Poland, Gdansk
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Preschool catering is available: full catering costs 30 PLN per day, including breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack; catering is not included in the price; dietary meals are available. Primary School catering is available at 18 PLN per day; all courses are optional, and parents can provide meals.
Bloom Education Sp. z o. o. owns Gdynia International School. Organ of the School include the Director, the Pedagogical Council, the Parents' Council, and the Student Council. The Pedagogical Council is a collegial body of teachers; it is chaired by the Director or by a person appointed by the Director; it approves the work plan and internal regulations. The Parents' Council is an advisory body with elected parent representatives; it co-creates a positive school climate, supports teaching and learning, helps formulate development plans, assists in establishing beneficial contacts with institutions in Poland and abroad, aids in integrating Polish and foreign students and their parents, helps organize school events, and assists in securing sponsors. The Student Council represents students and can present proposals and opinions to the Director and the Pedagogical Council, and may organize volunteer activities in coordination with the Director.
Gdynia International School (GIS) provides an English-language international education for children aged 3 to 14. The campus at 37 Kapitańska Street, Gdynia, houses both GIS Preschool and GIS Primary School. GIS Preschool has operated since 2013 and GIS Primary School since September 2021. The programme follows the British National Curriculum (Cambridge for Primary) and meets Poland's Ministry of Education (MEN) requirements, ensuring alignment with international standards and local regulations. English is used in lessons and day-to-day communication, creating an international environment and supporting bilingual development. GIS serves international and Polish families and welcomes students from about 30 countries, reflecting intercultural diversity. The school emphasizes intercultural diversity and aims to develop compassionate, responsible citizenship. Extracurricular activities include sports, arts and clubs such as Chess, Lego-Robotics, and Spanish Club. The founder and lead educator is Kevin D'Arcy, guiding a program that integrates intercultural experiences with a family-friendly campus culture across the globe.