International School of Poznan

The school is guided by the mission of fostering community and empowering individuals, believing that a supportive environment is essential for academic risk-taking and growth. It promotes a balanced approach to education that integrates academic and social-emotional development, valuing diversity, respect, curiosity, critical thinking, and resilience. The school aims to nurture responsible lifelong learners who make a meaningful impact in a changing world.

The school offers a continuum of international education, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 6–11 and a High School programme that culminates in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 17–19. The school is a candidate for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–15. The IB DP curriculum includes six subject groups—Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts/Electives—alongside the DP Core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). Additionally, the school provides a dedicated preparatory year (HS0) and an entry year (HS1) to build academic English and core skills for the DP pathway.

Graduates of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme have gone on to study at leading global universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Bocconi, MIT, Amsterdam, and Seoul National University. The school focuses on developing essential skills such as research, time management, and resilience, aiming for students to graduate with the independence and mindset to thrive in higher education and beyond. Success is measured not only by IB scores but by the development of confident, thoughtful individuals.

The school emphasizes a balanced approach to individual growth that unites academic and social-emotional development. It provides personalized support, particularly in the High School preparatory year (HS0), to strengthen academic English and core skills. Teachers are described as experienced, with many serving as IB examiners or curriculum developers, and they are committed to providing individual attention to support student growth.

The school welcomes applications from families who support its educational philosophy, with a primary application deadline of January 31st for first-round consideration. The admissions process involves an online application, a review of school records, and meetings with the admissions team, which may include English and Math readiness assessments. Upon acceptance, families must pay a 2,500 PLN enrollment fee and sign a school contract to secure a place. Admission to the High School and Diploma Programme is selective, based on space availability and academic merit, and requires an essay and subject-specific proficiency tests.

The academic year runs from September through June, with tuition fees payable in 10 equal monthly installments. Applications for the upcoming academic year are typically reviewed in the spring, with decisions released in mid-May for the High School pathway. Specific deadlines, such as the May 22nd application deadline for the High School preparatory year, are established annually.

The campus features modern classrooms equipped with interactive technology, a well-stocked library, and a dedicated computer lab. Science facilities include fully equipped laboratories for chemistry, physics, and biology. Students have access to digital resources such as Google Workspace for Education and JSTOR for research. The school also provides canteen services and is accessible via local public transport, including bus and tram lines.

The school offers a variety of clubs and activities designed to foster community and student interests. Examples include a cross-country team, a badminton team, student-led trips to local facilities, dance and games nights, and an annual winter show. Students also participate in international exchanges and events like the Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition and art exhibitions.