Monnet International School vs The Canadian School of Warsaw

	M Monnet International School Warsaw, Poland	T The Canadian School of Warsaw Warsaw, Poland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PLN 42,000 - 54,580	Fees / year PLN 42,150 - 51,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 19 years	Age range 3 - 14 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), Jordanian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 490	Pupils 250
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Instruction language	Instruction language Polish, English	Instruction language English, Polish
Opened	Opened 1992	Opened —
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 Three campuses in the Mokotów district of Warsaw, Poland: the Preschool campus at 53 Krasickiego Street (near Dreszer Park) and the Elementary School campuses at 7 Bełska Street and 11 Olimpijska Street.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten; Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP) in High School.	Stages Preschool and Elementary
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 International IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for both Preschool and Elementary
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Psychologist / Counsellor
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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 / Registration fee - A non‑refundable one‑time registration (wpisowe) fee is charged at enrolment: PLN 3,000. Deposit (refund / security against school receivables) - A refundable deposit for the school's receivables is charged at enrolment: PLN 4,000. Assessment session fee (elementary only) - A one‑time assessment / placement fee for Elementary applicants is charged: PLN 200. Tuition fees by year group (annual and monthly options) - Preschool — Smilies & Juniors (3–4 year‑olds): PLN 42,150 per year, or PLN 4,215 × 10 instalments. - Preschool — Seniors & Seniors Advanced (5–6 year‑olds): PLN 45,250 per year, or PLN 4,525 × 10 instalments. - Elementary School — Grades 1–3 (7–9 year‑olds): PLN 47,850 per year, or PLN 4,785 × 10 instalments. - Elementary School — Grades 4–8 (10–14 year‑olds): PLN 51,000 per year, or PLN 5,100 × 10 instalments. Discounts - Seniority discount (for students attending the school over 3 years): PLN 100. - Family discount (when two or more children from one family attend): PLN 200 per family. Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual tuition is structured to be paid in 10 monthly instalments (where the instalment option is chosen). Instalments are due by the 5th day of each month. The school's published schedules use a 10‑month instalment model for the annual fee. - A student's place is secured only after receipt of the registration fee, the refundable deposit and the first month's tuition. The tuition fee is due by the 5th of each month. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The institution operates as a preschool and day elementary school and does not list boarding or boarding fees. Other costs and typical additional charges - The published fee schedule explicitly lists the registration fee, refundable deposit, assessment fee (elementary) and the annual tuition (with 10‑month instalment options) and the two discounts above. No separate uniform fee, transport fee, boarding fee or routine additional line‑item is shown in the published tuition summary. Local extra items (for example optional extracurricular activities, lunches, school trips or special course materials) are not itemised in the public tuition summary. Refund information - The registration (wpisowe) fee is one‑time and non‑refundable. The deposit for the school's receivables is refundable. The assessment session charge applies to Elementary applicants. Refund and cancellation details for other payments (tuition instalments, examples of partial‑term refunds, timelines and conditions) are governed by the School's Agreement / Enrollment documents and the Agreement provided at enrolment. Fee payment options - The publicly published tuition pages specify instalment timing and amounts and the enrolment payment requirements, but they do not list specific payment methods or bank account details on the tuition summary page. Payment method details and invoice / bank account information are provided in the School's Agreement and on the school's administrative invoices. For practical enrolment planning, payments are arranged as part of the enrolment and Agreement process. Notes for planning - All amounts are shown in Polish złoty (PLN) as presented in the school's published fee schedule for the 2026/2027 academic year (annual amounts and corresponding 10‑month instalment figures are listed above). Discounts for seniority and siblings apply as specified. The registration fee is payable at enrolment and is non‑refundable; the deposit is charged at enrolment and is refundable.
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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 Canadian School of Warsaw offers a Primary Year Programme (PYP) as part of the International Baccalaureate. The school became an authorized IB World School on January 6, 2014. The curriculum is a rigorous, inquiry-based programme that empowers students to take action and become lifelong learners, fostering international-mindedness through inquiry and six transdisciplinary themes: Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; Sharing the planet. The school is registered with the Polish Board of Education and prepares students for the PET (Preliminary English Test), the FCE (First Certificate in English), and the CAE (Certificate in Advanced English). The IB programme runs in English alongside the Polish national curriculum, with language support in English, Polish and French to help students achieve proficiency in at least two languages beyond their mother tongue.
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 The school prepares students for PET, FCE and CAE English examinations; the oldest group achieve strong academic results in both Polish and international contexts. An 8th Grade Exam Results 2024 image is shown in the Elementary section, indicating published exam results.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates study at the best Polish and foreign higher education institutions.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school coordinates most of the mathematics and chemistry competitions and conducts classes with gifted students.
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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 Preschool admissions: The Preschool accepts children aged 3–6 (with the Principal and Managing Board's consent, the Preschool may admit children older than 2½). Enrollment requires a meeting with the Principal with the Parents and child present, completion of the admission form, signing of the Agreement on Education, payment of a non-refundable one-time admission fee (tariff available), and completion of the medical form. Admission is year-round, subject to places being available; if there is no place, the child can be placed on a reserve list. The Principal decides on admission; the first-come-first-served principle does not apply. Required documents include the Admission Form, Agreement on Education (two originals), payment of the non-refundable admission fee, payment of a deposit, previous school certificates or report cards, and completed CSW documentation (consents and declarations). Scans of previous documents are initially sufficient but must be followed by signed originals, and proof of identity (ID or Passport) for both parents and child is required at submission. Downloadable documents include the Preschool Agreement and Tuition Fees. Elementary admissions: The School operates an open admission policy and welcomes new students at any time during the academic year if places are available. We accept pupils aged 6–14 (Grade 1–8) and teach in English under the IB Programme alongside the Polish national curriculum. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Admission Form; Agreement on Education (two originals); payment of a non-refundable registration fee; payment of a deposit; previous school certificates or report cards; completed CSW documentation (consents and declarations). Scans are initially sufficient; signed originals are required later. The School requires an ID, a Passport, or an equivalent document at submission to confirm identity of both Parents and child. STEPS OF ADMISSION PROCESS: 1. Fill in the online application form ‘Apply Now'; 2) Submit report cards and school certificates (scans initially, originals later); 3) Placement testing (at the Principal's discretion, depending on documents, grade level, and language proficiency); 4) Application review (admission may be granted, denied, or the student placed on a waiting list); 5) Sign the Agreement on Education and complete the Admission Form; 6) Pay registration fees and other required payments; 7) First Grade Admission procedures (if the child attended The Canadian Preschool, School Readiness Diagnosis is needed; if not, an English/Polish test is required plus a homeroom teacher's evaluation; parents may be asked for a psychologist's opinion; testing may involve an interview with the School Principal; testing dates are communicated to parents). Contact: Tel. For enrolment policy, see the Admissions Policy document. (Citations: turn2view0, turn3view0, turn3view1)
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Admission may be granted, denied or the School may place the student on a waiting list. (Citations: turn3view0, turn3view1)
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