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Willy-Brandt Schule Warschau

Poland, Warsaw

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Polish
Fees PLN 31,923
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 1978
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Polish
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Willy-Brandt-Schule Warschau is a German-Polish encounter school in Warsaw, funded and staffed by the Federal Republic of Germany. It serves children aged 3 to 18, with a kindergarten, primary school and secondary levels I and II. The curriculum follows German general education standards and Abitur requirements based on Baden-Württemberg and Thuringia curricula. Two educational pathways are offered: a German-language program and the Polish-language 'Internationale Abteilung' where German language skills are built gradually toward the Abitur. The school is the only German Auslandsschule in Poland offering a German-system education. Instruction is delivered by native German-speaking staff and qualified local teachers. Since 2005 it operates under the Deutsch-Polnisches Schulabkommen as a joint educational institution. Notable features include practical science components, the WBS Music Academy, and athletic development through a Football Academy. A scientific cooperation with the University of Warsaw supports inquiry, internships and career events; after-school care provides a range of activities.

Św. Urszuli Ledóchowskiej 3, 02-972 Warszawa, Poland

The Essentials

Willy-Brandt Schule Warschau has 400 pupils, instruction in German, Polish.

Location
The Willy-Brandt-Schule Warschau is in Warsaw, Poland. It is located at ul. Św. Urszuli Ledóchowskiej 3, 02-972 Warszawa.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary school (Grundschule); and Secondary I and II (Sekundarstufe I and II).

Type
German-Polish encounter school (Begegnungsschule); a German international school in Poland.

Pupil Nationality Mix
German and Polish are the predominant nationalities.

Country affiliation
Germany; funded and staffed by the Federal Republic of Germany as a German international school in Poland.

School day structure
After-school care is provided and remains open until 18:00.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a canteen (Schulkantine); price list and meal ordering documents are available for download.

Governance and Ownership
The school is staffed and financially supported by the Federal Republic of Germany and is the only German overseas school in Poland offering a German education system. Since 2005, it has operated under the German-Polish School Agreement and is a bi-national educational institution. The curriculum corresponds to the German general education system: Grundschule (primary), Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium.
Fees

Annual tuition at Willy-Brandt Schule Warschau ranges from PLN 31,923 for 2026/27.

Scope and effective year

Fees and conditions below apply to the Willy‑Brandt‑Schule (WBS) for the 2025/26 school year.

Application and registration fees

- One‑off enrolment (registration) fee: PLN 2,000 for the first child in a family; PLN 1,000 for each additional child from the same family.
- One‑off refundable deposit (security): PLN 6,000 for one child; PLN 8,000 for two or more children (school and/or kindergarten). The deposit is refunded without interest when the last child leaves after deduction of any outstanding liabilities; reimbursement is transferred to the account named on the final clearance form.
- Fee for entrance/placement test for entry to Grade 1: PLN 100 per child.

Tuition (annual) — amount per pupil

- Annual tuition per pupil: PLN 31,922.60. This single annual figure applies across the school's years/grade levels (kindergarten through Grade 12). The cost of required textbooks and learning materials is included in the tuition.

Tuition — instalments and per‑term detail

- Full‑year payment option: pay the full annual tuition by 31 August.
- Instalment option: tuition may be paid in four equal instalments. Payment dates for the four equal instalments are 15 September, 1 December, 1 March and 1 June. Each instalment (annual tuition divided by four) equals PLN 7,980.65.
- Prorating on mid‑year entry: when a pupil is enrolled during the school year, the started month is charged in full.

Family discount

- Full fee is charged for the eldest child; a 10% reduction applies automatically to each additional sibling enrolled at the WBS (also applies to the German kindergarten).

After‑school care (Nachmittagsbetreuung) — other regular costs

- Charges listed per half‑year (PLN):
- 1 day/week: PLN 600
- 2 days/week: PLN 1,200
- 3 days/week: PLN 1,600
- 4 days/week: PLN 2,400
- 5 days/week: PLN 3,000
- Occasional extra afternoon session (not regularly booked): PLN 70 per afternoon. No refund is given for individual absence days because the fees are charged as a flat half‑year package. Late collection fee: PLN 70 per each commenced 30 minutes. A 10% sibling discount applies from the second child for after‑school care.

Extracurricular group (Arbeitsgemeinschaften) fees — Grades 5–12

- Fees per half‑year (PLN):
- 1 AG: PLN 320
- 2 AGs: PLN 430
- 3 or more AGs: PLN 540
- Participation in AGs that contribute directly to school life (e.g., musical/theatre, school band, choir, debating club) is cost‑free. Fees for AGs must be paid in advance; absences do not lead to refunds.

Religious instruction

- Voluntary Catholic religious instruction in the international branch: PLN 100 per school year for one weekly hour, PLN 200 per school year for two weekly hours.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered; boarding fees are not applicable.

Refunds and contract termination

- If the school contract is terminated by mutual agreement, the school will refund the remaining (unused) portion of paid tuition. If parents unilaterally terminate, the notice must be received by the school by 30 June to take effect at the end of the school year. For medical reasons (long‑term inability to attend), a pro‑rata refund is possible upon presentation of a medical certificate; the contract ends at the end of the calendar month in which the request is made and the remaining tuition is refunded pro‑rata from the first day of the following calendar month. Only monthly instalments for whole calendar months after termination are refunded.
- Special cancellation penalty: if parents give notice between 1 July and the first school day of the next school year (an unfavourable timing), parents are obliged to pay a contractual penalty of EUR 1,000 (or the PLN equivalent at the Polish National Bank exchange rate on the day of payment), unless the board waives it.

Collections, late payment and debt

- The school issues reminders for missed payments (first reminder two weeks after the due date; second reminder after a further two weeks) and adds statutory interest. If payment has not been received after further notice, legal steps and possible exclusion of the pupil are possible. The school may demand outstanding sums and may terminate the contract for non‑payment.

Payment method and currency

- All fees are to be paid by bank transfer. Transfer charges are borne by the payer; for international transfers ensure that the full PLN amount is received by the school's account. The school's bank transfer details are used on invoices. Credit‑card payment is not listed as an accepted method.

Other regular obligatory or recommended payments

- Annual membership contribution (recommended) to the German School Association (Deutscher Schulverein / Niemieckie Towarzystwo Szkolne w Warszawie): PLN 300 per member per school/kindergarten year. This fee is independent of the number of children attending.

Notes on included/excluded items

- Textbooks and teaching aids are included in the tuition. Fees for certain extracurricular activities or additional materials where applicable may be charged separately and are not eligible for school‑fee remission.
Academics

Willy-Brandt Schule Warschau teaches German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school comprises kindergarten, primary and secondary levels I and II. The curriculum follows German standards and German Abitur requirements based on Baden-Württemberg and Thuringia curricula. There are two program paths: a German-language program and a Polish-language "International Department" where German language skills are gradually acquired up to the Abitur. Instruction is delivered by native German-speaking staff and qualified local teachers, with the German Federal Republic funding and supporting the school. The curriculum corresponds to the German general education system: Grundschule, Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium; there is emphasis on practical science components, arts and music training, athletic development through programs like the WBS Football Academy and athletics, and a scientific cooperation with the University of Warsaw. Career preparation includes internships, career-development events, and visits to institutions such as Viadrina in Frankfurt an der Oder and the Federal Employment Agency in Berlin; after-school care provides a broad range of activities.

Exam Results
The school holds the certificate "Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule" awarded by the Federal Republic of Germany. The educational path leads to Hochschulreife, enabling study at German, Polish or international universities. Applicants from WBS are treated as domestic applicants, and a language examination is not required. The school prepares students for higher education in Germany, Poland and beyond.

Higher Education Progression
The Hochschulreife is central to the school's aims, enabling study at German, Polish or international universities. Graduates may pursue higher education in Germany, Poland and other countries, depending on the chosen program. The school provides preparation for university admission within both the German-language and Polish-language pathways. Access to domestic and foreign universities is supported by the school's alignment to German standards and international cooperation.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes respect and tolerance across cultures and fosters intercultural understanding. Education follows German standards and promotes German-Polish dialogue and intercultural understanding across the school.
Parent Experience

History
The Willy-Brandt-Schule Warschau is a German-Polish encounter school in Warsaw. It was founded in 1978 as the embassy school 'Deutsche Schule Warschau' and began with two teachers, one kindergarten teacher, and ten students. Today it educates over 400 students, with 80 kindergarten children, 60 teachers, and 20 preschool staff, and includes a kindergarten, a primary school, and the secondary levels I and II. The school is staffed and financed by the Federal Republic of Germany and is the only German Auslandsschule in Poland offering a German-system education; it holds the certificate 'Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule' awarded by Germany. Since 2005, it operates under the Deutsch-Polnisches Schulabkommen as a joint educational institution of both countries, with two educational pathways: the German-language program area or the Polish-language 'Internationale Abteilung,' where German language skills are built up toward the Abitur; all subjects follow German Abitur requirements based on Baden-Württemberg and Thuringia curricula.

Community
Afternoon care provides a broad range of activities; the playrooms are open until 18:00, and children may participate in sports, arts, music, technical and other clubs. A WBS video explains the school's orientation and the academies for music and football. A photo gallery is available on the site.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Willy-Brandt-Schule Warschau is a German-Polish encounter school in Warsaw. It belongs to the network of 140 German international schools and was founded in 1978 as the embassy school Deutsche Schule Warschau. The school includes a kindergarten, a primary school, and the secondary levels I and II, and is supported and financed by the Federal Republic of Germany; it is the only German international school in Poland offering an education pathway aligned with the German education system. Native-speaking international staff and highly qualified local teachers ensure education Made in Germany, following German curricula at the highest level. Since 2005, WBS has operated under the German-Polish School Agreement as a joint German-Polish encounter school, with the education pathway following the German general education system: Grundschule, Hauptschule, Realschule, and Gymnasium. The certificate Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule, awarded by Germany, reflects its successful work.

Sports Facilities
Physical education is a central part of the program. It runs a Football Academy and regular athletics training. Students participate in structured sports activities as part of the school program. The sports offerings are integrated with other aspects of the school's academic and co-curricular activities.

Academic Facilities
The curriculum corresponds to the German general education system: Grundschule, Hauptschule, Realschule, and Gymnasium. Education is offered in two tracks: a German-language program and a Polish-language program (the International Department), where German language skills are built up step by step toward the German Abitur. All subjects taught follow German Abitur requirements shaped by Baden-Württemberg and Thuringia curricula. The school places emphasis on practical science components, the development of musical abilities (WBS Music Academy), and athletic development (Football Academy and athletics), and maintains a scientific cooperation with the University of Warsaw (as of January 2017). Career-related activities include internships, career guidance events, and visits to Viadrina University in Frankfurt an der Oder and the Federal Employment Agency in Berlin.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school care offers a broad range of additional activities. The playrooms are open until 18:00, and children have the opportunity to participate in sports, artistic, musical, technical and other clubs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school comprises kindergarten, primary school, and lower and upper secondary education. It is staffed and financed by the Federal Republic of Germany and is the only German overseas school in Poland offering a German education pathway. Education follows German standards with curricula aligned to Baden-Württemberg and Thuringia; two tracks are offered: a German-language program and a Polish-language program (the International Department), with German language proficiency developed step by step toward the Abitur. A strong emphasis is placed on practical science learning, musical and athletic development through dedicated academies, and collaboration with the University of Warsaw.

Arts & Creative
The school develops musically and artistically through the WBS Music Academy. Students have opportunities to pursue artistic skills as part of the curriculum and through after-school art activities. Emphasis is placed on musical performance and artistic training through various programs.

Cultural & Language
German-Polish dialogue and intercultural understanding are central to the school's work. There are two tracks: a German-language program and a Polish-language program (the International Department), with German language skills built up progressively toward the German Abitur. All subjects are taught according to German Abitur requirements.

Social & Hobbies
After-school care offers a wide range of activities beyond the regular curriculum. Playrooms are open until 18:00. Children may participate in sports, arts, music, technical, and other activity groups.

Leadership & Professional
Career preparation is enhanced through internships and career development events. Students undertake practical experiences via internships and participate in career-development activities. Trips to Viadrina University in Frankfurt on the Oder and to the Federal Employment Agency in Berlin support career planning. These experiences supplement classroom learning and help students prepare for higher education and professional paths.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
After-school care includes a wide range of activities beyond the regular curriculum. Playrooms are open until 18:00, and children can participate in sports, arts, music, technology, and other activity groups. The program supports students' physical and social wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Two language streams exist: a German-language program area and a Polish-language program area (International Department). All instructed subjects follow German Abitur requirements shaped by Baden-Württemberg and Thuringia curricula. The path to the goal can be taken in either the German-language program area or the Polish-language program area; in the International Department, German language skills are learned and developed step by step up to the German-mother-tongue Abitur examination.

Bilingual Teaching
The school operates two language program tracks: a German-language program area and a Polish-language program area (International Department). The school includes kindergarten, primary school, and secondary levels I and II. The curriculum follows German general education standards, and both tracks lead to the Abitur in German. Students in the International Department progressively acquire German language skills toward the Abitur.
Reputation

Awards
Excellent German School Abroad certificate — awarded by the Federal Republic of Germany.

Accreditations
Excellent German School Abroad certificate — awarded by the Federal Republic of Germany; indicates the school meets high standards of the German overseas school network.
Admissions

Admissions
Welcome to the German-Polish Encounter School Willy-Brandt-Schule in Warsaw. Discover our educational offerings. The German-Polish Encounter School Willy-Brandt-Schule in Warsaw (WBS) belongs to the 140 German overseas schools and was founded in 1978 as the embassy school “German School Warsaw.” From the beginnings with two teachers, one kindergarten teacher, and ten students, it has grown into a school with over 400 students, 80 kindergarten children, 20 educators, and 60 teachers. Today, Willy-Brandt-Schule Warsaw includes the kindergarten, the primary school, and the secondary levels I and II. The Willy-Brandt-Schule is staffed and funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and is the only German overseas school in Poland that offers an educational pathway corresponding to the German education system. Native-speaking foreign staff and highly qualified local teachers ensure “Education Made in Germany,” i.e., instruction according to German curricula at the highest level. The certificate “Excellent German Overseas School,” awarded to the WBS by the Federal Republic of Germany, is a testament to our successful work. Education according to German standards and the promotion of German-Polish dialogue and intercultural understanding are the essential foundations of our work in all parts of the school. Respect and tolerance regardless of cultural differences are also reasons for our steadily growing student numbers. Since 2005, the WBS has operated on the basis of the German-Polish School Agreement and has since been an educational-political institution of both countries. Thus, the Willy-Brandt-Schule in Warsaw is a joint German-Polish encounter school. The curriculum at our school corresponds to the German general education system: primary school, Hauptschule, Realschule, and Gymnasium. As an encounter school, the WBS aims to lead its students—primarily German and Polish—to recognized qualifications. The focus is on Hochschulreife, i.e., the ability to study at a German, Polish, or international university after completing WBS. Applicants coming from the WBS are treated the same as domestic applicants. A language examination is not required. The path to the educational goal can be taken on two levels: entering the German-language program area or entering the Polish-language program area (the so-called International Department), in which German language skills are gradually acquired and expanded up to the German-mother-tongue Abitur examination. All taught subjects follow the German Abitur requirements according to Baden-Württemberg and Thuringia curricula. In addition, we place emphasis on substantial practical components in science education, the development of musically artistic abilities (e.g., in the WBS Music Academy), the cultivation of athletic qualities (e.g., in the WBS Football Academy or athletics training), and a scientific cooperation with the University of Warsaw (expected January 2017). Vocationally, teaching is expanded through internships, career-advancement events, trips to Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), and visits to the Federal Employment Agency in Berlin. Our after-school care offers a wide range of additional activities. Our playrooms are open until 6:00 p.m., and children have the opportunity to participate in sports, artistic, musical, technical, and other clubs. Here you can find our WBS video. This film informs about the school's orientation and about the offerings of the school's music and football academies.
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