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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages High School
Introduction
Gaudium et Studium is a private English-language high school in Poznań, Poland, authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school educates students aged 14 to 18 in classes of up to 20, with English-language instruction and support in Polish, German and Spanish. The IB curriculum requires students to study at least six subjects, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, preparing them for university applications in the USA and Europe. The campus occupies a modern high-school building with 800 m2 of dedicated space for students and 4,000 m2 of total facilities, including music studios, technical workshops, laboratories, computer labs, two gymnasia and a theatre. About 40 extracurricular activities span sports, music and dance, including after-school clubs such as Quiet Corner, Mind Gym, Screen World, Journeys of Imagination and Fresh-air Frolics, plus Project Weeks twice a year. The GeS Sport Academy and international exchanges further broaden opportunities.
Private High School Gaudium et Studium has instruction in English.
Location
Poznań, Poland. The school is located at ul. św. Michała 50M, 61-118 Poznań. The campus for high school students is modern and equipped with specialized laboratories, art studios, and sports facilities.
Stages
Two study tracks are offered: bilingual track with Polish Matura and international track with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The IB track teaches all subjects in English from the first year; if English is at or above level B2, students join the IB path. Maximum class size is 20 students.
Type
Private English-language high school in Poznań with the IB Diploma Programme.
Country affiliation
Poland
Fees
Application fees - No publicly posted, itemised application fee amount is available on the school's public pages. Payments associated with admission and enrollment are handled through the school's secure payments portal.
Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) - The school does not publish a public fee table for tuition by year group on its public pages. Specific tuition amounts for each year group (per term and per year) are provided to families through the school's admissions and billing process rather than on open web pages. - The school offers scholarship awards that may reduce tuition by up to 90% for qualifying students.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing and payments are processed via the school's secured payments portal. Exact billing schedules (monthly, termly, annual), invoice dates, due dates, and any available installment plans are set in the school's enrollment/fee agreement and confirmed to families at the time of admission.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school's public information for the high school does not indicate a boarding/internat offering; there is no publicly posted boarding fee schedule for this high school. Families requiring boarding services should confirm availability and costs directly with the school.
Other costs and fees (uniforms, meals, extracurriculars, exams, materials) - The school operates a dining/catering facility on campus; meal charges, student cafeteria plans, uniforms (if required), exam fees, course materials, and any optional extracurricular costs are not published as a single public fee schedule. These additional charges are communicated to families through admissions or student services.
Refund information - No public, itemised refund policy or standard refund table for application, enrollment, deposit, or tuition payments is published on the school's public pages. Refunds, cancellations, and the treatment of deposits or prepayments are governed by the school's contractual terms and the enrollment agreement.
Fee payment options - Payments are accepted and administered through the school's secure online payments portal. The portal is the school's designated channel for fee collection. Specific payment methods accepted through that portal (for example: bank transfer, card payments, SEPA/EU transfers) are handled by the portal and specified to families when invoiced.
Practical summary for parents - No public, itemised fee list (application fee amount, tuition by year/term, uniform, boarding, refund rules) is posted on the school's publicly accessible pages; billing is handled through the secured payments portal and by direct communication from the school. Families should expect the school to provide a formal fee schedule, billing schedule, payment methods, scholarship details, and refund terms as part of the enrollment documentation.
Academics
Private High School Gaudium et Studium teaches IB (DP) for students aged 14 to 18.
Curriculum
Gaudium et Studium is a private English-language high school in Poznań authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students study at least six subjects, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, with instruction primarily in English. Languages offered include Polish, English, German and Spanish, and a broad range of IB subjects spans languages, humanities, sciences, and mathematics. The IB is presented as increasing chances of admission to top universities worldwide, with preparation for university applications in the USA and Europe and student exchanges with partner schools. The maximum class size is 20 students, and the campus comprises a new high-school building with didactic, artistic, and sports studios.
Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum number of students in a class is 20.
Higher Education Progression
IB Diploma increases chances of admission to renowned universities worldwide and in Poland. The school provides preparation for university applications in the USA and Europe and maintains partner schools for student exchanges.
Gifted and Talented
Top students may receive scholarships up to 90% of tuition.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Personal development of each Gaudium et Studium student is our priority. In addition to the basic curriculum, a number of activities and projects develop students' cognitive abilities through art and aesthetic education, extracurricular activities, physical activities and spending free time in a constructive way. The process of shaping a conscious and active young man guides development in social, family and peer life, as well as in interests and academics. The school provides a supportive environment with projects, theatre, trips and other experiences that foster collaboration and resilience. The partnership between the school and the student ensures that the student receives support, feels respected and safe.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Gaudium et Studium is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It is taught in English, with subjects taught in English and a minimum of six IB subjects, three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). Polish, German and Spanish are offered as additional languages.
Mental Wellbeing
The student is viewed as part of an ecosystem, with conditions for development provided across social, family and peer life, interests and academics. The approach emphasizes support, respect and safety within a school–student partnership. This framework supports mental wellbeing and resilience through a holistic approach to learning and personal growth.
Safeguarding
The school is a partnership between the school and the student. It ensures the student receives support, feels respected and safe.
Admissions
Admissions
Recruitment to Private High School Gaudium et Studium is open year-round. Information meetings are held regularly at the school building at 50M Św. Michała Street, Poznań, and online. Michała Street, 61-118 Poznań. For admission to classes 0 and 1, a preferred result is at least 8 on the 9-point Stanine scale from the 8th-grade exam, and an English entrance test is conducted for these classes. The admissions interview can be conducted online via Microsoft Teams this year; interviews for Polish candidates are conducted in Polish and interviews for foreign candidates in English. There is a 200 PLN application fee. All applicants have equal chances regardless of their previous school, though Gaudium et Studium students may experience a shortened admissions process due to access to their grades. Key dates provided indicate the list of qualified students will be announced by May 22, 2025, recruitment closes after submission of the primary school certificate and the 8th-grade exam result on July 6, 2025, and the admission list will be published on July 7, 2025. To proceed, download the information card and the recruitment form. If not admitted, you will not be placed on a waitlist. The maximum class size is 25 students.
Scholarships
Scholarships up to 90% of tuition are offered to the best applicants, based on the candidate's certificate and the 8th-grade exam results.
Waitlist
No waitlist exists; if a candidate is not admitted, they are not placed on a reserve list.
FAQs
What curriculum does Private High School Gaudium et Studium follow?
Private High School Gaudium et Studium offers an International Baccalaureate programme. Gaudium et Studium is a private English-language high school in Poznań authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students study at least six subjects, three at Higher Le...
Where is Private High School Gaudium et Studium located?
Poznań, Poland. The school is located at ul. św. Michała 50M, 61-118 Poznań. The campus for high school students is modern and equipped with specialized laboratories, art studios, and sports facilities.
What age range does the school serve?
Private High School Gaudium et Studium serves students from age 14 to 18, covering Two study tracks are offered: bilingual track with Polish Matura and international track with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The IB tra....
Is the school co-educational?
Private High School Gaudium et Studium is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
Languages taught: Polish, English, German, and Spanish. English is the language of instruction for most IB subjects. Polish, German, and Spanish are offered as language courses. The IB Diploma Programme requires at least six subjects, with three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level.
What facilities does the school offer?
Gaudium et Studium is an authorized IB Diploma Programme high school with English-language instruction. The campus includes a music studio, technical workshops, laboratories, and computer laboratories. There are two gymnasia for physical education and a theatre for performances. The facilities suppo
What is the admissions process?
Recruitment to Private High School Gaudium et Studium is open year-round. Information meetings are held regularly at the school building at 50M Św. Michała Street, Poznań, and online. The recruitment form can be completed only by a parent or legal guardian, who must provide the required personal dat
What extracurricular activities are available?
Private English-language high school in Poznań with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The subjects are taught in English, with Polish, German and Spanish also offered. The IB programme supports university applications in the USA and Europe and includes student exchanges with partner
Does Private High School Gaudium et Studium offer scholarships?
Scholarships up to 90% of tuition are offered to the best applicants, based on the candidate's certificate and the 8th-grade exam results.
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Private High School Gaudium et Studium is Piotr Gulewicz.
