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International American School of Warsaw

Poland, Warsaw

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees PLN 58,000 - 88,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, Polish, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Situated in Warsaw, the International American School of Warsaw (IAS) serves students from age 4 to 18 with English-language instruction and a diploma offering. The school provides three diploma pathways—IB Diploma Programme, American High School Diploma, and Polish Matura—within KG–12, with a bespoke curriculum option as needed. Class sizes average 18 students, and the school sustains a 7:1 student‑teacher ratio to support individual attention. The Ursynów campus is a two-building permanent facility with modern teaching spaces, a library of more than 35,000 English editions, and resources. English is the primary language; Polish, French and Spanish are offered as additional languages, with EAL support for non-native speakers. IAS is triple-accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization, Cognia, and the Polish Ministry of Education. The campus houses door-to-door transport, access to SGGW sport facilities, and swimming provisions. Extracurriculars span sports, arts, and service, and IAS hosts a College Board SAT testing center onsite.

ias.edu.pl

Stefana Dembego 18, 02-796 Warszawa, Poland

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The Essentials

International American School of Warsaw has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Located at ul. Dembego 18, 02-796 Warszawa, in the Kabaty area of Warsaw. The Ursynów District hosts IAS's permanent two-building facility. Access is supported by a daily door-to-door bus service across Warsaw, with Kabaty Metro nearby.

Stages
Ages 4 to 18; KG through 12th Grade. The school is organized into Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.

Type
The school is a KG–12 international school with English-language instruction and three diploma pathways: IB, American Diploma, and Polish Matura.

Pupil Nationality Mix
40+ nationalities are represented; students come from around the world.

Additional learning support
EAL – English as an Additional Language supports non-native speakers. The program places students by proficiency levels (CEFR A1–B1+), with groups generally no larger than eight students and five to six lessons per week. It focuses on reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with differentiated instruction to integrate ELLs into subject classes.

Country affiliation
Poland

Bus service
Door-to-Door Transport: daily bus service across Warsaw.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at International American School of Warsaw ranges from PLN 58,000 to PLN 88,000 for 2026/27.

Academic year covered
- Information below uses the school's published fee schedule for the current available academic year (figures shown in PLN).

Application / Enrollment fee
- Enrollment (registration) fee: PLN 4,000 — paid to reserve a place; this fee is non-refundable and non-deductible.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per full year)
- KG (Kindergarten): Term 1 PLN 29,000 — Term 2 PLN 29,000 — Annual total PLN 58,000.
- Grade 1: Term 1 PLN 37,000 — Term 2 PLN 37,000 — Annual total PLN 74,000.
- Grade 2: Term 1 PLN 39,000 — Term 2 PLN 39,000 — Annual total PLN 78,000.
- Grade 3: Term 1 PLN 36,000 — Term 2 PLN 36,000 — Annual total PLN 72,000.
- Grade 4: Term 1 PLN 32,000 — Term 2 PLN 32,000 — Annual total PLN 64,000.
- Grade 5: Term 1 PLN 36,000 — Term 2 PLN 36,000 — Annual total PLN 72,000.
- Grade 6: Term 1 PLN 32,000 — Term 2 PLN 32,000 — Annual total PLN 64,000.
- Grade 7: Term 1 PLN 39,000 — Term 2 PLN 39,000 — Annual total PLN 78,000.
- Grade 8: Term 1 PLN 44,000 — Term 2 PLN 44,000 — Annual total PLN 88,000.
- Grade 9: Term 1 PLN 39,000 — Term 2 PLN 39,000 — Annual total PLN 78,000.
- Grade 10: Term 1 PLN 44,000 — Term 2 PLN 44,000 — Annual total PLN 88,000.
- Grade 11: Term 1 PLN 44,000 — Term 2 PLN 44,000 — Annual total PLN 88,000. Note: IB admissions and examination fees for Grades 11–12 are charged separately (excluded from the tuition amounts shown).
- Grade 12: Term 1 PLN 37,000 — Term 2 PLN 37,000 — Annual total PLN 74,000. Note: IB admissions and examination fees for Grades 11–12 are charged separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition is structured to be payable in 10 monthly instalments. Payment is due by the 10th of each month. There are no tuition instalments due for July and August. Parents joining mid-year will have tuition divided into monthly payments from the date of joining. A one-time full upfront payment (paid before 15 August) is eligible for a discount (see Discounts below).

Discounts and sibling reductions
- Annual retention discount: 2% discount applied for each year a student remains enrolled.
- Early full-payment discount: 6% discount when tuition is paid in full before 15 August.
- Sibling discounts (choose one applicable discount; discounts do not stack): 2nd child 5%; 3rd child 10%; 4th child 15%.

Boarding fees
- IAS is a day school; boarding is not offered (no boarding fees apply).

Other compulsory or common additional costs
- English as a Second Language (ESL) supplementary programme: Term 1 PLN 3,500 (September–January) and Term 2 PLN 3,500 (February–June) when ESL placement is required.
- Examination-related charges for IB and certain external assessments: IB admissions and examination fees for Grades 11–12 are billed separately and are not included in the tuition figures above.
- School trips (local, national, and international): charged separately when organised.
- Catering (meals) and transport (outsourced bus service): these are available as supplementary paid services; costs are invoiced in addition to tuition according to the selected meal plan or transport route. Specific per-family charges for catering and bus routes are billed separately.
- Textbooks and online subscriptions: loaned textbooks and some online subscriptions are included in tuition, but certain course materials, optional program costs, and external course fees may be charged separately.
- Uniforms and optional extracurricular activity fees: where applicable, uniforms and optional clubs/activities may incur additional fees charged separately.

Refunds and contract notice
- Enrollment fee: PLN 4,000 is non-refundable.
- Contract notice period and tuition during notice: the school's notice period for terminating an educational contract is two months; during the notice period tuition remains payable. Refunds for tuition depend on the school's published refund and contract terms and any mid-year proration rules the school applies. IB admissions/exam fees and some third-party costs are not refundable when incurred.

Fee payment options and bank details
- Bank transfer: the school accepts bank transfers in PLN, USD and EUR and publishes IBAN account details for each currency; parents should include student name, grade and purpose of transfer in the transfer reference. Example IBANs are provided for PLN, USD and EUR.
- Other payment methods: the school accepts electronic payments as arranged by the school office; parents should use the school's billing instructions when completing payment. For regular tuition instalments the standard procedure is payment by the 10th of each month.

Notes on inclusions
- The published tuition amounts cover standard tuition, on-site pastoral care, many in-school activities, and loaned core textbooks/workbooks and certain online subscriptions. Additional optional services and external examination fees are charged separately.
Academics

International American School of Warsaw teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
KG-12 school with International and American diploma options. English-language instruction; Polish, French, and Spanish offered as additional languages. Three diploma pathways: IB Diploma Programme, American Diploma, and Polish Matura. EAL support is available.

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1 student-to-teacher ratio; average class size 18; maximum 18 students per class

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have been accepted to universities in the USA, the United Kingdom, Poland and many other countries.
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Admissions

Admissions
Admissions for 2026/2027 are open. The school offers Preschool through Grade 12 with three diploma pathways: International Diploma, American Diploma, and Polish Diploma. Age range is 4 to 18. The High School offers International Baccalaureate Diploma or American High School Diploma. The school teaches in English with Polish, French and Spanish also offered. The online application is admissions.ias.edu.pl.

Scholarships
Discount Policy: 2% discount for every year a student remains at IAS; 5% discount for the second child; 10% discount for the third child; 15% discount for the fourth child. If the tuition is paid in full by August 15, there is a 6% discount. Discounts do not add together; families may choose one eligible discount option.

Waitlist
Waiting List Policy - Places for 2026/2027 are limited. IAS invites families to apply early and most classes are full for the new academic year. The waiting list is activated once the enrollment fee is paid; the school operates on merit and the enrollment fee is reimbursed if IAS is not able to provide a place within two months.
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