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 extra-curricular 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 more than 45 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

Further reading

►Learn more about the Polish education system in Education and Schools in Warsaw

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