Annual tuition at American School of Warsaw ranges from PLN 40,188 to PLN 125,000 for 2026/27.
What tuition covers
- Tuition includes textbooks, everyday class supplies, field trips, most after-school activities, IB exams, and mild learning support. Lunch and daily transportation are not included.
Application fee
- A non-refundable Application Fee of USD 150 (or PLN 600). Applications are not processed until this fee is received.
Registration / seat deposit
- Registration Fee for Grades K–12: USD 8,000 (one-time, non-refundable). Pre‑Kindergarten: non-refundable seat deposit of PLN 12,000 credited to tuition; Pre‑K students entering Kindergarten pay the USD 8,000 Registration Fee. Re‑enrolling students who have previously paid the Registration Fee for Grades 1–12 are not required to pay it again. A non‑refundable seat deposit invoice of PLN 12,000 is issued during semester 2 to confirm continued enrollment; the seat deposit is credited toward tuition.
Tuition — total annual amounts (USD + PLN) and per‑term splits
- Pre‑kindergarten: USD 6,864 + PLN 40,188.
- Two equal installments (semester): USD 3,432 + PLN 20,094.
- Four equal installments (quarter): USD 1,716.00 + PLN 10,047.
- Kindergarten: USD 8,434 + PLN 52,524.
- Two equal installments: USD 4,217 + PLN 26,262.
- Four equal installments: USD 2,108.50 + PLN 13,131.
- Grades 1–2: USD 10,576 + PLN 71,180.
- Two equal installments: USD 5,288 + PLN 35,590.
- Four equal installments: USD 2,644.00 + PLN 17,795.
- Grades 3–5: USD 10,996 + PLN 74,032.
- Two equal installments: USD 5,498 + PLN 37,016.
- Four equal installments: USD 2,749.00 + PLN 18,508.
- Grades 6–8: USD 12,648 + PLN 76,560.
- Two equal installments: USD 6,324 + PLN 38,280.
- Four equal installments: USD 3,162.00 + PLN 19,140.
- Grades 9–10: USD 12,904 + PLN 81,076.
- Two equal installments: USD 6,452 + PLN 40,538.
- Four equal installments: USD 3,226.00 + PLN 20,269.
- Grade 11: USD 12,904 + PLN 83,316.
- Two equal installments: USD 6,452 + PLN 41,658.
- Four equal installments: USD 3,226.00 + PLN 20,829.
- Grade 12: USD 12,904 + PLN 83,968.
- Two equal installments: USD 6,452 + PLN 41,984.
- Four equal installments: USD 3,226.00 + PLN 20,992.
Additional mandatory or conditional fees
- EAL (English as an Additional Language) one‑time fee on entry for Grades 1–12: PLN 19,500 (applies to students who qualify for EAL services). Kindergarten students continuing into Grade 1 are not assessed this fee.
- Learning Support annual fees (where required): Mild support is included in tuition; Moderate PLN 13,000; Intense PLN 45,000; Specialized Education PLN 125,000.
Other costs and penalties
- Late payment fee: PLN 700 per invoice for each late payment.
- Administration fee: PLN 2,000 charged for choosing the four‑installment plan (or special payment plans).
- Optional or as‑needed fees (invoiced separately) include examinations (e.g., SAT), Independent Studies, laptop insurance, PE uniforms, some after‑school activities, exit packets if more than three requested, and the cost of transportation and accommodation for athletic/activity trips.
- Charges for lost or damaged school property are billed at full replacement cost (refundable if the item is subsequently returned in good condition).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- All fees are invoiced annually in advance of the school year. Payment in the invoiced currencies is required in both USD and PLN for the amounts shown; all payers remit in both currencies. Installment payment plans are available for non‑corporate payers and for Tuition and Learning Support fees only, upon application to the Business Office.
- Standard payment due dates and options:
- Annual one‑time payment: due by June 1.
- Two equal installments: due by June 1 and November 2.
- Four equal installments (administration fee applies): due by June 1, August 3, November 2, and January 15.
- Seat deposit due date noted in the billing cycle (re‑enrollment invoice issued in semester 2).
- Payments for tuition and fees are accepted by bank transfer in the invoiced currencies; PLN transfers generally credit same or next business day, USD transfers require at least two business days to be applied. Payers are responsible for all transfer and exchange costs so the school receives the full invoiced amount. For application fee payment, bank transfer or check are accepted. Bank account details and invoicing instructions are provided on the invoice. Contact for bank transfer or payment queries: aswbusinessoffice@aswarsaw.org or +48‑22‑702‑8553.
Refunds and withdrawal policy
- Refunds are calculated by semester and depend on the date written withdrawal notice is received by Admissions. Refunds of tuition paid by the invoice due date are as follows (refunds are net of any amounts specified as non‑refundable):
- Withdrawal notice received before July 1: Semester 1 refund 100%, Semester 2 refund 100%.
- July 1 – August 1: Semester 1 refund 50%, Semester 2 refund 100%.
- August 2 – November 9: Semester 1 refund 0%, Semester 2 refund 100%.
- November 10 – December 1: Semester 1 refund 0%, Semester 2 refund 50%.
- After December 1: Semester 1 refund 0%, Semester 2 refund 0%.
- If tuition is not paid in full by the due date, the invoiced amount remains due and payable even if a student withdraws, with no entitlement to discount or refund on the invoiced amount.
Boarding
- The school operates as a day school; boarding is not offered.
Consequences of late or non‑payment
- Failure to pay tuition or fees by deadlines may result in restriction from attending school, withholding of school reports/references/examination results, or loss of the student's place. Students with overdue balances exceeding 30 days may be restricted from attending classes until balances are settled.
Contacts for fee administration and billing
- Business Office email: aswbusinessoffice@aswarsaw.org; phone: +48‑22‑702‑8553. Admissions email: admissions@aswarsaw.org; main telephone: +48‑22‑702‑8500. These contacts are provided for payment queries, invoice details, and to arrange permitted payment plans.
