Open Future International School vs Wawel International School

	O Open Future International School Krakow, Poland	W Wawel International School Krakow, Poland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PLN 10,800 - 41,000	Fees / year PLN 24,700 - 36,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 14 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 500	Pupils 80
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language Polish, English	Instruction language English, Polish
Opened	Opened 2013	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Open Future International School is located in Kraków, Poland. It operates across three campuses: Open Future International Preschool at ul. Babińskiego 4 (30-389 Kraków); Open Future International School at ul. Kwiecista 25 and ul. Pawła z Krosna 10 (30-389 Kraków); and Open Future Bilingual High School at ul. Tadeusza Rejtana 2 (30-510 Kraków). The administration and secretariat are located in the school buildings.	Location Błonia – Wyczółkowskiego 7, Kraków, Poland. The building is in close proximity to Kraków's Błonia Park and serves as the teaching base for the preschool and primary school.
Stages	Stages Preschool; Primary School; High School (Liceum). The High School is bilingual and prepares students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The school offers IB programmes: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.	Stages Preschool and Primary School.
School type	School type Private day school; bilingual (English and Polish) international school	School type Private, bilingual school offering the Cambridge Programme.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school provides psychological and pedagogical support, including speech therapy. Speech therapy sessions are conducted during school hours, with initial diagnosis at the start of the school year and individualized plans as needed.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Poland	Country affiliation Poland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Preschool operates Monday–Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Preschool classes run 7:30am–5:30pm with meals at 8:30–8:50 (breakfast), 10:30–10:50 (soup), 12:50–1:10 (lunch) and 3:00–3:15 (afternoon snack). The kindergarten closes at 5:30pm.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration / Enrollment fees - Registration / application fee for middle school: 150 PLN (one-off). - Enrollment fee for middle school (one-off, payable after contract signature): 1,500 PLN. - Pedagogical assessment fee for new primary-school entrants from other kindergartens: 250 PLN. - Entry/wpisowe for primary-school admissions (where applicable) is handled as a one‑time payment under the school's enrolment rules. The preschool statute also specifies that the entry fee is paid within 14 days of signing the education contract and is not reduced proportionally to the expected period of attendance. Preschool (2026/2027) — fees and schedule - Annual tuition (AMBER and RUBY groups) with 10% image‑consent discount: PLN 27,000 per year. Equivalent pay schedule: payable in 10 monthly instalments. Payments are due by the 10th of each month when paid in instalments. - Annual tuition (AMBER and RUBY groups) without the image‑consent discount: PLN 30,000 per year. - Grade 0 (preschool/year 0) annual tuition with image‑consent discount: PLN 29,700 per year (or in 10 monthly instalments). Without discount: PLN 33,000 per year. - The preschool tuition includes educational materials, project day trips (local), selected workshops and basic insurance; it does not include compulsory meals (meals are charged separately), replacement footwear, or sports outfit. Additional extracurricular classes are charged separately. Primary School (2026/2027) — fees and schedule - Pedagogical assessment fee for applicants from other kindergartens: PLN 250 (one‑off). - Annual tuition (with 10% image‑consent discount): PLN 36,225 per year. Equivalent instalment schedule shown: 10 monthly instalments of PLN 3,622.50 each (payments due by the 10th of each month when using the instalment plan). - Annual tuition (without image‑consent discount): PLN 40,250 per year (10 monthly instalments of PLN 4,025). - The primary‑school tuition covers bilingual IBO‑aligned teaching, textbooks and worksheets, school supplies, project trips (local, one‑day), certain workshops, psychological support and pupil accident insurance. The tuition does not include compulsory meals, school uniform, replacement footwear, sports outfit, backpack/pencil case, multi‑day trips or international exchanges. Additional paid classes are available separately. Middle School / Lower‑secondary (current published rates) - Registration fee: 150 PLN (one‑off). Enrollment fee: 1,500 PLN (one‑off, payable after contract signature). Education (tuition) fee shown: PLN 10,800 per school year. Meals are charged additionally. Payment and instalment options are set in the enrolment/education agreement. High School (2026/2027) — fees and schedule - Grade 1 (High School) annual tuition with 10% image‑consent discount: PLN 36,900 per year, or 10 monthly instalments of PLN 3,690 (payments due by the 10th of each month when using instalments). Without image‑consent discount: PLN 41,000 per year (10 instalments of PLN 4,100). - Grades 2–4 (High School) annual tuition with 10% image‑consent discount: PLN 36,000 per year, or 10 monthly instalments of PLN 3,600 each. Without image‑consent discount: PLN 40,000 per year (10 instalments of PLN 4,000). - High‑school tuition includes bilingual instruction, school materials used in class, local project trips, workshops, some remedial classes, psychological care and student accident insurance. The tuition does not include compulsory textbooks, school footwear, sports clothes, backpack/pencil case, multi‑day trips or international exchanges; some remedial classes (e.g., Spanish) may be charged separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Instalment option: For preschool, primary and high school tuition the school publishes a 10‑instalment payment option; instalment payments are indicated as due by the 10th of each month when the 10‑instalment plan is used. Annual prepayment and on‑time payment discounts are offered in published fee terms. - Discounts and sibling reductions: discounts are available for consent to publish the child's image (typically 10%), loyalty/continuation discounts for students continuing education at Open Future, early payment for the full year, timely payments, and sibling discounts (typically 9% for 2nd child, 18% for 3rd child, 27% for 4th and subsequent children). Middle‑school pages also list sibling discounts. - Contract and enrolment conditions: admission is confirmed by signing an education contract; payment of the applicable registration/enrollment fees and the signed contract are conditions of final enrolment. Payment deadlines and penalties for late payment are specified in the education agreement. Boarding - Boarding is not offered as part of the Open Future International School fee structure; published fees and school materials describe day‑school care hours and paid meals, with no boarding or residential fees listed. Tuition and care cover school‑day hours only. Other costs and recurring charges - Meals: compulsory meals are charged separately where indicated (meals are compulsory for certain primary classes and are billed in addition to tuition). Payment for meals is collected separately, typically to a designated bank account and often monthly (meal payment timing noted on the meals page). - Uniforms, replacement footwear, sports outfit, backpacks and fully equipped pencil cases: charged to parents and not included in tuition for primary and high school students. - Textbooks: compulsory textbooks are not included in high‑school tuition. Additional workbooks/worksheets and many in‑class materials are included. - Multi‑day trips and international exchanges: not included in published tuition; these are charged separately. - Additional classes / extracurricular activities: many are chargeable extra options and are billed according to the activity offer for the given school year. - Insurance: pupil/student accident insurance is included in primary and high‑school tuition. Refunds and withdrawals - Entry/wpisowe (one‑off entry fee) is paid within the timeframe defined in the contract and is not subject to proportional reduction according to the preschool statute. Monthly absence does not release parents from their obligation to pay tuition for the month. Withdrawal, refund or credit arrangements are governed by the signed education contract and the statutory provisions referenced in that contract; the statute sets payment timing and the non‑proportional nature of the entry fee. Fee payment options - Bank transfer to the designated school (organ) bank account is used for payments (meals and other fees are specified as payable to a designated bank account). Payment schedules, instalment options and exact bank details are provided in the education contract and billing communications from the school. Meal payments are commonly billed monthly and collected after the month ends. No public information is published listing credit‑card or other specific electronic payment methods as standard fee options.	Fee details Application / administration fees - Preschool, Younger group (DOB 2021–2023): Administration (enrollment) fee: PLN 2,200. - Preschool, Grade 0 (DOB 2020–2021): Administration (enrollment) fee: PLN 1,700. - Primary School (all primary year groups): Administration (enrollment) fee: PLN 4,200. Tuition fees (academic year 2026/27) — full-year and instalment detail - Preschool, Younger group (DOB 2021–2023): Tuition fee (annual): PLN 22,500. When paid by the school's published schedule (10 monthly instalments), this equals PLN 2,250 per month. - Preschool, Grade 0 (DOB 2020–2021): Tuition fee (annual): PLN 25,000. When paid in 10 monthly instalments, this equals PLN 2,500 per month. - Primary School (grades 1–8 / all primary year groups covered by the single fee): Tuition fee (annual): PLN 36,000. When paid in 10 monthly instalments, this equals PLN 3,600 per month. Billing schedule and payment terms - The administration/enrollment fee is payable on the day the education agreement is signed. - Tuition is billed and collected in 10 monthly instalments; each instalment is due by the 10th day of the month. The school's published instalment schedule is the standard payment arrangement. - Sibling discounts: a 10% discount may be requested for the younger of two enrolled children; a 15% discount applies for a third child. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. Wawel International operates as a day preschool and primary school; no boarding fees are published. Other costs and typical additional fees - Meals / catering: optional for primary pupils and obligatory for preschool pupils; catering charges are additional to tuition. Parents order meals via the school's ordering system. - Extracurricular activities: charged separately (additional classes and clubs). - School uniform: required from Primary School (uniform purchase handled through the school's supplier); preschool children do not wear a uniform. - Overnight trips and day trips: charged separately (overnight trips are an additional cost). Tuition covers a set number of program trips/workshops (listed below), but extended or overnight trips carry extra charges. - Textbooks and educational materials: textbooks and certain book costs are additional to tuition. Preschool tuition includes specified art/wyprawka items and up to six trips/workshops per year as listed by the school. - Layette / school starter pack (wyprawka): listed as an additional item for primary; preschool includes a basic art starter kit for the year-group fees that specify it. Refund information - No specific, published refund or tuition-withdrawal policy was located on the school's public admissions and FAQ pages. Parents are therefore advised to confirm refund/withdrawal terms directly with the school before signing the education agreement. Fee payment options - The school's public pages do not publish detailed payment-method instructions (for example, bank account details, card payment acceptance, or online payment portals) on the admissions or FAQ pages. For payment method details and banking instructions, contact the school's admissions or secretary office at parents@wips.edu.pl or info@wips.edu.pl (phone numbers also published on the school contact pages). What the tuition covers - Preschool tuition includes art supplies and up to six trips/workshops per year (see preschool fee listing). Primary tuition includes education for the full school year, care Monday–Friday 8:00–17:20 for grades 1–4, Cambridge Primary educational activities, Cambridge Global Perspectives project work, and six program trips/workshops per school year. Additional items listed above are not included in the base tuition.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Open Future International School implements the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the early years and primary grades. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum with Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school uses bilingual instruction in Polish and English, enabling English language development as part of daily learning. The High School follows the Polish core curriculum and applies IB philosophy; it is currently a candidate for MYP and DP and has been authorized for the Diploma Programme since June 2, 2023 (IB World School 050654).	Curriculum details All educational activities are conducted in English, with Polish language education and Polish history and geography taught in Polish. The preschool is English-speaking and bilingual, and the primary school is bilingual. The school follows the Polish core curriculum defined by the Ministry of National Education (MEN), integrated with the Cambridge Programme; in the first years of primary (grades 1–3) learning is through integrated classes, and from grade 4 onward it becomes subject-based. Upon completion of each class, pupils receive Polish certificates in accordance with MEN guidelines. The Cambridge Programme is used, with Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Cambridge Advanced (A Levels) taught from Grade 1 onward. Through the Cambridge Programme we educate students who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged, and language development is supported by the Global Perspectives programme and Jolly Phonics.
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Exam results	Exam results IB May Session 2025 results: over 202,000 students worldwide received results for the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). Open Future graduates achieved world-class IB results, with our top score of 40/45 and HL grades of 7 in Mathematics, Physics, and English; one graduate was admitted to Aalto University in Finland.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme is recognized by over 2,000 universities worldwide, including institutions in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Enrollment is open year‑round for Open Future International Preschool and Primary School, space permitting. Preschool and primary enrollment steps: 1. fill the registration form on openfuture.edu.pl; 2) meet with a preschool/primary school representative; 3) begin the admission procedure: when enrolling into first grade, a pedagogical examination is required (this study is additionally paid); kindergarten students have priority in enrolling into the primary school; for grades 2–8, a free trial week is offered to meet peers and teachers; during the trial week the school assesses English proficiency to plan language support; 4) sign the education contract with attachments and provide the required documents; 5) settle all amounts arising from the contract. Documents required when signing include a birth certificate, a school readiness certificate for first grade, a copy of the recent school report, and for foreign students a certificate or report containing information about grades and skills. Enrollment is conducted in order of application; siblings of Open Future students have priority; if there is no place, a waiting list may be used. High school recruitment runs year‑round until places are filled and follows these steps: 1. fill the registration form; 2) meet with a school representative; 3) English language level diagnosis (minimum B1+; FCE may be considered for the highest grade); 4) interview with the high school principal; 5) sign the education contract with attachments and provide the required documents (first grade needs information from the register and grades from the first half of 8th grade plus a certificate of completion of primary school; older classes require certificates of completion of previous classes); 6) beginning of high school education.	Admissions Enrollment in preschool: 1. Fill in the enrollment form for the preschool; Personal data contained in the enrollment form will be processed by Wawel Education sp. z o.o. with its registered office at ul. Leona Wyczółkowskiego 7 in Krakow in order to answer or settle your case. If the answer involves sending marketing information, by filling in the fields you expressly consent to receive information about selected services to the email address and telephone number provided. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal; full information on data processing is in Privacy Policy. 2. After the form is received, the team will get in touch and share a presentation to help you explore everything our preschool offers. The presentation provides details about the preschool program and how to engage with the enrollment process, helping you understand what to expect as you consider placement for your child. 3. Enrollment is open all year, as long as spaces are available — we look forward to hearing from you! 4. Fees for the 2026/27 school year: Younger group (DOB 2021–2023): Administration fee – 2 200 PLN; Tuition fee – 22 500 PLN. Grade 0 (DOB 2020–2021): Administration fee – 1 700 PLN; Tuition fee – 25 000 PLN. Tuition includes art supplies and trips/workshops (6 times per year); Additional fees cover overnight stay trips, meals, extracurricular classes, and books. Enrollment in primary school: 1. If you are interested in enrolling your child in Wawel International School's English-speaking primary school, please kindly complete the form below; Personal data contained in the Enrollment form will be processed by Wawel Education sp. z o.o. with its registered office at ul. Leona Wyczółkowskiego 7 in Krakow in order to answer or settle your case. If the answer involves sending marketing information, by filling in the fields you expressly confirm consent to provide information to the email address and telephone number provided. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal; full information on the processing of your personal data is in Privacy Policy. 2. Once we receive your form, our team will get in touch and share a presentation to help you explore everything our Primary School offers. The presentation provides details about the Cambridge Primary programme and what the school year encompasses, helping you understand placement options for your child. 3. Enrollment is open all year, as long as spaces are available — we look forward to hearing from you! 4. Fees for the 2026/27 school year: Administration fee – 4 200 PLN; Tuition fee – 36 000 PLN. Additional fees include catering, extracurricular activities, school uniform, overnight stay trips, textbooks, and layette. Tuition includes education throughout the school year in accordance with Ministry of Education dates, care from 8:00 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. (grades 1–4), and participation in the Cambridge Primary and Global Perspectives programmes, with six program trips and workshops per year.
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Waitlist	Waitlist If there is no place available in a class or group, a child may be placed on the waiting list.	Waitlist —
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