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Paderewski International Primary School

Poland, Lublin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Polish, English
Fees PLN 20,600 - 23,100
Ages 6 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Paderewski International Schools
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages English, Polish, Spanish, German, French, Russian
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Paderewski International Primary School in Lublin offers a structured education for students aged six to fifteen, following the International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes. Based in the Czechów district, the school utilizes the nearby Akademos Sports Center for its physical education curriculum, which includes training sessions with Olympic-level coaches. Students participate in bilingual instruction where subjects such as mathematics and science are taught in both Polish and English. A distinctive part of the curriculum is the emphasis on philosophy lessons and Oxford debates, designed to develop reasoning and communication from a young age. Extra-curricular options include a Little Art Academy for sculpture and design, alongside specialized sports like hockey and football. The school focuses on maintaining a small community where individual development is supported through close teacher-pupil interaction. This program effectively prepares students for both the Polish eighth-grade national exam and future international academic transitions.

paderewski.lublin.pl
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Symfoniczna 3a, 20-853 Lublin, Poland

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The Essentials

Paderewski International Primary School has instruction in Polish, English.

Location
Symfoniczna 1, 20-853 Lublin, Poland. It is in Lublin, a city in eastern Poland. It is part of the Paderewski network. It operates as an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme.

Stages
Primary (grades 1-8)

Type
International IB World School (Primary Years Programme)

Additional learning support
Psychological-pedagogical support; a special education teacher; a speech therapist.

Country affiliation
Poland
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Paderewski International Primary School ranges from PLN 20,600 to PLN 23,100 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- For entry to Year 1 for the 2026/27 intake: a one‑off fee for participation in the recruitment process of PLN 500 (payable at least three days before the scheduled recruitment meeting). Admitted families pay a one‑off enrolment fee of PLN 2,000 covering the full eight‑year cycle.

- For supplementary admissions for the 2025/26 year: a one‑off participation fee of PLN 200 (payable before the recruitment meeting). Admitted families are charged a recruitment fee described as PLN 300 per year of the school cycle (reduced by the participation fee).

Tuition fees (by year group and billing unit)

- 2026/27 published primary tuition: monthly tuition PLN 1,650, billed across 12 months (annual total PLN 19,800). This rate is stated for Year 1 entry for 2026/27.

- 2025/26 published primary tuition (supplementary admissions): monthly tuition PLN 1,600, billed across 12 months (annual total PLN 19,200).

- Published fees for the school's IB programme contributions (charged once per year in October): for 2026/27 the IB participation fee is PLN 800 annually, with an additional PLN 200 in Years 6–8 (i.e., Years 6–8: PLN 1,000).

- For 2025/26 the IB programme contributions are listed as: PYP (Years 1–4) PLN 700 once per year; MYP Year 5 PLN 700 once per year; MYP Years 6–8 PLN 1,000 once per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is charged monthly and payable over 12 months each year. The school issues payment instructions and individual bank account details in the contract or application paperwork; recruitment payments shown on admissions pages are made by bank transfer to the school's account.

- Example bank details are published for recruitment transfers (account number used for recruitment payments is shown on admissions documentation). Parents sign a teaching agreement that specifies the exact account and payment arrangements.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school's published materials and admissions information for the primary school do not list boarding options or boarding fees.

Other costs and fees

- Textbooks and learning materials: some textbooks are provided or loaned under the school's arrangements; parents are required to purchase certain items (for example, English coursebooks and specific subject textbooks or workbooks named in the school's textbook list for 2025/26). Parents should expect to purchase any textbooks and exercise books listed as “to be bought by parents.”

- Optional or occasional additional costs (examples): programme‑specific exam fees or one‑off activity charges may apply (the IB programme contribution above is one such annual, programme‑related charge). Any extra‑curricular programmes, trips or specialist materials that require additional payment are handled separately and may be charged in addition to tuition.

Refund information

- Refunds and reductions are governed by the teaching contract and the school's contractual terms; specific refund schedules (for example, partial refunds on withdrawal) are set out in the enrolment agreement provided at admission.

Fee payment options

- The school accepts fee payments by bank transfer to the school's account; individual account details are provided in the admission/contract documentation. The published admissions pages show bank transfer as the payment mechanism for recruitment and tuition deposits.

- Other payment methods (credit/debit card, direct debit) are not listed among the primary‑school admissions payment instructions published for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 intakes; contractual paperwork identifies accepted payment methods and the exact account to be used.
Academics

Paderewski International Primary School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 6 to 14.

Curriculum
We implement international IB educational programs, IB PYP and IB MYP. We respond to the changing needs of our students. We teach foreign languages effectively and support the development of key skills, preparing children for the challenges of the modern world.

Gifted and Talented
Talent Discovery School: We care about maintaining balance between learning, emotions, relationships and physical development. We teach thinking, independence and wise use of new technologies. Students develop their passions, including through after-school activities. They are supported by teachers – caring and engaged experts. During the celebration of the 15th anniversary of our school, students prepared a performance that showed how, from many colorful threads—passions, talents and experiences—we wove one unique community. See the report of this event.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Supplementary recruitment (current year)
KROK 1: Complete and submit the candidate questionnaire. This action starts the supplementary recruitment process. The information provided in the questionnaire is used by the recruitment team to evaluate the candidate. Submitting the form is a required step before moving to the next stage.
KROK 2: Entrance exams: Polish language/Polish literacy, mathematics, and English. The exams assess the candidate's abilities in these subjects. The results contribute to the overall recruitment decision. Candidates should prepare to demonstrate their knowledge during the assessments.
KROK 3: Individual meeting with a member of the school's psychological-pedagogical team. The meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the candidate's educational needs. It is part of the admissions evaluation. It helps the team understand the student beyond exam results.
KROK 4: Decision of the recruitment team on admission. The recruitment team makes the final admission decision. The decision concludes the supplementary recruitment for the year. The candidate is informed of the decision after the process.

Admission to Class I (first grade)
KROK 1: Fill in and submit the questionnaire on the school's website. This is the first step in the Class I admissions process. The information provided will be used to assess eligibility. The next steps depend on this submission.
KROK 2: Group meeting (90 minutes) with a teacher of early childhood education. The meeting lasts 90 minutes and involves interaction with the teacher. It assesses readiness for early years education. Parents may receive feedback after the session.
KROK 3: Individual meeting (30 minutes) with a member of the school's psychological-pedagogical team. The meeting lasts 30 minutes and evaluates the child's profile. It is part of the recruitment process to determine suitability for Class I. The school uses this information in the final admission decision.
KROK 4: Send parents a summary of the child's participation in the recruitment process. The summary informs the parents about the child's progress in the recruitment. The summary is part of the final decision-making process.
KROK 5: The recruitment team decides on admission to the school. The final decision is based on the recruitment results. O przyjęciu dziecka do I klasy decyduje liczba punktów uzyskiwanych w całym procesie rekrutacyjnym (maksymalnie 100 punktów), a nie kolejność zgłoszeń.

Scholarships
Scholarship policy: The governing body may award scholarships to students on the request of the school director or parents (legal guardians). The school's statute authorizes the governing body to award scholarships to students. The school has had recipients of the President of the City of Lublin's scholarships for achievements in artistic and academic competitions. The school has also had a Minister of Education scholarship awarded to MSP Paderewski students for outstanding academic achievement.
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