American School of Wrocław - Main Campus vs Wroclaw International School

	A American School of Wrocław - Main Campus Wroclaw, Poland	W Wroclaw International School Wroclaw, Poland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PLN 23,000 - 49,000	Fees / year PLN 26,700 - 51,500
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Pupils	Pupils 443	Pupils 130
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Polish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2002
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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 ul. Racławicka 101, 53-149 Wrocław, Poland. The campus sits on Racławicka Street in the southern part of Wrocław, within the Center of International Education.
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).	Stages Pre-School through Grade 10; Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and High School Programme. Alumni may continue to the IB Diploma Programme at the International High School of Wroclaw.
School type	School type ASW is a private, bilingual school. It is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP).	School type IB World School; not-for-profit.
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 More than 30 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Academic English (AE); Inclusion Department; Mother Tongue Support; Counseling Programme; Advisory Programme; Library.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Poland.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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 —
Bus service details	Bus service details Door-to-door transportation service is available within the city of Wrocław and the Kobierzyce municipality.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fee - Registration fee (one-time, non-refundable): PLN 3,200. Tuition fees (by year group) - Nursery: PLN 2,300 per month. Annual tuition (charged for the period 1 September to 30 June): PLN 23,000 (PLN 2,300 × 10 months). - Kindergarten: PLN 3,350 per month. Annual tuition (Sep 1–Jun 30): PLN 33,500 (PLN 3,350 × 10 months). - Grade 1–5 (Primary): PLN 4,000 per month. Annual tuition (Sep 1–Jun 30): PLN 40,000 (PLN 4,000 × 10 months). - Grade 6–10 (Lower/Upper Secondary): PLN 4,500 per month. Annual tuition (Sep 1–Jun 30): PLN 45,000 (PLN 4,500 × 10 months). - Grade 11–12 (IB/Final Years): PLN 4,900 per month. Annual tuition (Sep 1–Jun 30): PLN 49,000 (PLN 4,900 × 10 months). Per-term figures (calculated) - 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.	Fee details Application fee - One-time Application Fee: 3,500 PLN. This fee is charged during the admission process and is not refundable except where a child is not admitted due to lack of places. Tuition fees (annual and per-installment amounts by year group) - Pre‑Kindergarten (PK): Annual tuition 26,700 PLN. Installment options shown in the published schedule: 1 installment = 26,700 PLN; 2 installments = 13,350 PLN each; 5 installments = 5,340 PLN each. - Kindergarten (K): Annual tuition 39,000 PLN. Installment options: 1 installment = 39,000 PLN; 2 installments = 19,500 PLN each; 5 installments = 7,800 PLN each. - Grades 1–10: Annual tuition 51,500 PLN. Installment options: 1 installment = 51,500 PLN; 2 installments = 25,750 PLN each; 5 installments = 10,300 PLN each. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard payment plans available: - Plan A: One installment (September). - Plan B: Two installments (September and February). - Plan C: Ten monthly installments (September–June; available to individuals only). All tuition must be paid in Polish Zloty (PLN) by bank transfer; cash is not accepted and bank charges must be covered by the payer. Payments are made to an individually assigned bank account indicated in each student's Education Agreement. Enrollment may be cancelled in writing prior to the first day of classes without penalty except that the Application Fee remains payable. - Example due dates shown in the published schedule (illustrative of the school's instalment pattern): 1-installment due early September; 2-installments due early September and early February; 5-installments due early September, early November, early January, early March, early May. Exact dates are set in the Education Agreement. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding is not offered by the school (Wroclaw International School operates as a day school); there are no boarding fees. Other costs and optional fees - Application-related and incidental fees shown in the published schedule: - WIS Student ID duplicate: 15 PLN (per copy). - Campus ID card duplicate: 15 PLN (per copy). - Changing lock in child's individual locker (after lost key): 40 PLN (per new lock installation). - After‑school sports programme “Wolves”: 100 PLN per season (three seasons per school year; optional). - Swimming pool programme: 400 PLN per semester (optional; paid before the first class of each semester; minimum participant requirement applies). - Other services such as transport, extra‑curricular activities beyond the standard programme, field trips, examination fees and school publications are invoiced separately and paid according to the Education Agreement. Refund information - Tuition refunds (for overpayment or when a student leaves mid‑year) are calculated proportionally based on a 10‑month academic year. If a student starts after September 1, tuition is recalculated proportionally at 1/10 of the annual tuition per calendar month of attendance. The Application Fee is generally non‑refundable except where a child is not admitted due to lack of places. Late or unpaid fees may incur statutory default interest and can affect a student's participation or issuance of school reports. Fee payment options - Principal payment method: bank transfer in PLN to the individually assigned account specified in the Education Agreement. The published schedule provides the Foundation's bank account details for payment of the Application Fee; all bank charges (including those incurred in Poland) are payable by the payer. Cash is not accepted. Note: The fee figures given above are taken from the school's published fee schedule (Fees for Academic Year 2019/2020) and the school's Payments information. No later published tuition schedule for Academic Year 2025/26 or 2026/27 was located while preparing this overview; the payment options and rules summarized above reflect the school's current published payment statements.
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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 IB continuum offered: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 4–12; Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16; Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–19, implemented by the International High School of Wroclaw. PYP comprises six transdisciplinary themes and six subject areas. MYP comprises ten Learner Profile Attributes, eight Subject Areas, five Areas of Interaction, the Personal Project, and Supplemental Programmes. The Diploma Programme is a two-year university-preparatory course recognized by universities worldwide. The WIS Learner Profile describes the attributes nurtured across all IB programmes. The Wolves Athletic Programme runs for Grades 1–12. The WIS Enrichment Programme offers extracurricular activities open to PYP and MYP students at no additional cost, starting when at least six students register.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 20 students per class.
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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 WIS alumni can continue to the IB Diploma Programme at International High School of Wroclaw.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented WIS Enrichment Programme provides extracurricular activities for PYP and MYP students, at no additional cost.
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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 —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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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 —
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Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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 3 simple steps to enroll Step 1. Submit Candidate Data Form. After initial approval, complete the Application Form along with other required documents. All documents should be sent by mail to the WIS Office or by email to the Admission Officer. Enrollment requires a non-refundable Application Fee; contact the school office for current fees. All documents must be in English; translations should be notarized. Step 2. WIS administration reviews the application. Testing or screening may be arranged depending on submitted documents, the grade level, and language proficiency. Step 3. Formal registration and Parent-School Contract signed. Class sizes are limited to 20 students per grade; capacity depends on classroom size. If space is not available, a child will be placed on a waiting list, and parents will be contacted if space becomes available. Placement decisions are made solely by the school administration and are non-negotiable.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The maximum number per grade level is dependent on the physical size of the classroom. At no given time will any class exceed 20 students. Children who cannot be accommodated in a particular grade will be placed on a waiting list. Parents will be contacted if space becomes available.
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