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

	B British International School of Cracow Krakow, Poland	D Da Vinci's International Primary School Krakow, Poland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PLN 40,000 - 62,500	Fees / year PLN 3,500 - 42,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 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 (PYP), IB (MYP)
Pupils	Pupils 210	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 19
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 The school is in Kraków, Poland, at ul. Pilotów 4C, 31-462 Kraków. The Kraków campus is located near the Mogilskie Roundabout. It has a large parking lot, three playgrounds, a sports field, and a spacious interior.
Stages	Stages Foundation; Primary; Secondary; IB	Stages Da Vinci's International Primary School is part of Da Vinci's International Schools in Kraków, alongside a Preschool and a High School. It provides primary-level education within the Kraków campus network.
School type	School type International school offering an English-based curriculum from early years to the IB Diploma.	School type International Primary 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 Application / registration fees - One-off registration fee payable on conclusion of the enrolment contract: PLN 3,500. (Reduced registration fee for children who attended the school's preschool: PLN 3,325). Tuition fees by year group (monthly, annual and per-term equivalents) - Standard Primary (Grades 1–8): - Monthly tuition: PLN 3,500. - Annual total (12 months): PLN 42,000. (Calculated: PLN 3,500 × 12.) - Per-term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): PLN 14,000. (For display or budgeting; the school bills monthly over 12 months.) - Primary price for children who attended the school's preschool (same programme, reduced rate): - Monthly tuition: PLN 3,325. - Annual total (12 months): PLN 39,900. (Calculated: PLN 3,325 × 12.) - Per-term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): PLN 13,300. - Bilingual Grade 0 (primary school entry / specific Grade 0 offer): - Monthly tuition: PLN 2,800. (For graduates of the school's kindergarten: PLN 2,650.) - Annual total (12 months): PLN 33,600. (PLN 31,800 for preschool graduates.) - Per-term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): PLN 11,200. (PLN 10,600 for preschool graduates.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is charged and payable for each of the 12 calendar months of the year, with the 12-month billing period starting on 1 September. - The one-off registration fee is payable on conclusion/signing of the contract. Discounts and conditions - 5% sibling discount for a younger child. - A 5% discount may be available when the full annual tuition is paid in advance before 1 September. Discounts are not cumulative. Boarding / accommodation - The school does not operate boarding provision; transport to school is provided by a school bus for primary and high-school pupils (bus is an additional paid service). Other costs and additional fees - Meals: School meals are not included in the published tuition and are charged in addition. - School bus: Transport by school bus is an additional paid service. - Uniforms and books: Uniforms are mandatory; uniforms and textbooks are paid for by parents and charged separately (costs are determined at the start of the academic year). - Extracurricular activities: Selected additional activities are included in tuition; many extracurricular clubs and specialist activities (swimming, robotics, speech therapy, coding, clubs, etc.) are offered for an extra fee. - Other possible additional costs: optional specialist services, workshops, trips, and individual therapies where applicable; these are charged separately. Refunds and cancellations - The school lists the registration fee as a one-off payment and sets payment and billing conditions in the contract. No separate, detailed public refund schedule for tuition or registration fees is published on the school's public fee and documents pages. Parents should review the enrolment contract for the formal terms governing cancellations and refunds. Fee payment options and process - The school's published information sets the billing schedule and amounts and states the registration and tuition payment timing (contract signing and monthly/12-month billing). Specific payment arrangements (bank details, accepted payment methods such as bank transfer or card, instalment instructions) are provided and agreed in the enrolment contract and at the time of registration. Contact the school office for the contract and payment instructions. Summary quick reference (numeric) - Registration fee (Primary): PLN 3,500 (PLN 3,325 if child attended the school's preschool). - Monthly tuition (Primary standard): PLN 3,500 → Annual PLN 42,000 → Per-term equivalent PLN 14,000. - Monthly tuition (Primary — preschool graduates rate): PLN 3,325 → Annual PLN 39,900 → Per-term equivalent PLN 13,300. - Monthly tuition (Bilingual Grade 0): PLN 2,800 (PLN 2,650 for preschool graduates) → Annual PLN 33,600 (PLN 31,800) → Per-term equivalents PLN 11,200 (PLN 10,600). Note: Payment is structured over 12 calendar months starting 1 September; the per-term figures above are provided as simple annual ÷ 3 equivalents for reporting or comparison.
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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 From preschool to the IB Diploma, Da Vinci's International Schools provide international education in Kraków. Classes are conducted in English. The Primary School emphasizes small-group classes. The campus features a large parking lot, three playgrounds, and a sports field. There is a school bus for primary and high school students. Nutritious and balanced meals are provided.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.	Student teacher ratio —
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 —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
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 —
Community	Community —	Community —
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 Recruitment for Da Vinci's International Primary School is ongoing throughout the year and new students may be admitted during the course of the school year. This process is presented in six steps. 1) Initial contact followed by provision of details. The School Manager is engaged to provide information about the school and next steps. A meeting can be scheduled, or the relevant details can be sent to the family. This sets up the information flow for the remainder of the admissions process. 2) Meeting at the School. An information meeting with the School Manager is held, including a tour of the school and an explanation of the rules. The School Manager welcomes families and answers questions, and a separate meeting with the IB PYP or IB MYP Programme Coordinator is arranged to discuss the IB programme. 3) Interview. An interview with the candidate explores academic and non‑academic interests and other matters the family wishes to share. An informal conversation with a psychologist takes place, and a test to determine the child's level of English is administered as part of the interview. 4) Free trial days. The family is invited to two free trial days so the child can experience lessons, break times, meals, and school life. The child is guided around the school by peers during the visit. 5) Decision time. The headmaster makes the final admission decision. If the decision is positive, the relevant documents are prepared and forwarded to the family to review before signing. 6) Signing of the contract, payment of fees. The contract is signed and fees are arranged, marking the start of the educational journey at Da Vinci's International Primary School.
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