Poland, Bydgoszcz
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Bydgoszcz, Poland. 3 Bośniacka Street, 85-163 Bydgoszcz. The ISoB is part of the Kazimierz Wielki University system.
Primary Years Programme (Grades 1-5); Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10); Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12).
International school offering International Baccalaureate programmes; part of Kazimierz Wielki University.
Limited support for students with Special Education Needs.
Poland
Application / Registration fees
- Entrance / registration fee: PLN 500 (non-refundable) payable at application/registration.
- In addition, a one‑time entry fee of PLN 1,000 is listed as payable before admission and must be paid by 31 August in the year learning starts. Parents should be prepared for this charge where it applies.
Tuition fees by programme and family position (monthly and annual amounts)
- Primary Years Programme (PYP) & Middle Years Programme (MYP):
- First child (no tuition refund): PLN 1,800 per month ⇒ PLN 21,600 per year (PLN 1,800 × 12).
- First child (with tuition refunded by employer/other): PLN 3,500 per month ⇒ PLN 42,000 per year.
- Second child (parents with a child already in PYP/MYP):
- No refund: PLN 1,500 per month ⇒ PLN 18,000 per year.
- With refund: PLN 3,000 per month ⇒ PLN 36,000 per year.
- Third child (parents with children already in PYP/MYP):
- No refund: PLN 1,200 per month ⇒ PLN 14,400 per year.
- With refund: PLN 2,500 per month ⇒ PLN 30,000 per year.
- Diploma Programme (DP, each DP student):
- No refund: PLN 2,000 per month ⇒ PLN 24,000 per year.
- With refund: PLN 4,000 per month ⇒ PLN 48,000 per year.
Notes on how tuition is billed and discounts
- Tuition is charged monthly for the school-year period and the amounts above are the monthly rates used for billing across the school year. For students starting in September, monthly tuition is payable in the period covering 1 September to 31 August.
- First tuition and entrance fees for students who start in September are payable in advance at the latest on the first school day; other monthly tuition payments are due at the latest on the 15th of each month. For students who start during the school year, all tuition and fees are payable within the first four weeks after the start date. Past‑due accounts are subject to a late fee. Alternative installment schedules (commonly two or three installments per semester) may be arranged by the principal. An invoice including VAT can be issued on request.
- Annual prepayment discount: a 10% discount is available for payment of the full year's tuition in advance by the early‑payment deadline; this discount does not apply to families who are receiving a tuition refund. (Deadline language appears in official fee notices—please note the payment-by date for eligibility.)
Method of payment and billing details
- Accepted payment method: bank transfer only. The school provides the university bank details for payments (IBAN and SWIFT). Parents must include the student's name and whether the payment is an entrance fee or tuition in the transfer note.
- Bank details provided for payments:
- IBAN: PL83150013601213600789540000
- SWIFT: WBKPPLPP
- Bank name and branch: Santander Bank Polska Spółka Akcyjna, Centrum Bankowości Korporacyjnej w Bydgoszczy
- Recipient name: UNIWERSYTET KAZIMIERZA WIELKIEGO
- Recipient address: 30 CHODKIEWICZA Street, 85-064 BYDGOSZCZ, POLAND.
Insurance and mandatory cover
- Health and accident insurance covering students on campus and en route to school is mandatory in Poland. Students are required either to take the health/accident insurance provided by the school or to present valid private insurance details prior to registration. Personal‑property or third‑party insurance is recommended but not mandatory.
Boarding / residential provision
- No boarding fees apply: ISOB does not operate a boarding provision. The school's published materials and handbooks set out day‑school arrangements and dress code rather than residential charges.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Mother‑tongue support (additional language support) is charged separately where provided:
- PLN 300 per month for families without tuition refund; PLN 600 per month for families with tuition refund.
- Transport, textbooks and some optional services may be charged in addition to tuition if included in the educational contract; transport and textbook charges are listed as potential additional fees and may be invoiced separately.
- School lunch (canteen) prices used for meal ordering: main meal approx. PLN 17 and soup approx. PLN 11 per serving under the current ordering system. Parents use the school's lunch ordering platform and top‑up accounts for payments.
- Parents' Council contribution: PLN 100 per child per school year (annual contribution).
- Uniform: there is no mandatory uniform requirement. The school publishes a dress code and notes that a formal attire is required for official ceremonies, but a compulsory uniform is not enforced. Any optional ISoB‑branded items (e.g., event T‑shirts) are arranged separately.
Refunds and non‑refundable items
- The registration/entrance fee identified in the admissions policy is non‑refundable. Other refund or withdrawal terms are governed by the school's enrolment/educational contract; explicit public refund formulas for tuition after enrolment or mid‑year withdrawal are not stated in the publicly posted fee circulars and contracts govern the parties' rights and obligations. Parents should note the non‑refundable registration fee clause when applying.
Discounts and staff concessions
- Staff discount: employees of ISOB and Kazimierz Wielki University are eligible for a staff concession (specified in official fee circulars). The circular lists a 75% discount entitlement for employees' children.
Summary of how fees are typically presented on invoices
- Invoices and payment requests are issued for entrance/registration fee, monthly tuition (or installment amounts), additional language support, lunch account top‑ups, and any contracted extras (transport, textbooks). Payments are accepted by bank transfer only to the university account; parents must include student name and the purpose of the payment in the transfer details. Late payments are subject to late fees; alternative installment arrangements can be agreed with the principal.
International School of Bydgoszcz (ISoB) is an English-language school in Bydgoszcz, Poland, offering IB continuum (PYP for ages 5–11, MYP for 6–10, DP for 11–12). It operates as part of the University of Kazimierz Wielki and serves students aged 5 to 18. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning across IB programmes; the Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service, with IB examiner assessments. Students study in at least two languages, supported by mother-tongue and languages support. Facilities include an indoor sports hall, a swimming pool, science laboratories, and spaces for Art, Humanities, Languages and Maths; interactive whiteboards and 24-hour monitoring. The library houses 645,000 print books, 56,000 bound journals and 54,000 special collections. ManageBac and ClassDojo are used for administration; the school participates in International School Assessment. Extracurriculars include Pottery and Art, STEM and Chess; a Student and Parents' Council supports school life.