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Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Polish
Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction
Pines Forest School in Poland blends British and Polish curricula within a forest learning model. The school operates in three areas: Pines Forest School, Pines Primary and Pines Foundation, serving ages 4 to 15. The core programme blends EYFS with British and Polish curriculum goals, with early years emphasising British targets and a progression toward stronger Polish study by Year 6 Polish Grade 5. Lessons are delivered in very small groups in Learning HUBs and outdoors in the forest, using hands-on experiences to bring subjects to life. The timetable supports literacy, maths, history, geography, science and phonics, plus enrichment such as art and design, woodwork, music, sport, cooking and photography. Language development is supported via CLIL in a bilingual/multilingual setting. Facilities include Learning HUBs with kitchenettes, toilets and showers, plus forest classroom environment, a tool area, wildlife habitats, a pond, a stream and gardens. The day runs 9:00–15:30, near Warsaw.
Pines Learning HUBs are located in Zabia Wola and in the Powsin Forest area on the outskirts of Warsaw, Poland, within the Kabacki Forest. Just forty minutes from the centre of Warsaw.
Stages
Lower primary years with emphasis on British learning goals, progressing to Year 6 (Polish Grade 5) with greater focus on the Polish curriculum while continuing to benefit from the breadth of the British approach.
Type
Forest School blending the Polish and British curricula.
Pupil Nationality Mix
A growing international pupil community, with families from the UK, Canada, Germany, and Poland.
Additional learning support
Inclusion-focused with attention to each child's needs, learning style, and interests.
Country affiliation
Poland
School day structure
The school day runs from 9:00 to 15:30.
Bus service
Transport from Warsaw is available for 800 PLN.
Fees
Annual tuition at Pines Forest School ranges from PLN 54,600 for 2026/27.
Application and registration fees - No separate application fee or one-off registration fee is published for Pines Primary; project bookings for short courses are charged per project.
Tuition fees by year group / programme - Pines Primary (day programme, core primary provision): monthly tuition is PLN 3,300. This is stated as the monthly charge for the Pines Primary programme. - There is no separate published breakdown of tuition by individual year groups (Year 1, Year 2, etc.) or by academic-term amounts; a single monthly price is listed for Pines Primary.
Per-term / per-year calculation guidance (stated figures only) - Monthly tuition: PLN 3,300 (Pines Primary). Use this monthly figure for any monthly billing calculations. The school does not publish per-term or per-academic-year figures broken down by year group on the public pages.
Additional recurring charges and optional extras - Catered meals (optional): PLN 450 per month. - Transport (service from Warsaw): PLN 800 per month.
Project and session fees (short courses / extracurricular projects) - Project fee (typical short project length): PLN 800 for a project that lasts six weeks with one session per week. - Weekend and single-session workshop rates (where offered): e.g., Saturday or Sunday Forest School sessions have been listed at PLN 100 per learner per session (PLN 90 for siblings) for shorter workshop-style sessions in past schedules; such sessions are invoiced and payment is required in advance.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The Pines Primary fee is presented as a monthly charge (PLN 3,300), indicating monthly billing for the core primary programme. - Project and short-session bookings are invoiced and require payment in advance; advance payments for sessions have been stated as non-refundable for those sessions. Confirmation for bookings is issued in the form of an invoice. - Fees are the joint responsibility of all signatories on the registration/booking form. Standard terms reserve the right to terminate a place for serious breaches; in such circumstances no refund is given. If a parent withdraws a child immediately from a project they remain liable for the full project cost.
Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for Pines Forest School. The Pines Primary programme is a day school with hours given as 09:00–15:30.
Other costs / required items - Suitable clothing and outdoor kit are required for Forest School activities (long sleeves, waterproof coat, walking boots, hat, gloves, etc.); parents are responsible for providing appropriate kit. No uniform fee or compulsory uniform charge is published. - Occasional workshop or weekend session fees (e.g., PLN 100 per session) and project fees (PLN 800) are additional costs where applicable.
Refund information - Project/session payments taken in advance for short sessions have been described as non-refundable. The terms state that if a child's place is terminated for serious breach there is no refund. If parents withdraw a child immediately from a project they remain liable for the full project cost. In the event of session cancellation by Pines, sessions will be rescheduled; if sessions are cancelled due to severe weather and parents are asked to collect children, no refund is made for that event.
Fee payment options - Bookings and confirmations are handled via invoicing; the public pages show that confirmation is provided by invoice and that payment is required in advance for sessions. Specific payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, or other payment channels) are not listed on the public fee information.
Brief note on available public information and gaps - The school publishes a single monthly tuition figure for the Pines Primary programme (PLN 3,300) plus explicit monthly charges for catered meals (PLN 450) and transport from Warsaw (PLN 800). Separate per-year-group tuition tables, per-term amounts, a stated application/registration fee for full-time primary places, a published academic-year total, and specific payment-method details are not provided in the publicly displayed fee information. Project and short-session fees and the policy that prepaid session payments are non-refundable are published.
Academics
Pines Forest School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 15.
Curriculum
Pines Primary blends the Polish and British curricula, with the early years emphasizing British learning goals and a progressive shift to stronger Polish study by Year 6 / Polish Grade 5. The core curriculum draws on EYFS, British curriculum learning goals, and Polish curriculum learning goals. It is delivered in small groups inside Learning HUBs and outdoors in the forest. The curriculum includes literacy, mathematics, history, geography, science, and phonics, with enrichment activities such as art and design, woodwork, music, sport, cooking, and photography. The school emphasises learning through play and aims to raise learners who are brave, resilient, confident, creative, adaptable, and happy.
Wellbeing
Admissions
Admissions
Register interest for Pines Primary enrolment.
FAQs
What curriculum does Pines Forest School follow?
Pines Primary blends the Polish and British curricula, with the early years emphasizing British learning goals and a progressive shift to stronger Polish study by Year 6 / Polish Grade 5. The core curriculum draws on EYFS, British curriculum learning goals, and Polish curriculum learning goals. It i...
Where is Pines Forest School located?
Pines Learning HUBs are located in Zabia Wola and in the Powsin Forest area on the outskirts of Warsaw, Poland, within the Kabacki Forest. Just forty minutes from the centre of Warsaw.
What age range does the school serve?
Pines Forest School serves students from age 4 to 15, covering Lower primary years with emphasis on British learning goals, progressing to Year 6 (Polish Grade 5) with greater focus on the Polish curriculum while ....
How many students attend Pines Forest School?
Approximately 16 students are enrolled at Pines Forest School.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 54,600 to PHP 54,600 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
Pines Forest School is co-educational.
When was Pines Forest School founded?
Pines Forest School was founded in 2019. Pines Forest School began in August 2019 with three children, one Forest Leader, and a backpack. It is a British Forest School based on the Scandinavian all-weather model and was pioneered by British ...
What facilities does the school offer?
Learning HUBs open out onto the surrounding forest, providing a space to learn, explore, and grow. The HUBs are modern, fully equipped learning spaces that function as bright and welcoming classrooms. Each HUB includes kitchenettes, toilets, and showers, ensuring comfort and practicality throughout
What is the admissions process?
Register interest for Pines Primary enrolment. For more information, contact info@pinesforestschool.pl or +48660230210.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Pines Primary blends the Polish and British curricula into a hybrid core of learning. The core British curriculum covers literacy, mathematics, history, geography, science, and phonics alongside the Polish curriculum. Lessons are delivered in small groups and take place both in Learning HUBs and out
