American School of Warsaw

The school is located at Bielawa, ul. Warszawska 202, 05-520 Konstancin-Jeziorna, Poland. The address places ASW in Konstancin-Jeziorna, near the Warsaw area. A door-to-door bus service is provided for students living throughout the Warsaw area.

PK to 12; includes Early Years, Elementary School, Middle School and High School divisions.

EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided; a One-Time Fee on Entry for Grades 1-12 is PLN 19,500. Mild learning support is included in tuition. For Learning Support, moderate, intensive and specialized education levels have separate annual fees (Moderate PLN 13,000; Intense PLN 45,000; Specialized Education PLN 125,000).

ASW provides a door-to-door bus service for all PK-12 students via a preferred third party. Buses are equipped with seat belts; late bus options are available; sign up for specific days. The service is provided by Sargent Bus; contact sargent@aswarsaw.org.

The Elementary School follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework for ages 3–11. The PYP emphasizes inquiry-based learning and develops thinking, research, social, communication, and self-management skills through transdisciplinary units that prepare students for IB progression. Polish is taught for native speakers, French is offered as an additional language, and home and family language instruction supports multilingual learners. The school provides 1:1 technology, small class sizes, and Teaching Assistant support, with dedicated counselors in the Elementary School. Service learning, Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL), the Elementary Garden, and after-school activities broaden learning. The Grade 5 year culminates with the PYP Exhibition.

In 2025, IB Diploma Programme results show 79 candidates; 74 earned the Diploma; 69 diplomas awarded; 93% pass rate; average score 35; highest score 45.

ASW graduates attend universities worldwide. Notable destinations include institutions in the United States (New York University, University of California, Berkeley), Australia (Monash University, The University of Sydney, University of Melbourne), and Poland (University of Warsaw). The program also lists universities in Canada, the United Kingdom, and across Europe as typical outcomes.

ASW provides Highly Able Learner support, integrated with Learning Support and English as an Additional Language services to differentiate instruction.

Counseling in High School provides academic guidance and social and emotional support. Learning Support aims to assist students academically, socially and emotionally.

The Learning Support Department provides support services for students who are struggling and for students with identified mild to moderate learning needs. The goal is to assist students in reaching their highest potential academically, socially and emotionally. Students receiving moderate, intensive or specialized education learning support have an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and progress is monitored against the ILP goals.

The EAL program is a requirement of enrollment for all new students in Grades 1-12 who qualify for services; a one-time entry fee of PLN 19,500 applies.

The school prioritizes student mental health and wellbeing and has two counselors dedicated to the Elementary School.

Child protection is a core responsibility; the Child Protection Policy and Procedures are fully implemented; the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student inside and outside the school premises.

ASW runs an annual application process that opens in September of the year prior to the commencement of the next academic year. Create a parent account in the online application portal and read the User Guide to Admissions. Check the Grade Placement Chart to determine the grade your child would qualify for, then fill out the online application form and upload the necessary documents and pay the USD 150 ( PLN 600 ) application fee. The required documents include scans of both parents passports as well as your child's passport and/or birth certificate, full academic reports from the past two years, and any specialist reports if applicable. Teacher questionnaires are submitted through the online form, with the number of teachers required depending on the grade. After submission you should receive a response within two to three weeks.

Waiting lists may be opened if capacity is reached for reasons such as maximum class sizes, nationality capacity, or limited spaces in EAL and Learning Support. Enrollment is dynamic and spaces may open at any time during the school year. Students are placed on the waiting list by priority group defined in the admissions policy and within each group by the date of application (completed application form and payment of the application fee). Admission decisions for August enrolment are taken on set dates starting from April each year.