the world strengthen language skills, especially English. The school partners with employers and universities to broaden horizons and promote entrepreneurship, including student mini-enterprises.	Extra curricular facilities English-language support is provided for pupils with varying English proficiency, including mid-year entry support. Music, movement and other activity sessions support holistic development. Tuition covers a small class size (up to 18 students) with instruction by a native English-speaking teacher implementing the IBO programme, plus trips to theatres, museums, cinemas and nature tours. Clubs and circles of interest include art, math, theatre and sports, with transport to/from school and access to a psychologist and other specialists; monthly consultations for parents.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school is a new private institution formed to meet the need for quality education and to respond to the expectations of parents and students who collaborate with us. Our educational experience dates back to 2009, when the Private Preschool and Creative Development Center Rainbow Land in Szczecin was established, followed by Szczecin Vitruvian SVS School, which in 2019 received accreditation from the International Baccalaureate to teach under the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The philosophy of the Vitruvian SVS School aims to shape students to achieve success in learning and in life, stimulating their curiosity about the world, creativity, and sensitivity to the experiences of others. LO SVS educates students to meet the challenges of the 21st century in a changing global world and to face increasingly demanding realities. We provide many modern tools to develop linguistic, cognitive, and research skills.	History SVS Szczecin Vitruvian School fulfills the promise of its name by guaranteeing students an ideal environment for their development. SVS philosophy is education in the spirit of respect for culture and diversity, while preserving national identity. We stimulate curiosity, creativity and sensitivity to others, developing children's independence and providing a climate of respect and kindness, a safe and supportive teaching environment, and openness to world progress and educational innovations. We educate in the spirit of respect for the cultural diversity of others while preserving our own national identities, inspiring children to grow and build attitudes promoted through the IB Programme.
Community	Community The school supports the social, emotional, and cultural development of its students through school and extracurricular initiatives. We shape attitudes such as sensitivity to the needs of others, openness, intercultural understanding, and responsibility for the environment. Bilingual instruction—lessons are conducted in two languages, Polish and English—includes language immersion, so English becomes a natural language. We continually expand the English-language library and equip classrooms with English-language teaching materials. Clubs and activities strengthen individuality and student interests; we offer tailor-made classes, subject clubs, and a ‘develop your wings' program to help students discover talents, find passions, and prepare for their future careers. On request, the school provides two-course lunches prepared by a catering company, with meat dishes, vegetarian options, and salads.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school teaches bilingual instruction in Polish and English, with immersion making English a natural language. The school uses modern teaching methods based on neurodidactics and interdisciplinary psychology. Interdisciplinary, holistic teaching develops each student's abilities and helps discover personal talents through project-based learning. Students may choose Polish Matura, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, or both, and classes are small, with up to 16 students.	Academic & intellectual The SVS Vitruvian School provides comprehensive education from pre-school to high school. It offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. The SVS philosophy emphasizes curiosity, creativity and independence in a safe, respectful learning environment, with openness to world progress and educational innovations. The school fosters a climate of respect and kindness to support learning.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school maintains international contacts—through collaborations with international IB programs worldwide—to strengthen language competencies, especially English. The school's location in Szczecin provides opportunities for international cooperation. The school promotes the universality of humanity and understanding of one's own culture, traditions, and history, and respect for other cultures.	Cultural & language SVS philosophy centers on education in the spirit of respect for culture and diversity while preserving national identities. We educate in the spirit of respect for the cultural diversity of others. The approach includes curiosity, creativity and sensitivity to others.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Interest clubs develop students' interests and talents beyond the school building, in collaboration with other organizations and enthusiasts. Subject clubs are adapted to students' needs; the school provides individual sessions for the gifted, for those with difficulties, for dyslexic students, and teacher consultations. The school offers tailor-made activities designed to help students grow and apply their passions outside the standard curriculum.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school has cooperation with employers, strengthening awareness of the local job market and global trends. The school establishes partnerships with employers and higher education institutions to broaden students' horizons and illustrate different aspects of professional life. The school supports student entrepreneurship and initiatives, including youth mini-enterprises.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The SVS environment provides a climate of respect and kindness, supporting safe and supportive teaching. The school emphasizes openness to world progress and educational innovations to support student wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Polish and English are used in instruction. English is taught as a foreign language and is reinforced through bilingual teaching. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.	Language provision Foreign language classes include English and German. English is used for the majority of instructional activities, with 80% of educational activities conducted in English.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Two-language instruction in Polish and English. Some subjects are taught bilingually with a bilingual program. Language learning is supported by immersion, making English a natural language.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Language immersion is used to teach English through the bilingual program. Students encounter English across subjects to reinforce language acquisition. International contact and collaboration underpin language development, especially in English.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school is a private high school in Szczecin. Enrollment is conducted in the Nabór electronic system, where candidates submit an application and all required attachments, such as language certificates, the results of the eighth-grade exam, and the primary school completion certificate. The school currently enrolls into the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd classes of the high school with profiles: humanistic-linguistic; preparing for the international IB Diploma with extended English; and Science with extensions in physics, geography, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and English. Students may choose Polish Matura, the international IB Diploma, or both. Classes are small, up to 16 students. Classrooms are spacious and equipped with multimedia aids such as interactive boards, projectors, laptops, and tablets. There is a single-shift timetable and no bells. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, authorized for IB DP. The school provides bilingual instruction—lessons are conducted in Polish and English with language immersion to develop English proficiency. Enrollment can be pursued through direct admission via Nabór. The school is authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme.	Admissions Registration is ongoing throughout the year.
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