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Open Future International School

Poland, Kraków

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Polish, English
Fees PLN 10,800 - 41,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Open Future International School is a day school in Kraków serving students aged 3 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum—PYP in the early years and primary grades, followed by MYP and DP—alongside a bespoke curriculum. Instruction is bilingual, in English and Polish, with English language development woven into daily learning. The High School follows the Polish core curriculum and IB philosophy; it is a candidate for MYP and DP and has been authorized to offer the Diploma Programme since June 2, 2023 (IB World School 050654). Founded by Anna and Karol Tomczyk, Open Future was the first Lesser Poland school to gain PYP authorization and now serves around 500 students across roughly 30 projects annually. Facilities include purpose-built kindergarten spaces with dedicated art and gym classrooms, a Primary School gym, and a High School with a 30-acre garden, science labs, a library, and a Chill Room. It collaborates with Krakow Youth Talent Factory and Open Future Psychological and Pedagogical Clinic to support well-being and inquiry-based learning.

Kwiecista 25, 30-389 Kraków, Poland

The Essentials

Open Future International School has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in Polish, English.

Location
Open Future International School is located in Kraków, Poland. It operates across three campuses: Open Future International Preschool at ul. Babińskiego 4 (30-389 Kraków); Open Future International School at ul. Kwiecista 25 and ul. Pawła z Krosna 10 (30-389 Kraków); and Open Future Bilingual High School at ul. Tadeusza Rejtana 2 (30-510 Kraków). The administration and secretariat are located in the school buildings.

Stages
Preschool; Primary School; High School (Liceum). The High School is bilingual and prepares students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The school offers IB programmes: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.

Type
Private day school; bilingual (English and Polish) international school

Additional learning support
The school provides psychological and pedagogical support, including speech therapy. Speech therapy sessions are conducted during school hours, with initial diagnosis at the start of the school year and individualized plans as needed.

Country affiliation
Poland

School day structure
Preschool operates Monday–Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Preschool classes run 7:30am–5:30pm with meals at 8:30–8:50 (breakfast), 10:30–10:50 (soup), 12:50–1:10 (lunch) and 3:00–3:15 (afternoon snack). The kindergarten closes at 5:30pm.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meals are provided by catering companies selected by the school. Students may eat their own meals on campus and warm food in a designated area; the current menu is available in the online system and meals are ordered daily by 7:30 am, with payment at the end of the month.

Governance and Ownership
Founders and owners are Anna and Karol Tomczyk.
Fees

Annual tuition at Open Future International School ranges from PLN 10,800 to PLN 41,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration / Enrollment fees

- Registration / application fee for middle school: 150 PLN (one-off).
- Enrollment fee for middle school (one-off, payable after contract signature): 1,500 PLN.
- Pedagogical assessment fee for new primary-school entrants from other kindergartens: 250 PLN.
- Entry/wpisowe for primary-school admissions (where applicable) is handled as a one‑time payment under the school's enrolment rules. The preschool statute also specifies that the entry fee is paid within 14 days of signing the education contract and is not reduced proportionally to the expected period of attendance.

Preschool (2026/2027) — fees and schedule

- Annual tuition (AMBER and RUBY groups) with 10% image‑consent discount: PLN 27,000 per year. Equivalent pay schedule: payable in 10 monthly instalments. Payments are due by the 10th of each month when paid in instalments.
- Annual tuition (AMBER and RUBY groups) without the image‑consent discount: PLN 30,000 per year.
- Grade 0 (preschool/year 0) annual tuition with image‑consent discount: PLN 29,700 per year (or in 10 monthly instalments). Without discount: PLN 33,000 per year.
- The preschool tuition includes educational materials, project day trips (local), selected workshops and basic insurance; it does not include compulsory meals (meals are charged separately), replacement footwear, or sports outfit. Additional extracurricular classes are charged separately.

Primary School (2026/2027) — fees and schedule

- Pedagogical assessment fee for applicants from other kindergartens: PLN 250 (one‑off).
- Annual tuition (with 10% image‑consent discount): PLN 36,225 per year. Equivalent instalment schedule shown: 10 monthly instalments of PLN 3,622.50 each (payments due by the 10th of each month when using the instalment plan).
- Annual tuition (without image‑consent discount): PLN 40,250 per year (10 monthly instalments of PLN 4,025).
- The primary‑school tuition covers bilingual IBO‑aligned teaching, textbooks and worksheets, school supplies, project trips (local, one‑day), certain workshops, psychological support and pupil accident insurance. The tuition does not include compulsory meals, school uniform, replacement footwear, sports outfit, backpack/pencil case, multi‑day trips or international exchanges. Additional paid classes are available separately.

Middle School / Lower‑secondary (current published rates)

- Registration fee: 150 PLN (one‑off). Enrollment fee: 1,500 PLN (one‑off, payable after contract signature). Education (tuition) fee shown: PLN 10,800 per school year. Meals are charged additionally. Payment and instalment options are set in the enrolment/education agreement.

High School (2026/2027) — fees and schedule

- Grade 1 (High School) annual tuition with 10% image‑consent discount: PLN 36,900 per year, or 10 monthly instalments of PLN 3,690 (payments due by the 10th of each month when using instalments). Without image‑consent discount: PLN 41,000 per year (10 instalments of PLN 4,100).
- Grades 2–4 (High School) annual tuition with 10% image‑consent discount: PLN 36,000 per year, or 10 monthly instalments of PLN 3,600 each. Without image‑consent discount: PLN 40,000 per year (10 instalments of PLN 4,000).
- High‑school tuition includes bilingual instruction, school materials used in class, local project trips, workshops, some remedial classes, psychological care and student accident insurance. The tuition does not include compulsory textbooks, school footwear, sports clothes, backpack/pencil case, multi‑day trips or international exchanges; some remedial classes (e.g., Spanish) may be charged separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Instalment option: For preschool, primary and high school tuition the school publishes a 10‑instalment payment option; instalment payments are indicated as due by the 10th of each month when the 10‑instalment plan is used. Annual prepayment and on‑time payment discounts are offered in published fee terms.
- Discounts and sibling reductions: discounts are available for consent to publish the child's image (typically 10%), loyalty/continuation discounts for students continuing education at Open Future, early payment for the full year, timely payments, and sibling discounts (typically 9% for 2nd child, 18% for 3rd child, 27% for 4th and subsequent children). Middle‑school pages also list sibling discounts.
- Contract and enrolment conditions: admission is confirmed by signing an education contract; payment of the applicable registration/enrollment fees and the signed contract are conditions of final enrolment. Payment deadlines and penalties for late payment are specified in the education agreement.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered as part of the Open Future International School fee structure; published fees and school materials describe day‑school care hours and paid meals, with no boarding or residential fees listed. Tuition and care cover school‑day hours only.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Meals: compulsory meals are charged separately where indicated (meals are compulsory for certain primary classes and are billed in addition to tuition). Payment for meals is collected separately, typically to a designated bank account and often monthly (meal payment timing noted on the meals page).
- Uniforms, replacement footwear, sports outfit, backpacks and fully equipped pencil cases: charged to parents and not included in tuition for primary and high school students.
- Textbooks: compulsory textbooks are not included in high‑school tuition. Additional workbooks/worksheets and many in‑class materials are included.
- Multi‑day trips and international exchanges: not included in published tuition; these are charged separately.
- Additional classes / extracurricular activities: many are chargeable extra options and are billed according to the activity offer for the given school year.
- Insurance: pupil/student accident insurance is included in primary and high‑school tuition.

Refunds and withdrawals

- Entry/wpisowe (one‑off entry fee) is paid within the timeframe defined in the contract and is not subject to proportional reduction according to the preschool statute. Monthly absence does not release parents from their obligation to pay tuition for the month. Withdrawal, refund or credit arrangements are governed by the signed education contract and the statutory provisions referenced in that contract; the statute sets payment timing and the non‑proportional nature of the entry fee.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer to the designated school (organ) bank account is used for payments (meals and other fees are specified as payable to a designated bank account). Payment schedules, instalment options and exact bank details are provided in the education contract and billing communications from the school. Meal payments are commonly billed monthly and collected after the month ends. No public information is published listing credit‑card or other specific electronic payment methods as standard fee options.
Academics

Open Future International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Open Future International School implements the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the early years and primary grades. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum with Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school uses bilingual instruction in Polish and English, enabling English language development as part of daily learning. The High School follows the Polish core curriculum and applies IB philosophy; it is currently a candidate for MYP and DP and has been authorized for the Diploma Programme since June 2, 2023 (IB World School 050654).

Exam Results
IB May Session 2025 results: over 202,000 students worldwide received results for the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). Open Future graduates achieved world-class IB results, with our top score of 40/45 and HL grades of 7 in Mathematics, Physics, and English; one graduate was admitted to Aalto University in Finland.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme is recognized by over 2,000 universities worldwide, including institutions in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand.
Parent Experience

History
Open Future was founded in Kraków by Anna and Karol Tomczyk, who are the founders and owners of Open Future International School and Preschool. It is the first school in Lesser Poland to obtain authorization for the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization, and the implementation and certification process took three years. The school has ten years of experience, more than 500 students, and conducts about 30 projects each year. Its education combines the Polish core curriculum with international school competencies.

Community
Open Future is a lively place full of happy, open and active children. The main principle is to be open and kind. Students are supportive and cooperative friends who help each other daily, and the school emphasizes kindness, self-confidence and respect for others. Graduates are guided by a strong sense of responsibility for their surroundings, flourishing as aware and caring citizens of the world.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Open Future kindergarten operates in buildings built for the exclusive use of the kindergarten. It offers a bilingual learning environment with English and Polish, and integrates art and gym classes in dedicated spaces. The playground includes a sandbox, swings, a table with benches, a wooden train and a wooden house. Children have tasty and healthy meals in a separate canteen. The program follows the Polish Core Curriculum and includes project‑based learning, social development and access to psychological and pedagogical support when needed.

Sports Facilities
The Primary School building includes a gym. Just behind the High School building there is a 30‑acre school garden with designated alleys and benches among the nature. The Chill Room in the High School building is fitted with a ping‑pong table.

Academic Facilities
The three‑level building has classrooms, gyms, a canteen, a library, an IT room and offices inside. The High School building features thematic classrooms (maths, physics, IT and languages), a professionally equipped science laboratory, a library, locker rooms and toilets on each floor, and a Chill Room with kitchen and canteen. The building is ventilated by a mechanical ventilation system with recuperation and is equipped with alarm systems and video surveillance.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are organized on site in the school building in Kraków and are conducted in cooperation with the Krakow Youth Talent Factory and the Open Future Psychological and Pedagogical Clinic. Some courses are free (included in tuition) and some are paid additionally. Extracurricular activities offered in the 2024/2025 school year include dance, little dragons – taekwondo, chess, mathematics and robotics.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Programming and robotics are offered as extracurricular activities. Chemistry classes – Chemical World are available for students to explore science beyond the core curriculum. The Academy of Measureology is another science‑oriented option. Extracurricular activities take place in the school building, align with family schedules, and some are free of charge while others are paid.

Arts & Creative
Dance is offered as an extracurricular activity. Ceramics and drawing are also available to nurture creativity. Activities take place in the school building and are led by passionate professionals in their fields. Some activities are included in tuition; others may require additional payment.

Social & Hobbies
Chess is offered as a social and recreational activity. Freestyle football – football tricks is also available for students to develop coordination and teamwork. Extracurricular activities take place on the school premises and are led by passionate professionals. The 2024/2025 school year features these activities on site to fit family schedules.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Swimming pool is available as part of extracurricular activities. Taekwondo is offered to promote fitness and discipline. These on-site activities support students' physical wellbeing and fit busy family schedules.
Languages

Language Provision
Polish and English are the languages of instruction at Open Future. English is used alongside Polish in everyday teaching. Spanish is the second foreign language taught in Open Future High School, with classes conducted by a Polish-speaking teacher and a native speaker, enabling theory and practice to be learned concurrently. Students participate in cultural-linguistic activities at a professional Spanish language school in Alicante, Spain.

Bilingual Teaching
Open Future International School is bilingual with two languages of instruction: Polish and English. English is used in everyday communication as often as possible, and students are immersed in English through the immersion method. Between 50% and 80% of the curriculum content is delivered in English, while the remaining content is taught in Polish. Polish language, geography, and history are taught in Polish in accordance with the Polish Ministry of Education guidelines for international sections.

Immersion Programs
English language learning is enriched by international students, assistants, and teachers from around the world, as well as by cultural and language-focused events held throughout the school year. The immersion method places English at the center of everyday classroom life, with English used in everyday communication as often as possible. Between 50% and 80% of curriculum content is delivered in English, with the remainder taught in Polish. Polish content, including Polish language, geography, and history, is taught in Polish in line with MOE guidelines.
Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment is open year‑round for Open Future International Preschool and Primary School, space permitting. Preschool and primary enrollment steps: 1. fill the registration form on openfuture.edu.pl; 2) meet with a preschool/primary school representative; 3) begin the admission procedure: when enrolling into first grade, a pedagogical examination is required (this study is additionally paid); kindergarten students have priority in enrolling into the primary school; for grades 2–8, a free trial week is offered to meet peers and teachers; during the trial week the school assesses English proficiency to plan language support; 4) sign the education contract with attachments and provide the required documents; 5) settle all amounts arising from the contract. Documents required when signing include a birth certificate, a school readiness certificate for first grade, a copy of the recent school report, and for foreign students a certificate or report containing information about grades and skills. Enrollment is conducted in order of application; siblings of Open Future students have priority; if there is no place, a waiting list may be used. High school recruitment runs year‑round until places are filled and follows these steps: 1. fill the registration form; 2) meet with a school representative; 3) English language level diagnosis (minimum B1+; FCE may be considered for the highest grade); 4) interview with the high school principal; 5) sign the education contract with attachments and provide the required documents (first grade needs information from the register and grades from the first half of 8th grade plus a certificate of completion of primary school; older classes require certificates of completion of previous classes); 6) beginning of high school education.

Waitlist
If there is no place available in a class or group, a child may be placed on the waiting list.
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