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2 Społeczne Liceum Ogólnokształcące STO im. Pawła Jasienicy

Poland, Warsaw

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Polish, English
Fees PLN 26,100 - 41,200
Ages 15 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, French, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

2 Społeczne Liceum Ogólnokształcące STO im. Pawła Jasienicy is a private general secondary school in Warsaw with international divisions. It operates at two locations, Nowowiejska 5 and Solec 48, near the Politechnika metro station. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), and a bespoke Pre-IB pathway for students aged 15–18. In Pre-IB, English is the Extended second language and IGCSE is integrated with profiling toward the DP. Pre-IB 1 makes all subjects compulsory; in Pre-IB 2 students select a profile: SCIENCE, STEM, SOCIAL1 or SOCIAL2, with Arts and Physical Education included. The curriculum includes English‑taught subjects across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, History, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology and English, with Polish‑language options in Polish History and Polish Geography. The school emphasizes wellbeing and outdoor trips, and hosts clubs such as JasMUN and a Space Engineering Program with CanSat projects, along with debate teams and cultural events.

ul. Nowowiejska 5, 00-643 Warszawa; ul. Solec 48, 00-382 Warszawa

The Essentials

2 Społeczne Liceum Ogólnokształcące STO im. Pawła Jasienicy has typical class sizes of 22, instruction in Polish, English.

Location
Two campuses in central Warsaw, Poland. The Nowowiejska campus is at Nowowiejska 5 (00-643 Warszawa), in a building in a courtyard near the Politechnika metro station. The Solec campus is at Solec 48 (00-382 Warszawa).

Stages
High school (Liceum Ogólnokształcące) with international divisions.

Type
Private general secondary school with international divisions.

Country affiliation
Poland
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires that students' appearance and clothing be appropriate to the place and situation.

Food Options
Hot meals may be consumed on site in designated areas.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-public high school operated by Społeczne Towarzystwo Oświatowe (STO) through Samodzielne Koło Terenowe nr 144 STO. Pedagogical oversight is provided by the Mazowiecki Kurator Oświaty. The Statute confirms Polish and international divisions (Polish, international Pre-DP, and international DP) and that the school operates at two Warsaw locations: Nowowiejska 5 and Solec 48. Education lasts four years and ends with a matura exam.
Fees

Annual tuition at 2 Społeczne Liceum Ogólnokształcące STO im. Pawła Jasienicy ranges from PLN 26,100 to PLN 41,200 for 2026/27.

Application / recruitment fees

- Entrance exam (external candidates, non-IB): PLN 700.
- Entrance exam (IB applicants): PLN 890.
- Non‑refundable confirmation / registration (deposit) required to secure an offered place, LO Polish track (first‑class): PLN 2,530 (payable by the deadline shown in admission communications).
- Non‑refundable confirmation / registration (deposit) required to secure an offered place, Pre‑DP / IB: PLN 3,980 (payable by the deadline shown in admission communications).

Tuition fees (by programme / division) — academic year starting 1 September 2026

- Polish‑language divisions (LO PL): PLN 2,620 per month.
- International divisions (Pre‑DP / DP, IB): PLN 4,120 per month.

How tuition is billed and payment terms

- Tuition is normally billed as monthly instalments and paid on a monthly schedule; instalments are collected during the school year. Parents are required to pay by bank transfer to the school account and to show the payment title as specified by the school (student name and month). Payments are due by the 10th day of each month.
- The school's bank account for transfers is: PLN account 51 1050 1038 1000 0022 5870 2535 (use the payment title required by the school).
- The school's standard contract practice (example agreement used for Pre‑DP) establishes annual tuition and a 10‑month instalment schedule (payments from September through June). Installment and contractual details are set out in the school agreement signed by parents.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- The school does not operate a boarding (residential) programme; no boarding fees are applied.

Other costs and additional fees

- Small‑group tuition supplement (charged monthly as an addition to the base tuition in international/IB divisions):
- 3‑person group: PLN 360 per person (Standard Level) / PLN 480 per person (Higher Level).
- 2‑person group: PLN 480 per person (Standard Level) / PLN 630 per person (Higher Level).
- Individual (one‑to‑one): PLN 900 per person (Standard Level) / PLN 1,180 per person (Higher Level).
- All compulsory and optional school trips, project trips and international exchanges are charged separately; the trip leader sets the trip fee based on actual costs.
- Support for university applications abroad (one‑off service fees):
- Application package for UK and USA: PLN 1,500 (one‑off).
- Application package for other countries: PLN 900 (one‑off).
- Fee for taking the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma examinations is charged once in the final year of the international programme; the exact IB examination fee is determined by the school in line with the International Baccalaureate Organization fee schedule.
- Meals, optional additional activities or specially arranged extra classes (beyond standard curricular offer) may carry separate charges as communicated by the school.
- No uniform fee or obligatory school uniform charge is listed for the school's programmes.

Refund and cancellation information

- The registration/confirmation deposit (opłata rekrutacyjna) is non‑refundable. Payment of that deposit secures the student's place and the deposit is credited toward the first charges as described by the school.
- The obligation to pay tuition ends if the student is removed from the school list (for example following a formal termination of the agreement). Contractual terms allow either party to terminate the education agreement with the notice period specified in the signed contract; the contract also sets rules for termination for non‑payment. Parents should follow the written contract (agreement) for details on settlement of outstanding sums on termination.

Accepted payment methods

- Primary method: bank transfer to the school account (PLN account 51 1050 1038 1000 0022 5870 2535). Use the payment title format required by the school (e.g., “czesne za [month], [student name]” or the payment title specified for recruitment fees/exam fees).
- For some admission and administrative payments, the school accepts payment in person at the school secretariat on the day of registration as indicated in application instructions.

If a fee or payment item above is program‑specific, the programme designation (Polish division / International division – Pre‑DP/DP) is stated next to the amount. All amounts are shown in Polish zloty (PLN).
Academics

2 Społeczne Liceum Ogólnokształcące STO im. Pawła Jasienicy teaches Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
2SLO offers a Pre-IB program that combines the international IGCSE curriculum with the school's own profiling within Pre-IB before the IB Diploma Programme. In Pre-IB, standard IGCSE subjects (Extended) are: Mathematics, English, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science. In Pre-IB, standard subjects in 2SLO's own program include German or French or Spanish (choose one); Polish History; Polish Geography; Economics; Philosophy; Psychology; Art; Theatre; Physical Education; plus Academic Writing in English. In Pre-IB 1 all subjects are compulsory, with profiling beginning in Pre-IB 2 and mandatory for progression to the DP. In Pre-IB 2 students choose a profile: SCIENCE (Biology and Chemistry Extended; Mathematics Basic or Extended); STEM (Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics Extended); SOCIAL1 (Geography and History Extended; Mathematics Basic or Extended); SOCIAL2 (Polish, Polish History, Polish Geography, Psychology Extended; Mathematics Basic or Extended). Across all profiles, English is the Extended second language, with level (Basic or Extended) depending on the group; Academic Writing is Extended; Arts (Art and Theatre) and Physical Education are included; Subjects taught in English include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Geography, History, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, and English; Subjects taught in Polish include Polish, Polish History, Polish Geography, Art, Theatre, and Physical Education. The IGCSE program may end with an exam, but this is not required for the IB DP, as the decision is up to the student and is not mandatory for IB or the school; the school notes concerns about student well-being and does not emphasize the IGCSE final exam.

Higher Education Progression
The school maintains a dedicated International University Applications team that helps students with studying abroad. The team supports every stage of the process—from initial discussions about study options to the moment of receiving an acceptance letter. Graduates study at universities around Europe and worldwide, including London School of Economics, Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews, Imperial College London, Trinity College Dublin, Columbia, and Yale.

Gifted and Talented
The school operates the 2SLO TALENTY scholarship fund (Artura Kozłowskiego) to support talented students. The fund provides partial tuition assistance for students with very good entrance results or strong academic performance whose families cannot fully cover tuition, with monthly stipends up to 90% of the class's tuition for 1–10 months, funded by donations; a Scholarship Committee administers applications and awards.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school places emphasis on relationships and community life. The headteacher highlights care for mutual relationships, mutual understanding, and mutual listening as the foundation of school life. Students are treated as individuals and supported by staff who attend to their needs. Parents trust that their child is in intelligent and caring hands. The coral reef metaphor describes a growth-friendly environment that supports students' development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
2SLO is friendly to students on the autism spectrum. A pedagogue works daily in the school to support neurodiverse students. The school provides a sensory cabin for calming and focus. The school promotes neurodiversity through campaigns and meetings with experts. It actively works to improve support for neurodiverse students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English language is the instrument in the education process of the IB. All other subjects at the 2nd SLO High School are taught in English. Apart from Polish and English, the school offers French, German and Spanish. The English B language course is offered at a higher level. Polish is Language A for the majority of students; in justified cases, English can be Language A.

Mental Wellbeing
A pedagogue/psychologist works in the school to support student wellbeing. The school designates a pedagogue/psychologist and forms an intervention team to respond to wellbeing and safeguarding concerns. The team develops a plan to ensure safety and provide appropriate support. Staff monitor child welfare and refer concerns to the director or safeguarding team. The policy protects the privacy and data of children and provides guidelines on publishing their image, with parental consent required.

Safeguarding
The school has a child protection policy called Polityka ochrony dzieci przed krzywdzeniem. It is grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Polish law. A designated staff member is responsible for safeguarding and monitors implementation. Staff monitor risk, inform parents about available support, and, when needed, form an interventional team to address concerns. In cases of suspected harm, the school documents the case, informs guardians, and may involve external authorities; The school ensures confidentiality of data and images of children and requires written parental consent to publish them. The school provides rules for safe internet use and trains students and staff in digital safety.
Parent Experience

History
The school is 2 Społeczne Liceum Ogólnokształcące z Oddziałami Międzynarodowymi im. Pawła Jasienicy STO, located in Warsaw. It was established in 1989 after changes in the political system. The founding body became Stołeczne Towarzystwo Oświatowe. The first director, Aureliusz Leżeński, initiated the founding of a social school with an original program during a meeting with parents and participants of a Warsaw University seminar on authorial programs. The school moved to new premises on Nowowiejska Street by a decision of the Minister of National Education, Henryk Samsonowicz, who personally inaugurated the first year in the new building.

Community
The motto proclaims: We exist to teach you to understand yourself and the world, to move in it, to co-create it, and to live in it responsibly. In our school, in an atmosphere of kindness and openness, we provide students with a well-rounded education, help discover their abilities, shape their skills, and support their individual development so that they become creative and responsible people.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located at ul. Nowowiejska 5, 00-643 Warsaw, near the Politechnika metro station. The main entrance is on Nowowiejska, and the building sits in a courtyard. Inside the premises there is a lower hall, an upper hall, and a classroom. The premises include a gymnasium with a climbing wall and a buffet. A courtyard patio is on the school grounds.

Sports Facilities
The school has a gymnasium and a climbing wall.

Academic Facilities
The on-site spaces include classrooms.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a range of academically focused extracurriculars. The debate team reached the finals of the Warsaw Debate League on 6–7 June 2026, finishing third in the team classification, with Nina placing third among speakers, Natalia fourth, and Stanisław fifth. The 2SLO Space Engineering Program runs CanSat projects and stratospheric missions, with teams such as Shooting Star and PyroSat designing mini‑satellites under teacher supervision. The Biological Experimental Circle completed multiple science projects and presented a poster session at the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Biology, and the StemRacing team earned third place in the StemRacing competition.

Arts & Creative
The school supports arts and creative activities, including Theater Forum coordinated by tutors who also teach Spanish and provide tutoring. The Festiwal Projektów showcases student art, film, design, photography, murals, and related work through exhibitions. Film and visual arts projects are a regular feature of student work, including projects such as Film 2. The school hosts literary and cultural events, including the Conrad Festival and related author talks.

Cultural & Language
JasMUN, Jasienica Model United Nations, is organized by the school and held as a student‑driven conference; JasMUN 2024 took place with multiple committees and international focus. The school also engages in literary and cultural events such as the Conrad Festival, with workshops and exhibitions connected to language and literature.

Social & Hobbies
The 2SLO Cycling Academy is a school cycling club focused on sport and tourism, organizing weekend rides and exploring routes around Warsaw. Students participate in outdoor trips and field activities, including geography and social studies trips such as integration trips to Łeba and excursions to the Tatras. Basketmania, a sport‑and‑charity basketball event, runs during Spirit Week, complemented by a yearly Spirit Week with varied school activities. Mental health awareness days are organized to promote wellbeing alongside other wellbeing‑focused activities.

Community & Service
Being of service to others is the living tradition of the school. Activities include Gifts for Children from the Powiśle Foundation, charitable campaigns for Zwierzyniec, and donations to children's homes, along with visits to animal shelters and other volunteer campaigns.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional development are fostered through participation in JasMUN and Warsaw Debate League, which build public speaking, research, and advocacy skills. The tutoring program develops mentoring and coaching capabilities, with coordinator Iwona Tworek-Borowska and a team of tutors. The Space Engineering Program and CanSat projects provide hands‑on project management and teamwork experience, enhancing leadership in scientific settings.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is promoted through sports and outdoor activities, most notably the 2SLO Cycling Academy, as well as organized trips and outdoor expeditions. Spirit Week and Dni Zdrowia Psychicznego (Mental Health Days) focus on social and mental wellbeing, and Basketmania offers a fitness‑oriented charitable event. Field trips and excursions, including Łeba integration trips and mountain visits, support physical activity and social connection.
Languages

Language Provision
Polish is Language A for the majority of students; in justified cases, English may serve as Language A. Polish language must be taught in the pre-IBDP years for all Polish students. All other subjects are taught in English. Apart from Polish and English, the school offers French, German and Spanish. The English B language course is offered only at the higher level.

Bilingual Teaching
All subjects other than Polish are taught in English.
Admissions

Admissions
Two first-year classes will open in the 2026/27 school year. Step 1: The parent or guardian fills out the online application form. Step 2: Additional documents useful to the recruitment process should be sent to the school's admissions inbox. If the candidate applies for an exemption from the exam, documents confirming eligibility must be provided; if there is a psychological-pedagogical assessment indicating the need to adjust the exam format for the candidate's specific needs, provide additional documents. Step 3: The entrance exam fee of 700 PLN must be paid to the school's account with the title 'exam fee for 2SLO (student's name)'. Electronic registrations for the entrance exams run from March 14 to April 21, 2026. After document verification, an entry card authorizing exam entry is sent; the entry card is valid with a photo ID. The entrance exam must be taken in Polish, Mathematics, and English (written); the schedule is: April 25, 2026 – Mathematics (80 minutes) (+15 minutes SPE) and English (45 minutes) (+10 minutes SPE); April 26, 2026 – Polish (120 minutes) (+20 minutes SPE). The school has a Social Scholarship named after Artur Kozłowski to assist students in financial hardship. Details on scoring are provided in the Recruitment Regulations. Results: Recruitment results will be posted by May 13, 2026 in the afternoon. The decision on the chosen school will be by May 20, 2026 and requires payment of a non-refundable fee, which is credited toward the enrollment deposit upon enrollment.

Scholarships
The school has a Social Scholarship named after Artur Kozłowski to provide financial assistance to students in financial hardship.
School Events
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