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Agnieszka Bojczuk
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, German, Spanish, French, Latin
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages High School
Introduction
Paderewski International High School in Lublin is a private high school for students aged 14 to 18, offering multiple international programmes alongside the Polish core curriculum. It is the oldest and most innovative private high school in Lublin and hosts IB World School status for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). In 2019 a bilingual Polish–English diploma was introduced, using CLIL to teach across subjects with six to seven English lessons per week. The IB pathway provides English‑language instruction in most subjects, with a gradual shift to English as the language of instruction in higher years. The Symfoniczna campus includes the Language Centre Paderewski and the Sports Centre Centrum Sportu Akademos. Digital platforms ManageBac and Google Classroom support coursework and communication. The school emphasizes academic, artistic, athletic and social development, and offers extensive extracurriculars, including Olympiads, theatre, choir, journalism, and community service for learners from across Poland.
This campus is part ofPaderewski International Schools
Symfoniczna 1, 20-853 Lublin, Poland
The Essentials
Paderewski International High School has instruction in Polish, English.
Location
Paderewski International High School is located in Lublin, Poland.
Stages
The school operates a Polish bilingual program in its high school (liceum) and offers International Baccalaureate programs including the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme.
Type
Private high school offering international programmes.
Fees
Annual tuition at Paderewski International High School ranges from PLN 16,800 to PLN 25,200 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- General applicants (external candidates): a recruitment fee of PLN 800, payable after signing the contract. Payments connected with the entrance examination are made to the PKO BP account indicated by the school.
- Candidates from Międzynarodowa Szkoła Podstawowa (MSP) Paderewski and from Szkoła Podstawowa Klonowic: an entrance/examination fee of PLN 700 (applies to all candidates) and a recruitment fee of PLN 300 payable only by students admitted to the school. Payments for the entrance exam are to the PKO BP account indicated; recruitment and tuition payments are made to the individual bank account shown in the teaching contract.
Tuition fees by year group (billing unit: per month; annual total shown as 12 × monthly rate)
- Program: Polish bilingual (dwujęzyczna) - External/general applicants: PLN 1,400 per month (PLN 16,800 per year). Payments are due monthly. - Candidates from MSP Paderewski / SP Klonowic: PLN 1,500 per month (PLN 18,000 per year).
- Program: International (IB MYP / IB DP) - External/general applicants: PLN 1,800 per month (PLN 21,600 per year). From class III of IB DP the monthly tuition increases by PLN 200 (i.e., PLN 2,000 per month in those years = PLN 24,000 per year). - Candidates from MSP Paderewski / SP Klonowic: PLN 1,850 per month (PLN 22,200 per year); the monthly fee is increased by PLN 250 in classes III–IV (i.e., PLN 2,100 per month in those years = PLN 25,200 per year).
Additional programme and examination charges (IB students)
- Annual IB programme participation fee (IB MYP or IB DP): PLN 1,000 per year (applies in years indicated by the school for the relevant programme). - One‑off IB MYP e‑Assessment charge: PLN 1,000 (one‑off assessment fee as scheduled by the school). - IB Diploma external examination fee (matura międzynarodowa IB DP): PLN 5,000 (charged at the time of the IB Diploma examination session).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Regular tuition: billed monthly and payable by the 10th day of each month; fees are collected across 12 months of the year (i.e., charges shown above are multiplied by 12 for the annual total). Parents make tuition and recruitment payments to the individual bank account assigned in the teaching contract. - Entrance/exam payments: for recruitment/entrance tests, payments are made to the PKO BP account details provided for the recruitment process (or to the individual account indicated for MSP Paderewski candidates). Titles for transfers should include the candidate's name as instructed.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable to this school; no boarding fees are charged. The school's published materials and admissions information set out tuition and programme fees but do not list boarding or residential charges.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- Programme‑related charges beyond tuition: the IB participation fee, e‑Assessment fee and final IB Diploma examination fee listed above are charged in addition to monthly tuition for IB students. - Administrative or one‑off items: parents are asked to provide a digital photo for the e‑student ID and to complete other standard enrolment formalities; routine costs for textbooks, stationery, school trips, optional extracurricular activities and personal supplies are borne by families unless otherwise arranged. Payments for specific administrative or programme items are processed to the bank account identified in the contract.
Refunds, cancellations and waivers
- Waivers and scholarships: the school's statutes provide for fee waivers or full exemption in defined circumstances (for example, documented material hardship or participation in certain exchange programmes) and the school operates scholarship/bonification programmes for high academic or competition results. Decisions on fee waivers and scholarships are handled by the school's governing body and the organ indicated in the statute. - Contractual terms for cancellations/refunds: contractual terms governing cancellation, refunds and the precise conditions for withheld or returned payments are determined in the individual teaching contract between parents and the school; recruitment and tuition payments are tied to the contract and to the payment schedule specified therein.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer is the stated payment method: entrance/examination payments are requested to the PKO BP account specified in admissions instructions; ongoing tuition and recruitment payments are made to the individual bank account assigned in the teaching contract. There is no published indication of credit‑card payment or other electronic payment methods for regular tuition in the admissions documentation.
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Academics
Paderewski International High School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 14 to 19.
Curriculum
Polish bilingual program: We are the oldest and most innovative private high school in Lublin. Since 1993 we prepare students for the matriculation exam in accordance with the Polish core curriculum, and in 2019 we implemented a bilingual program with a Polish maturita. We use an integrated subject-language teaching method and teach bilingually in Polish and English. We ensure students learn effectively during lessons and use the foreign language as a tool to acquire and expand knowledge. IB international programs: We have the status of an authorized IB World School (IB World School – World School IB), implementing the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. We are the most experienced IB DP–authorized school in eastern Poland, offering a demanding and effective educational model that provides students with holistic development and prepares them for adult life and work in a challenging world.
Exam Results
Excellent 2025 matura exam results. For the achievements of our students we were awarded the Gold Shield in the Perspektywy 2026 ranking of high schools.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports student social and emotional development. There is a psychologist on staff to support student well-being. A Service as Action (SA) coordinator manages service and action projects. The school develops soft skills through a personal development program and volunteer projects, fostering social competencies. It emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and respectful communication as part of everyday learning. The school fosters intercultural understanding and global engagement through international projects and exchanges.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school supports students with learning difficulties and developmental dyslexia.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches bilingually in Polish and English. Since 2019, bilingual classes with English are offered.
Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a psychologist to support mental well-being. A Service as Action (SA) coordinator organizes service and action activities. The school supports students with learning difficulties and developmental dyslexia. Personal development programs and volunteer projects help develop social skills and resilience. The school promotes a healthy balance between study and rest, including annual sport trips. Academic guidance is available to help with study choices and university applications; the school is a UCAS center.
FAQs
What curriculum does Paderewski International High School follow?
Polish bilingual program: We are the oldest and most innovative private high school in Lublin. Since 1993 we prepare students for the matriculation exam in accordance with the Polish core curriculum, and in 2019 we implemented a bilingual program with a Polish maturita. We use an integrated subject-...
Where is Paderewski International High School located?
Paderewski International High School is located in Lublin, Poland.
What age range does the school serve?
Paderewski International High School serves students from age 14 to 18, covering The school operates a Polish bilingual program in its high school (liceum) and offers International Baccalaureate programs including the Middle Years ....
How many students attend Paderewski International High School?
Approximately 273 students are enrolled at Paderewski International High School.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 16,800 to PHP 25,200 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
Paderewski International High School is co-educational.
When was Paderewski International High School founded?
Paderewski International High School was founded in 1993. Międzynarodowe Liceum Ogólnokształcące Paderewski in Lublin was founded in 1993 by Adam Kalbarczyk and partners as Private Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego. The school was estab...
What languages are taught at the school?
Polish and English are used in bilingual instruction. French, German, and Spanish are offered as language courses. The language instruction is supported by teachers of English, French, German, Spanish, and Polish.
What facilities does the school offer?
Paderewski International High School is located at Symfoniczna 1, 20-853 Lublin, and operates within the CRH Akademos Paderewski campus. The campus includes dedicated facilities such as the Centrum Językowe Paderewski (Language Centre) and Centrum Sportu Akademos (Sports Centre). The school offers b
Does Paderewski International High School offer special educational needs support?
The school supports students with learning difficulties and developmental dyslexia.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school has multiple after-school academic clubs (Olympiad circles) across subjects, including philosophy, mathematical linguistics, entrepreneurship, programming, chemistry, Polish language, Spanish, German, psychology, and history. The AGH Circle and an AI contest circle provide additional oppo
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Paderewski International High School is Agnieszka Bojczuk.
