Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus vs The British School Warsaw
Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus and The British School Warsaw are both in Warsaw, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and IB programmes. Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) and Cambridge International AS Levels, and The British School Warsaw also offers EYFS, British and IPC. Published annual fees are close, at PLN 52,800 - 129,940 for Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus and PLN 52,020 - 126,400 for The British School Warsaw. Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus takes pupils from 3 to 18, and The British School Warsaw from 2 to 18. The British School Warsaw is the larger school, with around 1,240 pupils to Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus's 800. Typical class sizes are 16 at Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus and 20 at The British School Warsaw.
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Curriculum
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels
Pupils
Pupils
800
Pupils
1,240
Typical class size
Typical class size
16
Typical class size
20
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
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Opened
1992
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
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.
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
Preschool, Primary and Lower Secondary (Nursery to Year 9, ages 2.5–14).
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 British international school
School type
non-selective day 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
British
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
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.
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
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.
Higher education progression
The school opens pathways to the world's top universities, including Yale and Cambridge.
Gifted and talented
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.
Gifted and talented
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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
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).
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.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
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Waitlist
If no place is available but your child meets entry criteria, we'll offer them a place on the waiting list.