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Cracow International School

Poland, Kraków

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees PLN 22,500 - 40,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 275
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Polish, French, Spanish, English
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, High School
Introduction

Cracow International School is a dual-location, non-public high school in Kraków that delivers the Cambridge International program within a broader Polish and British curricular framework. The school serves ages 3 to 18, with Cambridge Primary, Lower and Upper Secondary programs, IGCSE, AS, and A Levels, taught mainly in English. The two campuses, Olsza (Sokołowskiego 19, 19A) and Błonia (Wyczółkowskiego 7), house a kindergarten through high school with small classes and purpose-built facilities. Olsza offers two buildings with adjacent playgrounds and a nearby 5-hectare green space, while Błonia hosts the high school in a quiet central site. Beyond Cambridge accreditation (International Examination Center PL027), the school follows British and Polish curricula and offers bilingual or English-only education, including Polish national examinations. A rich extracurricular program includes robotics, ceramics, chess, journalism, theatre, dance, and sports, complemented by Erasmus+ collaborations and mental health initiatives like Młode Głowy. A diverse, welcoming community supports learners.

Andrzeja Sokołowskiego 19/19A, 31-436 Kraków, Poland

The Essentials

Cracow International School has 275 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Cracow International School operates in two Kraków locations: Błonia – Wyczółkowskiego 7, and Olsza – Sokołowskiego 19, 19A. The high school is located at Błonia, while the kindergarten and primary school are at Olsza. Both campuses are in central Kraków.

Stages
High school; Primary school; Kindergarten.

Type
Non-public high school implementing the Cambridge International program (IGCSE and Cambridge Advanced A/AS Levels); Cambridge Assessment International Education accredited and International Examination Center PL027; English is the main language of instruction; British and Polish curricula.

Additional learning support
A European Funds-funded project supports the development of students with special educational needs through educational activities, staff training and workshops for parents.

Country affiliation
Poland and United Kingdom
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Cracow International School is operated by CIS Education sp. z o.o. It runs at two locations in Cracow: Błonia – Wyczółkowskiego 7, and Olsza – Sokołowskiego 19, 19A.
Fees

Annual tuition at Cracow International School ranges from PLN 22,500 to PLN 40,000 for 2026/27.

Application / one‑time (administration) fees

- Kindergarten (youngest group): administration fee 2,200 PLN.
- Kindergarten (Grade 0 / Year 1 Cambridge): administration fee 1,700 PLN.
- Primary School: administration fee 4,200 PLN.
- High School: one‑time administrative fee 6,200 PLN.

Annual tuition fees and instalment breakdown by year group

- Kindergarten (youngest group): tuition fee 22,500 PLN per year. When billed in monthly instalments (10 monthly instalments), the instalment amount is 2,250 PLN per month.

- Kindergarten (Grade 0 / Year 1 Cambridge Programme): tuition fee 25,000 PLN per year. When billed in 10 monthly instalments, the instalment amount is 2,500 PLN per month.

- Primary School (all primary year groups listed): tuition fee 36,000 PLN per year. When billed in 10 monthly instalments, the instalment amount is 3,600 PLN per month.

- High School — two‑year IGCSE programme: tuition fee 35,000 PLN per year, payable in 10 monthly instalments (3,500 PLN per month). One‑time administrative fee 6,200 PLN.

- High School — two‑year AS & A Level programme: tuition fee 40,000 PLN per year, payable in 10 monthly instalments (4,000 PLN per month). One‑time administrative fee 6,200 PLN.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The administration (registration) fee is payable on the day the education contract is signed. Tuition is generally billed in 10 monthly instalments, with each instalment due by the 10th day of the month.

- High School tuition amounts are specifically described as payable in 10 monthly instalments.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- The school does not operate a dormitory; there are no boarding fees because parents/guardians are responsible for arranging accommodation.

Other costs and regular additional charges

- Meals / catering: kindergarten children use the school catering service; meal ordering is handled via the school's online ordering system and is charged separately.

- Textbooks, examination fees, extracurricular activities, workshops, field trips, and certain extra lessons are payable in addition to tuition where applicable.

- Uniforms: there is no uniform requirement in Kindergarten. An official school uniform is required from Grade 1 of Primary School; branded school clothing may be purchased through the school's secretariat and is an additional cost.

Refunds and withdrawal

- No detailed refund or withdrawal schedule is published on the school's publicly available fee pages; the registration (administration) fee is required at signing and tuition is billed in instalments as noted above. Parents should expect that refunds and precise withdrawal rules are governed by the school's enrolment contract and finance regulations.

Fee payment options

- Payment methods (bank account details, card acceptance, online payment processors) are not specified on the school's public fee pages. Payment mechanics and accepted payment types are handled through the school's finance office and enrolment paperwork.

Practical notes for parents (concise)

- Expect to pay the one‑time administration/registration fee on signing, and then tuition in 10 monthly instalments (amounts shown above are the annual totals and the corresponding 10‑month instalment figures). Meals, textbooks, exams, trips and some extracurriculars incur additional charges. The school does not provide boarding or school transport.
Academics

Cracow International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Cambridge International program, including IGCSE and Cambridge Advanced (A Levels), is used at Cracow International School. The high school is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and functions as International Examination Center PL027, authorized to conduct Cambridge curricula and final exams. The main language of instruction is English. The school uses British and Polish national curricula and offers bilingual or English-only education. Polish and international matura are offered. The school operates from two locations in Cracow: Błonia (Wyczółkowskiego 7) and Olsza (Sokołowskiego 19, 19A), serving kindergarten, primary, and high school.

Student Teacher Ratio
Primary class sizes are limited to 20 students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Kindergarten fosters social skills, communication skills, and cooperation in a multicultural environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The main language of instruction is English. The school offers bilingual or English-only education.

Safeguarding
Standards for the protection of minors define rules, procedures and guidelines to ensure the safety and protection of children and young people. They cover procedures in cases of suspected threats to well-being and guidance for institutions and carers, to prevent abuse and respond to incidents that may threaten mental or physical health.
Parent Experience

History
Cracow International School is located in two locations in Krakow: Błonia, Wyczółkowskiego 7, and Olsza, Sokołowskiego 19 and 19A. A non-public High School has operated within Cracow International School since 2019, delivering the Cambridge International program (IGCSE and Cambridge A/AS Levels). The High School is officially accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and registered as an International Examination Center PL027. The main language of instruction is English.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Cracow International School operates at two locations in Kraków: Olsza (Sokołowskiego 19–19A) and Błonia (Wyczółkowskiego 7). At Olsza, two buildings host kindergarten and primary school, with two playgrounds located directly next to the school. The Olsza site sits in a leafy area with access to a vast green garden covering almost 5 hectares nearby. The Błonia campus is a quiet central location housed in a building at Wyczółkowskiego 7 and serves the high school.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The extracurricular program includes robotics classes to foster problem-solving and STEM skills; ceramics workshops to encourage creativity and hands-on learning; a chess club to develop strategic thinking; a mathematics club to challenge analytical skills; a journalist club to enhance communication; theatre classes to build confidence; dance classes to promote physical activity; and sports classes to support fitness and teamwork.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Cracow International School follows the Cambridge Primary Programme for ages 5 to 11, with all core subjects taught entirely in English in an English-medium environment. The Cambridge Primary Programme is flexible and compatible with national curricula, and the school implements Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge Upper Secondary (As & A Levels). The High School is officially accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and operates as an International Examination Center PL027, enabling Cambridge examinations. The Primary School teaches in an international environment with small class sizes (a maximum of 20 students) to support individualized learning.

Arts & Creative
The Extracurricular program includes robotics classes to foster problem-solving and STEM skills, ceramics workshops to encourage creativity, a chess club to develop strategic thinking, and a mathematics club to nurture analytical skills. It also offers a journalist club to enhance communication and critical thinking, theatre classes to build confidence and teamwork, dance classes to promote artistic expression, and sports classes to support physical activity. These activities complement the Cambridge Primary Programme by broadening students' academic, social, and creative growth.

Cultural & Language
The school offers bilingual or English-only education and follows both British and Polish national curricula. All core subjects in the Cambridge Primary Programme are taught in English, ensuring an English-medium environment. The Mission notes that implementing an international curriculum in English creates a multicultural environment open to new perspectives. In Kindergarten, children spend time in a multicultural environment with peers from around the world.

Social & Hobbies
A broad range of clubs and activities supports social and hobby-based engagement, including the chess club, journalist club, theatre classes, and dance. Robotics and mathematics clubs promote analytical thinking, while sports classes encourage teamwork and physical activity. These offerings provide opportunities for students to explore interests outside the traditional classroom.

Community & Service
The school runs the Equal and Different-Acting Together project, co-financed by European Funds for Małopolska 2021-2027, to support students with special educational needs and to adapt the school environment for inclusive education and the multicultural community. It participates in Erasmus+ initiatives to foster international partnerships and the exchange of experiences for students and staff. The Młode Głowy mental health initiative supports students' mental health and emotional well-being as part of a nationwide program.

Leadership & Professional
The school collaborates with Hameln Teacher Training College, hosting teachers and school leaders for exchanges and study visits as part of ongoing professional development. It actively engages in Erasmus+ initiatives to strengthen international partnerships and professional growth for both students and staff. These programs support leadership development and cross-border collaboration within the school community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Młode Głowy mental health initiative aims to support students' mental health and emotional well-being. The international, English-language curriculum fosters a multicultural environment that contributes to student well-being and social development. Kindergarten emphasizes social skills in a multicultural peer setting, helping children build healthy interactions from an early age. Sports, dance, and other extracurricular activities also promote physical health and overall well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
The main language of instruction is English. The Cambridge International Programme is used, with Cambridge qualifications and language exams available. British and Polish national curricula are used. Polish and international matura exams are offered.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual or English-only education.
Admissions

Admissions
Cracow International School is located in two locations in Cracow: Błonia – Wyczółkowskiego 7 (high school) and Olsza – Sokołowskiego 19, 19A (kindergarten and primary). Recruitment for high school, school and kindergarten is by sending an application. High School: Cambridge International program (IGCSE and Cambridge Advanced/As&A Levels). Officially accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and registered as an International Examination Center PL027. The main language of instruction is English. Primary School: Enrollment is open for 2026/2027 for first grades and supplementary recruitment for higher grades; Enrollment is open throughout the school year, provided that there are places available; maximum 20 students per class. Documents required upon enrollment to the primary school: for Year 2 – School readiness certificate; for Year 3 and higher – a copy of the birth certificate; for students of Polish schools: a document confirming completion of the preceding grade; for students from abroad or from international schools not following the Polish core curriculum: a grade completion certificate, a report, or another document stating marks and level of skills; Students joining during the school year may be invited to take part in a skills diagnosis; Application for the school can be made by filling in the form. Kindergarten: Enrollment for kindergarten has open enrollment throughout the school year; the kindergarten accepts students from the age of 3, provided they are potty-trained; in justified cases, students aged 2.5 can be admitted. Application for bilingual kindergarten can be made by filling in the form. Enrolment office hours: 7:30–15:30 (Błonia) and 9:00–15:00 (Secretary's office); Location: Olsza – Sokołowskiego 19A and Błonia – Wyczółkowskiego 7. The Cambridge Programme is taught in bilingual or English-only education; the school follows both the British and Polish national curricula. Enrolment-related contact details and privacy information are available on the site; more details are available during enrollment.

Scholarships
Scholarship: In justified cases (difficult financial situation of the family) partial or full scholarships can be applied for in a given school year at Cracow International School. An application form for scholarship and all appendices have to be submitted to the secretary's office or via email – info@cischool.edu.pl. The application will be processed within 14 working days from the day of submitting complete documents.
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