International Schools in Poland
English-language international schools in Warsaw, Kraków and Wrocław — curricula, fees, and how to choose.
Updated 2026-01-20 · 1 min read
Where they are
- Warsaw — the largest choice: American School of Warsaw, British School, International European School, Meridian, Nord Anglia.
- Kraków — International School of Kraków, British International School.
- Wrocław, Tricity, Poznań — a handful each.
Curricula
- IB (PYP/MYP/DP) — globally recognised.
- British — IGCSE + A-Levels.
- American — High School Diploma + AP.
- Bilingual — Polish national curriculum + English.
Fees (rough, annual)
- Primary: 40,000–70,000 PLN.
- Secondary: 60,000–100,000 PLN.
- Plus enrolment fee, bus, meals.
Choosing
- Accreditation (IB World School, COBIS, CIS).
- Language support for non-English speakers.
- Commute and bus service.
- University counselling for the last years.
Notes
- Good for short-stay expats or those planning to leave Poland.
- For long-term integration, public or bilingual schools may suit better.
FAQ
- Are international schools free?
- No. They are private and charge tuition, typically 40,000–100,000 PLN/year depending on school and grade.
- Which curricula are offered?
- IB (International Baccalaureate), British (IGCSE/A-Levels), American, and bilingual Polish-international programmes.
Sources
- gov.pl — International schools (updated 2026-01-12)
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