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International Trilingual School of Warsaw - Karowa Campus

Poland, Warsaw

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Polish, Spanish, Mandarin, German
Fees PLN 33,350
Ages 1 - 6 years
Pupil numbers 650
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service Yes
Part of
International Trilingual School of Warsaw
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge International AS Levels
Taught languages English, Polish, Spanish, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 16
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool
Introduction

The International Trilingual School of Warsaw (ITSW) Karowa Campus is located in Warsaw’s historic center, near the Copernicus Science Centre. The school operates a trilingual immersion model where students receive instruction in English, Polish, and a third elective language—French, Spanish, or Chinese or German. The curriculum integrates the British National Curriculum and the Polish Ministry of Education standards, with certain tracks incorporating American and French educational components. Students rotate through different languages on specific days of the week, learning core subjects like mathematics and science from native speakers in multiple languages. The Karowa facility features dedicated spaces for music and art, utilizing its proximity to the University of Warsaw library gardens for outdoor learning. A unique feature is the "simultaneous trilingualism" program, which ensures children achieve literacy and numeracy in three languages concurrently, rather than learning additional languages as isolated subjects. This approach is supported by a multicultural teaching staff representing over fifteen nationalities.

This campus is part of International Trilingual School of Warsaw

Karowa 14/16, 00-324 Warszawa, Poland

The Essentials

International Trilingual School of Warsaw - Karowa Campus has 650 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English, Polish, Spanish, Mandarin, German.

Location
Karowa Campus – Powiśle: Nursery and Preschool; Styki Campus – Saska Kępa: Nursery and Preschool; Aldony Lower Primary Campus – Saska Kępa: Grades 1–3; Nobla Upper Primary Campus – Saska Kępa: Grades 4–8. All campuses are in Warsaw, Poland. Karowa Campus has easy access from Powiśle, City Center, and Praga.

Stages
Nursery; Preschool; Primary School (Grades 1–3; 4–6); Middle School (Grades 7–8).

Type
International nursery, preschool, primary and middle school.

Additional learning support
Individualized linguistic and academic support from native speakers; Wellbeing and Student Agency program with a wellbeing coach and specialists.

Country affiliation
Poland

School day structure
Preschool is open year-round, except for public holidays. From September to June, a full, trilingual schedule includes learning through play, language immersion, and daily rituals. In July and August, a summer program with themed activities is offered. Sample preschool day: 7:30–9:00 arrival and free play; 9:00–9:30 breakfast; 9:30–10:15 language activities; 10:15–11:15 outdoor play; 11:15–12:15 language activities; 12:15–13:00 lunch; 13:00–14:30 nap; 14:30–16:30 language activities; 16:30–17:00 snack; 17:00–18:30 departure/free play. Language distribution varies by day (English, Polish, French/Spanish/Chinese/Japanese, etc.).
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Daily meals (Breakfast, lunch, and snack) are provided; 26,60 PLN per month (monthly order).

Governance and Ownership
The school is operated by Dom Malucha Trzy Języki Anna Maliszewska, with its registered office at 14/16 Karowa Street, loc. 6, 00-324 Warsaw. Anna Maliszewska is ITSW's founder.
Fees

Annual tuition at International Trilingual School of Warsaw - Karowa Campus ranges from PLN 33,350 for 2026/27.

Application / enrollment fees
- Nursery (children 1–2.5 years): One-time registration fee PLN 1,920, payable when the enrollment is approved.
- Preschool (children 2.5–6 years): One-time registration fee PLN 1,920, payable when the enrollment is approved.
- Primary & Middle School (Grades 1–3 and Grades 7–8 shown): Enrollment (reservation) fee PLN 2,670, payable at registration/acceptance.

Tuition and compulsory deposits (by year group)
- Nursery (1–2.5 years; listed for 2026/27):
- One-time guarantee deposit (refundable at end of schooling): PLN 1,000.
- Monthly care payment: PLN 1,500 (payment due by the 5th working day of each month).
- Monthly language-activities payment: PLN 1,835.
- Daily holiday-month attendance (when applicable): PLN 185 per day.
- Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, snack): PLN 26.60 (billed on monthly order).

- Preschool (2.5–6 years; listed for 2026/27):
- One-time guarantee deposit (refundable at end of schooling): PLN 1,000.
- Monthly tuition (regular program): PLN 3,335, payable until the 5th working day of each month.
- Daily/holiday-month rate (when offered): PLN 185 per day.
- Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, snack): PLN 26.60 (billed on monthly order).
Academics

International Trilingual School of Warsaw - Karowa Campus teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge International AS Levels for students aged 1 to 6.

Curriculum
ITSW offers a trilingual curriculum taught in English, Polish, and a third language (Spanish, French, Chinese, or Japanese) from nursery through grade 8. In Grades 1–3, mathematics and science are taught bilingually (English with Polish or English with French), while language, literature, and social studies are taught trilingually (English and Polish with Spanish or French or Chinese or Japanese). OPOL (One Person – One Language) and daily language immersion with native-speaking teachers underpin the program. The curriculum is organized into trimester modules focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals, with international projects, field trips, and after-school workshops offered in six languages. In Grades 7–8, students prepare for the eighth-grade exam and Cambridge assessments (Checkpoint and IGCSE), with mentoring for the next stage of their education.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes; teachers are native speakers, with most staff trained in the United States.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Wellbeing and Agency is a core part of ITSW's approach. The Wellbeing & Student Agency program gives students space to express themselves, make decisions, and co-create their school life. The program is supported by a student government, personalized teacher care, and the presence of a wellbeing coach and specialists. It emphasizes emotional and social growth, helping students develop empathy, resilience, and agency to navigate a rapidly changing world. ITSW aims for students to feel part of a community that supports growth in harmony with themselves.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ITSW uses three-language instruction: English, Polish, and a third language (French, Spanish, Chinese, or Japanese) across core subjects. The trilingual path uses the OPOL (One Person – One Language) method and language immersion to develop literacy and cognitive skills in all three languages. A common curriculum is delivered in English, Polish, and the chosen third language, with computer science and STEAM taught in English. Native-speaking teachers and educational specialists support students across ages. The program develops trilingual proficiency and 21st-century competencies, preparing students for local and international education. Language profiles are tailored to each student as they progress through nursery to middle school.

Mental Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing and Agency is a core part of ITSW's approach. The Wellbeing & Student Agency program gives students space to express themselves, make decisions, and co-create their school life. It is supported by a wellbeing coach and specialists and by personalized teacher care. The program aims to develop empathy, resilience, and agency in students, helping them navigate a rapidly changing world. ITSW emphasizes that students feel part of a community that supports growth in harmony with themselves.

Safeguarding
The school ensures every child feels safe, recognized, and important both in and out of the classroom. It emphasizes a secure, supportive environment as part of its wellbeing and agency approach. Students have access to a wellbeing coach and specialists who support safeguarding and welfare. Staff cultivate warmth, openness, and mutual respect to reduce risk and promote safety. The school places importance on safety and belonging as a foundation for learning.
Parent Experience

History
The school has operated in Warsaw since 2001. The school operates two nurseries, two preschools, a primary campus and a middle school, enabling learning from early childhood to grade 8 in one cohesive environment. It uses language immersion with OPOL (One Person – One Language) and the Reggio Emilia approach to support independence and creativity. The curriculum blends elements of the American Common Core, the British National Curriculum, the Finnish, French, and Polish core curriculums, and the International Baccalaureate standards (IB PYP and MYP), creating a modern multilingual and global educational environment.

Community
The school has a diverse international community with teachers and specialists from many countries. The school prioritizes multicultural and trilingual education, teaching in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Polish, preparing students for life in a world without borders. The Wellbeing & Student Agency program gives students space to express themselves, participate in a student government, and receive support from a wellbeing coach and specialists. The school fosters an environment where students feel safe, noticed, and valued, contributing to their emotional and social development.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Karowa campus (Powiśle) and Styki campus (Saska Kępa) are downtown Warsaw ITSW campuses hosting nursery, preschool, primary, and middle school programs. Interiors are designed for comfort and safety with modern ergonomic furniture and spacious classrooms. Outdoor space includes safe, well-equipped playgrounds designed to promote physical activity, motor skills, and creativity. The nurseries emphasize language immersion from the earliest years, with English plus Spanish or Chinese at Karowa and English plus Japanese or French at Styki. The campuses are easily accessible from central Warsaw with nearby parking and strong public transport links.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor space – Playground: Our playgrounds are spacious areas where every child can embark on a true adventure. Specially designed recreational zones promote physical activity, motor skill development, and creativity while ensuring a safe environment.

Academic Facilities
The ITSW curriculum blends elements from six recognized educational systems. The curriculum includes American Common Core, British National Curriculum, Finnish, French, Polish core curricula, and the International Baccalaureate standards (IB PYP and MYP). In Grades 1–3, language learning uses the OPOL method with daily work with native speakers. Grades 7–8 provide exam preparation for the eighth-grade exam, Checkpoint and IGCSE, with mentoring and well-being support.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a multilingual selection of extracurricular activities paired with extended hours to support working parents.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a curriculum that blends the American Common Core, the British National Curriculum, Finnish, French, and Polish standards, with International Baccalaureate (IB PYP and MYP) alignment. From nursery through Grade 8, the school teaches in a trilingual model with native-speaker teachers and language immersion (OPOL). Grades 1–3 emphasize language immersion and project-based learning; Grades 4–6 develop trilingual subjects and independent thinking; Grades 7–8 prepare for the eighth-grade exam and Cambridge Checkpoint/IGCSE with mentoring and wellbeing support. The school has teachers from over 20 countries and creates a modern, multilingual, global educational environment.

Arts & Creative
The school uses the Reggio Emilia approach to support independence and creativity, with learning occurring through play and exploration. Native-speaking teachers and a multicultural environment foster creative expression and collaborative work across classrooms. Preschool emphasizes creativity in language development and discovery through engaging activities.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches English and Polish with a third language chosen (Spanish, French, Chinese, or Japanese) from preschool; a trilingual education path runs from nursery through middle school. Native speakers from over 20 countries and five continents support language immersion. Students learn languages through authentic communication in a multicultural environment.

Social & Hobbies
The school has a multicultural environment and a rich selection of multilingual extracurricular activities, with extended hours to support today's working parents. Activities foster collaboration, creativity, and social development across cultures. Extracurriculars emphasize practical engagement with language and global awareness.

Community & Service
In Grades 7–8, students participate in international projects and volunteering. Students engage in these projects alongside exam preparation and mentoring. These experiences foster global awareness, service-mindedness, and community involvement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides mentoring and wellbeing support in Grades 7–8 to help students transition to the next stage of their education. Families can benefit from extended hours to support working parents. The environment emphasizes safety, resilience, and well-being as integral parts of student development.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Polish are core languages of instruction, with a third language chosen from Spanish, French, Chinese, or Japanese. The trilingual program runs from nursery to grade 8, with lessons in all three languages in Grades 1–3 and continued through Grades 4–6. In Grades 7–8, students prepare for the eighth-grade exam and international Cambridge exams (Checkpoint, IGCSE) with mentoring.

Bilingual Teaching
Trilingual education is offered from nursery through grade 8. The three languages are English, Polish, and a third language chosen from Spanish, French, Chinese, or Japanese. The OPOL (One Parent One Language) method supports language learning.

Immersion Programs
Language immersion is provided across three languages from the nursery onward through grade 8. English, Polish, and a third language are taught through daily native-speaker instruction using the OPOL method. Native speakers come from over 20 countries, creating a truly multilingual environment.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the initial application form to begin the recruitment process for ITSW nursery, preschool, primary or middle school. This first step helps ITSW get to know your child better and tailor the best, tailored educational path in the trilingual environment of ITSW. After submitting the form, ITSW will contact you to discuss the next steps in the enrollment process and invite you to a meeting at one of our campuses. The admission survey is the first and most important step to booking a place at ITSW.

2. Attend a meeting at a campus to discuss your child's needs, entry timeline, and the ITSW trilingual program. You will meet ITSW staff and discuss your questions. This meeting helps you and ITSW determine the best educational path for your child.

3. The admission survey is the first and most important step to booking a place. It begins the admissions process at ITSW and is a required step for moving forward with enrollment.
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