American School of Warsaw vs The Canadian School of Warsaw

	A American School of Warsaw Warsaw, Poland	T The Canadian School of Warsaw Warsaw, Poland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PLN 40,188 - 125,000	Fees / year PLN 42,150 - 51,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 14 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Jordanian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 250
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Polish
Opened	Opened 1953	Opened —
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 Three campuses in the Mokotów district of Warsaw, Poland: the Preschool campus at 53 Krasickiego Street (near Dreszer Park) and the Elementary School campuses at 7 Bełska Street and 11 Olimpijska Street.
Stages	Stages PK to 12; includes Early Years, Elementary School, Middle School and High School divisions.	Stages Preschool and Elementary
School type	School type —	School type International IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for both Preschool and Elementary
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
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 Psychologist / Counsellor
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 Application / Registration fee - A non‑refundable one‑time registration (wpisowe) fee is charged at enrolment: PLN 3,000. Deposit (refund / security against school receivables) - A refundable deposit for the school's receivables is charged at enrolment: PLN 4,000. Assessment session fee (elementary only) - A one‑time assessment / placement fee for Elementary applicants is charged: PLN 200. Tuition fees by year group (annual and monthly options) - Preschool — Smilies & Juniors (3–4 year‑olds): PLN 42,150 per year, or PLN 4,215 × 10 instalments. - Preschool — Seniors & Seniors Advanced (5–6 year‑olds): PLN 45,250 per year, or PLN 4,525 × 10 instalments. - Elementary School — Grades 1–3 (7–9 year‑olds): PLN 47,850 per year, or PLN 4,785 × 10 instalments. - Elementary School — Grades 4–8 (10–14 year‑olds): PLN 51,000 per year, or PLN 5,100 × 10 instalments. Discounts - Seniority discount (for students attending the school over 3 years): PLN 100. - Family discount (when two or more children from one family attend): PLN 200 per family. Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual tuition is structured to be paid in 10 monthly instalments (where the instalment option is chosen). Instalments are due by the 5th day of each month. The school's published schedules use a 10‑month instalment model for the annual fee. - A student's place is secured only after receipt of the registration fee, the refundable deposit and the first month's tuition. The tuition fee is due by the 5th of each month. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The institution operates as a preschool and day elementary school and does not list boarding or boarding fees. Other costs and typical additional charges - The published fee schedule explicitly lists the registration fee, refundable deposit, assessment fee (elementary) and the annual tuition (with 10‑month instalment options) and the two discounts above. No separate uniform fee, transport fee, boarding fee or routine additional line‑item is shown in the published tuition summary. Local extra items (for example optional extracurricular activities, lunches, school trips or special course materials) are not itemised in the public tuition summary. Refund information - The registration (wpisowe) fee is one‑time and non‑refundable. The deposit for the school's receivables is refundable. The assessment session charge applies to Elementary applicants. Refund and cancellation details for other payments (tuition instalments, examples of partial‑term refunds, timelines and conditions) are governed by the School's Agreement / Enrollment documents and the Agreement provided at enrolment. Fee payment options - The publicly published tuition pages specify instalment timing and amounts and the enrolment payment requirements, but they do not list specific payment methods or bank account details on the tuition summary page. Payment method details and invoice / bank account information are provided in the School's Agreement and on the school's administrative invoices. For practical enrolment planning, payments are arranged as part of the enrolment and Agreement process. Notes for planning - All amounts are shown in Polish złoty (PLN) as presented in the school's published fee schedule for the 2026/2027 academic year (annual amounts and corresponding 10‑month instalment figures are listed above). Discounts for seniority and siblings apply as specified. The registration fee is payable at enrolment and is non‑refundable; the deposit is charged at enrolment and is refundable.
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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 The Canadian School of Warsaw offers a Primary Year Programme (PYP) as part of the International Baccalaureate. The school became an authorized IB World School on January 6, 2014. The curriculum is a rigorous, inquiry-based programme that empowers students to take action and become lifelong learners, fostering international-mindedness through inquiry and six transdisciplinary themes: Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; Sharing the planet. The school is registered with the Polish Board of Education and prepares students for the PET (Preliminary English Test), the FCE (First Certificate in English), and the CAE (Certificate in Advanced English). The IB programme runs in English alongside the Polish national curriculum, with language support in English, Polish and French to help students achieve proficiency in at least two languages beyond their mother tongue.
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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 school prepares students for PET, FCE and CAE English examinations; the oldest group achieve strong academic results in both Polish and international contexts. An 8th Grade Exam Results 2024 image is shown in the Elementary section, indicating published 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 —
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 The school coordinates most of the mathematics and chemistry competitions and conducts classes with gifted students.
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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 —
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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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 —
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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 Preschool admissions: The Preschool accepts children aged 3–6 (with the Principal and Managing Board's consent, the Preschool may admit children older than 2½). Enrollment requires a meeting with the Principal with the Parents and child present, completion of the admission form, signing of the Agreement on Education, payment of a non-refundable one-time admission fee (tariff available), and completion of the medical form. Admission is year-round, subject to places being available; if there is no place, the child can be placed on a reserve list. The Principal decides on admission; the first-come-first-served principle does not apply. Required documents include the Admission Form, Agreement on Education (two originals), payment of the non-refundable admission fee, payment of a deposit, previous school certificates or report cards, and completed CSW documentation (consents and declarations). Scans of previous documents are initially sufficient but must be followed by signed originals, and proof of identity (ID or Passport) for both parents and child is required at submission. Downloadable documents include the Preschool Agreement and Tuition Fees. Elementary admissions: The School operates an open admission policy and welcomes new students at any time during the academic year if places are available. We accept pupils aged 6–14 (Grade 1–8) and teach in English under the IB Programme alongside the Polish national curriculum. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Admission Form; Agreement on Education (two originals); payment of a non-refundable registration fee; payment of a deposit; previous school certificates or report cards; completed CSW documentation (consents and declarations). Scans are initially sufficient; signed originals are required later. The School requires an ID, a Passport, or an equivalent document at submission to confirm identity of both Parents and child. STEPS OF ADMISSION PROCESS: 1. Fill in the online application form ‘Apply Now'; 2) Submit report cards and school certificates (scans initially, originals later); 3) Placement testing (at the Principal's discretion, depending on documents, grade level, and language proficiency); 4) Application review (admission may be granted, denied, or the student placed on a waiting list); 5) Sign the Agreement on Education and complete the Admission Form; 6) Pay registration fees and other required payments; 7) First Grade Admission procedures (if the child attended The Canadian Preschool, School Readiness Diagnosis is needed; if not, an English/Polish test is required plus a homeroom teacher's evaluation; parents may be asked for a psychologist's opinion; testing may involve an interview with the School Principal; testing dates are communicated to parents). Contact: Tel. For enrolment policy, see the Admissions Policy document. (Citations: turn2view0, turn3view0, turn3view1)
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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 Admission may be granted, denied or the School may place the student on a waiting list. (Citations: turn3view0, turn3view1)
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