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Liceum Leonardo SVS

Poland, Szczecin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Polish, English
Fees PLN 1,000 - 16,800
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1375
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Typical class size 16
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Liceum Leonardo SVS (LO SVS) is a private high school in Szczecin, Poland, offering a bilingual curriculum in Polish and English with immersion, designed for students aged 14 to 18. The school blends interdisciplinary, holistic teaching with cross‑subject integration and project‑based learning, supporting the development of soft skills such as clear expression, listening, assertiveness, and time management. Classes are small, with a maximum of 16 students, enabling individualized guidance as students pursue either the Polish Matura, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), or both. Since November 2024, the Diploma Programme is delivered by an IB‑accredited partner, ensuring alignment with IB standards. Facilities include laboratories, a language library, and multimedia classrooms; teaching methods draw on neurodidactics and psychology. The timetable is single-shift with no bells, fostering a calm learning environment. The school emphasizes language immersion, openness to cultures, and environmental responsibility, supported by IB connections and partnerships to broaden students' horizons.

The Essentials

Liceum Leonardo SVS has 1,375 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in Polish, English.

Location
Located in Szczecin, Poland. Address: Aleja Wojska Polskiego 164, 71-335 Szczecin. The campus is accessible by tram lines 1 and 9.

Stages
I–III classes of the high school (enrollment currently for I, II and III classes).

Type
Private high school

Additional learning support
Individualized support, remedial lessons for students with learning difficulties (including dyslexia), tutoring, and teacher consultations.

Country affiliation
Poland

School day structure
Education is in-person. English is mandatory (5 hours); second foreign language options include German, French, or Spanish; in the first class there is also art. Mentoring sessions twice weekly and extracurricular activities are offered; the library is bilingual with English.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Two-course lunches are offered for an additional fee, prepared by a catering company and delivered to students. Menus include meat dishes, vegetarian options, and salads.

Governance and Ownership
Private high school; authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Fees

Annual tuition at Liceum Leonardo SVS ranges from PLN 1,000 to PLN 16,800 for 2026/27.

Published fees for the academic year 2023/2024

Application / registration fee
- One‑time registration (wpisowe): PLN 1,000.

Tuition fees (by programme and year group)
- General (standard) class: PLN 1,000 per month, paid over 12 months (annual total PLN 12,000).
- Class preparing for the International Baccalaureate (międzynarodowa matura): PLN 1,400 per month, paid over 12 months (annual total PLN 16,800).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition (czesne) is billed as 12 equal monthly instalments, payable from September through August.
- The school accepts payment by bank transfer to the school's account or in cash at the school secretariat; advance (pre‑)payment for a longer period is permitted.
- Late payments incur statutory default interest; the school may, on request, agree to postpone a payment date but interest will be charged for the period of prolongation if the agreed terms are not met.

Boarding / accommodation
- The school operates as a day school (kształcenie w formie dziennej); no boarding programme or boarding fees are provided.

Other costs and additional fees
- Meals: two‑course lunches are available for pupils for an additional fee (catered by an external provider). Meal charges are billed separately.
- Extracurricular and profile activities that are not part of the core curriculum (zajęcia dodatkowe / imprezy pozaszkolne) are charged extra.
- Collective pupil insurance is arranged but paid by parents.
- Administrative/document fees: a fee equal to the statutory stamp duty is charged for issuing duplicate official documents (e.g., duplicate certificate or duplicate student ID).
- Uniform / dress and sportswear: parents are required to provide standard school clothing and sports kit as specified in the school regulations; costs for these items are borne by parents. Dress code and required items are set out in the school regulations.

Refunds and cancellation
- The registration fee (wpisowe) and tuition for a started month are non‑refundable. In the event of resignation or removal from the school roll, amounts due but unpaid will be pursued.

Payment methods accepted
- Bank transfer to the school's account and cash payments at the school secretariat are explicitly provided as payment methods. No credit‑card payment method is specified in the published materials.

Notes on administration and enforcement
- The school's governing body sets tuition and other fees and may change fees for reasons such as inflation; any change is to be communicated to parents with one month's notice. Late payment consequences and possible arrangements for postponement are defined in school regulations.
Academics

Liceum Leonardo SVS teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
The Leonardo SVS Private High School provides bilingual instruction in Polish and English with immersion, making English a natural language. Interdisciplinary holistic teaching combines cross‑subject integration and project-based learning. Soft skills are developed, including clear expression, listening, assertiveness, and time management. Classes are small, with a maximum of 16 students. Students may choose Polish Matura, the International BaccalaUREate Diploma Programme (IB DP), or both; the Diploma Programme is delivered by an IB-accredited school after accreditation in November 2024.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes with a maximum of 16 students.

Gifted and Talented
Individualized support for talented students includes tailored subject circles, clubs, and personalized tutoring. Enrichment initiatives include ‘Rozwiń skrzydła' to help students discover talents and passions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social, emotional, and cultural development is promoted through school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities. Soft skills are developed, including clear expression of opinions and feelings, listening to others, assertiveness, and time management. The school uses an interdisciplinary, holistic approach to teaching that fosters awareness of others' needs, openness, intercultural understanding, and responsibility for the environment. We nurture individual talents and personal growth through tailored programs and a range of clubs and activities beyond the classroom. International contacts and bilingual learning strengthen language skills, especially English, and prepare graduates to contribute to a tolerant, conflict-free world.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Subject clubs are tailored to students' needs and expectations. We provide individual sessions for gifted students, students with difficulties, and dyslexic students, as well as teacher consultations.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Two-language instruction—lessons are conducted in Polish and English, with language immersion, so English becomes a natural language. Modern teaching methods are based on neurodidactics and interdisciplinary psychology. We teach bilingual instruction in parts of the curriculum to improve language skills, continually enrich the English-language library, and equip classrooms with English-language teaching aids. International contacts strengthen language competence, particularly in English.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through initiatives that promote social and emotional development and cultural awareness. Soft skills training includes clear expression of opinions and feelings, listening to others, assertiveness, and time management. The school fosters universal human values and intercultural understanding. Students engage in clubs and projects that promote collaboration and personal growth.
Parent Experience

History
The school is a new private institution formed to meet the need for quality education and to respond to the expectations of parents and students who collaborate with us. Our educational experience dates back to 2009, when the Private Preschool and Creative Development Center Rainbow Land in Szczecin was established, followed by Szczecin Vitruvian SVS School, which in 2019 received accreditation from the International Baccalaureate to teach under the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The philosophy of the Vitruvian SVS School aims to shape students to achieve success in learning and in life, stimulating their curiosity about the world, creativity, and sensitivity to the experiences of others. LO SVS educates students to meet the challenges of the 21st century in a changing global world and to face increasingly demanding realities. We provide many modern tools to develop linguistic, cognitive, and research skills.

Community
The school supports the social, emotional, and cultural development of its students through school and extracurricular initiatives. We shape attitudes such as sensitivity to the needs of others, openness, intercultural understanding, and responsibility for the environment. Bilingual instruction—lessons are conducted in two languages, Polish and English—includes language immersion, so English becomes a natural language. We continually expand the English-language library and equip classrooms with English-language teaching materials. Clubs and activities strengthen individuality and student interests; we offer tailor-made classes, subject clubs, and a ‘develop your wings' program to help students discover talents, find passions, and prepare for their future careers. On request, the school provides two-course lunches prepared by a catering company, with meat dishes, vegetarian options, and salads.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school provides bilingual instruction in Polish and English, with immersion-based language learning that makes English feel natural. Modern teaching methods are based on neurodidactics and interdisciplinary psychology. The school emphasizes interdisciplinary, holistic teaching that connects knowledge to real-world contexts through project-based learning and fosters soft skills such as clear communication, listening, assertiveness, and time management, while promoting openness to other cultures and environmental responsibility. Classes are small, with a maximum of 16 students, and classrooms are spacious and bright, equipped with multimedia tools such as interactive boards, projectors, laptops, and tablets. The timetable is single-shift with no bells, and the staff is experienced and highly qualified to prepare students for higher education.

Academic Facilities
The school has spacious, well-equipped teaching laboratories and classrooms with multimedia tools including interactive boards, projectors, laptops, and tablets. The library is enriched with English-language resources to support bilingual and IB learning. It is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), and students can choose Polish matriculation, the IB Diploma, or both. Classes are small, with a maximum of 16 students, and the timetable is single-shift with no bells. These facilities support language immersion and bilingual instruction across several subjects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Interest clubs are tailored to students' interests and aptitudes, including activities outside the school building in collaboration with other organizations and enthusiasts. Subject-specific clubs are adapted to the needs and expectations of students, with individualized support for gifted students, help for learners with dyslexia, and teacher consultations. The school runs programs to develop talents, including 'develop your wings' to help students discover their strengths and find a path toward a future vocation. International contacts through IB partner schools around the world strengthen language skills, especially English. The school partners with employers and universities to broaden horizons and promote entrepreneurship, including student mini-enterprises.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school teaches bilingual instruction in Polish and English, with immersion making English a natural language. The school uses modern teaching methods based on neurodidactics and interdisciplinary psychology. Interdisciplinary, holistic teaching develops each student's abilities and helps discover personal talents through project-based learning. Students may choose Polish Matura, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, or both, and classes are small, with up to 16 students.

Cultural & Language
The school maintains international contacts—through collaborations with international IB programs worldwide—to strengthen language competencies, especially English. The school's location in Szczecin provides opportunities for international cooperation. The school promotes the universality of humanity and understanding of one's own culture, traditions, and history, and respect for other cultures.

Social & Hobbies
Interest clubs develop students' interests and talents beyond the school building, in collaboration with other organizations and enthusiasts. Subject clubs are adapted to students' needs; the school provides individual sessions for the gifted, for those with difficulties, for dyslexic students, and teacher consultations. The school offers tailor-made activities designed to help students grow and apply their passions outside the standard curriculum.

Leadership & Professional
The school has cooperation with employers, strengthening awareness of the local job market and global trends. The school establishes partnerships with employers and higher education institutions to broaden students' horizons and illustrate different aspects of professional life. The school supports student entrepreneurship and initiatives, including youth mini-enterprises.
Languages

Language Provision
Polish and English are used in instruction. English is taught as a foreign language and is reinforced through bilingual teaching. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Bilingual Teaching
Two-language instruction in Polish and English. Some subjects are taught bilingually with a bilingual program. Language learning is supported by immersion, making English a natural language.

Immersion Programs
Language immersion is used to teach English through the bilingual program. Students encounter English across subjects to reinforce language acquisition. International contact and collaboration underpin language development, especially in English.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is a private high school in Szczecin. Enrollment is conducted in the Nabór electronic system, where candidates submit an application and all required attachments, such as language certificates, the results of the eighth-grade exam, and the primary school completion certificate. The school currently enrolls into the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd classes of the high school with profiles: humanistic-linguistic; preparing for the international IB Diploma with extended English; and Science with extensions in physics, geography, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and English. Students may choose Polish Matura, the international IB Diploma, or both. Classes are small, up to 16 students. Classrooms are spacious and equipped with multimedia aids such as interactive boards, projectors, laptops, and tablets. There is a single-shift timetable and no bells. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, authorized for IB DP. The school provides bilingual instruction—lessons are conducted in Polish and English with language immersion to develop English proficiency. Enrollment can be pursued through direct admission via Nabór. The school is authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
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