Warsaw Montessori High School
Part of Warsaw Montessori Family
Updated July 2026
IB Diploma
Montessori
Warsaw Montessori High School is an innovative, inclusive IB World School located in Warsaw that integrates Montessori principles with the IB Diploma Programme. It serves students in Years 9 through 12, fostering a student-centered environment that promotes global-mindedness and academic excellence.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Warsaw Montessori High School uniquely blends the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme with the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. This approach emphasizes responsibility for one's own development, inquiry-based learning, and the core values of respect, fair play, and empathy.
Programmes
The school offers a Pre-IB programme for Years 9 and 10, followed by the two-year IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Years 11 and 12. The IB DP curriculum includes six subject groups—Languages A, Languages B, Individuals and Societies, Experimental Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts—alongside the core requirements of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and CAS.
Outcomes
Graduates of the IB Diploma Programme earn a globally recognized qualification that prepares them for higher education at universities worldwide. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, integrity, and empathy, with many achieving high academic standards, including prestigious scholarships.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs a school psychologist and a school counsellor to support student well-being and health education. Teachers approach each student individually, focusing on empowerment, identity, and the balance between intellectual, emotional, and social development.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does Warsaw Montessori High School offer?
- Warsaw Montessori High School offers IB Diploma and Montessori.
- How much is tuition at Warsaw Montessori High School?
- Annual tuition at Warsaw Montessori High School is PLN 70K–PLN 80K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- What accreditations does Warsaw Montessori High School hold?
- Warsaw Montessori High School holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Warsaw Montessori High School co-educational?
- Warsaw Montessori High School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Warsaw Montessori High School located?
- Warsaw Montessori High School is an international school in Warsaw, Poland.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2026/2027| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-IB (1st and 2nd grade) | — | PLN 70K |
| IB DP (3rd and 4th grade) | — | PLN 80K |
Other fees(2)
| Application fee· Recruitment fee paid at the beginning of the application process; does not apply to Pre-IB2 students moving on to IB DP | PLN 750 |
|---|---|
| Enrolment fee· Enrolment fee paid upon releasing recruitment results, if these are positive; does not apply to Pre-IB2 students enrolled to IB DP | PLN 3K |
Discounts
- Sibling discount: 10%
- Full-payment discount: 10%
- Full-payment discount: 5%
Admissions
Recruitment is divided into two categories: Pre-IB (Years 9 & 10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 11 & 12). Entrance exams are held in two sessions, typically in March and June, though the school also accepts new students throughout the year via an individual recruitment process. All candidates must meet the same requirements and complete the same entrance examinations.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic year schedule, with tuition fees payable in installments due by the 15th of each month from August to May. The school also hosts periodic Open Days for prospective families and offers a Summer School programme.
About the campus
Located in the heart of Warsaw, the school provides an intimate and safe environment for students. The campus includes specialized classrooms for subjects such as Visual Arts, science laboratories for experimental sciences, and facilities for physical education.
Co-curriculars
The IB Diploma Programme includes the mandatory CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) component, which encourages students to develop personal interests, engage in physical exertion, and participate in community service. Additionally, the school features a Student Council and offers various workshops and meetings with figures from the worlds of business, media, and culture.
Małgosia TarnowskaWłaściciel i założyciel Warsaw Montessori School AMI Montessori GuideMałgosia Tarnowska is the owner and founder of the Warsaw Montessori School and serves as an AMI Montessori Guide.
- Agnieszka GajewskaDyrektor szkoły, Koordynator Extended Essay, Historia
Dr. Agnieszka Gajewska serves as the Head of School. She is also a history teacher and the coordinator of the Extended Essay.
- Szymon MikołajczakDyrektor Zarządzający
Szymon Mikołajczak serves as the Operations Manager for the school.
- Robert ŁuczakKoordynator IB DP, Geografia
Dr. Robert Łuczak is the IB DP Coordinator and a geography teacher at the school.
- Karolina BoruckaKierownik Biura
Karolina Borucka serves as the Office Manager.
- Przemysław PrzychodniakJęzyk angielski, Pedagog, Koordynator TOK
Przemysław Przychodniak is an English teacher, school counsellor, and the TOK teacher and coordinator.
- Adam PrescottKoordynator CAS, Język angielski, Academic Skills, Wychowawca klasy
Adam Prescott is the CAS Coordinator, an English teacher, an Academic Skills teacher, and a form teacher.
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