International Curriculum International Schools in Gdańsk, Poland
Compare 3 International Curriculum international schools in Gdańsk, Poland. Filter by curriculum, fees (average PLN 38,500), location, and more to find the right international school now.
IPC (International Primary Curriculum) (3 schools)
Average school size
500 pupils
Largest by enrolment
British International School Gdańsk - Burzyńskiego 10
Oldest
British International School Gdańsk - Burzyńskiego 10 (2009)
About international schools in Gdańsk, Poland
English-medium international schools in Gdańsk typically combine British-style programmes and other international curricula - for example the International Primary Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate - often woven together with elements of the Polish national curriculum to support bilingual routes. Instruction is usually in English, with Polish taught as a language and schools commonly offering English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) and Polish-as-a-foreign-language support for newcomers. Annual tuition at private international schools in the city commonly starts at roughly the high-twenty thousands of zloty for early years and rises for older pupils and IB years, with additional registration, resource and examination charges that vary by school and year group. Admissions follow the school academic calendar (September intake is the busiest): expect an application, documentary checks, and an age-appropriate assessment or interview in English, and many schools will consider in-year entries if places are available. Families should also plan practically for life in the Tri-City (Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia): schools draw from across the area, so think about commuting, local language learning for everyday life, and any visa or residence formalities before you move.
What curricula are covered by “international curriculum” schools in Gdańsk?
Many English-medium schools follow the British national curriculum or internationally designed primary programmes and offer the International Baccalaureate at upper secondary level; some schools run bespoke blends that meet Polish national requirements alongside international syllabuses. Check each school’s published curriculum statement to confirm which programmes (for example IPC, IGCSE, MYP or IB Diploma) they actually run and at which ages.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra costs?
Tuition varies by school, age and programme but English-medium international provision in Gdańsk commonly charges in the order of tens of thousands of zloty per year, with early years often nearer the high-twenty thousands and secondary/IB years higher. Expect separate one-off registration or enrollment fees, annual resource charges and additional costs for external exam entries (for example IB examinations), transport and some extracurricular activities.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process normally involve?
The main intake is at the start of the academic year in September, so apply several months ahead for the most choice of places; many schools also operate rolling admissions and will consider mid-year starts if they have capacity. Admissions usually require an application form, recent school reports or records, an age-appropriate assessment or interview (commonly in English), and payment of a registration or enrollment fee to secure a place.
What languages are used in the classroom and what language support can we expect?
English is the principal language of instruction in these schools, while Polish is taught as a compulsory or optional language and schools commonly offer Polish-as-a-foreign-language for newcomers. Most international schools provide structured EAL support for students who need to build academic English and will list the level and limits of that provision in their admissions or learning-support documents, so confirm whether help is short-term or ongoing.
Will qualifications gained at an international school in Gdańsk be recognised for university entry?
Internationally recognised programmes such as the IB Diploma are accepted by universities in Poland and abroad; British-style qualifications and IGCSE/A-level equivalents are also widely recognised, though specific entry requirements vary by country and course. If you have a particular university or national system in mind, check that school subject choices and assessment routes align with the higher-education entry requirements of that country.
