American School of Wrocław - Main Campus vs IPS International School of Wrocław - Primary and Lower Secondary
American School of Wrocław - Main Campus and IPS International School of Wrocław - Primary and Lower Secondary are both in Wroclaw, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. American School of Wrocław - Main Campus also offers American, and IPS International School of Wrocław - Primary and Lower Secondary also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. Published annual fees are PLN 23,000 - 49,000 at American School of Wrocław - Main Campus and PLN 35,750 - 44,400 at IPS International School of Wrocław - Primary and Lower Secondary, which puts IPS International School of Wrocław - Primary and Lower Secondary roughly 11% higher. American School of Wrocław - Main Campus takes pupils from 1 to 18, and IPS International School of Wrocław - Primary and Lower Secondary from 6 to 15.
ASW is located in Wrocław, Poland, at ul. Partynicka 29-37, 53-031. The campus sits in an urban area of Wrocław. A door-to-door transportation service is available within the city of Wrocław and the Kobierzyce municipality. ASW is a private, bilingual school serving students aged 1 to 19.
Location
IPS International School of Wrocław operates on two campuses in Wrocław, Poland. The Preschool, Primary & Lower Secondary Campus is at Ul. Drukarska 52, 53-312 Wrocław. The Upper Secondary Campus is at Ul. Powstańców Śląskich 15, 53-332 Wrocław. The campuses feature modern facilities for different age groups: the Preschool campus offers a private entrance, a 100 m² open area with a separate cafeteria space, air-conditioned rooms, a large garden exclusive to Preschool students, and access to campus gyms; the Primary & Lower Secondary campus includes dedicated spaces for lower and upper primary and lower secondary, a music lab, art studio, study rooms, a library, air-conditioned classrooms, a full-size gym, a training gym, outdoor sports areas, and a playground; the Upper Secondary campus is a state-of-the-art facility in a modern office-style building with large, bright classrooms, a dedicated science lab, and a snack bar.
Stages
Stages
ASW offers education from age one through the end of high school. The curriculum blends the American Core Knowledge Curriculum with the Polish national curriculum, enriched by an international component. It includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for older students and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
ASW is a private, bilingual school. It is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP).
School type
Private international school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
The school has around 250 students representing more than 20 nationalities. The community is international and multilingual, with many students bilingual.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
The school day runs from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with lessons from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Lessons are 45 minutes long with no bells; teachers monitor timing. The academic year is divided into two semesters: winter and summer.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Door-to-door transportation service is available within the city of Wrocław and the Kobierzyce municipality.
- The school's published billing covers a 10-month academic tuition period (1 September–30 June) and shows monthly instalments; the school does not publish a per-term amount. The following per-term figures are calculated by dividing the annual tuition (10-month total) into three equal school terms (calculation only): - Nursery: PLN 7,666.67 per term (calculated). - Kindergarten: PLN 11,166.67 per term (calculated). - Grade 1–5: PLN 13,333.33 per term (calculated). - Grade 6–10: PLN 15,000.00 per term (calculated). - Grade 11–12: PLN 16,333.33 per term (calculated).
Note: these per-term figures are derived from the published monthly amounts and are not listed as official term invoices.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is charged for the academic period 1 September to 30 June (10 months).
- The school uses an electronic parent payment platform for fee collection; tuition may be paid in monthly instalments through that system. Parents are billed and pay via the school's chosen payment platform.
- The registration fee is one-time and non-refundable at the point of payment.
Boarding fees
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed as part of the school's published fee information; boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs and additional fees
- Additional costs explicitly identified: IB examination fees, books and supplies, school transport, trips, uniforms, insurance, and extra-curricular activities. These are charged in addition to tuition and are itemised or invoiced separately as applicable.
- Uniforms: a school uniform is required; families must contact uniforms@asw.org.pl for uniform arrangements and pricing (uniform cost is not published in the school's uniform or fees pages).
Refund information
- The registration fee is stated as non-refundable. No separate, published tuition-refund or withdrawal-refund policy is provided on the school's published fees and admissions policy pages. Where a formal refund policy is needed, it is not listed with the fees and admissions information.
Fee payment options and methods
- The school collects fees through an electronic parent payment system (the school's published fee information indicates use of an online payment platform). That payment platform supports online payment methods commonly used in Poland (electronic transfers and card-based payments via the platform). Specific bank-account details, card acceptance rules, or third-party payment processors used for individual payments are not published in the school's fee page.
Summary of published vs. unpublished items (brief)
- Published and provided here: registration fee amount (PLN 3,200), monthly tuition rates by year group, academic charging period (1 September–30 June), list of typical additional costs (IB exams, books, transport, trips, uniforms, insurance, extra activities), and the requirement to use the school's electronic parent payment platform.
- Not published on the school's fees and admissions pages: a detailed, itemised schedule of IB examination charges; specific uniform pricing; a formal tuition-refund or withdrawal-refund policy; itemised transport fee schedules or boarding fees (boarding is not offered). These items were not available in the school's public fees and admissions material.
Tuition fees by year group (per month and per academic year) - Playschool — Pre-K1 & Pre-K2: PLN 3,250 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 11 months. Annual total = PLN 35,750. Tuition covers childcare, academic classes and basic arts & crafts supplies; meal plans, trips, extra-curricular classes and some school supplies are not included. - Playschool — Kindergarten: PLN 3,350 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 11 months. Annual total = PLN 36,850. Tuition covers childcare and academic classes; meal plans, trips, extra-curricular classes and some school supplies are not included. - Primary (Grades 1–5): PLN 3,850 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 10 months. Annual total = PLN 38,500. Tuition covers academic classes, nursing and counselling services and morning/afternoon care during school hours; meal plans, after‑school club, trips and additional supplies are not included. - Lower Secondary (Grades 6–8): PLN 4,150 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 10 months. Annual total = PLN 41,500. Tuition covers academic classes, nursing and counselling services; meal plans, after‑school club, trips and additional supplies are not included. A Student Supply List Fee is charged once per year (amount depends on academic level). - Upper Secondary (Grades 9–10): PLN 4,800 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 10 months. Annual total = PLN 48,000. Tuition covers academic classes, nursing and counselling services; meal plans, after‑school club, trips and additional supplies are not included. - Upper Secondary (Grades 11–12): PLN 5,000 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 10 months. Annual total = PLN 50,000. Tuition covers academic classes, nursing and counselling services; meal plans, after‑school club, trips and additional supplies are not included. A Student Supply List Fee is charged once per year (amount depends on academic level).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Preschool tuition (Pre-K and Kindergarten) is billed in monthly instalments over 11 months. Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary tuition is billed in monthly instalments over 10 months. Monthly instalments are the stated billing unit for tuition; annual totals equal monthly rate multiplied by the number of instalments. Admission and registration/enrollment fees are charged as one-time payments.
Boarding fees - No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed; boarding is not applicable.
Other costs and recurring additional fees - Meal plans, school trips, extra‑curricular activities, the IPS afternoon club and some school supplies are not included in the published tuition rates and are charged separately. A Student Supply List Fee is charged once per year; the amount varies by educational level and is payable in addition to tuition. Specific prices for meals, trips, extracurriculars and supply lists are not published alongside the core tuition figures.
Refund information - Admission and registration/enrollment fees are one-time and non-refundable. No separate refund schedule for tuition instalments is published alongside the stated fees.
Fee payment options - The published fee schedule lists billing frequency and amounts but does not specify the accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer or credit card) within the fee schedule.
If you require these figures formatted for a database entry, they are presented here as factual fee items with the billing frequency and annual totals shown.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
American School of Wrocław offers a blend of two educational programs: the American Core Knowledge Curriculum and the Polish national curriculum, enriched by an international component. The school emphasizes bilingual development, treating Polish and English as equal languages and supporting students to navigate between languages and cultures. The school community includes around 250 students representing over 20 nationalities. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) is offered, with students pursuing six subjects and the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS. The Diploma Programme is offered to students aged 16–19 and is designed to prepare them for higher education and global citizenship.
Curriculum details
The IPS offers an English-language education across Preschool, Primary & Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary. The Preschool uses the IB Primary Years Programme with the Cambridge International Curriculum added during Kindergarten and Polish as a Second Language to support bilingual development. Primary & Lower Secondary combines the IB PYP with the Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary curricula, while integrating the Polish National Curriculum for Polish Language, History, and Geography and offering Polish as a Second Language. Upper Secondary provides Cambridge International Programmes (IGCSE in Grades 9-10 and A Levels in Grades 11-12) alongside the Polish National Curriculum, with a University & Career Advisor supporting higher-education planning. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global perspectives, language development, and offers enrichment opportunities to extend learning.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Preparation for university studies in the U.S. and around the world.
Higher education progression
Upper Secondary uses Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9-10) and Cambridge A Levels (Grades 11-12), with a University & Career Advisor to support subject choices and university applications.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
Afternoon Enrichment programs include IPS Firebirds, MUN Club, Performing Arts, Problem Solving Clubs (Chess, Mental Maths, Knowledge Bowl), Art & Design Club, Digital Media Club, IPS Newspaper and Science Clubs; Foreign Languages development also features (Polish and Spanish).
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Complete the online application form. After submission, the Admissions Team will contact you to begin the admissions process. The team is multilingual and can assist in English, Polish, Italian, and Spanish. This initial contact sets up the next steps in your child's enrollment. 2. Phone call: A member of the Admissions Team will contact you by phone to schedule a virtual meeting. The call initiates the next phase of the process and clarifies availability. You will receive details about the meeting arrangement in advance. The Admissions Team is available to address early questions during this call. 3. Confirmation email and invitation: The Admissions Team will send a confirmation email and an invitation for a Teams meeting. The message includes the scheduled date and time, along with what to expect during the meeting. It confirms that you are moving forward in the admissions process. You can review any documents or questions ahead of the meeting in this email. 4. Video call: The Admissions Manager will meet you on Teams to share information about ASW and discuss program options. Questions you have will be answered, and practical details will be reviewed. This session helps you understand ASW's programs, campus life, and next steps. You may ask about curriculum, schedules, and supports during this call. 5. School tour: If you would like an in-person visit, a school tour can be arranged at a convenient time. Tours are offered on weekdays, Monday through Friday. The tour provides an up-close view of classrooms, facilities, and daily routines. It is an opportunity to ask questions while experiencing the school environment. 6. Assessment: If you wish to proceed with the application, the Admissions Team will organize an assessment with the appropriate class coordinator. The assessment will help determine placement and readiness for the chosen program. You will receive a report from the assessment within 48 hours. The report informs the next enrollment decision. 7. Confirmation by parents: If you decide to confirm enrollment, email the required documents to the Admissions Team and finalize the admissions process. The Admissions Team remains available to answer questions and provide guidance during this final stage. Upon receipt of documents, enrollment will be confirmed and start dates arranged.
Admissions
IPS Wroclaw provides English-language preschool, primary, and secondary education based on the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge programmes. Upper Secondary Enrolment Admissions are managed by Agnieszka Możdżeń at Ul. An Inquiry Form is available; once submitted, an Admissions Team member will contact you to discuss next steps. The online Application Form requires Year applying for (2025/2026 or 2026/2027); Student's current school and grade; Curriculum options (National Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International, Montessori, American School, Home Schooling by Parents, Private Babysitter, Nursery, Other); Vaccination details; Medical information; Parent/Guardian details; and the source of the referral (Where did you hear about IPS?). The form contains six sections: Personal, Academic, Vaccination, Medical, Parents, and Feedback. Curriculum options appear in the form. The Tuition and Fees for 2025–2026 include: Preschool – Admission Fee 2,090 PLN; Pre-K1 & Pre-K2 Tuition 3,250 PLN/month; Kindergarten Tuition 3,350 PLN/month. Primary & Lower Secondary – Enrollment Fee 2,790 PLN (one-time); Tuition Grades 1–5 3,850 PLN/month; Tuition Grades 6–8 4,150 PLN/month. Upper Secondary – Admission Process Fee 800 PLN; Enrollment Fee 2,990 PLN; Tuition Grades 9–10 4,800 PLN/month; Tuition Grades 11–12 5,000 PLN/month. Tuition is paid in 10 months of the year for Grades 1–8 and Grades 9–12.