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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Szczecin International School is an IB World School serving students aged 3 to 18, offering the full IB continuum from Primary Years Programme (PYP) through Middle Years Programme (MYP) to the Diploma Programme (DP). English is the language of instruction in most subjects, with Polish, German, English and Danish taught as additional languages, supporting multilingual competence and global awareness. Established in 2002 in connection with the NATO Corps, the school has grown to occupy a building in Szczecin's city centre and to expand its IB accreditation across all levels (DP 2005; PYP and MYP authorised in 2021). The campus features 26 classrooms, level sections for each programme, a laboratory, two computer labs, an art studio, a music room and a well-stocked library of around 21,000 items. Students engage in inquiry-based learning, personal projects, and international initiatives such as Model United Nations, with an emphasis on community service and character development.
bł. Królowej Jadwigi 27-28, 70-262 Szczecin, Poland
The Essentials
Szczecin International School has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.
Location
The school is located in the very center of Szczecin. It is described as a small, friendly school with a unique atmosphere created by joining many 'corners of the world'. The address is ul. bł. Królowej Jadwigi 27, 28, Szczecin, 70-262.
IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP)
Pupil Nationality Mix
Our students are an international community belonging to 21 countries.
School day structure
Classes run Monday to Friday. Regular lessons begin at 8:15 for Diploma students and 8:45 for younger students, with an optional Block 0 from 8:00-8:40. On Wednesdays, classes finish at 13:55.
Fees
Application fees - Recruitment (application) fee: PLN 350 for the 2025/2026 intake. This fee is obligatory and payable before the start of the enrolment process; it covers trial days or interview and placement tests.
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year) - The school's published public materials do not list fixed tuition amounts by year group or per term. The school states that the level of tuition and other fees is set by resolution of the school's governing body and is determined annually. Parents sign a teaching contract in September that records the financial obligations. For planning purposes note: the governing body decides fee levels by 30 June each year and those rates apply from 1 September of the following school year.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The teaching contract is signed by parents in September and establishes the family's payment obligations. The school requires timely payment of tuition-related fees and states that if a company pays fees, the company's name and billing address should be supplied for invoicing. The school's materials also state that any bank charges associated with fee payment are the payer's responsibility. The exact billing schedule (number of instalments, dates, per-term or annual billing) is determined in the school's tuition payment policy and in the contract (fee levels and formal schedule are set by the governing body each year).
Boarding fees - Not applicable: Szczecin International School is a day school (no boarding facilities).
Other costs and fees - School canteen / lunches: a standard lunch (soup, main course and a fruit drink) is listed at PLN 19. Using school meals is optional; meals are supplied by an external catering company. - Common room / after-school care (Primary RY–G3): the common room is available from 07:00–08:20 and after lessons from 15:15–17:00; the school's published description states the day-room stay is free regardless of the number of hours; enrollment requires completing the application form. (Any ancillary charges for special activities or extended provision would be set out in the school contract or fee schedule if applicable.) - Trial/placement tests: included in the recruitment fee noted above. - The school statute notes the school may apply an entry fee (wpisowe) or other fees as determined by the governing body; amounts and applicability are set by the governing body's annual resolution.
Refund information - Refund and cancellation terms are not published as fixed amounts in the school's publicly available materials. The school's documentation indicates that financial obligations and the rules of payment are governed by the teaching contract and the school's tuition payment policy; specific refund conditions (if any) are governed by those documents and by the governing body's decisions.
Fee payment options - The school's public documents require timely payment and state that bank charges related to fee payments are the payer's responsibility; the documents request company invoicing details where a company will pay fees. Specific payment methods offered (for example by bank transfer, direct debit or credit card) are not listed in the school's publicly available materials.
Notes for parents (factual summary) - The only specific monetary items published in the school's public materials are the recruitment fee (PLN 350 for 2025/2026) and the listed cost of a standard lunch (PLN 19). Other fee levels (tuition by year group, term amounts, boarding—if it were applicable, etc.) are set annually by the school's governing body and recorded in the teaching contract and the school's tuition payment policy; those detailed fee figures are not published as discrete per-year/per-term tables in the publicly available materials reviewed.
Academics
Szczecin International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
We implement the IB program at all levels: Primary, Middle and Diploma. In 2005, Szczecin International School obtained full IB authorisation for the Diploma Programme final examinations. Primary and Middle Years authorisation followed in 2021, establishing a continuum of IB education. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is inquiry-based and transdisciplinary for ages 3-12. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is for ages 11-16 and includes eight subject groups with emphasis on communication and collaboration. The Diploma Programme (DP) is a two-year program for ages 16-18 with six subject groups (three HL, three SL) plus core requirements, with subject choices aligned to universities.
Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma is recognized by Oxford and Cambridge; good DP results facilitate applications to American universities, including Harvard, and to European universities. Graduates of the DP are often exempt from university entrance exams and from some language proficiency exams.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Enrolment takes place throughout the whole school year. It is possible to enrol a child during the school year at any stage of education. The school address is ul. bł. Królowej Jadwigi 27,28, Szczecin, 70-262.
2. Required documents: the application form is downloadable; provide a copy of the child s birth certificate; provide a certificate of completion of the previous school year (or a semester grades report for enrolment during the school year). Additionally, if the child was diagnosed in a psychological/pedagogical counselling centre, supply the opinion.
3. Trial days: candidates are invited for trial days, during which placement tests are conducted and teachers' comments about the child are collected; parents receive feedback on the student s level of education; the child has the opportunity to meet peers in the classroom and experience education in an international school.
4. Diagnostic tests and grade-level testing: diagnostic tests are usually carried out during trial days, but if attendance is not possible, diagnostic tests can be arranged. Grade-level testing is described by level: Primary (Reception Year to Grade 3) tests are conducted during trial days or interviews; Grades 4-5 test in Mother Tongue, English and Maths; Middle (Grade 6-10) tests include Mother Tongue, English, Maths and Combined Science; Diploma (Grade 11) tests include Language A (Polish, German, Danish), English, Maths, and one or two science subjects, with additional requirements depending on the chosen IBDP subjects.
FAQs
What curriculum does Szczecin International School follow?
Szczecin International School offers an International Baccalaureate programme. We implement the IB program at all levels: Primary, Middle and Diploma. In 2005, Szczecin International School obtained full IB authorisation for the Diploma Programme final examinations. Primary and ...
Where is Szczecin International School located?
The school is located in the very center of Szczecin. It is described as a small, friendly school with a unique atmosphere created by joining many 'corners of the world'. The address is ul. bł. Królowej Jadwigi 27, 28, Szczecin, 70-262.
What age range does the school serve?
Szczecin International School serves students from age 3 to 18, covering Kindergarten (ages 2.5-5); Primary (ages 6-11); Middle (ages 12-15); Diploma (ages 16-18).
Is the school co-educational?
Szczecin International School is co-educational.
When was Szczecin International School founded?
Szczecin International School was founded in 2002. Szczecin International School was established in 2002 in connection with the NATO Corps in Szczecin, and its first location was the historic building at 49 Mickiewicza Street. It also occupied the Sta...
What languages are taught at the school?
English is the language of instruction in almost all subjects. Polish, German, and Danish are taught as national languages and literature. Other foreign languages are offered.
What facilities does the school offer?
Szczecin International School is a small, friendly school located in the center of Szczecin. Each floor is dedicated to one of three levels: Primary, Middle and Diploma. On level -1 there is a canteen with kitchen facilities and a locker room, where every student has a locker. The building houses 26
What is the admissions process?
1. Enrolment takes place throughout the whole school year. It is possible to enrol a child during the school year at any stage of education. For assistance and to discuss entry points and arrange a visit or placement tests, contact the school at +48 508 015 425 or info@sis.info.pl. The school addres
What extracurricular activities are available?
Szczecin International School is a private primary and secondary school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum for Primary, Middle Years and Diploma. English is the language of instruction in almost all subjects, and Polish, German, English and Danish are taught as languages and lit
What accreditations does Szczecin International School hold?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is the world leader in international education. The school offers a continuum of education as an IB World School. In 2005, the school obtained full IB authorisation in the scope of the IB Diploma Programme. At the Primary and Middle level, the school was authoris
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Szczecin International School is Edyta Czajkowska.
