IPS International School of Wrocław - Powstańców Śląskich 2 vs Wroclaw International School
IPS International School of Wrocław - Powstańców Śląskich 2 and Wroclaw International School are both in Wroclaw. Both schools offer IB programmes, and IPS International School of Wrocław - Powstańców Śląskich 2 also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Bespoke. Published annual fees are PLN 35,750 - 50,000 at IPS International School of Wrocław - Powstańców Śląskich 2 and PLN 26,700 - 51,500 at Wroclaw International School, which puts IPS International School of Wrocław - Powstańców Śląskich 2 roughly 10% higher. IPS International School of Wrocław - Powstańców Śląskich 2 takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Wroclaw International School from 4 to 16. IPS International School of Wrocław - Powstańców Śląskich 2 is the larger school, with around 480 pupils to Wroclaw International School's 130. Both keep typical class sizes around 16.
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
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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.
*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.
*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.
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
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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
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Student teacher ratio
20 students per class.
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
WIS alumni can continue to the IB Diploma Programme at International High School of Wroclaw.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
WIS Enrichment Programme provides extracurricular activities for PYP and MYP students, at no additional cost.
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
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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.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
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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.