Miedzynarodowe Liceum Ogólnoksztalcace Thames British School

The school is guided by the core values of being Collaborative and Compassionate, Authentic, Responsible and Resilient, and Enlightened. It aims to empower young people with the knowledge, skills, and agency to shape their own futures, blending British educational traditions with a global outlook while respecting local Polish culture and customs. The school operates under the belief that education should be exciting at every stage and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and strong home-school partnerships.

The school offers a continuum of education following the British curriculum, including the Early Years Foundation Stage, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE). In the final two years (Years 12-13), students choose between the Cambridge AS/A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The curriculum is complemented by the study of the Polish language and culture, and the school is registered with the Polish Ministry of Education.

Students are prepared for competitive global environments through internationally recognized qualifications, including Cambridge IGCSEs, Cambridge AS/A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). These pathways provide rigorous routes to leading universities worldwide, with the school focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication to prepare students for their future.

The school emphasizes a child-centered approach, utilizing data from internal, external, and standardized assessments to set goals and ensure students reach their academic, social, and emotional potential. It provides pathways through learning to accommodate individual student needs and maintains strong home-school partnerships to support character development alongside academic success.

Thames British School conducts admissions throughout the year for students from Nursery (2.5 years old) through to Year 13 (18 years old). The process includes an enquiry, and the school offers free trial sessions lasting up to two days to allow prospective students and teachers to assess fit. Families may arrange school visits, virtual meetings, or attend open days to learn more about the school community.

The school follows an academic calendar issued annually by the Polish Ministry of National Education, which specifies the start and end dates of the school year and holiday periods. The school provides online calendars for the 2026/27 academic year.

The school operates across four campuses in Warsaw: the Włochy Campus (Preschool to Year 9), the Ochota Campus (Year 1 to Year 6), the Mokotów Primary Campus (Nursery to Year 6), and the Mokotów High School Campus (Years 10-13). These facilities include state-of-the-art learning environments, historic sites, and specialized spaces designed to support the Cambridge and IB curricula, including preparation for university-level studies.

The school offers a range of extra-curricular clubs, which require registration before the beginning of each term. Additionally, students benefit from the Dukes Education family network, which provides access to summer camps, interschool events, and arts and sports competitions.