British Primary School of Wilanow vs Thames British School Warsaw - Mokotów Primary Campus (ul. Józefa i Jana Rostafińskich 1)
British Primary School of Wilanow and Thames British School Warsaw - Mokotów Primary Campus (ul. Józefa i Jana Rostafińskich 1) are both in Warsaw, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge (Primary) and EYFS programmes. British Primary School of Wilanow also offers Cambridge (Secondary), and Thames British School Warsaw - Mokotów Primary Campus (ul. Józefa i Jana Rostafińskich 1) also offers British. Published annual fees are close, at PLN 58,000 - 94,800 for British Primary School of Wilanow and PLN 56,000 - 85,400 for Thames British School Warsaw - Mokotów Primary Campus (ul. Józefa i Jana Rostafińskich 1). British Primary School of Wilanow takes pupils from 3 to 14, and Thames British School Warsaw - Mokotów Primary Campus (ul. Józefa i Jana Rostafińskich 1) from 2.5 to 11.
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
800
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
16
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
2014
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
British Primary School of Wilanow is located at Prymasa Augusta Hlonda 12, 02-972 Warszawa, Poland, in the Wilanów district of Warsaw. The campus is well connected by public transport and road links. Tramlines 14 and 16 offer direct links to the city centre, and bus 217 connects Wilanów with the metro system. The S2 ring road provides convenient access from southern and south-eastern districts of Warsaw.
British international school in Poland offering the Cambridge International Curriculum; COBIS accredited
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Over 40 nationalities represented on campus
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
Poland
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
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Public transport access via tramlines 14 and 16 and bus 217; road access via the S2 ring road
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Scope and academic year The figures below are the published fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year at British Primary School of Wilanów (day school for ages 3–14).
Application & admission fees - Enrolment (one‑time) fee: PLN 3,000 payable within five (5) days of signing the first Agreement. - Tuition‑fee prepayment on initial enrolment: PLN 4,500 payable within five (5) days of signing the first Agreement; treated as a prepayment and refundable in accordance with the signed Agreement. - Trial & assessment fee (when requested by the school): PLN 1,500 payable in advance (within five days before the Trial); this fee is non‑refundable but will be deducted from the enrolment charge if the applicant is offered a place. - Re‑enrolment tuition prepayment: PLN 4,500 payable according to the school's re‑enrolment timeline; refundable according to the signed Agreement.
Tuition fees — Academic year 2026/27 (PLN) Annual payment figures include the published 5% discount for an annual payment (this discount is not applicable to mid‑year entries). The school offers either a single annual payment due by 1 August or three fixed instalments due 1 August, 1 December and 1 March. Mid‑year entries are charged proportionally on a termly basis.
Billing schedule, payment deadlines and terms - Annual payment deadline: 1 August (5% discount applied to the annual amount). Three‑instalment schedule: 1 August, 1 December, 1 March. Mid‑year entries are charged proportionally on a termly basis and annual payment discount does not apply to mid‑year entries. - Tuition prepayments required at enrolment / re‑enrolment are payable within the timelines stated in the Agreement and in the Fee Schedule. These prepayments are refundable only according to the terms of the signed Agreement. - Administrative charges may be added for additional processes such as invoice corrections and repeated payment reminders. Requests for invoices and billing queries are handled by the payments team (payments@bswilanow.org); include the child's name, year group, canteen choice and bus details when requesting an invoice.
Bank / payment details - Bank transfer is used for tuition payments; separate school bank accounts are specified for different year groups (IBANs and the bank SWIFT code are published in the official fee appendix). Example accounts published are: - British Nursery of Wilanów Sp. z o.o. — IBAN: PL60 1140 1977 0000 4360 7500 1001; SWIFT/BIC: BREXPLPWMBK. - British Primary School of Wilanów Sp. z o.o. — IBAN: PL42 1140 1977 0000 3058 1600 1001; SWIFT/BIC: BREXPLPWMBK. - For billing and invoice arrangements contact payments@bswilanow.org; for enrolment/contact use admissions@bswilanow.org or the school general contact email. Administrative invoice details are issued on request.
Other fees and regular additional costs - Canteen (morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack): PLN 7,425 per year, or three payments of PLN 3,000 (1 Aug) + PLN 3,000 (1 Dec) + PLN 1,500 (1 Mar). - Breakfast service (7:30–8:00am): PLN 2,500 per year, or three payments of PLN 1,000 (1 Aug) + PLN 1,000 (1 Dec) + PLN 500 (1 Mar). - After‑school care / The Late Room (Nursery to Year 3, 3:30–5:00pm, includes evening snack): PLN 3,500 per year, or three payments of PLN 1,400 (1 Aug) + PLN 1,400 (1 Dec) + PLN 700 (1 Mar). - English language support (EAL): PLN 3,000 per term for intensive in‑class and withdrawal lessons (scope agreed after assessment). - Learning support (specialist support as required): PLN 3,000 per term (scope agreed individually after assessment). - School uniform: wearing a school uniform is compulsory from Early Years through Secondary Key Stage 3; uniform items are available via the school's listed uniform supplier. Specific uniform prices are set by the supplier. - School trips, clubs and extracurricular activities: separate charges apply for some trips, events and optional clubs; these costs are communicated to parents in advance and invoiced as applicable.
Sibling discounts - Sibling tuition reductions: 5% on the second child, 15% on the third child and 25% on the fourth child. Sibling reductions may be combined with the annual‑payment discount.
Refund and non‑refund rules - The Trial & Assessment fee (PLN 1,500) is non‑refundable but will be deducted from the enrolment charge if a place is offered and the family completes enrolment. Tuition prepayments (initial and re‑enrolment) are refundable only according to the terms of the signed Agreement. Routine tuition refunds, pro‑rata calculations for mid‑year entry and any specific refund terms are handled under the school Agreement.
Boarding - The school operates as a day school for ages 3–14; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule for the 2026/27 year.
Summary of key contacts for fees and payments - Payments and invoices: payments@bswilanow.org. - Admissions and enrolment queries: admissions@bswilanow.org. - General school contact: info@bswilanow.org; phone +48 22 111 0062.
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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
Cambridge International Curriculum is taught at British Primary School of Wilanow. Polish diplomas are issued from Year 2 onwards, supporting continuity within national and international systems. The school is COBIS-accredited. Forest School provides outdoor learning adventures that foster courage, curiosity and resilience. Multilingual learning enables students to express themselves in English, Polish and French. The learning journey runs from Early Years (Age 3-5) through Primary Key Stage 1 (Age 5-7) and Primary Key Stage 2 (Age 7-11) to Secondary Key Stage 3 (Age 11-13).
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Maximum class sizes are Nursery 16, Reception 18, Year 1 20 and Years 2–9 22. Small class sizes and personalised planning support each student's pace and potential.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
Checkpoint results in English 43, Mathematics 42 and Science 39. These scores surpass the international averages of 34 for English, 31 for Mathematics and 31 for Science.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Life and career pathways provide personalised guidance for university and career choices, supporting each student's chosen path. The ILOS programme offers international opportunities that develop self-leadership, teamwork and critical thinking. Through exclusive scholarships, students have opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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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
Nursery through Year 9 (ages 3 to 14). The admissions journey comprises five steps: Enquiry, Visit, Application, Offer and Secure. Enquiry: contact the Admissions Team via the enquiry form, email or telephone for a personalised response. Visit: visit the campus or arrange an online meeting with the Admissions Officer and school staff. Application: complete the application electronically via the web form and submit the required documents, including evidence of previous education; a Trial and Assessment Day may be requested. Offer: offers are based on the application form, previous school reports and year-group availability; offers include a seven-day window to accept by email and to sign the school agreement. Secure: complete admissions paperwork and pay the required fees. Open Day: an Open Day is scheduled periodically (for example, 15 April).
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Scholarships
Scholarships
The school has scholarships and university partnerships through International Schools Partnership (ISP). Students gain financial support and direct pathways to top universities worldwide, with over 100 global university partnerships and more than €2.6 million in scholarships awarded to students.