The British School Warsaw is one of the best known of the international schools in Warsaw for families who want an English education that leads into a globally recognised qualification. It has operated in the city since 1992 and is now part of Nord Anglia Education, the global group of premium international schools. It is an all through school taking children from the age of two right up to eighteen, teaching in English throughout, and combining a British curriculum in the lower and middle years with the International Baccalaureate Diploma at the top of the school.
British School Warsaw at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | English National Curriculum and IGCSE, then the IB Diploma; English medium |
|---|---|
| Stages | Early Years, Primary and Secondary, ages 2 to 18 |
| Founded | Operating in Warsaw since 1992 |
| Accreditation | IB World School; part of Nord Anglia Education |
| Type | Private, coeducational day school |
| Fee band | Premium; broadly the 65,000 to 110,000 zloty Warsaw senior tier |
| Campus areas | Upper Mokotow (Early Years) and Sadyba (Primary and Secondary) |
Curriculum and academics
The school follows the British curriculum through most of the school and then switches to the International Baccalaureate Diploma for the final two years. Early Years children learn through the play based Early Years Foundation Stage, primary pupils follow a blend of the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum, and secondary students work towards IGCSE before moving into the diploma. This English then IB pathway is the school's defining feature, pairing the familiarity and structure of an English education with the breadth and global recognition of the IB at sixth form.
Teaching is in English throughout, with support for children adding English as an additional language. The school has been an IB World School for around two decades and runs a dedicated diploma building, which gives sixth form its own identity within the school. Families weighing the diploma route should compare it against other options on the Warsaw IB schools hub and read our shortlist of the best IB schools in Warsaw, since the choice of programme shapes teaching style and university preparation.
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British School Warsaw fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery (5 days) | PLN 52,020 |
| Years 3 to 6 | PLN 114,580 |
| Years 7 to 9 | PLN 119,620 |
| Years 12 to 13 | PLN 126,400 |
Source: The British School Warsaw, Nord Anglia (nordangliaeducation.com). Annual figures include the 4.5 percent upfront-payment discount. New joiners pay a refundable deposit. 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.
British School Warsaw fees sit at the premium end of the Warsaw market. Our guide to international school fees in Warsaw puts the premium tier at roughly 65,000 to 110,000 zloty a year at senior level, and the school's published schedule falls within that range, rising year group by year group from Early Years to the diploma. As a Nord Anglia school, the fee reflects the group's facilities, global partnerships and learning programmes.
The school is clear that tuition does not cover school lunches, uniform or home to school transport, and that new students pay an additional 4,000 zloty on the first term's tuition. Families should also budget for registration, trips, examination entries and any deposit, and confirm the current schedule directly with admissions because fees are revised each year. To plan the full cost of a place against other Warsaw schools, the fee calculator is a useful starting point.
Admissions
Admission is shaped by place availability rather than competitive academic selection. The main intake aligns with the September start of the school year, and applications are then taken on a rolling basis through the year as spaces open, which suits families arriving mid year on a posting. The school reviews previous school records and reports, may meet the child and family, and assesses any need for English language support so that a pupil is placed in the right year group.
Because the school is well established and popular, some year groups fill and may operate waiting lists, so relocating families should apply as early as the move allows. Allow time too for the Polish residence and registration steps that run alongside any school place. For the wider set of options across the city, the Warsaw city hub lists schools by curriculum and stage so you can line up alternatives while an application is in progress.
Location and who goes there
The school is unusual in Warsaw for running two campuses. The Early Years campus is in Upper Mokotow, close to the city centre, with green and spacious outdoor areas suited to the youngest children. The Primary and Secondary campus is in the Sadyba district in the south of the city, with purpose built science labs, sports halls and an all weather pitch alongside the dedicated diploma building. Both sit within easy reach of the southern residential districts and are served by car and school transport.
The student body mixes children of corporate transferees and diplomats with internationally minded Polish families who want an English language education leading to the IB. Many families live in Mokotow, Wilanow and the surrounding southern districts, areas that also host much of the city's expat and business community, which keeps both campuses within a reasonable commute for most of the school's families.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are British School Warsaw fees?
The British School Warsaw sits at the premium end of the Warsaw market, the tier where the city's fee guide puts annual tuition at roughly 65,000 to 110,000 zloty, rising with each year group. Tuition does not include lunches, uniform or transport, and the school adds 4,000 zloty to the first term's fee for new students. Confirm the current schedule with admissions because fees are revised each year.
What curriculum does the British School Warsaw follow?
It follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to IGCSE, then the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final two years. Teaching is in English and the school is part of Nord Anglia Education and a long established IB World School.
Is the British School Warsaw a good school?
It is one of the longest established British international schools in Warsaw, operating since 1992, an IB World School and part of the global Nord Anglia group. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child and priorities, so visit, read the accreditation record and compare it against other Warsaw schools.
When do British School Warsaw applications open?
The main intake aligns with the September start of the school year, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the year as places come up, which suits families relocating mid year. Apply early because popular year groups fill.
Where is the British School Warsaw?
The school runs two campuses. The Early Years campus is in Upper Mokotow close to the city centre, and the Primary and Secondary campus is in the Sadyba district in the south of Warsaw.
