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Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School
Introduction
Wawel International School is a private bilingual school in Poland for ages 3 to 14, delivering the Cambridge Programme alongside a bespoke curriculum. All activities are taught in English, with Polish language, history and geography taught in Polish. The preschool is English-speaking and bilingual; the primary school is bilingual. The school combines the Polish MEN core curriculum with Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary and Cambridge Advanced (A Levels) from Grade 1. In Grades 1–3 learning is integrated; from Grade 4 it becomes subject-based. Cambridge guides progression to Lower Secondary and A Levels, supported by Global Perspectives and Jolly Phonics for language development. The campus offers a bilingual English-language environment, modern classrooms, small class sizes and regular formative assessment. Extracurriculars include robotics, ceramics, chess, maths, cooking, drama, dance, taekwondo and gymnastics. Cambridge maps Polish grades to Cambridge stages, establishing a pathway to higher levels. The school emphasizes global awareness and collaboration skills.
Wawel International School has 80 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English, Polish.
Location
Błonia – Wyczółkowskiego 7, Kraków, Poland. The building is in close proximity to Kraków's Błonia Park and serves as the teaching base for the preschool and primary school.
Stages
Preschool and Primary School.
Type
Private, bilingual school offering the Cambridge Programme.
Country affiliation
Poland
Fees
Annual tuition at Wawel International School ranges from PLN 24,700 to PLN 36,000 for 2026/27.
Tuition fees (academic year 2026/27) — full-year and instalment detail
- Preschool, Younger group (DOB 2021–2023): Tuition fee (annual): PLN 22,500. When paid by the school's published schedule (10 monthly instalments), this equals PLN 2,250 per month. - Preschool, Grade 0 (DOB 2020–2021): Tuition fee (annual): PLN 25,000. When paid in 10 monthly instalments, this equals PLN 2,500 per month. - Primary School (grades 1–8 / all primary year groups covered by the single fee): Tuition fee (annual): PLN 36,000. When paid in 10 monthly instalments, this equals PLN 3,600 per month.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The administration/enrollment fee is payable on the day the education agreement is signed. - Tuition is billed and collected in 10 monthly instalments; each instalment is due by the 10th day of the month. The school's published instalment schedule is the standard payment arrangement. - Sibling discounts: a 10% discount may be requested for the younger of two enrolled children; a 15% discount applies for a third child.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. Wawel International operates as a day preschool and primary school; no boarding fees are published.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- Meals / catering: optional for primary pupils and obligatory for preschool pupils; catering charges are additional to tuition. Parents order meals via the school's ordering system. - Extracurricular activities: charged separately (additional classes and clubs). - School uniform: required from Primary School (uniform purchase handled through the school's supplier); preschool children do not wear a uniform. - Overnight trips and day trips: charged separately (overnight trips are an additional cost). Tuition covers a set number of program trips/workshops (listed below), but extended or overnight trips carry extra charges. - Textbooks and educational materials: textbooks and certain book costs are additional to tuition. Preschool tuition includes specified art/wyprawka items and up to six trips/workshops per year as listed by the school. - Layette / school starter pack (wyprawka): listed as an additional item for primary; preschool includes a basic art starter kit for the year-group fees that specify it.
Refund information
- No specific, published refund or tuition-withdrawal policy was located on the school's public admissions and FAQ pages. Parents are therefore advised to confirm refund/withdrawal terms directly with the school before signing the education agreement.
Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not publish detailed payment-method instructions (for example, bank account details, card payment acceptance, or online payment portals) on the admissions or FAQ pages. For payment method details and banking instructions, contact the school's admissions or secretary office at parents@wips.edu.pl or info@wips.edu.pl (phone numbers also published on the school contact pages).
What the tuition covers
- Preschool tuition includes art supplies and up to six trips/workshops per year (see preschool fee listing). Primary tuition includes education for the full school year, care Monday–Friday 8:00–17:20 for grades 1–4, Cambridge Primary educational activities, Cambridge Global Perspectives project work, and six program trips/workshops per school year. Additional items listed above are not included in the base tuition.
Academics
Wawel International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.
Curriculum
All educational activities are conducted in English, with Polish language education and Polish history and geography taught in Polish. The preschool is English-speaking and bilingual, and the primary school is bilingual. The school follows the Polish core curriculum defined by the Ministry of National Education (MEN), integrated with the Cambridge Programme; in the first years of primary (grades 1–3) learning is through integrated classes, and from grade 4 onward it becomes subject-based. Upon completion of each class, pupils receive Polish certificates in accordance with MEN guidelines. The Cambridge Programme is used, with Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Cambridge Advanced (A Levels) taught from Grade 1 onward. Through the Cambridge Programme we educate students who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged, and language development is supported by the Global Perspectives programme and Jolly Phonics.
Wellbeing
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses English-language instruction across Preschool and Primary. The Preschool is an English-speaking, non-public bilingual kindergarten. The Primary School is a non-public, bilingual school. The Cambridge Programme is part of the school's offering.
Admissions
Admissions
Enrollment in preschool: 1. Fill in the enrollment form for the preschool; Personal data contained in the enrollment form will be processed by Wawel Education sp. z o.o. with its registered office at ul. Leona Wyczółkowskiego 7 in Krakow in order to answer or settle your case. If the answer involves sending marketing information, by filling in the fields you expressly consent to receive information about selected services to the email address and telephone number provided. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal; full information on data processing is in Privacy Policy. 2. After the form is received, the team will get in touch and share a presentation to help you explore everything our preschool offers. The presentation provides details about the preschool program and how to engage with the enrollment process, helping you understand what to expect as you consider placement for your child. 3. Enrollment is open all year, as long as spaces are available — we look forward to hearing from you! 4. Fees for the 2026/27 school year: Younger group (DOB 2021–2023): Administration fee – 2 200 PLN; Tuition fee – 22 500 PLN. Grade 0 (DOB 2020–2021): Administration fee – 1 700 PLN; Tuition fee – 25 000 PLN. Tuition includes art supplies and trips/workshops (6 times per year); Additional fees cover overnight stay trips, meals, extracurricular classes, and books.
Enrollment in primary school: 1. If you are interested in enrolling your child in Wawel International School's English-speaking primary school, please kindly complete the form below; Personal data contained in the Enrollment form will be processed by Wawel Education sp. z o.o. with its registered office at ul. Leona Wyczółkowskiego 7 in Krakow in order to answer or settle your case. If the answer involves sending marketing information, by filling in the fields you expressly confirm consent to provide information to the email address and telephone number provided. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal; full information on the processing of your personal data is in Privacy Policy. 2. Once we receive your form, our team will get in touch and share a presentation to help you explore everything our Primary School offers. The presentation provides details about the Cambridge Primary programme and what the school year encompasses, helping you understand placement options for your child. 3. Enrollment is open all year, as long as spaces are available — we look forward to hearing from you! 4. Fees for the 2026/27 school year: Administration fee – 4 200 PLN; Tuition fee – 36 000 PLN. Additional fees include catering, extracurricular activities, school uniform, overnight stay trips, textbooks, and layette. Tuition includes education throughout the school year in accordance with Ministry of Education dates, care from 8:00 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. (grades 1–4), and participation in the Cambridge Primary and Global Perspectives programmes, with six program trips and workshops per year.
FAQs
What curriculum does Wawel International School follow?
All educational activities are conducted in English, with Polish language education and Polish history and geography taught in Polish. The preschool is English-speaking and bilingual, and the primary school is bilingual. The school follows the Polish core curriculum defined by the Ministry of Nation...
Where is Wawel International School located?
Błonia – Wyczółkowskiego 7, Kraków, Poland. The building is in close proximity to Kraków's Błonia Park and serves as the teaching base for the preschool and primary school.
What age range does the school serve?
Wawel International School serves students from age 3 to 14, covering Preschool and Primary School..
How many students attend Wawel International School?
Approximately 80 students are enrolled at Wawel International School.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 24,700 to PHP 36,000 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
Wawel International School is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
Languages taught include English and Polish. In the preschool, there is 1 class in Polish per day and 1 class in English per day, with Cambridge Primary Mathematics/Science/English taught under the Cambridge programme. The primary school delivers English-medium education through the Cambridge Primar
What facilities does the school offer?
The school is a bilingual English-language environment delivering the Cambridge programme. Modernly equipped classrooms support collaborative learning. Small class sizes enable regular work in pairs and groups with active teaching methods and formative assessment. The preschool uses language immersi
What is the admissions process?
Enrollment in preschool:
1. Fill in the enrollment form for the preschool; Personal data contained in the enrollment form will be processed by Wawel Education sp. z o.o. with its registered office at ul. Leona Wyczółkowskiego 7 in Krakow in order to answer or settle your case. If the answer involves
What extracurricular activities are available?
Wawel International School implements the Cambridge program for Preschool and Primary levels. The Cambridge program maps Polish grade levels to Cambridge stages and provides a progression toward Cambridge Lower Secondary and Advanced level studies. Through the Cambridge program, students are educate
