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Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Polish, English, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Middle School
Introduction
Located in Warsaw's Włochy district at Globusowa 38, this private Polish–English primary school serves ages 6 to 14 within an eight-year program (Grades I–VIII). It combines the Polish Ministry of Education core curriculum with the British Columbia curriculum licensed from Vancouver Schools, and delivers daily English instruction through an immersion method using current Canadian and British materials. The bilingual program supports strong cross‑lingual development, with speaking, listening, reading and writing emphasized in everyday lessons and integrated across subjects. The school issues certificates under Polish law, including certificates for BC program completion. Facilities include reading and computer centers, safe classrooms, and a green, villa‑style setting near Park Kombatantów. Extracurriculars feature after‑school tracks in arts and IT (drawing, 3D printing, programming, guitar, ceramics), languages (English and Spanish), and sport (judo, modern dance). A distinctive Talent School and a cross‑disciplinary curriculum align with six BC core competencies. Focusing on practical skills and collaboration.
Vancouver Schools has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in Polish, English.
Location
The school is located in Warsaw, Poland. The address is Globusowa 38, 02-436 Warszawa. The building houses the Vancouver Schools private Polish-English primary school.
Stages
Grades I–VIII (eight-year cycle) with English-immersion instruction.
Type
Private Polish-English primary school with an English-immersion program.
Additional learning support
The school provides psychological-pedagogical support organized by the Principal, including corrective and compensatory classes, enrichment for gifted students, remedial classes, guidance on further education, and counseling.
Country affiliation
British Columbia, Canada (BC curriculum).
Fees
Annual tuition at Vancouver Schools ranges from PLN 33,600 to PLN 37,500 for 2026/27.
Published annual tuition by year group (amounts published by the school) - Grades I–III: PLN 33,600 per year. - Grades IV–VI: PLN 35,550 per year. - Grades VII–VIII: PLN 37,500 per year.
Per‑term and per‑month breakdowns (arithmetic conversions of the published annual tuition) Note: the school publishes annual tuition amounts; the following lines are simple arithmetic breakdowns of those published annual figures (the school itself publishes the annual amounts only). The school's statutes reference monthly obligations and consequences for non‑payment, indicating fees are expected to be serviced on a monthly/regular basis, but specific installment dates or a published term schedule are not provided.
- If tuition is divided into three academic terms (annual ÷ 3): - Grades I–III: PLN 11,200 per term. (PLN 33,600 ÷ 3). - Grades IV–VI: PLN 11,850 per term. (PLN 35,550 ÷ 3). - Grades VII–VIII: PLN 12,500 per term. (PLN 37,500 ÷ 3).
- If tuition is divided into ten monthly installments (annual ÷ 10), a common billing pattern for school years: - Grades I–III: PLN 3,360 per month. (PLN 33,600 ÷ 10). - Grades IV–VI: PLN 3,555 per month. (PLN 35,550 ÷ 10). - Grades VII–VIII: PLN 3,750 per month. (PLN 37,500 ÷ 10).
Billing schedule and payment terms (what is published / known) - The school publishes annual tuition amounts and the one‑off entry fee; no public schedule of specific installment dates or published term payment calendar is provided in the school's public materials. - The school's Statut states that if tuition is not paid for one month the pupil may be removed from the school list. Unpaid amounts from earlier periods will be collected. This indicates that timely regular payments are required and that the school enforces removal for at least one month of non‑payment.
Boarding / accommodation fees - Boarding is not applicable. The institution is a non‑public primary school (classes I–VIII) and operates as a day school; no boarding or residential provision or boarding fees are published.
Other costs and typical additional fees (published categories) - The school lists the following additional charges which are not included in the published annual tuition and are billed separately as appropriate: - Individual speech/logopedic therapy. - Warm school meals (paid separately). - School starter kit / supplies (wyprawka szkolna). - School trips and excursions. - Selected extracurricular activities (additional paid classes). - Insurance (charged separately). - Uniform / ceremonial dress: pupils are required to attend school ceremonies in gala dress or a school uniform; costs for uniforms or gala dress are not listed as fixed amounts but the requirement is stated.
Refund and cancellation rules (published policy) - The school's Statut specifies that on resignation from the school or on removal from the roll, the entry fee and tuition for a month already started are not refundable; amounts outstanding for earlier periods remain payable and will be collected. - The Statut also records that the person running the school sets the level of tuition and entry fee and that non‑payment consequences apply as above.
Fee payment options (published information) - The school's public materials list the fees and categories above but do not publish specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank account details, electronic payment options) or a public installment schedule. Families should expect standard school invoicing and payment procedures, but no payment channel is published in the school's fee notice or Statut.
Summary (key points for a parent) - One‑off entry fee: PLN 1,500. Annual tuition (published) by group: Grades I–III PLN 33,600; IV–VI PLN 35,550; VII–VIII PLN 37,500. - The school lists several separately charged items (therapy, meals, starter kit, trips, selected extras, insurance). - The Statut sets consequences for non‑payment: a pupil may be removed after one month of unpaid tuition and entry fee and tuition for a started month are non‑refundable.
If you require these published annual figures presented in a different payment breakdown (for example, a different number of terms or monthly installments), the per‑term and per‑month numbers above are straightforward arithmetic conversions of the published annual tuition and are available to use in your database; the source figures are the school's published annual rates.
Academics
Vancouver Schools teaches Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 6 to 15.
Curriculum
The school provides modern bilingual education. The teaching system combines the best practices from Polish and Canadian education. It operates according to the current Polish Ministry of Education core curriculum (MEN) and the British Columbia curriculum under Vancouver Schools' license. Daily English-language classes are taught using the proven Immersion method with modern Canadian and British materials.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a primary aim to prepare the children to cope in the modern world. In addition to functioning and learning in two languages simultaneously, the school places great importance on proper social and emotional development of the child and the ability to think independently. The aims of the school include bilingual education that blends Polish and Canadian educational approaches. The school cares for the personal culture of each student and ensures safety and a friendly atmosphere. The school fosters independence and curiosity by encouraging self-guided learning.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Education in English is delivered through an immersion method with natural contact with the language. Language is the tool needed to acquire knowledge, and learning takes place during lessons led by qualified educators from Canada. English-language instruction is part of the bilingual framework that combines Polish and Canadian educational practices.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed within the Educational and Preventive Program. The program includes prevention of peer violence and support for the mental health of children and adolescents, including assistance during mental crises and addiction prevention. It aims to build mental balance, self-esteem, and healthy attitudes toward health and safety. It also promotes digital hygiene and safe online navigation, developing critical thinking about information online.
Safeguarding
The school has Child Protection Standards in place. The standards cover safe recruitment of staff and safeguarding practices to protect minors, including staff training and verification procedures. Staff sign declarations confirming awareness of the standards and commitment to uphold them, and there are clear rules for safe, professional relationships between staff and students. The standards also require confidentiality and appropriate handling of safeguarding concerns, with procedures for reporting and responding to incidents.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Enrollment for the Primary School and the Kindergarten runs daily until spaces are filled. Contact by phone to learn about vacancies at the preferred campus and to arrange a meeting. Visit the School by appointment; this is the best way to get to know the School and speak with teachers.
2. During the visit, the parent is introduced to the school's offerings. The child is invited to participate in classes. We assess physical, mental, emotional development and the student's independence. The number of places is limited.
3. The child is invited to a trial day with participation in Polish- and English-language classes. The trial day provides an opportunity to experience the learning environment. The results of the observations will be presented at the parent meeting. Admission requires signing an agreement with the parent.
4. First priority for admission to Class 1 goes to graduates of the Buzzy Bee kindergarten and their siblings, as well as siblings of Vancouver Schools students. Admission requires positive completion of recruitment steps. English language proficiency is not tested during recruitment and is not a prerequisite for admission.
FAQs
What curriculum does Vancouver Schools follow?
The school provides modern bilingual education. The teaching system combines the best practices from Polish and Canadian education. It operates according to the current Polish Ministry of Education core curriculum (MEN) and the British Columbia curriculum under Vancouver Schools' license. Daily Engl...
Where is Vancouver Schools located?
The school is located in Warsaw, Poland. The address is Globusowa 38, 02-436 Warszawa. The building houses the Vancouver Schools private Polish-English primary school.
What age range does the school serve?
Vancouver Schools serves students from age 6 to 14, covering Grades I–VIII (eight-year cycle) with English-immersion instruction..
How many students attend Vancouver Schools?
Approximately 104 students are enrolled at Vancouver Schools.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 33,600 to PHP 37,500 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
Vancouver Schools is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
English and Polish are taught. The school operates a bilingual English-Polish program. English is taught through immersion, with instruction aligned to the Polish Ministry of National Education core curriculum and the British Columbia core curriculum to prepare students to operate in two languages.
What facilities does the school offer?
The school is located in Warsaw's Włochy district at Globusowa 38. The building meets fire-safety and Sanepid standards, providing safe and hygienic conditions for students. It sits in a green, villa-dominated area near Park Kombatantów, Staw Koziorożca, and nearby playgrounds. Polish-language curri
What is the admissions process?
1. Enrollment for the Primary School and the Kindergarten runs daily until spaces are filled. Contact by phone to learn about vacancies at the preferred campus and to arrange a meeting. Visit the School by appointment; this is the best way to get to know the School and speak with teachers.
2. Durin
What extracurricular activities are available?
The Talent School offers after-school programs that strengthen analytical and technical skills. The artistic and information technology track includes drawing, 3D printing, programming, guitar, and ceramics. These activities develop creativity, digital literacy, and hands-on problem solving. They ex
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Vancouver Schools is Ewelina Pawlukowska-Jesionowska.
