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Sokrates International Primary School - Bydgoszcz

Poland, Bydgoszcz

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Polish
Fees PLN 20,280
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, Spanish, German, Polish
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction

Sokrates International Primary School in Bydgoszcz is a private international school located at ul. J.H. Dąbrowskiego 8. Since 2009, it has prioritized English language instruction from outset. In 2014 it became the only school in Poland accredited by Cambridge University, and it is the seventh Polish school offering the Cambridge program, delivering it across primary and secondary education. The school offers Cambridge Primary within a broader Polish program aligned to the MEN core curriculum; Polish history and geography are taught in Polish. English instruction covers phonetics, spelling and vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Cambridge progress tests monitor progress, and final examinations culminate in a Cambridge certificate of achievement at the end of primary. Each year yields two reports: an international and a Polish report. The curriculum emphasizes intercultural learning, independent thinking, and preparation for participation in diverse environments. The school offers extracurriculars and specialist subjects.

ul. J.H. Dąbrowskiego 8, 85-158 Bydgoszcz

The Essentials

Sokrates International Primary School - Bydgoszcz has instruction in English, Polish.

Location
The school is located at J.H. Dąbrowskiego 8, 85-158 Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Stages
Primary School; Cambridge International Education programme (Cambridge Primary). Accredited Cambridge International School since 2014; Cambridge diplomas are recognized by over 2,800 universities.

Type
Private international primary school.

Country affiliation
Poland.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is provided for students. Meals are paid via a dedicated school lunch account.

Governance and Ownership
The school is operated by Szkoły Sokrates Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością (Sokrates Schools Limited), based in Bydgoszcz. It uses the Cambridge International program.
Fees

Annual tuition at Sokrates International Primary School - Bydgoszcz ranges from PLN 20,280 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee
- A one-off registration (application) fee of PLN 1,400 is charged and payable on signing the enrollment agreement.

Tuition (Primary years)
- Tuition is PLN 1,690 per month for primary-year students. Tuition is billed monthly over 12 months, giving an annual total of PLN 20,280 (PLN 1,690 × 12). This monthly rate applies to the primary school level.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is payable in advance each month; payments are due by the 10th day of the month and are charged across 12 months of the year.
- The school provides separate bank-account numbers for tuition and for school meals; parents should pay by bank transfer to the appropriate account and include the pupil's name and payment purpose in the transfer reference. (Tuition account: 23 8179 0009 0041 3682 2000 0100; Meals account: 36 8179 0009 0041 3682 2000 0060.)

Boarding / residential provision
- The primary school operates as a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fee schedule is listed for the primary school.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- School meals: PLN 15.00 per day (charged in addition to tuition; billed to the meals account above).
- Uniform: a school uniform is required; uniform orders and payment are handled through the school's designated supplier (uniform costs are paid separately and vary by order).
- Extra charges that are commonly billed separately (and not included in the base tuition) include extracurricular activities, school trips, external examination fees, specific course materials or textbooks, and optional language or learning-support lessons.

Refund information
- No specific, itemised public refund schedule for the registration fee or monthly tuition is set out in the school's public fee notices. The registration fee is charged at enrollment.

Fee payment options
- Bank transfer to the school accounts listed above is the documented payment method for tuition and meals; parents should use the correct account number depending on the type of payment (tuition versus meals) and include the student's name and payment purpose on the transfer reference. No publicly documented credit-card payment option is listed for tuition or meals. (Tuition account: 23 8179 0009 0041 3682 2000 0100; Meals account: 36 8179 0009 0041 3682 2000 0060.)
Academics

Sokrates International Primary School - Bydgoszcz teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary).

Curriculum
We offer Cambridge Primary classes as part of the international program. The Cambridge Primary program provides broad and thorough knowledge, fosters independent thinking and wide horizons, and enables learning in an international atmosphere. The program emphasizes intercultural learning and holistic development, preparing students for diverse environments. English is taught with a structured scope: phonetics, spelling and vocabulary; grammar and punctuation; reading; writing; and speaking and listening. Polish language instruction follows the national curriculum (MEN), with Polish history and geography taught in Polish. Cambridge progress tests monitor progress; final examinations show progress; students receive an individual progress report for themselves and their parents; at the end of primary education every student receives a Cambridge certificate of achievement, and each year yields two reports: international and Polish.

Exam Results
Cambridge progress tests are used to measure progress, and there are Cambridge final examinations indicating progress. An individual report is provided to the student and parents after assessments. At the end of primary education, students receive a Cambridge certificate of achievement, and after every school year they receive two certificates: an international one and a Polish one.

Higher Education Progression
The Cambridge Primary program is designed to prepare students for further study, focusing on English, mathematics, and science to build a strong foundation for continued learning.

Gifted and Talented
The school helps discover talents and nurture their development. It also provides care for students needing educational, pastoral, and welfare support, and works with parents to ensure each student can achieve success.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides holistic development including intellectual, emotional, and social growth and fosters open communication, mutual respect, and a safe atmosphere. It uses innovative, multi-component programs to develop students' emotional, social, ethical, cultural, and cognitive skills and promotes intercultural dialogue.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school supports students requiring additional educational, pastoral, and caring assistance and has a dedicated special education teacher, a school psychologist, and a counselor to support diverse needs and help each student feel comfortable and succeed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches English and has multiple English teachers on staff, including teachers dedicated to English language instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
The school focuses on emotional development and equips students with skills to cope with stress and crisis situations. The teaching and pastoral process addresses needs for safety, love, friendship, recognition, and respect, and programs stimulate cognitive, emotional, social, ethical, cultural, and physical growth.

Safeguarding
The school is a place of full safety for all students. It does not tolerate verbal or physical aggression or actions that threaten health or life, and it emphasizes trusted relationships and a safe environment to ensure everyone's well-being.
Parent Experience

History
The school has been operating since 2009. From the start, English language instruction was a primary focus, based on original teaching programs. In 2014, it became the only school in Poland accredited by Cambridge University. The school is part of the Cambridge international education framework, and it is the seventh Polish school to offer the Cambridge program, the only one to date authorized to deliver the Cambridge program at all levels from primary through secondary.

Community
The school is viewed as an inseparable community of students, teachers, and parents, with the quality of education and upbringing as the essential, non-negotiable aim. Its didactic and pastoral programs emphasize developing independence, critical thinking, and the ability to express opinions, while fostering participation in democratic school structures. It strives to create a multicultural school community and to teach respect for others, regardless of ethnicity or belief. It also supports volunteering and charitable activities and aims to provide help to students in need, maintaining a safe environment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located at ul. J.H. Dąbrowskiego 8, 85-158 Bydgoszcz. The Cambridge Primary program is implemented at the school. A Polish language program aligned with the MEN core curriculum is taught, with Polish-language history and geography delivered in Polish. The school issues a Cambridge certificate of achievement at the end of primary and provides international and Polish certificates each year. The school maintains staff who teach English, Polish, and other core subjects.

Academic Facilities
The Cambridge Primary international program is implemented. In addition to Cambridge subjects, the school teaches a Polish language program aligned with the MEN core curriculum and conducts Polish-language history and geography. When implementing the Cambridge program, English is a tool for students to discover the world and not just a subject. The school uses Cambridge progress tests, and end-of-education exams show students' progress. An individual report is prepared for the student and their parents based on the tests. After the end of primary education, each student receives a certificate of achievement. After each school year, students also receive two certificates: international and Polish.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The extracurricular activities deepen students' sensitivity, teach responsibility, and integrate Sokrates students. The activities focus on developing individual dancing skills or work in a duo, allowing students to refine technique more deeply than in typical group classes.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Cambridge Science projects are part of the extracurricular program, with class 4a starting a Cambridge Science project cycle and presenting their work. Cambridge Art & Design after-school activities are offered. Students participate in English language competitions, including English is Everywhere, with Joanna Wiśnniewska achieving first place in the 2026 edition. In information technology, students build and program their own LEGO robots.

Arts & Creative
Theatre groups Theatre Kaleidoscope and Kabarecik Sokratesik run after School theatre activities, with students performing on professional stages. The program develops sensitivity, responsibility, and collaboration. Guitar and keyboard lessons develop musical skills, and Mix & Mastering workshops teach music production.

Cultural & Language
Language basics are practiced from the earliest years, promoting multilingual awareness. The school emphasizes openness to multicultural contexts and cross-cultural learning. It participates in English-language activities such as the English is Everywhere competition.

Social & Hobbies
After-school offerings include theatre groups such as Theatre Kaleidoscope and Kabarecik Sokratesik, with opportunities to perform on professional stages. Music-related options include guitar and keyboard lessons and a Mix & Mastering workshop. Physical activities include Gimnastyka korekcyjna and Basket Up, which support fitness and coordination.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported by physical activity, including corrective gymnastics to improve posture and Basket Up for fitness. The theatre and music programs also contribute to social-emotional development.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the instructional language; the Polish national curriculum is followed in parallel with the Cambridge international program. The Cambridge program (Cambridge Assessment International Education) is used to deliver international education, and the school is integrated into the Cambridge International Education network. Cambridge certificates are recognized by over 2,800 institutions worldwide. The school is the seventh in Poland to adopt the Cambridge international program and the only one approved to implement the Cambridge program at all levels from primary through secondary.

Bilingual Teaching
English-language instruction based on proprietary curricula, in combination with the Polish national curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
The school uses an online admissions form for enrollment. Enrollment is for the school year starting 2026/2027, 2027/2028, or 2028/2029. Enrollment is for classes from Kindergarten through Eighth grade. The form asks for the pupil's name and surname, date of birth, place of birth, country of birth, nationality, citizenship, mother tongue, second language, PESEL number, ID/document number, and gender. It requests the pupil's registered address in Poland (street, city, postal code). It collects the parents' details (father's name and surname, phone number, email, place of work; mother's name and surname, phone number, email, place of work). It includes information about the pupil (any certificates or opinions such as dyslexia or dysgraphia, health notes, English language proficiency, and other). WYMAGANE ZGODY: consent under GDPR. The data controller is Szkoły Sokrates Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością, based in Bydgoszcz at J. H. Dąbrowskiego 8; tel. 52 322 20 20. Data will be processed to respond to inquiries; data recipients will be those authorized by law; data will be stored for the period necessary to fulfill the contract and to defend the controller's claims; individuals have the right to rectify, delete, or restrict processing and to object to processing, and to data portability; a complaint can be lodged with the supervisory authority (President of the Office for Personal Data Protection). Providing data is voluntary, but non-provision may hinder contact. Send form.
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