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Poland, Krakow
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Knowledge Bowl, Mathcounts, and Model United Nations challenge students to think critically and collaborate beyond the classroom. The After School Activities program includes STEAM initiatives and programming games to deepen understanding and problem-solving skills. Language enrichment and leadership activities are part of ASA, expanding academic experiences after school.
Dance, Photography, Pottery, and Guitar/Piano Club provide visual and performing arts experiences. Rock Band and Lego Cars and Architecture offer collaborative design and creative building opportunities. Cooking Club and Esports give students creative outlets in culinary and digital realms.
Polish, French, German, and Spanish are offered through World Language Programs. A French Bilingual Diploma Pathway starts in Elementary School and provides advanced instruction in English and French, fostering bilingual proficiency. The language program follows the CEFR framework, and students may take external assessments such as DELE, DELF, and Goethe-Zertifikat to demonstrate proficiency.
Student-run clubs include Arts and Crafts, Top Chef, Chess Club, Creative Writing, Table Tennis, Circle Time, Fundraising Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Cooking Masters, ISK Magazine, Photo and Film, Card Games, and Gardening. These clubs foster collaboration, creativity, and social connection during Period 3. The community also includes Dance and other social activities supported by student leadership.
Leadership opportunities enable students to organize events, lead clubs, and initiate service projects for the ISK community. Fundraising Club and service-minded initiatives are among student-led programs. Student clubs such as ISK Magazine and Circle Time support community building and charitable activities.
Student leadership develops ethical leadership through opportunities to run clubs, organize events, and initiate service projects. HS Student Council and MS Student Council provide formal leadership roles, along with clubs like ISK Magazine and IB Support. All student clubs run during Innovative Period 3 to cultivate school spirit and sustained leadership.
Athletics play a vital role in student life with volleyball, basketball, soccer, and cross country, and teams travel to CEESA events across Poland and internationally. The activities program includes Yoga and Swim Academy to support fitness and well-being. A focus on teamwork, commitment, and perseverance underpins ISK's sport and activity experiences.
International School of Kraków is a not-for-profit PreK–12 international school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and a certified American high school diploma. The Lusina campus offers learning spaces on a site since 1993. ISK delivers a vertically aligned curriculum from Early Years through Grade 12; in Grades 6–10, instruction draws on AERO, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards, with language, arts, technology, and physical education integrated for holistic growth. In Grades 11–12, students may pursue the IB Diploma Programme or the American High School Diploma, with the option to take IB courses for certificates. Language programming includes Polish, French, German, and Spanish, plus a Polish Bilingual Language Pathway aligned to the IB Learner Profile. Innovative programs include Learning Outside the Gates field trips and STEAM experiences. ISK is affiliated with the U.S. Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools and NEASC-accredited, with the ISK Forward 2030 initiative.
