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The five schools Krakow parents researched most this year, chosen from the 10 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.
Embassy International School Kraków offers a British international education for ages 3 to 18. Established in 2015, it is the international school in Kraków and follows a British curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum in the Primary years. The learning path begins in Early Years and continues through Primary to Secondary, culminating in A-levels taught in small groups of up to five students in AQA courses. English is the working language of learning and instruction, with Polish language lessons available for Polish citizens as required by authorities. The campus sits in a pleasant residential area near Old Town and provides 1500 square metres of classrooms, specialist rooms updated in 2016, a library, and secure grounds with both a playground and a field for football and basketball. A rich activity programme includes MUN & Debate, Chess, Maths Club, Art, Drama, Music, and language clubs such as French, Japanese, Polish, and Spanish.
Cracow International School is a dual-location, non-public high school in Kraków that delivers the Cambridge International program within a broader Polish and British curricular framework. The school serves ages 3 to 18, with Cambridge Primary, Lower and Upper Secondary programs, IGCSE, AS, and A Levels, taught mainly in English. The two campuses, Olsza (Sokołowskiego 19, 19A) and Błonia (Wyczółkowskiego 7), house a kindergarten through high school with small classes and purpose-built facilities. Olsza offers two buildings with adjacent playgrounds and a nearby 5-hectare green space, while Błonia hosts the high school in a quiet central site. Beyond Cambridge accreditation (International Examination Center PL027), the school follows British and Polish curricula and offers bilingual or English-only education, including Polish national examinations. A rich extracurricular program includes robotics, ceramics, chess, journalism, theatre, dance, and sports, complemented by Erasmus+ collaborations and mental health initiatives like Młode Głowy. A diverse, welcoming community supports learners.
The Kraków Cosmopolitan School offers the British Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels for learners aged 5–18. The Kraków campus is organized around a shared hub with flexible spaces across three floors to support different ages and subjects. Years 7–13 learn in dedicated science, maths, and language classrooms, enabling deeper understanding and smooth progression as academic demands grow. Immersive primary classrooms provide vibrant, engaging environments where visible work and rich resources encourage confidence, independence, and a love of learning. The Curriculum Areas include Literacy, Physical Education, Wellbeing, Creative Arts, Languages, Humanities, Extracurricular, and Mathematics. The school prepares students for internationally recognised qualifications to support next steps in education. Creative Arts spaces include shared art studios, music rooms, and a library that foster creativity and collaboration. Wellbeing and PE are supported by access to a high-quality offsite sports centre. The school nurtures creative thinking, real‑world learning, and global outlook.
British International School of Cracow offers an English-language curriculum for ages 3 to 18. Foundation Stage follows British Early Years Foundation Stage, with English National Curriculum guiding Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school has 30 years of experience delivering British education and has been an IB World School since 2006. Accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation, Cambridge International, COBIS and AQA, it teaches an English-based curriculum across the campus. With 220 students from over 35 countries, it blends traditional British practices with innovative teaching methods. Facilities include ICT and library resources and science laboratories, plus a gym for Physical Education. The school offers a complete pathway from Preschool (age 3) to the IB DP, with English as the language of instruction, located in Cracow. Extra-curriculars include theatre performances and Beyond the Classroom programs (Summer School, Ski Week, Green Camp, Mini Camp) and concerts.
Da Vinci’s International High School is a bilingual private high school in Kraków for students from age 15. It offers a four-year pathway: Years I–II follow the IB Middle Years Programme as a Pre-IB stage, while Years III–IV lead to the IB Diploma Programme. English is the main language of instruction, and students learn in small groups of up to 12. The school is located at ul. Pilotów 4C near the city centre, with access by public transport and guarded parking. Tuition ranges from PLN 50,760 to PLN 63,960 per year. A distinctive feature is its IB pathway from MYP into the Diploma Programme within the Da Vinci’s International Schools system.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 10 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 253 students · based on the 9 schools that report enrolment.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 15.6 students · based on the 8 schools that report it.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 8 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in PLN.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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