Thames British School Warsaw - Wlochy Campus

Thames British School Warsaw operates across four campuses in Warsaw's suburbs: Włochy, Ochota, Mokotów Primary Campus and Mokotów High School Campus. The campuses are described as well-equipped locations throughout Warsaw, convenient for families in different districts. The language of instruction is English, with Polish, Spanish and German language lessons offered.

Preschool through high school (ages 2.5–18). Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS/A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme.

Private British international school

More than 800 students and 50 nationalities.

United Kingdom

Thames British School Warsaw offers a continuum of British international education from ages 2.5 to 18, following the Cambridge International Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Curriculum pathways include Early Years Foundation Stage, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS/A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme. Lessons are conducted in English with ongoing English language development; Polish, Spanish and German are offered as additional language lessons. The curriculum is closely aligned with the English National Curriculum and blended with Polish elements, culminating in the option of Cambridge A Levels or the IB Diploma Programme in the high school. There are more than 800 students from over 50 nationalities.

Graduates study at universities around the world. Alumni have enrolled at Stanford University, Harvard University, MIT, Cambridge University, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Nottingham, King's College London, Amsterdam University, Leiden University, Sorbonne University, the University of Toronto, McGill University, the University of Hong Kong, Copenhagen Business School, the University of Warsaw and the Medical University of Warsaw, among others. Alumni are studying in USA, UK, Netherlands, France, Canada, Hong Kong, Denmark and Poland; 160 Thames graduates have completed the IB DP or A Levels in the last five years.

Thames British School offers a Scholarship Programme for academically gifted students, with Academic Scholarship and Outstanding Merit Scholarship available for Years 10 and 12 (IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme) at the Włochy Campus. Entrance requirements include a minimum 80% in Mathematics and CEFR English at level C1. Scholarships are awarded for two academic years and can cover 100%, 75%, or 50% of tuition. The selection process includes entrance examinations, an online application, a scholarship admission test, and an interview, with final decisions announced by the school.

We CARE about the social and emotional development of every student. We use data from internal, external and standardised assessments to triangulate achievement and set goals. We recognise that every child is different and provide learning pathways blending British education with Polish elements. Our CARE values guide daily conduct: Collaborative and Compassionate, Authentic, Responsible and Resilient, Enlightened. Teachers act as facilitators of learning, supporting students' social and emotional growth alongside academic progress.

The language of instruction is English. Students are immersed in English across the curriculum. Polish, Spanish and German language lessons are available. English immersion supports language development for all learners. Language provision is integrated with the Cambridge and IB programmes across campuses.

We care about the wellbeing of every student. We have robust child protection and safeguarding, and recruitment policies. All staff undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Each campus has designated safeguarding leads and counsellors to support wellbeing. Older students participate in weekly wellbeing pulse checks, helping staff monitor how they are feeling. These measures are designed to safeguard and support the emotional health of the school community.

We have robust Child protection and Safeguarding and Recruitment Policies. All staff go through a rigorous process of reference and background checks. Dedicated professionals on each campus include Designated Safeguarding Leads and counsellors to ensure the safety of every child. Many aspects of these policies exceed local legislative requirements. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and have a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging (DEIJB) Commitment Statement.

The school conducts admissions year‑round. For the 2025–2026 academic year, admissions are for children from Nursery (2.5 years old) through Cambridge A/AS Levels and the IB Diploma Programme (18 years old). The language of instruction is English; Polish, Spanish or German are also taught. During the application process, interviews are conducted with all primary and secondary applicants, and Year 7+ applicants take an entrance exam to assess their language skills. Open days are held throughout the year, and up to two trial days can be arranged during the application process.

The school has a scholarship programme for Upper Secondary (IGCSE) and IB Diploma Programmes at the Włochy Campus. There are two types of financial aid: Academic Scholarship and Outstanding Merit Scholarship. Scholarships are awarded each year, with five scholarships available per year for Year 10 and Year 12, granting discounts of 100%, 75%, and 50% of the yearly fees. Academic Scholarships require entrance examinations and meeting specific entry criteria (for example, minimum mathematics score and CEFR English at C1). Outstanding Merit Scholarships are awarded based on recruitment results and prior achievements, with a similar discount structure. The scholarship process includes entrance exams, online application, submission of supporting documents, an interview, and a final decision.