American School of Warsaw vs Monnet International School

	A American School of Warsaw Warsaw, Poland	M Monnet International School Warsaw, Poland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PLN 40,188 - 125,000	Fees / year PLN 42,000 - 54,580
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 490
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Polish, English
Opened	Opened 1953	Opened 1992
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
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 Warsaw, Poland. High School and Primary School (MYP) at 5 Zbierska Street, 00-745 Warsaw. Primary School (PYP) at 13 Stępińska Street, 00-739 Warsaw. Kindergarten at 7 Górska Street, 00-740 Warsaw.
Stages	Stages PK to 12; includes Early Years, Elementary School, Middle School and High School divisions.	Stages Kindergarten; Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP) in High School.
School type	School type —	School type Private high school No. 32 named after Jean Monnet, offering International Baccalaureate (IB) in Warsaw; Diploma Programme taught in English.
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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 —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
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 —
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 Kindergarten (Międzynarodowe Przedszkole im. Misia Paddingtona) - Entrance (enrolment) fee: PLN 2,000 (for two children from the same family: single fee). - Tuition: PLN 41,700 per year for the 2026/27 school year. Payable in twelve instalments of PLN 3,475 each. - Annual additional charge for outings/attractions/theatre/concerts: PLN 300. - Bank account for payments (bank transfer): MIĘDZYNARODOWE PRZEDSZKOLE IM. MISIA PADDINGTONA, Account No. 92 1750 0009 0000 0000 1023 6401 (BNP Paribas). Include student name and payment type in the payment title. Primary School (PYP / MYP) - Application (recruitment) fee: PLN 300 (exemption applies to children recruited from the Paddington Preschool). - Enrollment (wpisowe): PLN 2,000 (exemption applies for siblings already attending the primary school). - Tuition for 2026/27: PLN 49,980 per year. Payment options shown: - 12 instalments of PLN 4,165 each, or - 10 instalments of PLN 4,998 each. - Sibling discount: second and each subsequent child receives 20% discount on tuition. - Additional / typical extra costs: - Art fund: PLN 500 per year. - Trip fund: PLN 500 per year. - “Green school” (multi-day trip): approx. PLN 800–1,500 per trip. - School lunches: approx. PLN 18 per day (soup, main course, snack). - Textbooks: approx. PLN 300–400 per year. - Bank account for payments (bank transfer): PRYWATNA MIĘDZYNARODOWA SZKOŁA PODSTAWOWA NR 95, Account No. 24 1020 1169 0000 8602 0181 4128 (PKO BP). Include student name and payment type in the payment title. High School (Pre‑DP / IBDP) - Admission (application) fee: PLN 500. - Enrollment (wpisowe): PLN 2,000. - Standard tuition for 2026/27: PLN 49,980 per year. Payment options shown: - 12 instalments of PLN 4,165 each, or - 10 instalments of PLN 4,998 each. - Tuition for II IB (Grade 4 of the school's IB programme) for 2026/27: PLN 49,980 per year payable in 8 instalments of PLN 6,247.50 each. - Sibling discount / multiple‑child rate: tuition for each additional child from the same guardians is charged at 4/5 (i.e., 80%) of the full tuition (equivalent to a 20% discount) for children attending simultaneously; this reduction does not apply to students in IBDP in certain cases. - IB Diploma (DP) exam-related fees: the DP (IB) exam fee is charged in two parts — the registration portion (paid by guardians by October 5 of the school year in which the student sits the exams) and a second portion covering shipping of exam materials (paid mid‑March of that school year); the total amount depends on IB fees and currency/shipping costs. Guardians are responsible for these charges in addition to school tuition. - Bank account for payments (bank transfer): PRYWATNE LICEUM OGÓLNOKSZTAŁCĄCE NR 32, Account No. 15 1750 0009 0000 0000 0094 7903 (BNP Paribas). Include student name and payment type in the payment title. Billing schedule and payment terms - Instalment plans are presented as the normal payment methods for tuition: 12 or 10 instalment plans for general tuition (primary and high school), and an 8‑instalment plan for the final IBDP year where shown; each instalment amount is published for the 2026/27 school year. Guardians sign an agreement that specifies exact payment instalment dates and the obligation to pay in the agreed schedule. Late payments may incur contractual interest as provided in the school's regulations. Boarding / Accommodation fees - Boarding is not listed as an offered service; there are no published boarding or accommodation fees. Monnet operates its preschool, primary and high‑school programmes as day provision. Other costs and typical extras - School uniforms: no specific uniform fee is listed among the standard charges; typical extra costs listed elsewhere are art fund, trip fund, green‑school trips, lunches and textbooks as noted above. - Extracurricular clubs, special courses, competitive exams, international trips and other optional activities may generate additional charges; IB exam costs are charged separately for Diploma Programme candidates. Exact optional activity fees are set according to the activity and are billed as required. Refund information - Enrollment fee (wpisowe): when a contract is terminated before its agreed end date, the enrollment fee is refundable on a proportional basis corresponding to the period remaining on the contract. Guardians are required to pay enrollment no later than one month after acceptance, and when admission occurs during the school year the enrollment fee is due on the day of admission. - Other refund provisions: guardians are contractually obligated to pay tuition and other fees in the terms set out in the education agreement; contractual provisions cover late payment interest and other financial terms. IB exam fees and many optional charges are handled separately and may have distinct payment and refund rules. Guardians should expect the signed agreement or statute to define refund and termination calculations for specific fee categories. Fee payment options - Bank transfer is the published payment method for each division, with dedicated bank accounts for Preschool (BNP Paribas), Primary (PKO BP) and High School (BNP Paribas). Payment instructions require the student's full name and the payment type (e.g., tuition, enrollment fee) to be included in the payment title. No published information is shown for payment by credit card or other electronic/card methods. (End of fee overview.)
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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 IB programmes across the full continuum: PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme (DP).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Students are taught in small groups.
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 The Diploma Programme ends with an externally assessed matura exam.
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 study at the best Polish and foreign higher education institutions.
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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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
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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 Pre-DP (Grade 1 of high school): Fill out the form. English Exam: Take a written English entrance exam (90 minutes). Math Exam: Take a written mathematics entrance exam (90 minutes). Interview: Enjoy a friendly interview with the Head of School. Decision: Patiently wait for the results. DP (Grade 3 of high school): Fill out the form. English Exam: Take a written English entrance exam – English A or English B. Exams in 3 Subjects: Take written entrance exams in three Higher Level subjects. Interview: Enjoy a friendly interview with the Head of School. Decision: Patiently wait for the results.
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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 —
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