Monnet International School vs Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus
Monnet International School and Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus are both in Warsaw, about 5 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. Published annual fees are PLN 42,000 - 54,580 at Monnet International School and PLN 52,800 - 129,940 at Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus, which puts Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus roughly 89% higher. Monnet International School takes pupils from 3 to 19, and Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus from 3 to 18. Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus is the larger school, with around 800 pupils to Monnet International School's 490.
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Pupils
Pupils
490
Pupils
800
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
16
Instruction language
Instruction language
Polish, English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1992
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Warsaw, Poland. High School and Primary School (MYP) at 5 Zbierska Street, 00-745 Warsaw. Primary School (PYP) at 13 Stępińska Street, 00-739 Warsaw. Kindergarten at 7 Górska Street, 00-740 Warsaw.
Location
Włochy Campus, ul. Gładka 31, 02-172 Warszawa, Poland. Located in the Włochy district near Warsaw's premier business hub and Galeria Mokotów. The campus is within easy reach of the city centre with convenient transportation links.
Stages
Stages
Kindergarten; Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP) in High School.
Stages
Preschool, Primary and Lower Secondary (Nursery to Year 9, ages 2.5–14).
School type
School type
Private high school No. 32 named after Jean Monnet, offering International Baccalaureate (IB) in Warsaw; Diploma Programme taught in English.
School type
Private British international school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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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
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Country affiliation
British
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
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Kindergarten (Międzynarodowe Przedszkole im. Misia Paddingtona)
- Entrance (enrolment) fee: PLN 2,000 (for two children from the same family: single fee). - Tuition: PLN 41,700 per year for the 2026/27 school year. Payable in twelve instalments of PLN 3,475 each. - Annual additional charge for outings/attractions/theatre/concerts: PLN 300. - Bank account for payments (bank transfer): MIĘDZYNARODOWE PRZEDSZKOLE IM. MISIA PADDINGTONA, Account No. 92 1750 0009 0000 0000 1023 6401 (BNP Paribas). Include student name and payment type in the payment title.
Primary School (PYP / MYP)
- Application (recruitment) fee: PLN 300 (exemption applies to children recruited from the Paddington Preschool). - Enrollment (wpisowe): PLN 2,000 (exemption applies for siblings already attending the primary school). - Tuition for 2026/27: PLN 49,980 per year. Payment options shown: - 12 instalments of PLN 4,165 each, or - 10 instalments of PLN 4,998 each. - Sibling discount: second and each subsequent child receives 20% discount on tuition. - Additional / typical extra costs: - Art fund: PLN 500 per year. - Trip fund: PLN 500 per year. - “Green school” (multi-day trip): approx. PLN 800–1,500 per trip. - School lunches: approx. PLN 18 per day (soup, main course, snack). - Textbooks: approx. PLN 300–400 per year. - Bank account for payments (bank transfer): PRYWATNA MIĘDZYNARODOWA SZKOŁA PODSTAWOWA NR 95, Account No. 24 1020 1169 0000 8602 0181 4128 (PKO BP). Include student name and payment type in the payment title.
High School (Pre‑DP / IBDP)
- Admission (application) fee: PLN 500. - Enrollment (wpisowe): PLN 2,000. - Standard tuition for 2026/27: PLN 49,980 per year. Payment options shown: - 12 instalments of PLN 4,165 each, or - 10 instalments of PLN 4,998 each. - Tuition for II IB (Grade 4 of the school's IB programme) for 2026/27: PLN 49,980 per year payable in 8 instalments of PLN 6,247.50 each. - Sibling discount / multiple‑child rate: tuition for each additional child from the same guardians is charged at 4/5 (i.e., 80%) of the full tuition (equivalent to a 20% discount) for children attending simultaneously; this reduction does not apply to students in IBDP in certain cases. - IB Diploma (DP) exam-related fees: the DP (IB) exam fee is charged in two parts — the registration portion (paid by guardians by October 5 of the school year in which the student sits the exams) and a second portion covering shipping of exam materials (paid mid‑March of that school year); the total amount depends on IB fees and currency/shipping costs. Guardians are responsible for these charges in addition to school tuition. - Bank account for payments (bank transfer): PRYWATNE LICEUM OGÓLNOKSZTAŁCĄCE NR 32, Account No. 15 1750 0009 0000 0000 0094 7903 (BNP Paribas). Include student name and payment type in the payment title.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Instalment plans are presented as the normal payment methods for tuition: 12 or 10 instalment plans for general tuition (primary and high school), and an 8‑instalment plan for the final IBDP year where shown; each instalment amount is published for the 2026/27 school year. Guardians sign an agreement that specifies exact payment instalment dates and the obligation to pay in the agreed schedule. Late payments may incur contractual interest as provided in the school's regulations.
Boarding / Accommodation fees
- Boarding is not listed as an offered service; there are no published boarding or accommodation fees. Monnet operates its preschool, primary and high‑school programmes as day provision.
Other costs and typical extras
- School uniforms: no specific uniform fee is listed among the standard charges; typical extra costs listed elsewhere are art fund, trip fund, green‑school trips, lunches and textbooks as noted above. - Extracurricular clubs, special courses, competitive exams, international trips and other optional activities may generate additional charges; IB exam costs are charged separately for Diploma Programme candidates. Exact optional activity fees are set according to the activity and are billed as required.
Refund information
- Enrollment fee (wpisowe): when a contract is terminated before its agreed end date, the enrollment fee is refundable on a proportional basis corresponding to the period remaining on the contract. Guardians are required to pay enrollment no later than one month after acceptance, and when admission occurs during the school year the enrollment fee is due on the day of admission. - Other refund provisions: guardians are contractually obligated to pay tuition and other fees in the terms set out in the education agreement; contractual provisions cover late payment interest and other financial terms. IB exam fees and many optional charges are handled separately and may have distinct payment and refund rules. Guardians should expect the signed agreement or statute to define refund and termination calculations for specific fee categories.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer is the published payment method for each division, with dedicated bank accounts for Preschool (BNP Paribas), Primary (PKO BP) and High School (BNP Paribas). Payment instructions require the student's full name and the payment type (e.g., tuition, enrollment fee) to be included in the payment title. No published information is shown for payment by credit card or other electronic/card methods.
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Fee details
Application & one‑off charges - Registration fee (enrolment at first recruitment): PLN 4,000 (non‑refundable). - Deposit: PLN 4,000 per child (refundable on leaving provided all accounts are settled and school property returned). - Annual "Enrollment" fee (admission / entry fee): PLN 8,000 (non‑refundable; this amount is credited in full against the final tuition instalment for the school year).
Tuition fees (Academic year 2026/2027) — amounts by year group (PLN) - Pre‑Nursery / Early Years (5 full days): Full year PLN 52,800; Term 1 PLN 22,100; Term 2 PLN 22,100; Term 3 PLN 11,090. - Nursery (3–4 years): Full year PLN 65,460; Term 1 PLN 27,400; Term 2 PLN 27,400; Term 3 PLN 13,750. - Reception (4–5 years): Full year PLN 78,120; Term 1 PLN 32,700; Term 2 PLN 32,700; Term 3 PLN 16,400. - Year 1–2 (Key Stage 1): Full year PLN 108,010; Term 1 PLN 45,200; Term 2 PLN 45,200; Term 3 PLN 22,700. - Year 3–6 (Key Stage 2): Full year PLN 117,780; Term 1 PLN 49,300; Term 2 PLN 49,300; Term 3 PLN 24,730. - Year 7–9 (Key Stage 3): Full year PLN 122,960; Term 1 PLN 51,500; Term 2 PLN 51,500; Term 3 PLN 25,760. - Year 10–11 (Key Stage 4 / IGCSE): Full year PLN 127,710; Term 1 PLN 53,500; Term 2 PLN 53,500; Term 3 PLN 26,730. - Year 12–13 (IB Diploma or A‑Levels): Full year PLN 129,940; Term 1 PLN 54,400; Term 2 PLN 54,400; Term 3 PLN 27,260.
Billing schedule & payment terms - School year split into three terms. Payment dates for 2026/27: annual discounted payment or Term 1 due 30 June 2026; Term 2 due 19 November 2026; Term 3 due 1 March 2027. - Full‑year payment discount applies if the annual fee is paid by the stated deadline (discount conditions and exact date noted in the school billing schedule). - All fees are payable in Polish zloty (PLN). - Fees are billed on a pro‑forma invoice; when paying by bank transfer include pupil name and pro‑forma invoice number. - When a student starts during a term, tuition is calculated pro‑rata; special rules apply for April starters (parents cover 1/4 of Term 2 plus Term 3). - Parents/Guardians may terminate the Acceptance Agreement with three months' notice.
Optional & additional charges (examples and typical costs) - After‑school care (15:30–18:00): PLN 2,000 per term for Term 1 and Term 2; PLN 1,000 for Term 3 (PLN 5,000 annually). - Extra‑curricular clubs: approximately PLN 890–1,290 per club per term. - Holiday care / day camps: typical one‑day rate c. PLN 200 for certain holiday periods (availability and booking required). - Intensive English language support / Intensive English tuition: Term 1 PLN 3,600; Term 2 PLN 3,600; Term 3 PLN 1,800 (charged per term as specified). - Special Educational Needs / Intensive learning support or speech therapy: Term 1 PLN 3,600; Term 2 PLN 3,600; Term 3 PLN 1,800 (charged per term as specified). - External examination registration (IGCSE, A‑Level, IB, etc.), school trips (including camps), optional services by third‑party providers (meals, additional music tuition, external clubs), transport and school uniform/sportswear are not included in the tuition and are charged separately. - School uniform is available for purchase from the school's authorised supplier (prices set by the supplier).
Boarding - Boarding: not applicable. Thames British School Warsaw operates as day campuses; no boarding fees apply.
Refunds, cancellations & pro‑rata rules - Deposit (PLN 4,000 per child) is refundable on leaving the school provided all outstanding charges are paid and school property is returned; replacement charges apply for unreturned items. - Certain admission charges are non‑refundable: registration fee (PLN 4,000) and the annual Enrollment fee (PLN 8,000) — the Enrollment fee is credited against the final tuition instalment for the school year but is not refundable. - If a place is not confirmed after initial assessment, the reservation payment described in the admissions procedure will be refunded according to the admissions policy. - When a pupil joins mid‑term tuition is charged pro‑rata following the school's stated rules; specific obligations apply if joining in April.
Fee payment options & bank details (how fees are paid) - Payment method: bank transfer to the school's account in Bank Millennium S.A., Warsaw. International transfers should include the IBAN (PL91116022020000000060853280) and SWIFT/BIC (BIGBPLPWXXX). - All bank transfer charges are paid by the sender. - All payments must be made in PLN and by the dates indicated on the pro‑forma invoices. (Card or other electronic payment options are not specified in the school fee schedule; bank transfer is the published payment method.)
Discounts & sibling reductions - Sibling discount: 10% on tuition for eligible siblings. - Full‑year payment discount: 5% discount for single payment of the full year by the stated deadline. - Early‑bird and related promotional discounts (varying rates and deadlines) may be available; ambassador/embassy discounts are also listed in the school's discount policy.
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
IB programmes across the full continuum: PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curriculum details
Thames British School offers a broad and stimulating curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Cambridge International A-Levels and the IB Diploma Programme, with a careers programme in Years 12 and 13. The curriculum is rooted in meaningful and innovative learning opportunities and closely aligned with the English National Curriculum to support international learners. English language development is a priority for pupils whose first language is not English, with ongoing monitoring and language‑skill development within an immersive educational program. The Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, and IGCSE programmes form the core, leading to IGCSE examinations and then to either Cambridge AS/A Levels or the IB Diploma Programme for post‑16 study. An equivalence chart maps UK Key Stages to local Polish standards and other benchmarks.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Students are taught in small groups.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
The Diploma Programme ends with an externally assessed matura exam.
Exam results
IB DP results show Thames students averaged 33 points, with the highest score of 42. Of the 25 diplomas awarded, about 50% qualified as bilingual. The reported results reflect the performance of the IB Diploma Programme cohort in the latest year announced.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates study at the best Polish and foreign higher education institutions.
Higher education progression
For the 2025–2026 intake, Thames British School reported more than 40 global university offers. Offers include placements at UK Russell Group universities such as Warwick, King's College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, University of Leeds, Queen Mary University of London, University of Liverpool, University of Southampton and University of Bath. Additional offers were secured at leading institutions across Europe, North America and Asia, including Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Toronto and Boston University. These results illustrate the range of universities Thames graduates pursue.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
Thames British School runs a scholarship programme for academically gifted students in Upper Secondary (IGCSE) and the IB Diploma Programme at the Włochy Campus. Two types of financial aid are offered: Academic Scholarship and Outstanding Merit Scholarship, for Year 10 and Year 12 entrants; entrance examinations apply for some awards and discounts may cover portions of yearly fees.
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
Pre-DP (Grade 1 of high school): Fill out the form. English Exam: Take a written English entrance exam (90 minutes). Math Exam: Take a written mathematics entrance exam (90 minutes). Interview: Enjoy a friendly interview with the Head of School. Decision: Patiently wait for the results.
DP (Grade 3 of high school): Fill out the form. English Exam: Take a written English entrance exam – English A or English B. Exams in 3 Subjects: Take written entrance exams in three Higher Level subjects. Interview: Enjoy a friendly interview with the Head of School. Decision: Patiently wait for the results.
Admissions
1. The Włochy Campus houses Preschool, Primary and Secondary School and accepts pupils from Nursery (2.5 years) to Year 9 (13–14). 2. Age/grade ranges are: Preschool for Nursery - Year 1 (2.5 to 5 years); Primary for Years 2–6 (6 to 11 years); Lower Secondary for Years 7–9 (11 to 14 years). 3. The campus is located at ul. Gładka 31, Warszawa 02-172 and features CCTV cameras, security staff, outdoor sports pitches, an indoor sports hall and access to a local sports complex. 2. Admissions placement is conducted throughout the year. 2. Applications for the academic year 2026-2027 are for Nursery (2.5 years) through Cambridge A/AS Levels and IB DP (18 years). 2. Prospective parents can arrange a school visit or submit an application using 'Apply Now' or by making a formal application to join the school. 3. Open days are available, and there is an option to arrange a school visit. 3. The page lists admissions emails and phone numbers for contact (admissions_wlochy@thamesbritishschool.pl; wlochy@thamesbritishschool.pl; +48 574 797 778).