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International High School of Wroclaw

Poland, Wrocław

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Polish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 15 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1990
Bus Service No
Part of
Wroclaw International Schools
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages German, Spanish, Polish, French, English
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages High School
Introduction

International High School of Wroclaw is a private, independent international high school in Wroclaw, Poland, serving students aged 15 to 18. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) alongside the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Pre-IB in Grade 1, with English and Polish as languages of instruction. In September 2016, learning moved to the Center for International Education on Racławicka Street 101, a modern campus of about 12,000 square meters with two floors, secure facilities, and extensive outdoor space of around 2.1 hectares. Class sizes are capped at 20, enabling individualized attention. Facilities include biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories, humanities rooms, a multilingual library of roughly 11,000 volumes, an auditorium, a theatre hall, a cafeteria, and dedicated sports halls plus outdoor sports grounds. The program emphasizes service learning, with mandatory CAS hours, and opportunities, such as Model United Nations, as well as arts and theatre participation globally.

This campus is part of Wroclaw International Schools

Racławicka 101, 53-149 Wrocław, Poland

The Essentials

International High School of Wroclaw has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Polish.

Location
Racławicka Street 101, 53-149 Wrocław, Poland. The campus sits in the southern part of Wrocław. The Center for International Education (CIE) opened in September 2016 and is described as one of Poland's most modern school buildings, with 12,000 m2 of usable space across two floors and a total site area of about 2.1 hectares, including outdoor sports grounds.

Stages
The IB Diploma Programme is taught in the last two years of high school. A Polish national final exam (Matura) track is also referenced in enrollment materials; the school is an IB World School.

Type
Private, independent international high school; part of the Foundation of International Education (a non-public school complex).

Country affiliation
Poland
Diving Deeper

House System
The school is part of a non-public school complex in Lower Silesia that includes Wroclaw International School and ATUT Bilingual Primary School within the Foundation of International Education network.

Governance and Ownership
Governing body is the Foundation of International Education (FEM); the school is part of the FEM network.
Fees
Application and administration fees
- A non‑refundable administration fee is payable when a family formally enters the recruitment procedure.
- An application fee is payable on conclusion of the admission process as part of signing the Education Services Agreement; the Admissions Regulations reference this required application fee.

Enrollment (wpisowa) fee and deposit
- A one‑time enrollment (wpisowa) fee is charged once for the entire period of a pupil's education and is payable at the moment the student begins study.
- A deposit (zadatek) equal to two months' tuition is required when the Education Services Agreement is signed after a positive admission decision. The deposit guarantees the reservation of the place and, after the student begins classes, is credited toward tuition for September and October.

Tuition fees (structure and instalments)
- The school operates two payment levels depending on whether the student is enrolled in grades preparing for the Polish Matura or in grades preparing for the IB Diploma Programme.
- Annual tuition may be paid as a single annual payment, in two instalments, or in ten monthly instalments. When paying in ten instalments, payments are made monthly from September through June. A Standard Educational Agreement is concluded for at least one full school year.
- Tuition fees are charged to individual bank account numbers assigned to each student and are specified in the Education Services Agreement.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Deposit (two months' tuition) is due on signing the Education Services Agreement; it secures the place and is applied to tuition after the student starts (September and October tuition).
- Annual tuition may be invoiced/paid in 1, 2 or 10 instalments; the 10‑installment schedule runs September–June.
- All payments are to be made in Polish złoty (PLN) by bank transfer. Cash is not accepted. Payers must cover any bank charges incurred (including those in Poland).
- Banking details provided for application‑related payments: Name: Fundacja Edukacji Międzynarodowej; Bank: VeloBank S.A.; Account number (domestic format): 06 2480 1012 7006 0000 2001 1396; IBAN: PL06248010127006000020011396; BIC/SWIFT: GBGCPLPKXXX. When paying the application fee, include the transfer title “Application Fee IHSW” (or in Polish “opłata aplikacyjna MLO”) and the full name of the candidate.

Boarding fees
- The International High School of Wrocław is a day school; boarding is not offered. (External school listings show zero boarding provision for this school.)

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Textbooks and course materials: the school publishes annual lists of required textbooks (examples for 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 are provided). Textbook costs are additional to tuition.
- IB‑related external costs: the school offers the IB Diploma Programme; students who follow the IB pathway are subject to IB examination/registration fees and other external programme charges that are additional to school tuition.
- Typical additional charges (customary at comparable international secondary schools) include study‑trip fees, optional extracurricular activity fees, exam / certification fees, and personal equipment or materials; these are not included in base tuition and appear on individual invoices or agreements where applicable.

Refund information
- The administration fee is explicitly non‑refundable. The deposit (zadatek) is credited to tuition for September and October after the student begins classes. Specific refund rules beyond these points are governed by the school's Payment Regulations (appendix to the Admission Regulations) and by the signed Education Services Agreement.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment method: bank transfer in PLN to the Foundation's bank account (see banking details above). Parents/payers must cover all bank charges. Cash is not accepted. The school notes that tuition may be paid in 1, 2 or 10 instalments; the Education Services Agreement and individual invoices indicate the exact amounts and schedules.

Brief note on availability of published amounts for 2026/27
- The school's public pages and the Admission Regulations describe fee categories, the deposit policy, instalment schedules and payment instructions, but do not publish specific numeric amounts for the administration fee, enrollment fee, or annual tuition per grade/program in publicly accessible pages or brochures. The Admission Regulations reference a Payment Regulations appendix that sets specific amounts; those numeric figures are not available on the public pages accessed. For precise numeric figures for the 2026/27 academic year (or 2025/26 if 2026/27 has not been published), the Education Services Agreement or the school's Payment Regulations appendix contains the specific amounts.
Academics

International High School of Wroclaw teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with Pre-IB in Grade 1 and the Diploma Programme in Grades 2–3. Languages of instruction are Polish and English.

Exam Results
All graduates passed the IB Diploma in 2021; one student scored 45 points and three scored over 40.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have been admitted to universities worldwide, including the University of Warsaw (Poland), University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands), University of Denver (USA), University of Aberdeen (UK), and Politecnico di Milano (Italy).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The educational programme focuses on holistic development of the student. Learning aims to develop curiosity about the world, a desire to broaden knowledge, and the ability to become a lifelong learner. Students are encouraged to develop their own interests and to think critically and independently. The IB Learner Profile describes attributes the school seeks to nurture in all students, including Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective. Students are encouraged to cooperate with their peers and respect the rights and dignity of others. These elements underpin social and emotional development across regular classes, form periods, extracurricular activities, trips and school projects.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From Grade 2, English is the language of instruction. The school teaches the mother tongues of students, as well as German and Spanish. In the first grade of high school two foreign language courses are offered: German and Spanish. English language learning is organized to prepare students for learning in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Bilingual teaching at the Foundation of International Education prepares students to learn in international programmes and to use English with ease and at a high level.

Mental Wellbeing
The main goal of the educational programme is the holistic development of the student, with a focus on curiosity, lifelong learning, and independent thinking. The Learner Profile outlines attributes such as Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective, which contribute to students' wellbeing. Balanced explicitly covers intellectual, physical, and emotional balance for well-being. The school encourages cooperation with peers and respect for the rights and dignity of others, supporting supportive social environments. These elements integrate well-being into regular classes, form periods, extracurricular activities, trips and school projects.

Safeguarding
Standards of Protection of Minors aim to act for the well-being and best interests of students and to create an environment free from harm. Staff treat children with respect and consider their needs, helping them develop while promoting cooperation and rights. The policy includes rules ensuring safe relationships between minors and staff, including safe recruitment practices. It identifies risk factors of abuse and provides procedures for intervention in cases of suspected abuse, and it covers personal data and image protection, as well as the use of electronic devices and internet safety. Appendices include Blue Card procedures and ongoing monitoring of compliance.
Parent Experience

History
The International High School of Wroclaw was founded in 1990 by the Foundation of International Education, the governing body described as a Polish public charity. It is part of a long-standing non-public school complex in Lower Silesia, alongside Wroclaw International School and ATUT Bilingual Primary School. In September 2016, learning moved to the Center for International Education on Racławicka Street 101, described as one of Poland's most modern campuses. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and the campus won the Beautiful Wroclaw architectural award in 2017.

Community
Nestled within the experienced non-public school complex in Lower Silesia, the International High School of Wroclaw is part of a vibrant community that includes Wroclaw International School and ATUT Bilingual Primary School. It is a multicultural community created by students of both Polish and international origin, including graduates of ATUT Bilingual Secondary School and Wroclaw International School. School life focuses on news, long-term projects, daily schedules, calendars and extracurricular activities, reflecting a global, bilingual learning environment.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents participate in the Parent Teacher Association, a social body that supports the Head of School and the faculty in developing the educational offer. The association emphasizes cooperation between parents and school leadership and asserts that a modern school cannot exist without parental involvement. The PTA provides a channel for parent input and collaboration with the school. It helps improve the school's educational offerings and opportunities for students. It is described as a key part of the school's cooperative culture.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Center of International Education campus opened in September 2016 and is located at Racławicka Street 101 in the south of Wrocław, one of Poland's most modern school buildings. The campus covers 12,000 m2 over two floors, with outdoor sports grounds totaling about 2.1 hectares and separate zones for each school. Teaching facilities include specialist biology, chemistry, and physics labs, big sport halls, humanities rooms, an international library with a reading room, a spacious auditorium, a theater hall, and a cafeteria. Recess time is spent on a large patio or on the sport court. A very high level of user safety is ensured by the building's design and security measures. The maximum class size is 20 students, and state-of-the-art information technologies are used with numerous computers and multimedia programs.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a huge sport hall, two smaller gymnasiums with mirrors, and a modern sport court. Outdoor sport grounds are part of the campus, totaling about 2.1 hectares. These facilities support physical education and school sports programs on site.

Academic Facilities
There are specialist biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories, and humanities rooms for classroom-based learning. The international library provides a multilingual collection with about 11,000 volumes, including textbooks and IB-recommended teaching aids. A spacious auditorium, a theater hall, and a cafeteria support assemblies and performances. The educational environment features a 20-student maximum class size and extensive use of information technology with many computers and multimedia resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities promote holistic development across academic, artistic and physical domains. There are classes preparing for competitions, special interest groups, and sports teams. Student and parent input is welcomed, and classes are organized as far as possible to support individual development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The curriculum aims to optimally prepare students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma and future university study. It consists of two stages: Pre-IB in Grade 1 and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 2 and 3. In Grade 1, languages of instruction are Polish and English and the curriculum blends the Polish core with IB preparation. In Grades 2 and 3, students follow the IB Diploma Programme with six subject groups, an Extended Essay, CAS, and Theory of Knowledge, and the diploma is recognised by universities worldwide.

Arts & Creative
Art and music are integrated into the programme. Students take mandatory music and art classes and participate in theatre activities, including a theatre group and an international Spring Concert; there are opportunities to attend cultural events in the city such as theatre, opera and ballet, and the school exhibits student art regularly. In the IB CAS, students engage in creative tasks under supervision.

Cultural & Language
From Grade 2, English is the language of instruction. The school also teaches the mother tongues of its students as well as German and Spanish. English language learning is organised to prepare students for the IB Diploma Programme.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities promote holistic development through classes preparing for competitions, special interest groups, and sports teams. Student and parent input is welcomed, and the school arranges activities and long-term projects aligned with student interests. These activities enrich daily school life with ongoing projects and events.

Community & Service
Voluntary Service emphasizes learning through experience and cooperation. In the first year, students undertake Community Service, planning activities for the year and keeping a journal, supervised by the programme coordinator. In the IB Diploma Programme, voluntary service is a mandatory component of CAS with a minimum of 150 hours and is supervised by the CAS Coordinator, with collaboration with external foundations and associations.

Leadership & Professional
School projects include Model United Nations participation and annual Career Days to support leadership development and career exploration. Students present MYP projects and build professional skills through the school's long-term projects and connections with universities and employers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Center for International Education (CIE) campus opened in September 2016 at Racławicka 101 and is one of Poland's most modern school buildings. It features biology, chemistry and physics labs, two large sport halls, a theatre, an international library with about 11,000 volumes, a reading room, a spacious auditorium and a cafeteria, plus extensive outdoor sport facilities. Class sizes are capped at 20 students to allow individualized attention and technology is integrated throughout the campus.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction from grade 2 (IB Diploma Programme). English language learning is organised to prepare students for IB study. German and Spanish are offered as additional foreign languages. The school also teaches the mother tongues of students.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has native English-speaking teachers and offers bilingual teaching. English is used as a language of instruction for the IB Diploma Programme from grade 2, supporting bilingual learning.

Immersion Programs
The school provides language immersion through English instruction from grade 2 as part of the IB Diploma Programme, with German and Spanish offered as additional foreign languages. Bilingual teaching prepares students to study in international programmes and use English proficiently.
Reputation

Awards
Beautiful Wroclaw architectural award, 2017.

Accreditations
IB World School; offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in English; IB status since May 19, 2011; DP authorisation granted February 27, 2015.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission is open year-round at the International High School of Wroclaw. Candidates of all nationalities may seek admission, and enrollment is available for every age group. The school enrolls students to grades preparing for the Polish matura exam and to the IB Diploma. If there are no places in the chosen class, a waiting list is used; those on the waiting list will be admitted if spaces open, with priority given to siblings of students attending schools within the Foundation of International Education. The enrollment procedure consists of submitting applications and payments according to the school's procedures and a positive result of a recruitment exam. Submit a completed Inquiry Form; after preliminary acceptance, submit a completed application document appropriate to the grade, as indicated; provide two current photographs, certified copies of last year's school report, marks from the first semester of the third form of secondary school, and an opinion from the class tutor; satisfy the conditions set forth in the Admissions Policy; pass placement tests; and have a satisfactory conduct grade on the latest school report. For questions or to schedule a tour, contact the Admission Officer.

Waitlist
We enroll students for grades preparing for the Polish matura exam and for the IB Diploma. If there are no places in the selected class, a waiting list is used; waiting list members will be admitted if spaces open, with priority given to siblings of students attending Foundation of International Education schools.
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