There is a good selection of international schools in Warsaw for expats to choose from. The majority of these schools offer the British or American curriculum, with many also offering the International Baccalaureate. For the most part, these schools offer excellent facilities and extracurricular activities, as well as an exceptional standard of education.
As spaces may be limited, parents should plan well ahead of their arrival in Warsaw and apply at the school of their choice as soon as possible. Fees at international schools in Warsaw may also be high, so expats should also factor this carefully into their budget.
Below is a list of the most prominent international schools in Warsaw.
International schools in Warsaw
Thames British School Warsaw
With around 50 nationalities represented in the school population, Thames British School Warsaw offers a diverse and multicultural educational experience. The school is fully certified to teach the English National Curriculum as well as the full Cambridge International curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). Read more
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge International (Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, A-Levels), International Baccalaureate
Ages: 2.5 to 19
Akademeia High School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels
Ages: 13 to 18
Website: akademeia.edu.pl
American School of Warsaw
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.aswarsaw.org
The British School Warsaw
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England, Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 2.5 to 18
Website: www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/warsaw
International American School Warsaw
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Polish, American and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.ias.edu.pl
International European School, Warsaw
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Polish, English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.ies-warsaw.pl
Lycée Français René Goscinny de Varsovie
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.lfv.pl
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