IPS International School of Wrocław - Primary and Lower Secondary vs Wroclaw International School

	I IPS International School of Wrocław - Primary and Lower Secondary Wroclaw, Poland	W Wroclaw International School Wroclaw, Poland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PLN 35,750 - 44,400	Fees / year PLN 26,700 - 51,500
Age range	Age range 6 - 15 years	Age range 4 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 130
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2011	Opened 2002
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location IPS International School of Wrocław operates on two campuses in Wrocław, Poland. The Preschool, Primary & Lower Secondary Campus is at Ul. Drukarska 52, 53-312 Wrocław. The Upper Secondary Campus is at Ul. Powstańców Śląskich 15, 53-332 Wrocław. The campuses feature modern facilities for different age groups: the Preschool campus offers a private entrance, a 100 m² open area with a separate cafeteria space, air-conditioned rooms, a large garden exclusive to Preschool students, and access to campus gyms; the Primary & Lower Secondary campus includes dedicated spaces for lower and upper primary and lower secondary, a music lab, art studio, study rooms, a library, air-conditioned classrooms, a full-size gym, a training gym, outdoor sports areas, and a playground; the Upper Secondary campus is a state-of-the-art facility in a modern office-style building with large, bright classrooms, a dedicated science lab, and a snack bar.	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 Preschool; Primary & Lower Secondary; Upper Secondary	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 Private international school	School type IB World School; not-for-profit.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	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 —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Admissions & one-time fees - Playschool (Pre-K) admission fee: PLN 2,090 (one-time, non-refundable). - Primary & Lower Secondary enrollment (registration) fee: PLN 2,790 (one-time, non-refundable). - Upper Secondary admission process fee: PLN 800 (one-time). - Upper Secondary enrollment (registration) fee: PLN 2,990 (one-time, non-refundable). Tuition fees by year group (per month and per academic year) - Playschool — Pre-K1 & Pre-K2: PLN 3,250 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 11 months. Annual total = PLN 35,750. Tuition covers childcare, academic classes and basic arts & crafts supplies; meal plans, trips, extra-curricular classes and some school supplies are not included. - Playschool — Kindergarten: PLN 3,350 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 11 months. Annual total = PLN 36,850. Tuition covers childcare and academic classes; meal plans, trips, extra-curricular classes and some school supplies are not included. - Primary (Grades 1–5): PLN 3,850 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 10 months. Annual total = PLN 38,500. Tuition covers academic classes, nursing and counselling services and morning/afternoon care during school hours; meal plans, after‑school club, trips and additional supplies are not included. - Lower Secondary (Grades 6–8): PLN 4,150 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 10 months. Annual total = PLN 41,500. Tuition covers academic classes, nursing and counselling services; meal plans, after‑school club, trips and additional supplies are not included. A Student Supply List Fee is charged once per year (amount depends on academic level). - Upper Secondary (Grades 9–10): PLN 4,800 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 10 months. Annual total = PLN 48,000. Tuition covers academic classes, nursing and counselling services; meal plans, after‑school club, trips and additional supplies are not included. - Upper Secondary (Grades 11–12): PLN 5,000 per month; charged in monthly instalments over 10 months. Annual total = PLN 50,000. Tuition covers academic classes, nursing and counselling services; meal plans, after‑school club, trips and additional supplies are not included. A Student Supply List Fee is charged once per year (amount depends on academic level). Billing schedule and payment terms - Preschool tuition (Pre-K and Kindergarten) is billed in monthly instalments over 11 months. Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary tuition is billed in monthly instalments over 10 months. Monthly instalments are the stated billing unit for tuition; annual totals equal monthly rate multiplied by the number of instalments. Admission and registration/enrollment fees are charged as one-time payments. Boarding fees - No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed; boarding is not applicable. Other costs and recurring additional fees - Meal plans, school trips, extra‑curricular activities, the IPS afternoon club and some school supplies are not included in the published tuition rates and are charged separately. A Student Supply List Fee is charged once per year; the amount varies by educational level and is payable in addition to tuition. Specific prices for meals, trips, extracurriculars and supply lists are not published alongside the core tuition figures. Refund information - Admission and registration/enrollment fees are one-time and non-refundable. No separate refund schedule for tuition instalments is published alongside the stated fees. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule lists billing frequency and amounts but does not specify the accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer or credit card) within the fee schedule. If you require these figures formatted for a database entry, they are presented here as factual fee items with the billing frequency and annual totals shown.	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 The IPS offers an English-language education across Preschool, Primary & Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary. The Preschool uses the IB Primary Years Programme with the Cambridge International Curriculum added during Kindergarten and Polish as a Second Language to support bilingual development. Primary & Lower Secondary combines the IB PYP with the Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary curricula, while integrating the Polish National Curriculum for Polish Language, History, and Geography and offering Polish as a Second Language. Upper Secondary provides Cambridge International Programmes (IGCSE in Grades 9-10 and A Levels in Grades 11-12) alongside the Polish National Curriculum, with a University & Career Advisor supporting higher-education planning. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global perspectives, language development, and offers enrichment opportunities to extend learning.	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 Upper Secondary uses Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9-10) and Cambridge A Levels (Grades 11-12), with a University & Career Advisor to support subject choices and university applications.	Higher education progression WIS alumni can continue to the IB Diploma Programme at International High School of Wroclaw.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Afternoon Enrichment programs include IPS Firebirds, MUN Club, Performing Arts, Problem Solving Clubs (Chess, Mental Maths, Knowledge Bowl), Art & Design Club, Digital Media Club, IPS Newspaper and Science Clubs; Foreign Languages development also features (Polish and Spanish).	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
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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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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions IPS Wroclaw provides English-language preschool, primary, and secondary education based on the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge programmes. Upper Secondary Enrolment Admissions are managed by Agnieszka Możdżeń at Ul. An Inquiry Form is available; once submitted, an Admissions Team member will contact you to discuss next steps. The online Application Form requires Year applying for (2025/2026 or 2026/2027); Student's current school and grade; Curriculum options (National Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International, Montessori, American School, Home Schooling by Parents, Private Babysitter, Nursery, Other); Vaccination details; Medical information; Parent/Guardian details; and the source of the referral (Where did you hear about IPS?). The form contains six sections: Personal, Academic, Vaccination, Medical, Parents, and Feedback. Curriculum options appear in the form. The Tuition and Fees for 2025–2026 include: Preschool – Admission Fee 2,090 PLN; Pre-K1 & Pre-K2 Tuition 3,250 PLN/month; Kindergarten Tuition 3,350 PLN/month. Primary & Lower Secondary – Enrollment Fee 2,790 PLN (one-time); Tuition Grades 1–5 3,850 PLN/month; Tuition Grades 6–8 4,150 PLN/month. Upper Secondary – Admission Process Fee 800 PLN; Enrollment Fee 2,990 PLN; Tuition Grades 9–10 4,800 PLN/month; Tuition Grades 11–12 5,000 PLN/month. Tuition is paid in 10 months of the year for Grades 1–8 and Grades 9–12.	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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