Open Future International School
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Accreditations
Languages
Open Future is an international school in Kraków offering a bilingual education that integrates the Polish core curriculum with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. It is the first school in the Małopolska region authorized to offer all three IB programmes: Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is guided by the principle of being "open and kind," fostering a supportive environment where students learn to cooperate and respect others. It emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, where knowledge from different subjects is connected to provide a holistic understanding of the world. The pedagogical approach focuses on individual needs, critical thinking, and the development of social competencies.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive educational pathway from preschool through high school. The academic programme includes the Polish core curriculum enriched by the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, specifically the Primary Years Programme (grades 1-4), Middle Years Programme (grades 5-8), and the Diploma Programme (high school). Instruction is bilingual, utilizing both Polish and English as languages of communication and instruction.
Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for both the Polish Matura and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The school emphasizes the development of self-confidence, responsibility, and global citizenship, with students encouraged to contribute to both local and global communities.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides psychological and pedagogical support to students. This includes the presence of school psychologists and specialists who focus on emotional needs, stress management, and the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders. Speech therapy is also available in the preschool.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Open Future International School offer?
- Open Future International School offers IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What accreditations does Open Future International School hold?
- Open Future International School holds accreditations including IB.
- Where is Open Future International School located?
- Open Future International School is an international school in Krakow, Poland.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Enrollment is open throughout the school year, subject to availability in specific groups. The process involves submitting a registration form, meeting with a representative, and signing an education contract. Siblings of current students receive priority in the recruitment process, and a waiting list is maintained when groups are full.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic year, with the kindergarten remaining open for approximately half of August to facilitate maintenance and cleaning. Specific dates for the school year are provided through management announcements.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates across multiple locations in Kraków: a preschool on ul. Babińskiego, primary school buildings on ul. Kwiecista and ul. Pawła z Krosna, and a high school on ul. Tadeusza Rejtana. Facilities include a school library, playrooms, and classrooms equipped with air purifiers. The administration and secretariat are housed within the school buildings.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music instrument lessons, and science-related clubs. Students also participate in international projects, such as eTwinning, and various domestic and international trips.
- Karol TomczykPrezes zarządu
Prezes zarządu Open Future.
- Anna TomczykWiceprezes zarządu
Wiceprezes zarządu Open Future.
- Elżbieta RyznarDyrektor Open Future
Dyrektor Szkoły Podstawowej i Przedszkola, z zamiłowaniem do kształcenia innych i doskonalenia siebie. Jest doktorantką w dyscyplinie nauk o zarządzaniu i jakości, posiada wykształcenie z zakresu filologii polskiej oraz liczne studia podyplomowe, w tym z zarządzania oświatą. Mediator i lider, dla którego rola dyrektora to odpowiedzialna służba drugiemu człowiekowi.
- Michał KozieńWicedyrektor Liceum
Wicedyrektor Liceum i nauczyciel języka polskiego. Posiada kilkunastoletnie doświadczenie w pracy z młodzieżą, w tym prowadzenie stowarzyszenia propagującego myśl pedagogiczną Janusza Korczaka, oraz doświadczenie w nauczaniu studentów Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego.
- Zbigniew StruckiKoordynator IB DP
Koordynator IB DP, który do Open Future przyjechał po pracy w dwóch innych szkołach IBDP. Zajmuje się historią, a w wolnych chwilach zajmuje się również wydarzeniami na Bliskim Wschodzie lub omawianiem górskiej panoramy.
- Jacob BiddlecombeKoordynator MYP
Koordynator MYP, certyfikowany nauczyciel TEFL z blisko dziesięcioletnim doświadczeniem w nauczaniu w szkołach międzynarodowych.
- Barbara GrotowskaNauczyciel Visual Art, koordynator CAS
Nauczycielka DP Visual Arts oraz koordynatorka programu CAS. Absolwentka grafiki na Akademii Sztuk Pięknych w Krakowie, posiada ponad 14 lat doświadczenia zawodowego, w tym siedem lat w systemie IB.
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