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Poland, Warsaw
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The school offers a multilingual primary school with a Canadian program that combines the Polish curriculum with the Canadian program; classes are conducted in Polish by qualified teachers and in English by native-speaking educators, with English immersion supporting bilingualism. The goals include developing students' communication skills, practicing skills useful in adulthood such as comprehensive project preparation and information management, and the ability to present and debate in English; the program is adjusted for non-native speakers and taught with immersion aligned to the CEFR. The Canadian program emphasizes project-based learning; classes use the project method and include foreign project trips to the UK and France, as well as Polish and English-speaking scientific, theatrical, patriotic-historical and natural projects. Language proficiency is supported by language certificates (YLE, KET, PET, FCE), Cambridge external exams, and a double diploma respected in Poland, the USA and Canada.
Students develop artistically through additional activities including acting, singing and dancing; they participate in theatre plays such as school musicals and shadow theatre, which build public speaking, confidence and foreign-language skills. The school runs an extracurricular program in Polish and English and offers school subject clubs and Olympiad-style clubs. Students engage in painting, ceramics and other creative workshops as part of the program, fostering creative expression.
The school teaches in five languages: English, Polish, French, German and Spanish, with immersion in English and opportunities to learn a second foreign language (Spanish, French or German) as part of regular activities. Public debates in English and foreign project trips to the UK and France support language development. Language certificates (YLE, KET, PET, FCE) are pursued, and the program aligns with CEFR standards and Canadian curriculum elements.
Extracurricular activities are offered in Polish and English, including relaxation and mindfulness classes and other artistic activities that support diverse interests. Students develop interpersonal skills through projects, debates and teamwork, and participate in school subject clubs and Olympiad-style clubs. The program emphasizes creativity, performance and public speaking through theatre, recitations and other performances.
The program includes Polish and English-language scientific, theatrical, patriotic-historical and natural projects, museum and theatre visits, and meetings with notable figures from arts and sciences to broaden horizons. Activities foster environmental awareness and community involvement, with field trips and hands-on learning in local institutions such as the Copernicus Science Centre and Warsaw theatres, and cooperation with families to build a shared value system. The school supports students' participation in the local community and emphasizes family-school collaboration.
Interpersonal skills are a focus, with emphasis on clear communication, time management and responsibility for self and others. Students engage in public debates in English, language contests and project work that develop leadership, presentation and teamwork abilities. Graduates are resourceful and prepared to study at Polish and international universities, with dual diplomas and certificates recognized in Poland, the USA and Canada.
Relaxation and mindfulness classes are offered to support well-being. Modern teaching methods use multimedia boards, laptops, laboratories and 3D printers, and the school provides sports equipment to support physical education. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical activities that promote physical and mental health, creativity and curiosity.
The International School Warsaw is a private international day school delivering a multilingual curriculum for ages 5–14 across two Warsaw campuses. Grades 0–3 study at the Działkowa Street campus and grades 4–8 at Jagielska Street, both near Kabacki Forest. The school runs a bilingual program that combines Poland's core curriculum with a Canadian program validated by international standards, taught in five languages: English, Polish, French, German and Spanish. English is taught through full immersion to support bilingualism; Polish is taught by qualified teachers and English-speaking staff contribute to language development. The Canadian program emphasizes project-based learning, communication, information management and debate, with CEFR-aligned instruction and preparation for international exams. A double primary school diploma is awarded, recognized in Poland, the USA and Canada. Facilities include modern classrooms, a sports hall, computer lab, art room, international library and 3D printers, with parallel age-appropriate spaces and a focus on hands-on learning for students.
