American School of Warsaw vs International American School of Warsaw

	A American School of Warsaw Warsaw, Poland	I International American School of Warsaw Warsaw, Poland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PLN 40,188 - 125,000	Fees / year PLN 58,000 - 88,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 300
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1953	Opened 1989
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located at Bielawa, ul. Warszawska 202, 05-520 Konstancin-Jeziorna, Poland. The address places ASW in Konstancin-Jeziorna, near the Warsaw area. A door-to-door bus service is provided for students living throughout the Warsaw area.	Location Located at ul. Dembego 18, 02-796 Warszawa, in the Kabaty area of Warsaw. The Ursynów District hosts IAS's permanent two-building facility. Access is supported by a daily door-to-door bus service across Warsaw, with Kabaty Metro nearby.
Stages	Stages PK to 12; includes Early Years, Elementary School, Middle School and High School divisions.	Stages Ages 4 to 18; KG through 12th Grade. The school is organized into Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.
School type	School type —	School type The school is a KG–12 international school with English-language instruction and three diploma pathways: IB, American Diploma, and Polish Matura.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 40+ nationalities are represented; students come from around the world.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided; a One-Time Fee on Entry for Grades 1-12 is PLN 19,500. Mild learning support is included in tuition. For Learning Support, moderate, intensive and specialized education levels have separate annual fees (Moderate PLN 13,000; Intense PLN 45,000; Specialized Education PLN 125,000).	Additional learning support EAL – English as an Additional Language supports non-native speakers. The program places students by proficiency levels (CEFR A1–B1+), with groups generally no larger than eight students and five to six lessons per week. It focuses on reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with differentiated instruction to integrate ELLs into subject classes.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Poland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details ASW provides a door-to-door bus service for all PK-12 students via a preferred third party. Buses are equipped with seat belts; late bus options are available; sign up for specific days. The service is provided by Sargent Bus; contact sargent@aswarsaw.org.	Bus service details Door-to-Door Transport: daily bus service across Warsaw.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details What tuition covers - Tuition includes textbooks, everyday class supplies, field trips, most after-school activities, IB exams, and mild learning support. Lunch and daily transportation are not included. Application fee - A non-refundable Application Fee of USD 150 (or PLN 600). Applications are not processed until this fee is received. Registration / seat deposit - Registration Fee for Grades K–12: USD 8,000 (one-time, non-refundable). Pre‑Kindergarten: non-refundable seat deposit of PLN 12,000 credited to tuition; Pre‑K students entering Kindergarten pay the USD 8,000 Registration Fee. Re‑enrolling students who have previously paid the Registration Fee for Grades 1–12 are not required to pay it again. A non‑refundable seat deposit invoice of PLN 12,000 is issued during semester 2 to confirm continued enrollment; the seat deposit is credited toward tuition. Tuition — total annual amounts (USD + PLN) and per‑term splits - Pre‑kindergarten: USD 6,864 + PLN 40,188. - Two equal installments (semester): USD 3,432 + PLN 20,094. - Four equal installments (quarter): USD 1,716.00 + PLN 10,047. - Kindergarten: USD 8,434 + PLN 52,524. - Two equal installments: USD 4,217 + PLN 26,262. - Four equal installments: USD 2,108.50 + PLN 13,131. - Grades 1–2: USD 10,576 + PLN 71,180. - Two equal installments: USD 5,288 + PLN 35,590. - Four equal installments: USD 2,644.00 + PLN 17,795. - Grades 3–5: USD 10,996 + PLN 74,032. - Two equal installments: USD 5,498 + PLN 37,016. - Four equal installments: USD 2,749.00 + PLN 18,508. - Grades 6–8: USD 12,648 + PLN 76,560. - Two equal installments: USD 6,324 + PLN 38,280. - Four equal installments: USD 3,162.00 + PLN 19,140. - Grades 9–10: USD 12,904 + PLN 81,076. - Two equal installments: USD 6,452 + PLN 40,538. - Four equal installments: USD 3,226.00 + PLN 20,269. - Grade 11: USD 12,904 + PLN 83,316. - Two equal installments: USD 6,452 + PLN 41,658. - Four equal installments: USD 3,226.00 + PLN 20,829. - Grade 12: USD 12,904 + PLN 83,968. - Two equal installments: USD 6,452 + PLN 41,984. - Four equal installments: USD 3,226.00 + PLN 20,992. Additional mandatory or conditional fees - EAL (English as an Additional Language) one‑time fee on entry for Grades 1–12: PLN 19,500 (applies to students who qualify for EAL services). Kindergarten students continuing into Grade 1 are not assessed this fee. - Learning Support annual fees (where required): Mild support is included in tuition; Moderate PLN 13,000; Intense PLN 45,000; Specialized Education PLN 125,000. Other costs and penalties - Late payment fee: PLN 700 per invoice for each late payment. - Administration fee: PLN 2,000 charged for choosing the four‑installment plan (or special payment plans). - Optional or as‑needed fees (invoiced separately) include examinations (e.g., SAT), Independent Studies, laptop insurance, PE uniforms, some after‑school activities, exit packets if more than three requested, and the cost of transportation and accommodation for athletic/activity trips. - Charges for lost or damaged school property are billed at full replacement cost (refundable if the item is subsequently returned in good condition). Billing schedule and payment terms - All fees are invoiced annually in advance of the school year. Payment in the invoiced currencies is required in both USD and PLN for the amounts shown; all payers remit in both currencies. Installment payment plans are available for non‑corporate payers and for Tuition and Learning Support fees only, upon application to the Business Office. - Standard payment due dates and options: - Annual one‑time payment: due by June 1. - Two equal installments: due by June 1 and November 2. - Four equal installments (administration fee applies): due by June 1, August 3, November 2, and January 15. - Seat deposit due date noted in the billing cycle (re‑enrollment invoice issued in semester 2). - Payments for tuition and fees are accepted by bank transfer in the invoiced currencies; PLN transfers generally credit same or next business day, USD transfers require at least two business days to be applied. Payers are responsible for all transfer and exchange costs so the school receives the full invoiced amount. For application fee payment, bank transfer or check are accepted. Bank account details and invoicing instructions are provided on the invoice. Contact for bank transfer or payment queries: aswbusinessoffice@aswarsaw.org or +48‑22‑702‑8553. Refunds and withdrawal policy - Refunds are calculated by semester and depend on the date written withdrawal notice is received by Admissions. Refunds of tuition paid by the invoice due date are as follows (refunds are net of any amounts specified as non‑refundable): - Withdrawal notice received before July 1: Semester 1 refund 100%, Semester 2 refund 100%. - July 1 – August 1: Semester 1 refund 50%, Semester 2 refund 100%. - August 2 – November 9: Semester 1 refund 0%, Semester 2 refund 100%. - November 10 – December 1: Semester 1 refund 0%, Semester 2 refund 50%. - After December 1: Semester 1 refund 0%, Semester 2 refund 0%. - If tuition is not paid in full by the due date, the invoiced amount remains due and payable even if a student withdraws, with no entitlement to discount or refund on the invoiced amount. Boarding - The school operates as a day school; boarding is not offered. Consequences of late or non‑payment - Failure to pay tuition or fees by deadlines may result in restriction from attending school, withholding of school reports/references/examination results, or loss of the student's place. Students with overdue balances exceeding 30 days may be restricted from attending classes until balances are settled. Contacts for fee administration and billing - Business Office email: aswbusinessoffice@aswarsaw.org; phone: +48‑22‑702‑8553. Admissions email: admissions@aswarsaw.org; main telephone: +48‑22‑702‑8500. These contacts are provided for payment queries, invoice details, and to arrange permitted payment plans.	Fee details Academic year covered - Information below uses the school's published fee schedule for the current available academic year (figures shown in PLN). Application / Enrollment fee - Enrollment (registration) fee: PLN 4,000 — paid to reserve a place; this fee is non-refundable and non-deductible. Tuition fees by year group Kindergarten - 48,000 PLN Grades 1 and 2 - 58,000 PLN Grades 3 and 4 - 68,000 PLN Grades 5 and 6 - 74,000 PLN Grades 7, 8 and 9 - 78,000 PLN Grades 10, 11 and 12 - 88,000 PLN Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is structured to be payable in 10 monthly instalments. Payment is due by the 10th of each month. There are no tuition instalments due for July and August. Parents joining mid-year will have tuition divided into monthly payments from the date of joining. A one-time full upfront payment (paid before 15 August) is eligible for a discount (see Discounts below). Discounts and sibling reductions - Annual retention discount: 2% discount applied for each year a student remains enrolled. - Early full-payment discount: 6% discount when tuition is paid in full before 15 August. - Sibling discounts (choose one applicable discount; discounts do not stack): 2nd child 5%; 3rd child 10%; 4th child 15%. Boarding fees - IAS is a day school; boarding is not offered (no boarding fees apply). Other compulsory or common additional costs - English as a Second Language (ESL) supplementary programme: Term 1 PLN 3,500 (September–January) and Term 2 PLN 3,500 (February–June) when ESL placement is required. - Examination-related charges for IB and certain external assessments: IB admissions and examination fees for Grades 11–12 are billed separately and are not included in the tuition figures above. - School trips (local, national, and international): charged separately when organised. - Catering (meals) and transport (outsourced bus service): these are available as supplementary paid services; costs are invoiced in addition to tuition according to the selected meal plan or transport route. Specific per-family charges for catering and bus routes are billed separately. - Textbooks and online subscriptions: loaned textbooks and some online subscriptions are included in tuition, but certain course materials, optional program costs, and external course fees may be charged separately. - Uniforms and optional extracurricular activity fees: where applicable, uniforms and optional clubs/activities may incur additional fees charged separately. Refunds and contract notice - Enrollment fee: PLN 4,000 is non-refundable. - Contract notice period and tuition during notice: the school's notice period for terminating an educational contract is two months; during the notice period tuition remains payable. Refunds for tuition depend on the school's published refund and contract terms and any mid-year proration rules the school applies. IB admissions/exam fees and some third-party costs are not refundable when incurred. Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer: the school accepts bank transfers in PLN, USD and EUR and publishes IBAN account details for each currency; parents should include student name, grade and purpose of transfer in the transfer reference. Example IBANs are provided for PLN, USD and EUR. - Other payment methods: the school accepts electronic payments as arranged by the school office; parents should use the school's billing instructions when completing payment. For regular tuition instalments the standard procedure is payment by the 10th of each month. Notes on inclusions - The published tuition amounts cover standard tuition, on-site pastoral care, many in-school activities, and loaned core textbooks/workbooks and certain online subscriptions. Additional optional services and external examination fees are charged separately.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Elementary School follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework for ages 3–11. The PYP emphasizes inquiry-based learning and develops thinking, research, social, communication, and self-management skills through transdisciplinary units that prepare students for IB progression. Polish is taught for native speakers, French is offered as an additional language, and home and family language instruction supports multilingual learners. The school provides 1:1 technology, small class sizes, and Teaching Assistant support, with dedicated counselors in the Elementary School. Service learning, Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL), the Elementary Garden, and after-school activities broaden learning. The Grade 5 year culminates with the PYP Exhibition.	Curriculum details KG-12 school with International and American diploma options. English-language instruction; Polish, French, and Spanish offered as additional languages. Three diploma pathways: IB Diploma Programme, American Diploma, and Polish Matura. EAL support is available.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio; average class size 18; maximum 18 students per class
Exam results	Exam results In 2025, IB Diploma Programme results show 79 candidates; 74 earned the Diploma; 69 diplomas awarded; 93% pass rate; average score 35; highest score 45.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression ASW graduates attend universities worldwide. Notable destinations include institutions in the United States (New York University, University of California, Berkeley), Australia (Monash University, The University of Sydney, University of Melbourne), and Poland (University of Warsaw). The program also lists universities in Canada, the United Kingdom, and across Europe as typical outcomes.	Higher education progression Graduates have been accepted to universities in the USA, the United Kingdom, Poland and many other countries.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented ASW provides Highly Able Learner support, integrated with Learning Support and English as an Additional Language services to differentiate instruction.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions ASW runs an annual application process that opens in September of the year prior to the commencement of the next academic year. Create a parent account in the online application portal and read the User Guide to Admissions. Check the Grade Placement Chart to determine the grade your child would qualify for, then fill out the online application form and upload the necessary documents and pay the USD 150 ( PLN 600 ) application fee. The required documents include scans of both parents passports as well as your child's passport and/or birth certificate, full academic reports from the past two years, and any specialist reports if applicable. Teacher questionnaires are submitted through the online form, with the number of teachers required depending on the grade. After submission you should receive a response within two to three weeks.	Admissions Admissions for 2026/2027 are open. The school offers Preschool through Grade 12 with three diploma pathways: International Diploma, American Diploma, and Polish Diploma. Age range is 4 to 18. The High School offers International Baccalaureate Diploma or American High School Diploma. The school teaches in English with Polish, French and Spanish also offered. The online application is admissions.ias.edu.pl.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Discount Policy: 2% discount for every year a student remains at IAS; 5% discount for the second child; 10% discount for the third child; 15% discount for the fourth child. If the tuition is paid in full by August 15, there is a 6% discount. Discounts do not add together; families may choose one eligible discount option.
Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting lists may be opened if capacity is reached for reasons such as maximum class sizes, nationality capacity, or limited spaces in EAL and Learning Support. Enrollment is dynamic and spaces may open at any time during the school year. Students are placed on the waiting list by priority group defined in the admissions policy and within each group by the date of application (completed application form and payment of the application fee). Admission decisions for August enrolment are taken on set dates starting from April each year.	Waitlist Waiting List Policy - Places for 2026/2027 are limited. IAS invites families to apply early and most classes are full for the new academic year. The waiting list is activated once the enrollment fee is paid; the school operates on merit and the enrollment fee is reimbursed if IAS is not able to provide a place within two months.
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