British International School of Cracow vs Da Vinci's International High School

	B British International School of Cracow Krakow, Poland	D Da Vinci's International High School Krakow, Poland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PLN 40,000 - 62,500	Fees / year PLN 50,760 - 63,960
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 15 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 210	Pupils 500
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1995	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Cracow (Kraków), Poland. Located in historic Cracow, the city is rich in history, culture, and innovation.	Location Located in Kraków, Poland, near the Mogilskie Roundabout. Da Vinci's International Schools operate across four campuses: LOGICUM Preschool at ul. Al. Jana Pawła 31/4; Da Vinci's International Preschool at ul. Wieniawskiego 66/1; Da Vinci's International Primary School at ul. Pilotów 4C; and Da Vinci's International High School at ul. Pilotów 4C. The campus features multiple playgrounds, a sports field, and on-site meals.
Stages	Stages Foundation; Primary; Secondary; IB	Stages Preschool, Primary School, and High School (IB curriculum in the primary and high school cycles).
School type	School type International school offering an English-based curriculum from early years to the IB Diploma.	School type Private, day international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than 30 nationalities represented. It is a multicultural community.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British	Country affiliation Poland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details There is a school bus for primary and high school students.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Academic year covered: These figures are published for the 2025/2026 academic year (no 2026/2027 fee schedule was available at the time of checking). Application / registration fee - PLN 3,000 one-time, non-refundable. Tuition fees (by year group) — published as monthly amounts payable from September to June (10 months) - Foundation 1 & 2 (Early Years): Monthly PLN 4,000 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 40,000. - Years 1–6 (Primary): Monthly PLN 6,000 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 60,000. - Years 7–11 (Lower and Upper Secondary up to IGCSE): Monthly PLN 6,000 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 60,000. - IB Diploma Years (IB1 & IB2 / Years 12–13): Monthly PLN 6,250 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 62,500. - Example first-year total for a new entrant in Kindergarten 1: PLN 40,000 tuition + PLN 3,000 registration = PLN 43,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed across the school year and is payable from September to June (the published figures are given as monthly instalments for those months). - Payments can be made by bank transfer directly into the school's bank account; bank transfer fees are payable by the payer. - School fees do not include public examination entry fees (IGCSE, IB), school camps, field trips or the cost of school lunches; these are charged separately. Boarding fees - The British International School of Cracow operates as a day school; boarding is not applicable. Other costs and additional charges - Examination fees for external public exams (IGCSE and IB) are additional and charged separately. - School trips, school camps, and school lunches are not included in the published tuition and are charged in addition. - There is no daily compulsory uniform. The school encourages purchase of house-colour polo shirts and hoodies (optional) sold through an external school shop; those branded items are an additional cost and are not sold directly by the school office. Refund information - The registration fee is non-refundable. Fee payment options (accepted methods) - The published information specifies payment by bank transfer into the school account; bank transfer charges must be borne by the payer. No other specific card or online-payment methods are published in the available fee notes. Brief note on published details and gaps found - The school's published materials give the one-time registration fee, monthly tuition amounts (Sep–Jun) and confirm that bank transfer is used for payments, and that exam entries, trips and lunches are charged separately. However, a detailed published policy on tuition refunds, notice periods for withdrawal, and a full list of accepted payment methods (e.g., whether credit card or online payment is accepted) was not found in the fee information available. The registration fee is explicitly stated as non-refundable.	Fee details Preschool — monthly tuition and one‑off fee - Monthly tuition (younger groups): PLN 1,900. Annual equivalent (12 months): PLN 22,800. Per‑term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): PLN 7,600. - Monthly tuition (Polish‑language zerówka): PLN 1,300. Annual equivalent: PLN 15,600. Per‑term equivalent: PLN 5,200. - Monthly tuition (bilingual Grade 0, for preschool graduates in the primary‑school building): PLN 2,650. Annual equivalent: PLN 31,800. Per‑term equivalent: PLN 10,600. - One‑off registration (enrolment) fee: PLN 1,900, payable within 7 days of signing the contract. - Additional costs borne by parents: meals, textbooks, insurance, school trips, and any individually selected extra paid activities (e.g., swim, coding, specialist clubs). Primary school — monthly tuition and one‑off fee - Monthly tuition (standard): PLN 3,500. Annual equivalent (12 months): PLN 42,000. Per‑term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): PLN 14,000. - Monthly tuition (for graduates of the school's preschool): PLN 3,325. Annual equivalent: PLN 39,900. Per‑term equivalent: PLN 13,300. - One‑off registration (enrolment) fee: PLN 3,500 (PLN 3,325 for preschool graduates), payable on the day the contract is signed. - What tuition covers (examples): bilingual IB instruction, selected extra‑curricular activities, psychological support, supervised after‑school care and certain included extracurricular sessions; meals are not included in the tuition. - Additional costs borne by parents: school meals, textbooks, insurance, excursions, and any optional paid extracurriculars. High school (International IB) — monthly tuition and one‑off fee - Monthly tuition — Pre‑IB (classes I and II): PLN 4,230. Annual equivalent (12 months): PLN 50,760. Per‑term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): PLN 16,920. - Monthly tuition — IB Diploma Programme (classes III and IV, DP1 and DP2): PLN 5,330. Annual equivalent: PLN 63,960. Per‑term equivalent: PLN 21,320. - One‑off registration (enrolment) fee: PLN 4,230 for Pre‑IB (classes I–II) or PLN 5,330 for DP classes (III–IV), payable on signing the contract. - What tuition covers (examples): bilingual IB curriculum, language instruction with native speakers, selected extra activities; meals are not included in the tuition. - Additional costs borne by parents: school meals, textbooks and materials, insurance, field trips, IB exam fees where applicable, and optional paid extracurriculars. Billing schedule and payment terms (all levels) - Tuition is billed and payable over 12 months of the year, beginning 1 September; monthly instalments are the standard billing unit. - The one‑off registration/enrolment fee is due on signing the enrolment contract (preschool specifies payment within 7 days). - Discounts commonly applied: 5% sibling discount for the younger child; additional 5% discount for payment of the full annual tuition in advance before 1 September. Discounts do not combine. - The enrolment contract sets final payment arrangements and schedules at the time of signing. Boarding / accommodation - The schools operate as day schools; transport is provided by a school bus for primary and high‑school students. No boarding accommodation or boarding fees apply. Other costs and uniform - Uniforms are mandatory; uniforms are school‑coloured garments bearing the school logo and are arranged through the school during recruitment/enrolment procedures. Specific uniform pricing and ordering arrangements are handled during enrolment. - Typical additional parental costs across levels include: school meals, textbooks and workbooks, insurance, school trips and excursions, IB exam or external exam fees (where applicable), and optional paid extra‑curricular lessons or clubs. Some selected activities are included in tuition; others are charged separately. Refunds, cancellations and contractual terms - The one‑off registration fee is a contractually due payment at enrolment; tuition is charged on a 12‑month basis. Specific refund, cancellation and leave‑of‑absence terms are set out in the enrolment contract and other contractual documents that are signed at the time of admission. The enrolment contract defines any conditions, deadlines and calculations that apply to refunds or partial refunds. Fee payment arrangements and methods - Monthly billing over 12 months is the standard arrangement; the enrolment contract establishes the payment schedule and the exact payment instructions. Payment timing (monthly instalment dates) and accepted payment methods are agreed at contract signing and in the school's enrolment paperwork. If you will list these entries in an external database, use the numeric amounts above for each programme and the stated billing terms. The figures above reflect the published monthly tuition levels and stated contractual payment conditions for the schools in the Da Vinci's International Schools group.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details English-based curriculum from early years to the IB Diploma. Foundation Level follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage, and all stages are centred on the English National Curriculum. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered across secondary, and Cambridge and Edexcel examinations are used in senior years. The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation and by Cambridge International, and teaches an English-based curriculum across the school.	Curriculum details Da Vinci's International Schools follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework across all levels. Da Vinci's International Preschool offers the IB PYP (Primary Years Programme) with Candidate status. Da Vinci's International Primary School follows the IB PYP and IB MYP (Middle Years Programme) in English, within a multilingual environment and with an emphasis on international-mindedness and a holistic approach that includes critical thinking, global awareness and cross-cultural understanding. Da Vinci's International High School provides the IB Diploma Programme (DP) with Pre-IB preparation; language of instruction is English, and the school maintains a bilingual, multilingual environment with small class groups. Language fluency and international perspective are core features across levels.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.	Student teacher ratio Primary School class groups are no larger than 19 students. High School groups are up to 12 students.
Exam results	Exam results IB Diploma results are well above the global average. IB Diploma candidates achieve excellent results, with annual average scores above global figures, and graduates progress to leading universities around the world.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates progress to top universities around the world, including University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London and University of Bath.	Higher education progression The IB Diploma Programme opens pathways to higher education, with the site providing sample DP subject choices and university paths across fields such as engineering, creative disciplines, medicine, social sciences and linguistics to illustrate potential university routes.
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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 —
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 The school welcomes children of all nationalities and operates an ongoing enrolment throughout the school year. English is the language of instruction in all stages, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for students new to English; a language assessment may be required prior to enrolment with an EAL teacher. For enrolment, the following documents are required: the child's passport; previous school reports; any previous qualifications achieved; any previous certificates of English language proficiency; a visa or Resident's Card for non-EU students stating the right to remain in Poland during enrolment; a letter of support from the employer if they will be liable for the payment of tuition fees; and a non-refundable registration fee of PLN 3,000.	Admissions All Da Vinci's International Schools teach in English. Da Vinci's LOGICUM Preschool recruitment is ongoing. 1. Recruitment enquiry and offer: Contact us by phone or email; we can arrange a meeting straight away or send you a detailed quote first. 2. Meeting at the Preschool: The Preschool will be toured, the rules will be explained, and the Directors will answer all questions. We are also keen to learn what your child likes and what your expectations are. 3. Trial hours: Free adaptation hours in our Preschool (arranged individually) are an important time for the Child, the Parent, the Teachers and the Directors, helping us make a joint decision on commencing education at Da Vinci's LOGICUM. 4. Decision time: The final decision on admission is made by the facility manager; we will prepare the required documents for you to read before signing. 5. Signing the contract, making payment: And your child begins education at Da Vinci's LOGICUM. Da Vinci's International Primary School recruitment is ongoing. Recruitment is open throughout the year and new students may be admitted during the school year. 1. We can schedule a meeting or send the relevant details. 2. Meeting at the School: An information meeting with the School Manager (and with the IB PYP or IB MYP Programme Coordinator) including a tour and discussion of rules and expectations; we will answer questions about the IB DP and our education. 3. Interview: A candidate interview to learn about academic and non‑academic interests, with a relaxed conversation with a psychologist and an English level assessment. 4. Free trial days: Two free trial days to experience life at the School. 5. Decision time: The School Head makes the final admission decision; if approved, we prepare the documents for review before signing. 6. Signing of the contract, payment of fees. Da Vinci's International High School recruitment is ongoing. Recruitment to the International High School is year‑round and also accepts new students during the school year. 1. 2. Meeting at the School: Informational meeting with the School Manager (and with the DP Coordinator) to explain the operation of the School and the IB Diploma Programme; a tour is included. 3. Candidate Interview: The Candidate is met to discuss interests; a relaxed conversation with a psychologist and an English‑level test are included. 4. Free trial days: Two free trial days to experience life at the School. 5. Decision time: The final admission decision is made by the School Principal; if approved, the documents are prepared for signing. 6. Signing the contract, making payment: Start the journey toward the IB diploma with Da Vinci's International High School.
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