Maple Bear Kraków vs Open Future International School
Maple Bear Kraków and Open Future International School are both in Krakow, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke programmes. Maple Bear Kraków also offers Canadian, and Open Future International School also offers IB. Published annual fees are PLN 36,000 - 45,600 at Maple Bear Kraków and PLN 10,800 - 41,000 at Open Future International School, which puts Maple Bear Kraków roughly 58% higher. Maple Bear Kraków takes pupils from 3 to 11, and Open Future International School from 3 to 18. Both keep typical class sizes around 18.
Kraków, Saska 25, The Park, Podgórze district, Poland
Location
Open Future International School is located in Kraków, Poland. It operates across three campuses: Open Future International Preschool at ul. Babińskiego 4 (30-389 Kraków); Open Future International School at ul. Kwiecista 25 and ul. Pawła z Krosna 10 (30-389 Kraków); and Open Future Bilingual High School at ul. Tadeusza Rejtana 2 (30-510 Kraków). The administration and secretariat are located in the school buildings.
Stages
Stages
Preschool; Elementary
Stages
Preschool; Primary School; High School (Liceum). The High School is bilingual and prepares students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The school offers IB programmes: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
School type
School type
Canadian School and Kindergarten
School type
Private day school; bilingual (English and Polish) international school
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
The school provides psychological and pedagogical support, including speech therapy. Speech therapy sessions are conducted during school hours, with initial diagnosis at the start of the school year and individualized plans as needed.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Canada
Country affiliation
Poland
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Open all year round, 7:30–17:30
School day structure
Preschool operates Monday–Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Preschool classes run 7:30am–5:30pm with meals at 8:30–8:50 (breakfast), 10:30–10:50 (soup), 12:50–1:10 (lunch) and 3:00–3:15 (afternoon snack). The kindergarten closes at 5:30pm.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Academic year covered - Fees and conditions below are published for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Tuition fees (by year group) — amounts per month and annual total - Kindergarten (ages 3–5): PLN 3,000 per month. Billed monthly over 12 months (annual total PLN 36,000). Included items: full‑year kindergarten care and teaching, educational materials, one daily extracurricular activity, access to school counsellor and psychological support, and uniforms listed as included. Additional charges (meals, transport, trips) are separate.
- Grade 0 / “Zerówka” (age 6): PLN 3,650 per month. Billed monthly over 12 months (annual total PLN 43,800). Included items: full‑year provision, educational materials, daily extracurricular activity, counselling and psychological support, specialist pedagogue support and uniforms. Additional charges (meals, transport, trips) are separate.
- Primary school (Grades 1–3, ages 7–9): PLN 3,800 per month. Billed monthly over 12 months (annual total PLN 45,600). Included items: full‑year school provision, educational materials, one daily extracurricular activity, counselling and psychological support and uniforms. Additional charges (meals, transport, trips) are separate.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is shown as a monthly amount and is payable over 12 months per year (monthly billing). One‑time registration fee is charged on enrolment. - The school's published fee documents also show promotional pricing and discount arrangements in some versions (for example earlier published fee information lists early‑signing promotional rates, a 6% discount for single annual payment and a 10% sibling discount). Where multiple published schedules exist, the numerical figures above are taken from the 2025/2026 fee schedule referenced here; alternative published versions on the school's materials include different promotional rates and discount mechanics.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Maple Bear Kraków operates as a day kindergarten and primary school (opening hours and day care hours are published). There is no boarding provision or boarding charge listed.
Other costs and fees (additional charges parents should expect) - Meals: All‑day catering is paid separately by parents directly to the listed catering provider; daily meal cost and dietary menu options are published/announced to parents. Meals are not included in the standard tuition figures above. - Transport: School may organise transport to/from school for an additional fee; transport costs (routes and prices) are listed separately when available. Transport is not included in the standard tuition figures for most published schedules. - Uniforms: The first set of uniforms (four items) plus a backpack is included in the registration fee; additional uniform items are charged separately and a uniform price list is provided to parents. All children are required to wear a uniform. - Extracurricular activities: One extracurricular activity per day is listed as included in tuition. Additional paid extracurricular options and optional paid activities (aftercare clubs, special classes, trips) may be offered and charged separately. - School trips and special events: Excursions and off‑site trips are charged separately.
Refund information - The school's published fee schedule documents for 2025/2026 do not specify a refund policy or detailed rules for refunds or fee reductions for mid‑term withdrawals within the fee documents reviewed. The fee documents list registration and tuition amounts but do not include explicit refund terms in the published schedules.
Fee payment options - The published fee documents for the 2025/2026 schedule that were reviewed list amounts, billing cadence and one‑time registration fees but do not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card, direct debit) or the school's detailed payment‑processing instructions. Those specific payment method details are not included in the published fee schedule documents.
Short note on differing published schedules - There are multiple fee documents published for Maple Bear Kraków covering 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 that contain different numbers, promotional rates and discount lines. The figures above reflect the 2025/2026 schedule as published in the school's recent pricing document; an earlier published schedule shows alternative figures and explicit promotional discounts (for example an earlier 2025/2026 version lists higher monthly fees for some groups and mentions specific early‑signing promotional reductions and a 6% annual‑payment discount and 10% sibling discount). Where exact discount eligibility, promotional timing, refund rules or accepted payment methods are required, those points are not stated in the published fee schedule documents and should be confirmed directly with the school's admissions/finance office.
Fee details
Application / Registration / Enrollment fees
- Registration / application fee for middle school: 150 PLN (one-off). - Enrollment fee for middle school (one-off, payable after contract signature): 1,500 PLN. - Pedagogical assessment fee for new primary-school entrants from other kindergartens: 250 PLN. - Entry/wpisowe for primary-school admissions (where applicable) is handled as a one‑time payment under the school's enrolment rules. The preschool statute also specifies that the entry fee is paid within 14 days of signing the education contract and is not reduced proportionally to the expected period of attendance.
Preschool (2026/2027) — fees and schedule
- Annual tuition (AMBER and RUBY groups) with 10% image‑consent discount: PLN 27,000 per year. Equivalent pay schedule: payable in 10 monthly instalments. Payments are due by the 10th of each month when paid in instalments. - Annual tuition (AMBER and RUBY groups) without the image‑consent discount: PLN 30,000 per year. - Grade 0 (preschool/year 0) annual tuition with image‑consent discount: PLN 29,700 per year (or in 10 monthly instalments). Without discount: PLN 33,000 per year. - The preschool tuition includes educational materials, project day trips (local), selected workshops and basic insurance; it does not include compulsory meals (meals are charged separately), replacement footwear, or sports outfit. Additional extracurricular classes are charged separately.
Primary School (2026/2027) — fees and schedule
- Pedagogical assessment fee for applicants from other kindergartens: PLN 250 (one‑off). - Annual tuition (with 10% image‑consent discount): PLN 36,225 per year. Equivalent instalment schedule shown: 10 monthly instalments of PLN 3,622.50 each (payments due by the 10th of each month when using the instalment plan). - Annual tuition (without image‑consent discount): PLN 40,250 per year (10 monthly instalments of PLN 4,025). - The primary‑school tuition covers bilingual IBO‑aligned teaching, textbooks and worksheets, school supplies, project trips (local, one‑day), certain workshops, psychological support and pupil accident insurance. The tuition does not include compulsory meals, school uniform, replacement footwear, sports outfit, backpack/pencil case, multi‑day trips or international exchanges. Additional paid classes are available separately.
Middle School / Lower‑secondary (current published rates)
- Registration fee: 150 PLN (one‑off). Enrollment fee: 1,500 PLN (one‑off, payable after contract signature). Education (tuition) fee shown: PLN 10,800 per school year. Meals are charged additionally. Payment and instalment options are set in the enrolment/education agreement.
High School (2026/2027) — fees and schedule
- Grade 1 (High School) annual tuition with 10% image‑consent discount: PLN 36,900 per year, or 10 monthly instalments of PLN 3,690 (payments due by the 10th of each month when using instalments). Without image‑consent discount: PLN 41,000 per year (10 instalments of PLN 4,100). - Grades 2–4 (High School) annual tuition with 10% image‑consent discount: PLN 36,000 per year, or 10 monthly instalments of PLN 3,600 each. Without image‑consent discount: PLN 40,000 per year (10 instalments of PLN 4,000). - High‑school tuition includes bilingual instruction, school materials used in class, local project trips, workshops, some remedial classes, psychological care and student accident insurance. The tuition does not include compulsory textbooks, school footwear, sports clothes, backpack/pencil case, multi‑day trips or international exchanges; some remedial classes (e.g., Spanish) may be charged separately.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Instalment option: For preschool, primary and high school tuition the school publishes a 10‑instalment payment option; instalment payments are indicated as due by the 10th of each month when the 10‑instalment plan is used. Annual prepayment and on‑time payment discounts are offered in published fee terms. - Discounts and sibling reductions: discounts are available for consent to publish the child's image (typically 10%), loyalty/continuation discounts for students continuing education at Open Future, early payment for the full year, timely payments, and sibling discounts (typically 9% for 2nd child, 18% for 3rd child, 27% for 4th and subsequent children). Middle‑school pages also list sibling discounts. - Contract and enrolment conditions: admission is confirmed by signing an education contract; payment of the applicable registration/enrollment fees and the signed contract are conditions of final enrolment. Payment deadlines and penalties for late payment are specified in the education agreement.
Boarding
- Boarding is not offered as part of the Open Future International School fee structure; published fees and school materials describe day‑school care hours and paid meals, with no boarding or residential fees listed. Tuition and care cover school‑day hours only.
Other costs and recurring charges
- Meals: compulsory meals are charged separately where indicated (meals are compulsory for certain primary classes and are billed in addition to tuition). Payment for meals is collected separately, typically to a designated bank account and often monthly (meal payment timing noted on the meals page). - Uniforms, replacement footwear, sports outfit, backpacks and fully equipped pencil cases: charged to parents and not included in tuition for primary and high school students. - Textbooks: compulsory textbooks are not included in high‑school tuition. Additional workbooks/worksheets and many in‑class materials are included. - Multi‑day trips and international exchanges: not included in published tuition; these are charged separately. - Additional classes / extracurricular activities: many are chargeable extra options and are billed according to the activity offer for the given school year. - Insurance: pupil/student accident insurance is included in primary and high‑school tuition.
Refunds and withdrawals
- Entry/wpisowe (one‑off entry fee) is paid within the timeframe defined in the contract and is not subject to proportional reduction according to the preschool statute. Monthly absence does not release parents from their obligation to pay tuition for the month. Withdrawal, refund or credit arrangements are governed by the signed education contract and the statutory provisions referenced in that contract; the statute sets payment timing and the non‑proportional nature of the entry fee.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer to the designated school (organ) bank account is used for payments (meals and other fees are specified as payable to a designated bank account). Payment schedules, instalment options and exact bank details are provided in the education contract and billing communications from the school. Meal payments are commonly billed monthly and collected after the month ends. No public information is published listing credit‑card or other specific electronic payment methods as standard fee options.
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
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
Meals are provided by catering companies selected by the school. Students may eat their own meals on campus and warm food in a designated area; the current menu is available in the online system and meals are ordered daily by 7:30 am, with payment at the end of the month.
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
Maple Bear Krakf3w is part of Maple Bear Polska P.S.A. It is located at Saska 25, The Park. Maple Bear Polska runs the Maple Bear network in Poland with campuses in Krakf3w, Katowice and Wroc42aw.
Governance and ownership
Founders and owners are Anna and Karol Tomczyk.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Maple Bear Kraków offers a blended Canadian Maple Bear and Polish national curriculum. All Maple Bear schools are English-speaking and use a full immersion method that allows children to acquire English through daily activities and play. The program emphasizes English language immersion and integrates Canadian and Polish standards. Extra activities extend learning beyond regular classroom time. Teaching methods are inquiry-based, with two teachers in every classroom and small group sizes to support personalized attention.
Curriculum details
Open Future International School implements the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the early years and primary grades. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum with Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school uses bilingual instruction in Polish and English, enabling English language development as part of daily learning. The High School follows the Polish core curriculum and applies IB philosophy; it is currently a candidate for MYP and DP and has been authorized for the Diploma Programme since June 2, 2023 (IB World School 050654).
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Two teachers in every classroom. Class sizes are small.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
IB May Session 2025 results: over 202,000 students worldwide received results for the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). Open Future graduates achieved world-class IB results, with our top score of 40/45 and HL grades of 7 in Mathematics, Physics, and English; one graduate was admitted to Aalto University in Finland.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
The Diploma Programme is recognized by over 2,000 universities worldwide, including institutions in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand.
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
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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
The school is English-speaking with a full immersion method. English is learned through daily use in all activities. The curriculum blends Canadian Maple Bear and Polish national curricula to support bilingual education.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Video surveillance is used to ensure the safety of pupils and staff and to protect people and property. The system operates 24 hours a day and records only video (no audio). Footage is stored on a secure server for up to four weeks before being overwritten. The data controller is Maple Bear Schools Polska P.S.A., with the Kraków establishment located at Saska 25. The system covers entrances, corridors, and the playground, and serves purposes including ensuring safety, providing safe learning conditions, preventing undesirable behavior, identifying perpetrators, restricting unauthorized access, and protecting the property of the establishment. Legal bases include GDPR Article 6(1)(f), Education Act Article 108a, Labour Code Article 222, and relevant ministerial regulations.
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
Maple Bear Kraków is located at Saska 25, The Park, Kraków, in the Podgórze district. The campus is English-speaking and uses a full immersion method that allows children to acquire English through daily activities and play. The program blends the Canadian Maple Bear curriculum with the Polish national curriculum. The school opens year-round from 7:30 to 17:30. There are two teachers in every classroom and small groups. Extra activities are offered beyond regular classroom learning time.
Facilities overview
Open Future kindergarten operates in buildings built for the exclusive use of the kindergarten. It offers a bilingual learning environment with English and Polish, and integrates art and gym classes in dedicated spaces. The playground includes a sandbox, swings, a table with benches, a wooden train and a wooden house. Children have tasty and healthy meals in a separate canteen. The program follows the Polish Core Curriculum and includes project‑based learning, social development and access to psychological and pedagogical support when needed.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
The Primary School building includes a gym. Just behind the High School building there is a 30‑acre school garden with designated alleys and benches among the nature. The Chill Room in the High School building is fitted with a ping‑pong table.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
The three‑level building has classrooms, gyms, a canteen, a library, an IT room and offices inside. The High School building features thematic classrooms (maths, physics, IT and languages), a professionally equipped science laboratory, a library, locker rooms and toilets on each floor, and a Chill Room with kitchen and canteen. The building is ventilated by a mechanical ventilation system with recuperation and is equipped with alarm systems and video surveillance.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extracurricular activities are organized on site in the school building in Kraków and are conducted in cooperation with the Krakow Youth Talent Factory and the Open Future Psychological and Pedagogical Clinic. Some courses are free (included in tuition) and some are paid additionally. Extracurricular activities offered in the 2024/2025 school year include dance, little dragons – taekwondo, chess, mathematics and robotics.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Maple Bear Krakf3w opened at Saska 25 in The Park Krakf3w, in the Podgf3rze district. The school offers education according to the highest standards of the Canadian education system. All Maple Bear schools around the globe are English-speaking and use a full immersion method that allows children to learn English through everyday situations and play. Children who begin their education at Maple Bear Krakf3w can continue their studies at one of Poland's most modern campuses. Construction has begun for a Maple Bear campus in Krakf3w, in Zakrzf3wek on Zielna.
History
Open Future was founded in Kraków by Anna and Karol Tomczyk, who are the founders and owners of Open Future International School and Preschool. It is the first school in Lesser Poland to obtain authorization for the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization, and the implementation and certification process took three years. The school has ten years of experience, more than 500 students, and conducts about 30 projects each year. Its education combines the Polish core curriculum with international school competencies.
Community
Community
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Community
Open Future is a lively place full of happy, open and active children. The main principle is to be open and kind. Students are supportive and cooperative friends who help each other daily, and the school emphasizes kindness, self-confidence and respect for others. Graduates are guided by a strong sense of responsibility for their surroundings, flourishing as aware and caring citizens of the world.
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 uses English language immersion with daily English use in all activities. The curriculum blends Canadian Maple Bear with the Polish national curriculum. Teaching uses inquiry-based learning. Each classroom has two teachers and small group sizes, and the MBQA quality assurance program ensures rigorous academic standards.
Academic & intellectual
Programming and robotics are offered as extracurricular activities. Chemistry classes – Chemical World are available for students to explore science beyond the core curriculum. The Academy of Measureology is another science‑oriented option. Extracurricular activities take place in the school building, align with family schedules, and some are free of charge while others are paid.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
Dance is offered as an extracurricular activity. Ceramics and drawing are also available to nurture creativity. Activities take place in the school building and are led by passionate professionals in their fields. Some activities are included in tuition; others may require additional payment.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
English language immersion is used across all activities. The bilingual education framework blends Canadian Maple Bear with the Polish national curriculum. English immersion enables natural English language acquisition through daily activities and play.
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Extra activities beyond the regular classroom learning time are offered. These activities are designed to be fun and engaging. Two teachers in every classroom and small group sizes support participation, collaboration, and social learning.
Social & hobbies
Chess is offered as a social and recreational activity. Freestyle football – football tricks is also available for students to develop coordination and teamwork. Extracurricular activities take place on the school premises and are led by passionate professionals. The 2024/2025 school year features these activities on site to fit family schedules.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Open all year round from 7:30 to 17:30, except during maintenance periods. Two teachers in every classroom and small group sizes support individualized attention and a safe learning environment. The bilingual education framework and English immersion foster daily learning.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Swimming pool is available as part of extracurricular activities. Taekwondo is offered to promote fitness and discipline. These on-site activities support students' physical wellbeing and fit busy family schedules.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
English is the language of instruction. The curriculum blends Canadian Maple Bear with the Polish national curriculum. All Maple Bear schools around the globe are English-speaking. The admissions process operates within a bilingual education framework.
Language provision
Polish and English are the languages of instruction at Open Future. English is used alongside Polish in everyday teaching. Spanish is the second foreign language taught in Open Future High School, with classes conducted by a Polish-speaking teacher and a native speaker, enabling theory and practice to be learned concurrently. Students participate in cultural-linguistic activities at a professional Spanish language school in Alicante, Spain.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
The school operates within a bilingual education framework. The language of instruction and daily learning is English. A blended Canadian Maple Bear and Polish national curriculum is used. Maple Bear Kraków applies English-language immersion across all learning activities.
Bilingual teaching
Open Future International School is bilingual with two languages of instruction: Polish and English. English is used in everyday communication as often as possible, and students are immersed in English through the immersion method. Between 50% and 80% of the curriculum content is delivered in English, while the remaining content is taught in Polish. Polish language, geography, and history are taught in Polish in accordance with the Polish Ministry of Education guidelines for international sections.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
English-language immersion is provided. Learning occurs through daily English use in all activities. Children naturally pick up English through everyday situations and play.
Immersion programs
English language learning is enriched by international students, assistants, and teachers from around the world, as well as by cultural and language-focused events held throughout the school year. The immersion method places English at the center of everyday classroom life, with English used in everyday communication as often as possible. Between 50% and 80% of curriculum content is delivered in English, with the remainder taught in Polish. Polish content, including Polish language, geography, and history, is taught in Polish in line with MOE guidelines.
Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Schedule a Visit. Schedule a visit to Maple Bear Kraków. The visit allows you and your child to explore the Maple Bear environment, meet the team, and gain a deeper understanding of the bilingual curriculum. During the visit, you will have the chance to ask questions and see classrooms in action. This step introduces families to Maple Bear's approach and helps assess fit.
2. Visit with Your Child. Parents are encouraged to visit the school with their child. This allows the child to get a feel for the school atmosphere and engage in introductory activities. Our team will also have the opportunity to observe your child in an informal setting, ensuring a smooth transition should they join the Maple Bear community.
3. English Language Assessment (if applicable). Depending on the grade level and the school's requirements, your child may be asked to complete an English language assessment. This assessment helps us understand your child's language proficiency and readiness for our bilingual program. The need for this test varies, and our admissions team will inform you if it is necessary.
4. Final Approval. Once all steps have been completed, including the school visit and language assessment (if applicable), our admissions team will review the application. You will be notified promptly regarding the admission decision. If approved, the next step will be to complete the enrollment process via our parents portal and prepare for your child's first day at Maple Bear!
Admissions
Enrollment is open year‑round for Open Future International Preschool and Primary School, space permitting. Preschool and primary enrollment steps: 1. fill the registration form on openfuture.edu.pl; 2) meet with a preschool/primary school representative; 3) begin the admission procedure: when enrolling into first grade, a pedagogical examination is required (this study is additionally paid); kindergarten students have priority in enrolling into the primary school; for grades 2–8, a free trial week is offered to meet peers and teachers; during the trial week the school assesses English proficiency to plan language support; 4) sign the education contract with attachments and provide the required documents; 5) settle all amounts arising from the contract. Documents required when signing include a birth certificate, a school readiness certificate for first grade, a copy of the recent school report, and for foreign students a certificate or report containing information about grades and skills. Enrollment is conducted in order of application; siblings of Open Future students have priority; if there is no place, a waiting list may be used. High school recruitment runs year‑round until places are filled and follows these steps: 1. fill the registration form; 2) meet with a school representative; 3) English language level diagnosis (minimum B1+; FCE may be considered for the highest grade); 4) interview with the high school principal; 5) sign the education contract with attachments and provide the required documents (first grade needs information from the register and grades from the first half of 8th grade plus a certificate of completion of primary school; older classes require certificates of completion of previous classes); 6) beginning of high school education.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
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Waitlist
If there is no place available in a class or group, a child may be placed on the waiting list.