International Schools in Warsaw

There is a good selection of international schools in Warsaw for expat parents 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 to 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 
Website: www.thamesbritishschool.pl

Akademeia High School

Akademeia High School provides a university-style educational environment with small class sizes of a maximum of 12 students and faculty from prestigious universities worldwide, preparing students for top global universities with impressive results of 75 percent A-A grades at A-Level. The state-of-the-art campus facilities include specialist science laboratories, art studios, and performance spaces, and they offer extensive university guidance that has helped graduates secure places at Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial College, and leading American and European institutions.

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels)
Ages: 13 to 18
Website: akademeia.edu.pl

American School of Warsaw

Celebrating 70 years of educational excellence, the American School of Warsaw offers a complete International Baccalaureate continuum from PYP through MYP to DP, complemented by an American High School Diploma pathway in a multicultural environment representing over 60 nationalities. The school fosters a fully rounded approach to education with outstanding facilities, a 7:1 student-teacher ratio and extensive programmes in arts, athletics and service learning that prepare students to become responsible global citizens ready for universities worldwide.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 3 to 18 
Website: www.aswarsaw.org

The British School Warsaw

Part of the prestigious Nord Anglia Education family, The British School Warsaw operates two purpose-built campuses offering a blend of British academic rigour with exclusive global partnerships with MIT, Juilliard School and UNICEF. The school boasts an exceptional track record of IB Diploma results significantly above world averages, with graduates regularly securing places at elite universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Yale and Princeton. It also has comprehensive facilities, including science labs, multiple sports halls, creative arts spaces, and an organic community garden.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: British (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

Established in 1989 in the leafy Ursynów district near Kabaty forest, the International American School Warsaw offers personalised education with small class sizes of a maximum of 18 students and an exceptional 7:1 student-teacher ratio that caters to students from over 40 nationalities. The school stands out for its triple accreditation from the International Baccalaureate Organization, Cognia, and the Polish Ministry of Education, providing flexible educational pathways including American High School Diploma, IB Diploma Programme, and Polish Matura options. Its dedicated ESL programme also offers thorough English language support for non-native speakers through its dedicated ESL programme.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: Polish, American and International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 3 to 18 
Website: www.ias.edu.pl

International European School, Warsaw

Established in 2002, the International European School Warsaw offers a unique bilingual education combining Polish and British curricula with the added distinction of housing a fully Accredited European School section designed primarily for children of European Union institution staff. The school provides a distinctively European perspective through its comprehensive education from nursery to high school, culminating in either the European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate or A-levels. It emphasises multilingualism and multiculturalism through its celebration of European National Days and inclusive all-school events like the annual Green Camp that helps integrate students from diverse backgrounds.

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

The Lycée Français de Varsovie offers a complete French education following the official curriculum set by the French Ministry of Education. It also provides special language integration programmes for non-French speakers and additional Polish language, literature, and history courses for students planning to pursue higher education in Poland. Beyond its strong academic focus on languages with instruction in French and teaching of Polish, English, German, and Spanish, the school stands out with over 40 extracurricular activities ranging from music, sports, and arts to coding and digital media.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: French 
Ages: 2 to 18 
Website: www.lfv.pl