Akademeia High School is one of the most selective of the international schools in Warsaw and one of the few in Poland built around the British sixth form model rather than the national or international baccalaureate routes. It has been preparing students for leading universities for close to a decade and moved into a purpose built campus in Wilanów in 2017. Teaching is entirely in English, the intake is academically selective, and the school takes both day students and boarders, which is unusual for the city.
Akademeia High School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | British curriculum; IGCSE and A Levels through Cambridge International, Edexcel and AQA; accredited UCAS centre |
|---|---|
| Stages | Secondary and sixth form, ages 13 to 18, entry to Years 9 to 12 |
| Founded | Purpose built Wilanów campus opened 2017 |
| Type | Private, academically selective day and boarding school |
| Language | English medium |
| Fee band | Premium; tuition roughly 139,000 to 172,100 zloty a year |
| Campus area | Wilanów, southern Warsaw |
Curriculum and academics
Akademeia follows the British curriculum, with students taking IGCSE in the lower years and then the two year A Level programme that defines the school. All classes are taught in English, and Akademeia is an accredited UCAS centre as well as an examination centre for Cambridge International, Edexcel and AQA, so students sit and apply through the same systems as their peers in the United Kingdom. The school describes its mission as connecting Poland with the best universities in the world, and the academic programme is built around that ambition.
It is worth being clear that Akademeia offers A Levels rather than the International Baccalaureate, so the choice between the two qualifications is the first thing a family should settle. A Levels let a student specialise early in three or four subjects, which suits those with a clear academic direction, while the IB keeps a broader spread. Families who specifically want the IB in the city should compare the best IB schools in Warsaw and the dedicated Warsaw IB schools hub before deciding.
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Akademeia High School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Grades 8 to 10 (ages 13 to 15) | PLN 150,400 |
| Grades 11 to 12 (ages 16 to 17) | PLN 178,900 |
Source: Akademeia High School (akademeia.edu.pl). Day-pupil fees; boarding is quoted separately. One-time registration and entrance-exam fees apply. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Akademeia High School fees sit at the premium end of the Warsaw market. Annual tuition runs from roughly 139,000 to 172,100 Polish zloty depending on the year group and programme, which reflects its small selective classes and sixth form focus. On top of tuition there is a registration fee of 10,000 zloty, which includes a three day integration camp, and an assessment weekend fee of 3,000 zloty paid as part of the entry process.
Boarding, where a family chooses it, is charged on top of tuition, and parents should also budget for the usual extras such as learning materials, trips, examination entries and university application support. Because fee schedules are revised each year, confirm the current tuition, boarding rates and any scholarship or bursary options directly with the school. To plan the full cost of a place alongside other Warsaw schools, the fee calculator is a useful starting point.
Admissions
Entry is selective. The school invites students aged 13 to 17 to apply for Years 9, 10, 11 or 12, and admission runs through Assessment Days held across two days. Over that time the school evaluates academic skills, reasoning, teamwork and communication through written tests, group tasks and meetings with teachers, rather than relying on past grades alone. This gives a fuller picture of a candidate but also means places are competitive.
Relocating families should register interest early, because each year group has limited places and the assessment calendar is fixed around set dates. Recent school reports and a strong command of English help, and families considering boarding should flag this at application. Allow time too for the Polish residence and registration steps that run alongside any school place. For the wider set of options in the city, the Warsaw city hub lists schools by curriculum and stage.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Wilanów, a district in the south of Warsaw known for its baroque palace and, more recently, for the modern residential developments that have made it popular with professional and international families. The purpose built site that opened in 2017 gives the school its own facilities rather than adapted premises, and the area is reachable by bus and car from across the southern and central districts.
The student body mixes ambitious Polish families aiming at universities abroad with international and returning families who want an English language sixth form. The boarding option also draws students from beyond Warsaw and from outside Poland. Many day families live in Wilanów, Mokotów and the southern districts within easy reach of the campus, areas that also host much of the city's diplomatic and corporate community.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Akademeia High School fees?
Annual tuition runs from about 139,000 to 172,100 Polish zloty depending on the year group and programme, which places Akademeia at the premium end of Warsaw schools. There is a registration fee of 10,000 zloty that includes a three day integration camp, and an assessment weekend fee of 3,000 zloty.
What curriculum does Akademeia High School follow?
It follows the British curriculum, teaching IGCSE and then the two year A Level programme entirely in English. The school is an accredited UCAS centre and an examination centre for Cambridge International, Edexcel and AQA. It does not offer the International Baccalaureate.
Is Akademeia High School selective?
Yes. Akademeia is academically selective and admits students through Assessment Days, where academic skills, reasoning, teamwork and communication are evaluated over two days through tests, group tasks and meetings with teachers.
When do Akademeia High School applications open?
The school invites students aged 13 to 17 to apply for entry to Years 9, 10, 11 or 12, with assessment held on dedicated Assessment Days. Families should register early because places in each year group are limited and selective.
Where is Akademeia High School?
The school occupies a purpose built campus that opened in 2017 in the Wilanów district in the south of Warsaw, an area popular with professional and international families.
