Poland, Poznan
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ISOP's Taczanowskiego Campus in Poznań hosts two libraries serving all students and staff. Library A/Main Library offers books for older students, while Library B/Young Reader Library serves younger readers; both provide resources in English, Polish and other languages, with hours posted on their doors. The on-site Nurse provides medical assistance. PYP Common Room and MS Common Room support after-school activities and clubs. The Taczanowskiego Campus includes a swimming pool as part of its sports facilities.
Swimming is part of the campus sports facilities. A swimming pool is located on the Taczanowskiego Campus and is used for swimming classes, which are compulsory for Grade 1. There are guidelines for excusing from PE including swimming, which may apply under health or other circumstances. The pool is integrated into the PE schedule at ISOP.
ISOP delivers the International Baccalaureate programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in preparation as a Candidate School for the 2025-26 school year. DP was authorized in April 2008 and PYP in December 2010, and the school serves over 600 students taught by about 100 teachers. English is the main language of instruction, with Polish studied as required by Polish law; additional languages include German and Spanish, with HS content delivered in English and Polish-language components where mandated. ISOP is a non-public school with the legal status of a public school registered with the City of Poznań, and it implements international programs alongside the Polish core curriculum. The school address is Taczanowskiego 18, Poznań.
ISOP offers a wide range of extracurricular activities. Examples include Model United Nations, Oxford Debates, Amnesty International, Economics Club, GreenHearted Club, Basketball Team, and Erasmus+ Eljub (European youth meetings), along with career guidance workshops, charitable actions, and a variety of workshops such as Shaping Fair Cities – Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. There are volunteering opportunities, as well as domestic and international trips, with activities available across PYP, MS, HS and the Diploma Programme.
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.