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Sokrates International High School

Poland, Bydgoszcz

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Polish
Fees PLN 19,200 - 21,600
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 78
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Spanish, Polish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Academic and Intellectual
Stages High School
Introduction

Sokrates International High School in Bydgoszcz, Poland, is part of Szkoły Sokrates, a network of private schools founded in 1989. The school educates students aged 14 to 18 with a dual track approach that blends the Polish core curriculum with international programs. Its offerings include Cambridge Upper Secondary and Advanced levels, Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Levels, Cambridge Pre-U, Cognia, the American Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme (authorized in 2023). Language of instruction is Polish and English, and students benefit from a multicultural environment with learners from more than 32 countries. The campus hosts modern facilities—a sports hall, climbing wall, gym, laboratories, library, and multimedia classrooms—plus an outdoor learning base near Ostromecko. The school runs international trips to the United Kingdom, Malta, and Spain, and hosts arts, music, and theatre activities. It prepares graduates for universities worldwide, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, and MIT, and holds Cambridge and Cognia accreditations, with DND approval since 2014.

Toruńska 55/57, 85-023 Bydgoszcz, Poland

The Essentials

Sokrates International High School has 78 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Polish.

Location
Located at ul. Toruńska 55-57, 85-023 Bydgoszcz, Poland. The school is near the city centre with easy access by public transport.

Stages
High School (Liceum) for ages 14-19. The curriculum combines the Polish core curriculum with Cambridge Upper Secondary & Advanced, Cognia, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Type
High School (Liceum) with Cambridge accreditation; Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A Level, Cambridge AICE, and Cambridge Pre-U; and IB Diploma Programme offerings.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from over 32 countries.

Additional learning support
Psychological support, mediation and tutoring, plus Mindfulness and wellbeing training.

Country affiliation
Poland
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private school with public school rights. It is accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED), Cambridge International Assessment, and the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Fees

Annual tuition at Sokrates International High School ranges from PLN 19,200 to PLN 21,600 for 2026/27.

School Fees

Application Fee

A one-off registration (application) fee of PLN 1,500 is payable after signing the Education Contract.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are charged monthly over 12 months:

Programme Monthly fee Annual fee
IGCSE PLN 1,600 PLN 19,200
A Level PLN 1,800 PLN 21,600

Tuition fees are payable monthly in accordance with the terms and payment schedule specified in the Education Contract.

Examination Fees

Examination fees are charged separately from tuition fees and are payable in accordance with the current examination fee schedule applicable to the relevant examination session.
Academics

Sokrates International High School teaches Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
Polish core curriculum of the Ministry of National Education, Cambridge Upper Secondary & Advanced, Cognia and IB Diploma Program.

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are prepared for higher education at universities worldwide; the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge programs provide access to higher education globally. The diploma is recognized by top universities, including Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, Yale and MIT.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a psychologist, a mediator, and a tutor. Students learn mindfulness exercises. Students in need receive psychological consultations and therapeutic support. Tutoring supports students' development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides psychologist, educator, and tutor to support students with special educational needs. Emotional support is available through psychological consultations and therapeutic support. For international students, there is an assistant for international students and language support to facilitate language development. Gifted and talented students can pursue individual programs with a mentor and tutor, participate in additional activities and competitions, and receive help in university recruitment. A career counsellor supports all students in choosing their further education. The school building is adapted for students with physical disabilities to provide accessibility.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction is English with exceptions for language classes. The working language in the IB Diploma Programme is English. ESL support is provided to help students develop English, including intensive English if needed. Language offerings include English A Language and Literature, Polish A Literature; English B; Spanish ab initio; Spanish B. IB DP students speak many languages; Polish is the most common first language. The language policy notes that library resources are available mainly in Polish and English, with books also in French, German and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing
Mindfulness and Wellbeing: The school provides a psychologist, a mediator, and a tutor. Students learn mindfulness exercises. Emotional support is available through psychological consultations and therapeutic support. Tutoring supports students' development.
Parent Experience

History
The school is one of 14 private institutions within Szkoły Sokrates. Its educational history begins in 1989 with the founding of the First Private Schools Group and the opening of Poland's first private, independent school—the Liceum Menadżerskie (Management High School). In 1990 additional private schools opened to serve children and youths from Bydgoszcz and nearby areas, fostering independence in thinking and action. In 2012 the Sokrates network opened the International Primary School, Gymnasium, and High School, and Cambridge International Education accreditation was pursued for the Cambridge program at all levels; in 2014 it earned accreditation from the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) for teaching Canadian citizens. In 2023 the Sokrates International High School was authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme, and the school is preparing for further international programs (IB and Cognia) and additional accreditations.

Community
Students come from over 32 countries, creating a multicultural community. The school teaches English, German, Spanish and Polish, with instruction in Polish and English. Mindfulness and Wellbeing support are provided by a psychologist, mediator, and tutor, and tutoring is available to support student development. Multiculturalism is a core feature of the school, and international programs are emphasized, with accreditation from Cambridge International Education and ongoing plans for IB and Cognia accreditations. The school hosts and participates in community events and activities, including cultural celebrations and educational trips.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International Sokrates High School is housed in a modern building on the Kujawsko-Pomorskiej Wyższej Szkoły campus at Toruńska 55-57, Bydgoszcz. The building is near the city centre and adjacent to modern sports facilities such as an ice rink, a rowing harbour, Łuczniczka Hall and Artego Arena, with nearby public transport stops. The school has a sports hall, several lecture halls, computer laboratories, a laboratory, a library, and modern classrooms equipped with multimedia equipment. The main headquarters is located in a historic building at Jana Henryka Dąbrowskiego 8, which has been renovated to offer a modern educational space. The International Sokrates High School also operates an outdoor base, Rafa, in Nadwiślański Landscape Park near Ostromecko for field and outdoor learning.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a gymnasium, a climbing wall, a multifunctional sports field, and a playground.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a chemistry-physics laboratory, a library, computer laboratories, and modern classrooms equipped with multimedia equipment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are opportunities to participate in musical, artistic and theatrical activities. Foreign trips abroad are part of the program, including week-long camps and trips to the United Kingdom, Malta and Spain; Cambridge Science Festival is attended by students; expansion to language camps in the United States is underway.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Advanced, and Cognia accreditation. The Polish core curriculum is combined with these international programs to provide a dual track for study. Language of instruction is Polish and English. The school prepares students to study at top universities worldwide, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, and MIT.

Arts & Creative
The school offers music, artistic, and theatrical classes. IB DP Visual Arts classes are taught, providing opportunities for creative expression. Students engage in visual arts activities as part of the curriculum.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches English, German, Spanish, and Polish. The community comprises students from more than 32 countries. The multicultural setting supports language development and social competencies.

Social & Hobbies
Tutoring offers individualized support to help students plan their development. The school provides music, artistic, and theatre classes to foster creativity and engagement. Mindfulness and wellbeing programs, including workshops and access to a psychologist and mediator, promote student wellness. Group work and interdisciplinary projects are emphasized to develop collaboration and problem-solving.

Leadership & Professional
The school follows a 4K model—Communication, Critical thinking, Cooperation, and Creativity—driving project-based, interdisciplinary work. Tutoring provides individualized guidance to plan each student's development path. Teachers collaborate to create interdisciplinary projects and developmental tasks that connect learning across subjects. The school holds international accreditations from IB, Cambridge, and Cognia, enabling study at top universities worldwide.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Mindfulness and wellbeing are prioritized with access to a psychologist and mediator. The school runs workshops to promote mental health and mindfulness techniques. Wellbeing programs support the overall health and resilience of students and staff.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English, German, Spanish, and Polish. Language of instruction is Polish and English. The curriculum includes the Polish core curriculum of the Ministry of National Education, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Advanced, Cognia, and the IB Diploma Program.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses Polish and English for instruction. It promotes communication in foreign languages. The age range is 14-19.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The first step is to fill out the online recruitment form on the school's site. The form records the intended school year (starting 2025/2026, 2026/2027, 2027/2028) and the class level (First, Second, Third, or Fourth). It also asks to declare participation in Religion/Ethics or none, and to choose an additional foreign language (German or Spanish). It collects the child's personal data and the parents' contact details to begin the admissions process.

2. After submitting the recruitment form, the candidate and their parents will be invited to a meeting with the school principal, during which information about how the school operates, the programs offered, and the organization of study will be provided. We also want to learn about the candidate's individual needs and expectations.

3. The next stage is the candidate taking an English language exam, which determines the candidate's knowledge, abilities, and linguistic potential. The results guide the admissions team in assessing language readiness and appropriate course placement. The school also notes that students may follow the Polish national curriculum under the Ministry's guidelines and to sit the Polish matura.

4. If the English exam result is positive, the candidate's documents must be provided, including the certificate from the previous class and the results of the last external examination (for Polish students, the eighth-grade exam results). The school will verify documents and finalize enrollment requirements.

5. If the recruitment result is positive, the candidate and their parents will be informed by a school representative and invited to sign an enrollment contract to confirm the admission. The signature marks enrollment in the program.
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