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Kolegium Europejskie

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Polish
Fees PLN 42,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2004
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Polish, German, Spanish, Russian, French
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Kolegium Europejskie in Kraków is a private, international school complex offering a preschool, a bilingual primary section, and a high school where the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is taught. Established in 2004, it is the oldest Kraków high school to offer the IB diploma and operates in Polish and English, with Cambridge Assessment International Education implemented across all subjects from Grade 1 and English instruction across core subjects. The high school, located in Zabłocie, features bright, air‑conditioned classrooms, multimedia laboratories, and dedicated chill‑out spaces. Polish Matura is available at the high school level, and graduates receive support with applications to universities worldwide, including Harvard, Yale, MIT, Cambridge, Oxford, and leading Polish institutions. The student body is multicultural, drawing families from many countries, and English conversations support language development and readiness. A broad program of international projects, Erasmus+ experiences, individualized support, and an arts and language culture round out an education.

ul. Ślusarska 9, 30-710 Kraków, Poland

The Essentials

Kolegium Europejskie has instruction in English, Polish.

Location

Kolegium Europejskie is located in Kraków, Poland. Address: ul. Ślusarska 9, 30-710 Kraków. The campus is accessible by public transport. The school offers international education programs.

Stages

Preschool; International bilingual primary school; International English High School. The IB Diploma Programme is offered at the high school.

Type

Private, International English High School

Country affiliation

Poland
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership

Private International English High School established in 2004 in Kraków; offers the IB Diploma Programme; part of an International Education Center that also runs a preschool and a bilingual primary school; the oldest IB school in Lesser Poland.
Fees

Annual tuition at Kolegium Europejskie ranges from PLN 42,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- The school does not publish a separate, mandatory application fee for admissions to its programmes.

Tuition fees (by school level / year group)

- High School — Polish Matura (Liceum), Classes 1–4: PLN 3,500 per month. Billing is expressed on a monthly basis for this high‑school cohort.

- International Baccalaureate (IB) programme (Pre‑IB, IB1/IB2): No distinct per‑year tuition schedule for IB years is published separately; the same monthly tuition level for high‑school years is indicated in admissions material.

- Preschool and Bilingual Primary School: No publicly published per‑year or per‑term tuition schedule for preschool or primary pupils is provided in the school's publicly accessible admissions and pricing pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is presented as a monthly amount for the high‑school cohort (PLN 3,500 per month). Specific invoice schedule (exact dates of instalments or number of instalments per academic year) and late‑payment penalties are not published in the publicly available admissions materials.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not part of the school's published fee schedule; no boarding programme fees are published for Kolegium Europejskie. The school's materials describe its international day‑school programmes located in Kraków.

Other costs and additional fees

- IB examination and registration fees: These are external to regular tuition and are handled through the International Baccalaureate examination processes; no fixed school‑published amounts for IB exam registration are provided in the public admissions material.

- Extracurricular programmes, language courses and centre fees: The school operates an European Language and Education Centre (ECJiE) and runs additional paid courses and support services; charges for these activities are published separately from core tuition where applicable.

- Textbooks, specialist materials, school supplies, trips and some extracurricular activities are charged in addition to tuition; no comprehensive, itemised list of these costs with amounts is published in the admissions/pricing pages.

- Uniform: No mandatory uniform fee or compulsory uniform schedule with prices is published in the publicly accessible admissions/pricing material.

Refund information

- No publicly published, itemised refund policy for tuition deposits, instalment refunds, or withdrawal‑related refunds is provided in the school's admissions or pricing pages. Refund and withdrawal terms are handled in enrolment documentation not summarised in the public admissions material.

Fee payment options

- No definitive, itemised list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) with processing instructions is published in the public admissions pages. Payment arrangements are handled through the school's admissions and billing administration.

Summary note (concise)

- Published admissions material identifies a monthly tuition amount of PLN 3,500 for high‑school (Liceum) classes and describes IB and Polish Matura pathways, while specific per‑term or per‑year breakdowns for all school levels, formal refund terms, detailed billing calendar, boarding fees, and definitive payment method lists are not provided in the publicly accessible admissions and pricing pages.
Academics

Kolegium Europejskie teaches Cambridge (Primary), IB (DP).

Curriculum

Cambridge Assessment International Education is implemented across all subjects from Grade 1, with English instruction across core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, ICT and Geography. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for upper secondary. Polish Matura is offered at the high school level. Education takes place in two languages: Polish and English.

Higher Education Progression

The IB Diploma Programme prepares students for admission to universities worldwide, including foreign universities frequently chosen by students, alongside prestigious Polish higher education institutions.
Parent Experience

History

Kolegium Europejskie was established in 2004 in Kraków. It is the oldest high school in Kraków offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. The school is not only a high school offering IB and the Polish matura but provides comprehensive development opportunities for youth, with a multicultural student body from Canada, the USA, New Zealand, Korea, Vietnam, Switzerland, the UK, Ukraine, and many other countries. Education takes place in Polish and English, enabling an international environment, and graduates are supported in applications to universities worldwide, including Harvard, Yale, MIT, Cambridge, and Oxford as well as top Polish institutions.

Community

The school hosts a multicultural community with students from many countries, creating a diverse campus culture. It engages in international exchanges and projects that broaden horizons and provide cross-cultural experiences. The environment emphasizes tradition, modernity, and internationality, with language and cultural diversity at the core of daily learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

Kolegium Europejskie in Kraków runs a preschool, a bilingual primary school, and a high school offering the IB program. All schools are located in Kraków. The high school is in the Zabłocie district and features spacious, bright classrooms with air conditioning and multimedia laboratories. Free time is spent in specially prepared chill-out rooms. The school was established in 2004.

Academic Facilities

High school classrooms are spacious and bright, equipped with air conditioning and multimedia labs. The campus has modern equipment to support IB Diploma and Polish Matura studies.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The school offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, interest clubs, and workshops to prepare students for life in a global society. Students engage in international projects and experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom. Daily conversations in English and an international environment support language development and global readiness. Every student receives individual attention and access to psychological, pedagogical, and speech therapy support to foster personal and academic growth.

Arts & Creative

The Wielka Improwizacja theatre club welcomes students who enjoy performing, designing sets, providing musical accompaniment, or writing scripts. It emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and expressive performance through workshops and rehearsals, culminating in productions. Participation builds teamwork, confident speaking, and stage presence while nurturing appreciation for literature and storytelling.

Cultural & Language

The school hosts a multilingual, multicultural community with students from over 25 countries and frequent use of English in and out of class to build fluency. Latin Club explores Latin language and ancient Roman culture and its influence on the modern world. Philosophy Club invites debates and exploration of philosophical ideas, while Rhetoric Club develops persuasive speaking and argumentation skills.

Social & Hobbies

The theatre-focused activities provide social engagement and creative outlets through Wielka Improwizacja. Rhetoric and Philosophy clubs offer discussion, debate, and collaborative learning. Latin and Science clubs enable language-based and empirical inquiry in a cooperative setting.

Leadership & Professional

Leadership is fostered through a Student Board. The school provides mentoring and guidance to support university applications and career development, with involvement in international projects and Erasmus+ experiences to broaden exposure and professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Facilities include a gym, fitness room, and chill-out spaces, supporting student wellbeing. A well-equipped library and modern teaching tools contribute to a balanced, stimulating daily routine in a supportive environment.
Languages

Language Provision

English is the language of daily conversations. The high school is an English-medium International High School offering the IB Diploma Program. Polish language instruction is offered, including the Polish Matura. The preschool uses two languages in class, and the primary school is bilingual.

Bilingual Teaching

Step by Step Bilingual Preschool conducts classes in two languages. International Bilingual Primary School offers bilingual education. The International English High School provides an English-medium program offering the IB Diploma Program.
Admissions

Admissions

1) Programs and pathways: The High School offers two pathways: the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and a Polish Matura class beginning in the 2025/2026 school year. The IB Diploma is internationally recognized and has a history of admissions to top universities worldwide. The school's teachers regularly participate in training courses in Poland and abroad and engage in international educational projects. Graduates have gained entry to Harvard, Yale, MIT, Cambridge, and Oxford. 2) Enrollment status and scope: Enrollment is currently open for Kolegium Europejskie High School. It is the oldest IB-implementing school in Lesser Poland. In response to local demand, a Polish Matura class is being launched for the 2025/2026 school year. The student body includes learners from more than 25 countries, creating an international learning environment. 3) How to learn more and begin enrollment: To learn more about enrollment, families should complete the contact form so the school can respond with next steps. The enrollment offers two pathways—IB and Polish Matura—available for the 2025/2026 entry. 4) Language, environment and support: English is used for daily conversations, and students come from over 25 countries, creating a multicultural environment. The facilities are modern, including air-conditioned classrooms and a well-equipped library. Intercultural support staff assist students, including Ukrainian students, to adapt to the school environment.
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