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Poland, Krakow
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Cracow (Kraków), Poland. Located in historic Cracow, the city is rich in history, culture, and innovation.
Foundation; Primary; Secondary; IB
International school offering an English-based curriculum from early years to the IB Diploma.
British
Academic year covered: These figures are published for the 2025/2026 academic year (no 2026/2027 fee schedule was available at the time of checking).
Application / registration fee
- PLN 3,000 one-time, non-refundable.
Tuition fees (by year group) — published as monthly amounts payable from September to June (10 months)
- Foundation 1 & 2 (Early Years): Monthly PLN 4,000 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 40,000.
- Years 1–6 (Primary): Monthly PLN 6,000 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 60,000.
- Years 7–11 (Lower and Upper Secondary up to IGCSE): Monthly PLN 6,000 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 60,000.
- IB Diploma Years (IB1 & IB2 / Years 12–13): Monthly PLN 6,250 — Annual total (10 months) PLN 62,500.
- Example first-year total for a new entrant in Kindergarten 1: PLN 40,000 tuition + PLN 3,000 registration = PLN 43,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed across the school year and is payable from September to June (the published figures are given as monthly instalments for those months).
- Payments can be made by bank transfer directly into the school's bank account; bank transfer fees are payable by the payer.
- School fees do not include public examination entry fees (IGCSE, IB), school camps, field trips or the cost of school lunches; these are charged separately.
Boarding fees
- The British International School of Cracow operates as a day school; boarding is not applicable.
Other costs and additional charges
- Examination fees for external public exams (IGCSE and IB) are additional and charged separately.
- School trips, school camps, and school lunches are not included in the published tuition and are charged in addition.
- There is no daily compulsory uniform. The school encourages purchase of house-colour polo shirts and hoodies (optional) sold through an external school shop; those branded items are an additional cost and are not sold directly by the school office.
Refund information
- The registration fee is non-refundable.
Fee payment options (accepted methods)
- The published information specifies payment by bank transfer into the school account; bank transfer charges must be borne by the payer. No other specific card or online-payment methods are published in the available fee notes.
Brief note on published details and gaps found
- The school's published materials give the one-time registration fee, monthly tuition amounts (Sep–Jun) and confirm that bank transfer is used for payments, and that exam entries, trips and lunches are charged separately. However, a detailed published policy on tuition refunds, notice periods for withdrawal, and a full list of accepted payment methods (e.g., whether credit card or online payment is accepted) was not found in the fee information available. The registration fee is explicitly stated as non-refundable.
More than 30 nationalities represented. It is a multicultural community.
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.
