Paderewski International Primary School

Symfoniczna 1, 20-853 Lublin, Poland. It is in Lublin, a city in eastern Poland. It is part of the Paderewski network. It operates as an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme.

Primary (grades 1-8)

International IB World School (Primary Years Programme)

Psychological-pedagogical support; a special education teacher; a speech therapist.

Poland

We implement international IB educational programs, IB PYP and IB MYP. We respond to the changing needs of our students. We teach foreign languages effectively and support the development of key skills, preparing children for the challenges of the modern world.

Talent Discovery School: We care about maintaining balance between learning, emotions, relationships and physical development. We teach thinking, independence and wise use of new technologies. Students develop their passions, including through after-school activities. They are supported by teachers – caring and engaged experts. During the celebration of the 15th anniversary of our school, students prepared a performance that showed how, from many colorful threads—passions, talents and experiences—we wove one unique community. See the report of this event.

We implement IB international programs PYP and MYP. We respond to our students' changing needs. We teach foreign languages effectively. We support the development of key skills, preparing children for the challenges of the modern world. We focus on balanced intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. We maintain a safe and friendly environment that influences motivation and effective learning.

A special education teacher is on staff. A psychologist supports classes 4a-8a and 5c. A speech therapist assists students. A psychology-pedagogical team provides ongoing support to students.

We implement IB PYP and IB MYP. We respond to our students' changing needs. We teach foreign languages effectively and support the development of key skills, preparing children for the challenges of the modern world.

The psychology-pedagogical team invites you to virtual meetings addressing topics important and current for our students, their parents and guardians. Choose the topics of interest to learn more. First days of school: support for preparing a child for school and cooperation with the school. Preparation for E8: support for exam preparation and helping to cope with stress related to tests. Being in touch: adolescence, changes in behavior, developmental tasks of teenagers, support during adolescence. The page offers books and games to help build relationships and communication for parents and guardians. Phone: 663 123 112; email: podstawowa@paderewski.lublin.pl.

Supplementary recruitment (current year)
KROK 1: Complete and submit the candidate questionnaire. This action starts the supplementary recruitment process. The information provided in the questionnaire is used by the recruitment team to evaluate the candidate. Submitting the form is a required step before moving to the next stage.
KROK 2: Entrance exams: Polish language/Polish literacy, mathematics, and English. The exams assess the candidate's abilities in these subjects. The results contribute to the overall recruitment decision. Candidates should prepare to demonstrate their knowledge during the assessments.
KROK 3: Individual meeting with a member of the school's psychological-pedagogical team. The meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the candidate's educational needs. It is part of the admissions evaluation. It helps the team understand the student beyond exam results.
KROK 4: Decision of the recruitment team on admission. The recruitment team makes the final admission decision. The decision concludes the supplementary recruitment for the year. The candidate is informed of the decision after the process.

Admission to Class I (first grade)
KROK 1: Fill in and submit the questionnaire on the school's website. This is the first step in the Class I admissions process. The information provided will be used to assess eligibility. The next steps depend on this submission.
KROK 2: Group meeting (90 minutes) with a teacher of early childhood education. The meeting lasts 90 minutes and involves interaction with the teacher. It assesses readiness for early years education. Parents may receive feedback after the session.
KROK 3: Individual meeting (30 minutes) with a member of the school's psychological-pedagogical team. The meeting lasts 30 minutes and evaluates the child's profile. It is part of the recruitment process to determine suitability for Class I. The school uses this information in the final admission decision.
KROK 4: Send parents a summary of the child's participation in the recruitment process. The summary informs the parents about the child's progress in the recruitment. The summary is part of the final decision-making process.
KROK 5: The recruitment team decides on admission to the school. The final decision is based on the recruitment results. O przyjęciu dziecka do I klasy decyduje liczba punktów uzyskiwanych w całym procesie rekrutacyjnym (maksymalnie 100 punktów), a nie kolejność zgłoszeń.

Scholarship policy: The governing body may award scholarships to students on the request of the school director or parents (legal guardians). The school's statute authorizes the governing body to award scholarships to students. The school has had recipients of the President of the City of Lublin's scholarships for achievements in artistic and academic competitions. The school has also had a Minister of Education scholarship awarded to MSP Paderewski students for outstanding academic achievement.