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The five schools Poland parents researched most this year, chosen from the 87 international schools in the country. 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.
International European School Warsaw provides a multilingual international education for ages 3–18 within the Accredited European School (AES) framework. Located at ul. Wiertnicza 140 in Warsaw, the school serves preschool through high school and runs a bilingual English–Polish programme. In Primary, students follow Polish and British curricula; in Secondary they study Cambridge IGCSE/A‑Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with European Schools syllabi. From S1, all students learn a second foreign language (L3) from English, Polish, French, German, Italian or Spanish. Mother‑tongue support is available for non‑native speakers. The AES model centralises language and content across grades, with English alongside Polish language, history and geography and a broad menu of L2/L3 options. The campus includes a library, three meals daily, and transport within 20 km. After‑school clubs run 14:20–16:00, and annual events include European Day and Sports Day. AES accreditation and a broad range of clubs and languages are distinctive features.
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.
The International School of EKOLA is a private high school in Wrocław offering a bilingual Polish–English pathway and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It educates students aged 14 to 18 and conducts DP1 and DP2 in English, with Classes 1–2 featuring extended English and mathematics in a bilingual setting. Class sizes are up to 20 in early years and up to 30 in the Diploma Programme, enabling small-group support. The campus at Ojca Beyzyma 17 provides well-equipped classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a biology–chemistry laboratory, a computer laboratory, and a library; Wi‑Fi is available throughout, and each student has a locker. PE takes place in the gymnasium housed at the EKOLA Primary School at Zielińskiego 56. EKOLA is a UNESCO Associated School and has received the Westphalian Peace Prize for promoting peace and cross-cultural understanding. The school collaborates with Wrocław universities and cultural institutions, offering workshops, Model United Nations, and intercultural projects such as Kropla Afryki and Kropla Azji, and international programs.
Wrocław Cosmopolitan School is a private school in Wrocław, Poland for learners aged 3 to 18. English is the language of instruction across all subjects, with Polish and other languages taught by native or proficient English speakers. The curriculum spans EYFS, the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and the Dutch Curriculum, delivering an integrated, enquiry-led program that uses technology to support learning. The school is the first accredited in Poland to offer the English-language Polish MEN programme, a blend of Polish and UK curricula. Wrocław Cosmopolitan School holds accreditations with Cambridge Assessment, the Ministry of Education and Science, and UCAS. The campus is light-filled, supporting personalised learning with small class sizes, pastoral care and opportunities for creativity, sport and leadership. Extracurricular activities promote confidence, collaboration and global awareness. The school is part of Cosmo Education Sp. z o.o. and is located at ul. Fabryczna 14a, 53-609 Wrocław Poland.
The International School of Poznan (ISOP) is a co-educational day school located in Poznań, providing an inquiry-based education through the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. Serving students from primary through high school, ISOP offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). A distinctive element of the curriculum is the HS1 and HS2 "Pre-IB" phase, transitioning students from middle school into subject mastery in preparation for the DP. Another unique feature is the "O Class," a specialized one-year intensive program designed to help non-native English speakers integrate into high school. Facilities support robust learning, featuring fully equipped science laboratories, a dedicated computer lab, and a library with access to digital tools like JSTOR. The community is highlighted by signature initiatives like the annual Winter Show and the Laar & Berg Student Exchange, fostering strong student expression and international connection.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 87 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 392 students · based on the 55 schools that report enrolment.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 16.7 students · based on the 54 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 67 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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