Monnet International School vs The British School Warsaw

	M Monnet International School Warsaw, Poland	T The British School Warsaw Warsaw, Poland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PLN 42,000 - 54,580	Fees / year PLN 52,020 - 126,400
Age range	Age range 3 - 19 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 490	Pupils 1,240
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language Polish, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1992	Opened 1992
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
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 The British School Warsaw is located in Warsaw, Poland. Primary & Secondary Campus is at ul. Limanowskiego 15, 02-943 Warsaw. Early Years Centre is at ul. J. Ddzbrowskiego 84, 02-571 Warsaw. The school is part of the Nord Anglia Education family.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten; Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP) in High School.	Stages Early Years (Ages 2.5 to 5); Primary (Ages 5 to 11); Middle & Upper School (Ages 11 to 16); IB Diploma Programme (Ages 16 to 18).
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 non-selective day school
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United Kingdom
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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. (End of fee overview.)	Fee details Application fees and initial charges - No separate registration (entry) fee is charged. An additional fee of PLN 4,000 is required with the first term payment to reserve a place; this PLN 4,000 is refundable if the place is not confirmed. A refundable deposit of PLN 4,000 per child is also required on enrolment and will be returned when the child leaves provided all accounts are settled and school property is returned. Tuition fees (per year group — amounts quoted in PLN) - Pre‑Nursery (5 full days): Annual fee PLN 52,020 — Term 1: PLN 21,800; Term 2: PLN 21,800; Term 3: PLN 10,870. - Nursery (ages 3–4): Annual fee PLN 64,500 — Term 1: PLN 27,000; Term 2: PLN 27,000; Term 3: PLN 13,540. - Reception (ages 4–5): Annual fee PLN 76,960 — Term 1: PLN 32,200; Term 2: PLN 32,200; Term 3: PLN 16,190. - Year 1 and Year 2: Annual fee PLN 105,070 — Term 1: PLN 44,000; Term 2: PLN 44,000; Term 3: PLN 22,020. - Year 3 to Year 6: Annual fee PLN 114,580 — Term 1: PLN 47,900; Term 2: PLN 47,900; Term 3: PLN 24,175. - Year 7 to Year 9: Annual fee PLN 119,620 — Term 1: PLN 50,100; Term 2: PLN 50,100; Term 3: PLN 25,055. - Year 10 and Year 11: Annual fee PLN 124,240 — Term 1: PLN 52,100; Term 2: PLN 52,100; Term 3: PLN 25,890. - Year 12 and Year 13: Annual fee PLN 126,400 — Term 1: PLN 53,000; Term 2: PLN 53,000; Term 3: PLN 26,350. Billing schedule and payment terms - All fees are quoted and payable in Polish Złoty (PLN). Payment is made in advance on the basis of pro‑forma invoices. Annual payment receives a 4.5% discount when the full‑year invoice is paid by the stated annual deadline. Term payment dates are set on the school's invoices and must be met. Specific invoice payment dates published for the published schedule are: annual/full‑year and Term 1 due 30 June; Term 2 due 20 November; Term 3 due 2 March. When a student starts during a term, tuition is calculated pro rata; special rules apply if a student starts in April. For new students, the first term's tuition fee is increased by PLN 4,000. A 5% sibling discount applies to the third and subsequent children. Parents/Guardians have the right to terminate the Acceptance Agreement with three months' notice. All overseas bank transfer charges are to be borne by the payer. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; there are no boarding fees applicable. Other costs and optional charges - The published tuition does not include school lunches (meals), uniform and sportswear, home‑school transport, external examination registration (IGCSE/GCSE/IB/etc.), school trips (including residential trips such as Green Camp), optional after‑school care, additional music tuition, and some extracurricular activities or services offered by external providers; these are charged separately. - Specialist learning support and language support fees: Intensive English Language Support — Term 1: PLN 3,600; Term 2: PLN 3,600; Term 3: PLN 1,800. Intensive learning support or speech therapy (special educational needs) — Term 1: PLN 3,600; Term 2: PLN 3,600; Term 3: PLN 1,800. Refund information - The enrolment deposit of PLN 4,000 is refundable when the pupil leaves the school, provided all financial obligations to the school have been met and school property has been returned; charges will be applied for items not returned. The PLN 4,000 paid to reserve a place for a new applicant will be refunded if the place is not confirmed. Other refunds are governed by the school's acceptance and payment terms (for example pro rata calculations when a pupil starts mid‑term). Fee payment options and bank details - Payments are accepted in Polish Złoty (PLN). Bank transfer details provided for fee payment are: Bank Millennium S.A., beneficiary: The British School Sp. z o.o., account no. 91 1160 2202 0000 0000 6085 3280; IBAN PL91 1160 2202 0000 0000 6085 3280; SWIFT/BIC BIGBPLPWXXX. Parents are asked to include the pupil's name, surname and the pro‑forma invoice number on bank transfer documents. All overseas transfer charges must be paid by the sender. The school's published fee schedule lists these bank transfer instructions as the payment route.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IB programmes across the full continuum: PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme (DP).	Curriculum details The school delivers the international curricula IGCSE, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, IPC and ABRSM for students aged 2.5 to 18 (Early Years 2.5–5; Primary 5–11; Middle & Upper School 11–16; IB Diploma Programme 16–18).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Students are taught in small groups.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results The Diploma Programme ends with an externally assessed matura exam.	Exam results Over the last six years, five students achieved a perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma, representing the top 1% of all IB Diploma students worldwide.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates study at the best Polish and foreign higher education institutions.	Higher education progression The school opens pathways to the world's top universities, including Yale and Cambridge.
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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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 The British School Warsaw offers year-round placements for children aged 2.5 to 18, with a simple, fast, and personalised admissions process. We consider the family's application form, previous school reports, year-group availability, and, for older students, academic ability. Applications can be submitted at any time during the year, subject to place availability, and we respond within 24 hours of receiving an application. The Admissions team provides bilingual support in English and Polish. The steps are: make an enquiry; enjoy a guided campus tour; submit an online application (we accept applications all year round, and you'll hear back within 24 hours); placement if suitable; and place secured upon payment of the required fees and deposit. If there is no place available but the child meets entry criteria, we'll offer them a place on the waiting list. Admissions are open and applications are accepted all year round. For assessment and interviews by year group: Early Years – meeting with the Head of the Early Years campus (no formal assessment); Primary (Year 2–6) – interview with Head of Primary/Deputy Head (no formal assessment); Secondary (Year 7–8) – cognitive ability test (CAT4) and interview; Secondary (Year 9–10) – CAT4 and interview (some additional testing may be required); Secondary (Year 12) – CAT4 and interview (language assessment may be required). From Year 4, students may choose between French, German and Spanish. We provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and SEN provisions as needed. Polish is an integral part of the curriculum: native Polish students study Polish from Year 2 to Year 11; non-Polish students study Polish as an additional language from Year 1. Polish content aligns with the Polish Ministry of Education. Address: The British School Warsaw, ul. Limanowskiego 15, 02-943 Warsaw, Poland; Early Years Centre: ul. J. Dabrowskiego 84, 02-571 Warsaw, Poland.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If no place is available but your child meets entry criteria, we'll offer them a place on the waiting list.
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