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Pines Forest School

Poland, Warsaw

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees PLN 54,600
Ages 4 - 15 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service Yes
Part of
Pines Forest School
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Polish
Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Pines Forest School in Poland blends British and Polish curricula within a forest learning model. The school operates in three areas: Pines Forest School, Pines Primary and Pines Foundation, serving ages 4 to 15. The core programme blends EYFS with British and Polish curriculum goals, with early years emphasising British targets and a progression toward stronger Polish study by Year 6 Polish Grade 5. Lessons are delivered in very small groups in Learning HUBs and outdoors in the forest, using hands-on experiences to bring subjects to life. The timetable supports literacy, maths, history, geography, science and phonics, plus enrichment such as art and design, woodwork, music, sport, cooking and photography. Language development is supported via CLIL in a bilingual/multilingual setting. Facilities include Learning HUBs with kitchenettes, toilets and showers, plus forest classroom environment, a tool area, wildlife habitats, a pond, a stream and gardens. The day runs 9:00–15:30, near Warsaw.

This campus is part of Pines Forest School

Prawdziwka 2, 02-973 Warszawa, Poland

The Essentials

Pines Forest School has instruction in English.

Location
Pines Learning HUBs are located in Zabia Wola and in the Powsin Forest area on the outskirts of Warsaw, Poland, within the Kabacki Forest. Just forty minutes from the centre of Warsaw.

Stages
Lower primary years with emphasis on British learning goals, progressing to Year 6 (Polish Grade 5) with greater focus on the Polish curriculum while continuing to benefit from the breadth of the British approach.

Type
Forest School blending the Polish and British curricula.

Pupil Nationality Mix
A growing international pupil community, with families from the UK, Canada, Germany, and Poland.

Additional learning support
Inclusion-focused with attention to each child's needs, learning style, and interests.

Country affiliation
Poland

School day structure
The school day runs from 9:00 to 15:30.

Bus service
Transport from Warsaw is available for 800 PLN.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Catered meals are provided on site (450 PLN).

Governance and Ownership
The Pines Foundation is an offshoot of PINES. It governs projects connected with Pines Forest School and runs a range of educational and community initiatives in Warsaw, including forest school activities and refugee-support programs.
Fees

Annual tuition at Pines Forest School ranges from PLN 54,600 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- No separate application fee or one-off registration fee is published for Pines Primary; project bookings for short courses are charged per project.

Tuition fees by year group / programme
- Pines Primary (day programme, core primary provision): monthly tuition is PLN 3,300. This is stated as the monthly charge for the Pines Primary programme.
- There is no separate published breakdown of tuition by individual year groups (Year 1, Year 2, etc.) or by academic-term amounts; a single monthly price is listed for Pines Primary.

Per-term / per-year calculation guidance (stated figures only)
- Monthly tuition: PLN 3,300 (Pines Primary). Use this monthly figure for any monthly billing calculations. The school does not publish per-term or per-academic-year figures broken down by year group on the public pages.

Additional recurring charges and optional extras
- Catered meals (optional): PLN 450 per month.
- Transport (service from Warsaw): PLN 800 per month.

Project and session fees (short courses / extracurricular projects)
- Project fee (typical short project length): PLN 800 for a project that lasts six weeks with one session per week.
- Weekend and single-session workshop rates (where offered): e.g., Saturday or Sunday Forest School sessions have been listed at PLN 100 per learner per session (PLN 90 for siblings) for shorter workshop-style sessions in past schedules; such sessions are invoiced and payment is required in advance.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The Pines Primary fee is presented as a monthly charge (PLN 3,300), indicating monthly billing for the core primary programme.
- Project and short-session bookings are invoiced and require payment in advance; advance payments for sessions have been stated as non-refundable for those sessions. Confirmation for bookings is issued in the form of an invoice.
- Fees are the joint responsibility of all signatories on the registration/booking form. Standard terms reserve the right to terminate a place for serious breaches; in such circumstances no refund is given. If a parent withdraws a child immediately from a project they remain liable for the full project cost.

Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for Pines Forest School. The Pines Primary programme is a day school with hours given as 09:00–15:30.

Other costs / required items
- Suitable clothing and outdoor kit are required for Forest School activities (long sleeves, waterproof coat, walking boots, hat, gloves, etc.); parents are responsible for providing appropriate kit. No uniform fee or compulsory uniform charge is published.
- Occasional workshop or weekend session fees (e.g., PLN 100 per session) and project fees (PLN 800) are additional costs where applicable.

Refund information
- Project/session payments taken in advance for short sessions have been described as non-refundable. The terms state that if a child's place is terminated for serious breach there is no refund. If parents withdraw a child immediately from a project they remain liable for the full project cost. In the event of session cancellation by Pines, sessions will be rescheduled; if sessions are cancelled due to severe weather and parents are asked to collect children, no refund is made for that event.

Fee payment options
- Bookings and confirmations are handled via invoicing; the public pages show that confirmation is provided by invoice and that payment is required in advance for sessions. Specific payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, or other payment channels) are not listed on the public fee information.

Brief note on available public information and gaps
- The school publishes a single monthly tuition figure for the Pines Primary programme (PLN 3,300) plus explicit monthly charges for catered meals (PLN 450) and transport from Warsaw (PLN 800). Separate per-year-group tuition tables, per-term amounts, a stated application/registration fee for full-time primary places, a published academic-year total, and specific payment-method details are not provided in the publicly displayed fee information. Project and short-session fees and the policy that prepaid session payments are non-refundable are published.
Academics

Pines Forest School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 15.

Curriculum
Pines Primary blends the Polish and British curricula, with the early years emphasizing British learning goals and a progressive shift to stronger Polish study by Year 6 / Polish Grade 5. The core curriculum draws on EYFS, British curriculum learning goals, and Polish curriculum learning goals. It is delivered in small groups inside Learning HUBs and outdoors in the forest. The curriculum includes literacy, mathematics, history, geography, science, and phonics, with enrichment activities such as art and design, woodwork, music, sport, cooking, and photography. The school emphasises learning through play and aims to raise learners who are brave, resilient, confident, creative, adaptable, and happy.
Wellbeing
Parent Experience

History
Pines Forest School began in August 2019 with three children, one Forest Leader, and a backpack. It is a British Forest School based on the Scandinavian all-weather model and was pioneered by British OCN-certified Forest School practitioners. Pines is organized into three areas—Pines Forest School, Pines Primary, and Pines Foundation—sharing the same core principles of inclusivity, wellbeing, independence, and positive educational experiences.

Community
Community is at the heart of Pines; relationships between children, educators, families, and the natural world are nurtured. Parents are invited to join for coffee in the mornings to observe the work, and regular free courses are available for those who wish to learn more and participate in the forest community. Our growing community includes forest leaders, park rangers, parents, enthusiasts, specialists, practitioners and pupils.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Learning HUBs open out onto the surrounding forest, providing a space to learn, explore, and grow. The HUBs are modern, fully equipped learning spaces that function as bright and welcoming classrooms. Each HUB includes kitchenettes, toilets, and showers, ensuring comfort and practicality throughout the day. The Pines Learning HUBs are located forty minutes from the centre of Warsaw, set within a beautiful historic forest. Beyond the HUBs, learners have access to a tool-use area, wildlife habitats, a pond and a stream, and a garden with raised beds for plants and herbs.

Academic Facilities
Learning occurs in modern Learning HUBs designed as bright classrooms and connected to the forest environment. The core curriculum blends the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning goals with British curriculum learning goals and Polish curriculum learning goals. Lessons are taught in small peer groups, with session lengths tailored to the needs of each activity and learner. Learning takes place both inside the bespoke Learning HUBs and outdoors in the forest, where practical, hands-on experiences bring subjects to life. The forest setting and enrichment activities support a holistic approach to education and preparation for future educational pathways. Enrichment activities include art and design, woodwork, music, sport, cooking, and photography.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Enrichment activities include art and design, woodwork, music, sport, cooking, and photography. These activities nurture creativity, independence, and a sense of discovery. Learning happens in both the Learning HUBs and outdoors in the forest, providing real-life contexts for skills and knowledge. The programme integrates with the core curriculum to support a balanced, practical approach to learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Pines Primary blends the Polish and British curricula into a hybrid core of learning. The core British curriculum covers literacy, mathematics, history, geography, science, and phonics alongside the Polish curriculum. Lessons are delivered in small groups and take place both in Learning HUBs and outdoors in the forest, with hands-on, real-life experiences. The approach emphasises risk-taking, independence, and child-led exploration to foster curiosity and confidence.

Arts & Creative
Enrichment activities include art and design, woodwork, music, sport, cooking, and photography. These experiences nurture creativity, independence, and a sense of joy in discovery. Learning happens in both forest settings and inside the hubs, supported by practical, hands-on experiences.

Cultural & Language
The curriculum blends Polish and British learning goals, creating a bilingual/multilingual learning context. Staff support English language learners and employ CLIL (Content & Language Integrated Learning) approaches through CLIL training. The team includes multilingual experience, supporting international perspectives in the classroom.

Social & Hobbies
Animations and workshops for children are led by Pines staff, enriching the social fabric of the school. Outdoor learning and Forest School activities underpin play-based, experiential learning in the forest and hub settings. The school emphasises community through collaboration between staff, families, and pupils.

Community & Service
The Pines Foundation supports the social and emotional wellbeing of children, teenagers and adults facing illness, social barriers, restricting conditions and disability. Projects include sign language workshops to bridge communication gaps, Forest School projects for diverse groups, and a Forest School for all initiative. Family weekend events and support for Ukrainian families relocating to Warsaw are part of the Foundation's work, and Erasmus+ STEAM in Nature connects Pines with international partners.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Education takes place outdoors in the forest, with Learning HUBs opening onto natural environments near Warsaw. The school day runs from 9:00 to 15:30, and lessons are delivered in small groups with a strong emphasis on hands-on, real-world learning. Outdoor learning promotes physical activity, resilience, creativity, and wellbeing as core elements of development.
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