Compare International Schools in Szczecin, Poland

Instructs in English, Polish

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupils 150

Type Co-educational

SAIL International School Szczecin is an international school for ages 2 to 18 that blends a national core with the Cambridge International Curriculum. The primary and high school offer Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, and a bespoke curriculum, alongside a Polish core aligned to national standards. In H1–H2, students prepare for Cambridge IGCSE with access to more than 75 subject exams, and may pursue the Cambridge ICE award or Cambridge AICE Diploma. In the final year (H4), students may opt for Cambridge examinations or the Polish Matura, though neither is obligatory. The school opened a primary campus in 2021 and a high school campus in 2022. With small learning groups, electives Health Education, Catholic Religion, and Ethics, and a diverse community of 30 nationalities, SAIL fosters learners who communicate in English daily. Over 50 Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level subjects are available, along with sport facilities and student leadership opportunities.

Location

Szczecin, Poland. The campus is at Adama Mickiewicza 19 and Adama Mieckiewicza 21, Szczecin.

Stages

High School (IGCSE Stage, H1–H4)

Type

International school offering Cambridge IGCSE/ICE pathways

Country affiliation

Poland

Application / Registration fees

- One-time Registration Fee (school enrolment): PLN 1,000.
- Registration Fee for SAIL Career College / adult A-Level programmes: EUR 250 (one-time).

Annual teaching‑resources / materials fees

- Kindergarten to Primary P6: PLN 2,500 per year (teaching resources and essential materials).
- Primary P7 through High School H4: PLN 700 per year (teaching resources and essential materials).

Tuition fees by year group (available figures and equivalents)

- High School (IGCSE / A‑Levels) — standard monthly payment option shown as a 12‑month instalment:
- Monthly (12 months): EUR 890.
- Annual equivalent (simple multiplication of the 12‑month figure): EUR 10,680 (EUR 890 × 12).
- Simple three‑term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): EUR 3,560 per term (arithmetic conversion of the published monthly figure to common billing intervals).
Note: the school publishes the EUR 890 monthly (12‑month) value for High School tuition; annual and per‑term figures above are equivalent calculations from that published monthly amount.

- SAIL Career College / Pathway programmes (adult / post‑school A‑Level tracks):
- Offshore & Green Energy Pathway (18+): Monthly (12 months): EUR 690; annual equivalent EUR 8,280; three‑term equivalent EUR 2,760.
- Medical Pathway (standard 2‑year option, 18+): Monthly (12 months): EUR 690; annual equivalent EUR 8,280.
- Medical Pathway (intensive 1‑year option, 18+): Monthly (12 months): EUR 790; annual equivalent EUR 9,480.

- Note about Kindergarten and Primary tuition: the publicly available admissions information lists the Registration Fee and Annual Teaching Resources Fee by level but does not publish specific tuition figures per term or per year for Kindergarten or Primary on the materials examined. The High School and Career College monthly figures above are the published amounts for those programmes.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school presents High School and Career College tuition as a monthly instalment figure spread over 12 months (published monthly amounts). Equivalent annual and per‑term values have been calculated above for clarity.
- The formal agreement for each pupil is the Learning Contract / Umowa o Nauczanie, which is a one‑year contract automatically renewed each year unless notice is given; fees and specific payment terms are determined in that contract.

Boarding / accommodation (where applicable)

- Accommodation (boarding / housing support) is shown as approximately EUR 490 per month where offered.

Other costs or fees

- Cambridge examination fees (A/AS Level) — per exam attempt:
- Mathematics: EUR 250 per exam attempt.
- Selected subjects (English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Marine Science, Environmental Management, Design & Technology): EUR 320 per exam attempt.
- Additional elective classes, some mother‑tongue lectures, and certain extracurricular clubs may be invoiced separately (not all such items are included in the standard tuition).
- Day‑care services (within Primary tuition scope) and a defined range of extracurricular activities are included within the school's stated tuition coverage; specialised support (for example, a personal assistant for special‑needs learning) is not included and may require separate arrangements and charges.

Refund information

- Fees paid under the Learning Contract (Umowa o Nauczanie) are governed by the school's statutes and contract terms. Parents do not have a right to a refund of fees arising from the Learning Contract if a pupil is struck off the school register (skreślenie z listy uczniów) for the reasons given in the statute.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The publicly available materials examined (admissions pages, statutory documents, and the Career College information sheet) show the amounts, instalment format (monthly 12‑month figures for specific programmes), and contractual framework but do not specify the accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) in the documents reviewed. Parents should use the school's published contact details to confirm available payment methods and any banking details required for invoicing.

Summary of availability of published figures and limitations

- Published, level‑specific tuition figures were available for High School (IGCSE/A‑Level) and for SAIL Career College (pathway/adult programmes) as monthly instalment amounts; the Registration Fee and Annual Teaching Resources Fee amounts are published by school level.
- Specific published tuition amounts for Kindergarten and Primary year groups (per term or per year) were not found in the public admission materials and statutes reviewed. The statute confirms that final fee levels for a school year are set by the school's governing body and recorded in the Learning Contract.

If you need these figures presented differently (for example, only annual totals or converted currencies), the published monthly and one‑time amounts above can be used as the authoritative numeric values for such conversions.

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Szczecin Vitruvian School

Instructs in English, Polish

Ages 3 - 12 years

Fees PLN 12,000 - 17,800

Pupils 142

Type Co-educational

SVS Szczecin Vitruvian School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for students aged 3 to 12. Located in Szczecin, the campus comprises two buildings at Mickiewicza Street 49 and 51, spanning 1,700 m2 with adjacent green areas and free parking. Class sizes are capped at 18, enabling close teacher attention. The facilities include a full-size gym and multimedia classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and projectors. The program emphasizes inquiry-based learning across six cross-disciplinary themes, guiding students toward independence within an IB framework; the school is pursuing PYP candidate status with formal accreditation to follow. English-language support is provided by a native-speaking teacher, and students benefit from theatre, art and sports clubs, field trips to theatres, museums and cinemas and nature tours, and access to a psychologist and specialist staff. The mission emphasizes respect for cultural diversity while preserving national identities.

Location

Aleja Wojska Polskiego 164, 71-335 Szczecin, Poland.

Stages

Primary and secondary education; includes a private primary school (SVS) and a private high school (Leonardo SVS) offering the IB Diploma Programme.

Type

Private school

Country affiliation

Poland

Bus service

Accessible by public transport; tram lines 1 and 9 serve the area near Aleja Wojska Polskiego 164.

Application fees

- A one-time, non-refundable entry (wpisowe) is required for enrollment. Students continuing from the school's kindergarten are exempt from the entry fee.
- For the upper school (Prywatne Liceum Leonardo SVS) the one-time entry fee is PLN 1,000.

Tuition fees by year group (regular monthly and annual totals)

- Integrated class 0–3 (standard Polish-track class): PLN 1,100 per month — annual total: PLN 13,200 (PLN 1,100 × 12).
- Integrated class 4–8 (standard Polish-track class): PLN 1,400 per month — annual total: PLN 16,800 (PLN 1,400 × 12).
- English class 0–3 (IB/English-track): PLN 2,400 per month — annual total: PLN 28,800 (PLN 2,400 × 12).
- English class 4–8 (IB/English-track): PLN 2,800 per month — annual total: PLN 33,600 (PLN 2,800 × 12).
- Upper school (Leonardo SVS) example rates previously published: general class tuition PLN 1,000 per month and international-matura preparatory class PLN 1,400 per month (tuition paid through 12 monthly instalments in the example shown).

Per-term (per-semester) presentation

- The academic year is administered in standard school semesters (autumn/spring). For practical budgeting, the per-semester amount equals half the annual total shown above: e.g., Integrated class 0–3 — PLN 6,600 per semester; Integrated class 4–8 — PLN 8,400 per semester; English class 0–3 — PLN 14,400 per semester; English class 4–8 — PLN 16,800 per semester. (These per-semester figures are the annual totals divided by two.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition for primary/elementary and English-track classes is invoiced as monthly payments and is payable over a 12-month schedule (tuition is payable monthly for a period of 12 months). A discount is offered for payment of the full year in advance.
- For specific year groups there are alternative instalment patterns noted in school regulations: parents of pupils in class VIII are required to settle tuition in 10 instalments (September–June). Late payments incur statutory interest; the school may, on request, agree a postponed payment date but interest applies for the postponement period. In the event of a change in tuition levels, parents are given one month's notice.

Boarding fees

- No boarding or residential fees are listed. SVS operates as a day-school model for the offered stages; no boarding service or boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and additional fees

- Separate additional costs that are charged on top of tuition include: lunches (school meals), workshops and extracurricular workshops, excursions and organized trips (including "green/white school" multi-day trips), and student insurance (collective insurance paid by parents). Participation in profile/additional classes or out-of-program activities is chargeable separately.
- Uniform costs are not listed among the published line items; uniform or clothing costs are not specified in the published fee schedule.

Refund and cancellation policy

- Entry fees and tuition for a commenced month are non-refundable in the event of withdrawal or removal from the school. Outstanding unpaid amounts remain due and will be pursued. The school's regulations explicitly state that the entry fee (wpisowe) and tuition for the month in which a pupil's education is terminated are not refundable.

Fee payment options and administrative notes

- The published materials specify the billing schedule and instalment arrangements but do not itemize the accepted payment channels (credit card, online payment, or bank-transfer details) in the public fee list. Late-payment interest is charged at the statutory rate; the school may approve payment-date changes on request. For the upper school (Leonardo SVS) monthly-payment examples and the one-time wpisowe amount are published in recruitment information.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Extracurricular activities develop social and emotional competencies. A range of activities supports social and emotional development. The school describes a safe and supportive teaching environment that fosters independence and collaboration. The approach emphasizes curiosity, creativity and sensitivity to others, contributing to students' social and emotional growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Speech therapy is available for speech defects and unfinished speech development, and a pedagogue provides corrective and compensatory classes. Psychological services are available, and the school offers a range of specialized therapies, including neurologopedic therapy, sensory integration therapy, Johansen's hearing therapy, reflexology therapy, and sociotherapy. Classes are small, with no more than 18 students per class, and some classes may be divided into smaller groups to support individualized attention. Teaching methods adapt to psycho-physical, emotional and sensory preferences to help each student feel safe and supported.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

80% of educational activities are conducted in English; the remaining 20% covers Polish education and related content such as history and geography, and elements of mathematics. In the initial stages, pupils may respond in Polish or their mother tongue, but they are expected to understand, speak fluently and write freely in English as they progress. School walls and classrooms are decorated with pupils' work to support natural acquisition of English, and assistants from around the world help students use English as a tool for intercultural communication.

Mental Wellbeing

The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment and uses the Good Start method and modern information technologies to support learning. Teaching is tailored to psycho-physical, emotional and sensory preferences to support well-being. Extracurricular activities promote the development of social and emotional competencies, and progress is communicated to parents through descriptive evaluations.

Safeguarding

Safety is a priority; the school ensures children feel safe in school and engaged in learning. Access to a speech therapist, a pedagogue and psychological services supports student safeguarding, with a range of therapies available to address individual needs.

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Szczecin International School

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Szczecin International School is an IB World School serving students aged 3 to 18, offering the full IB continuum from Primary Years Programme (PYP) through Middle Years Programme (MYP) to the Diploma Programme (DP). English is the language of instruction in most subjects, with Polish, German, English and Danish taught as additional languages, supporting multilingual competence and global awareness. Established in 2002 in connection with the NATO Corps, the school has grown to occupy a building in Szczecin's city centre and to expand its IB accreditation across all levels (DP 2005; PYP and MYP authorised in 2021). The campus features 26 classrooms, level sections for each programme, a laboratory, two computer labs, an art studio, a music room and a well-stocked library of around 21,000 items. Students engage in inquiry-based learning, personal projects, and international initiatives such as Model United Nations, with an emphasis on community service and character development.

Location

The school is located in the very center of Szczecin. It is described as a small, friendly school with a unique atmosphere created by joining many 'corners of the world'. The address is ul. bł. Królowej Jadwigi 27, 28, Szczecin, 70-262.

Stages

Kindergarten (ages 2.5-5); Primary (ages 6-11); Middle (ages 12-15); Diploma (ages 16-18)

Type

IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP)

Pupil Nationality Mix

Our students are an international community belonging to 21 countries.

School day structure

Classes run Monday to Friday. Regular lessons begin at 8:15 for Diploma students and 8:45 for younger students, with an optional Block 0 from 8:00-8:40. On Wednesdays, classes finish at 13:55.

Application fees
- Recruitment (application) fee: PLN 350 for the 2025/2026 intake. This fee is obligatory and payable before the start of the enrolment process; it covers trial days or interview and placement tests.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- The school's published public materials do not list fixed tuition amounts by year group or per term. The school states that the level of tuition and other fees is set by resolution of the school's governing body and is determined annually. Parents sign a teaching contract in September that records the financial obligations. For planning purposes note: the governing body decides fee levels by 30 June each year and those rates apply from 1 September of the following school year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The teaching contract is signed by parents in September and establishes the family's payment obligations. The school requires timely payment of tuition-related fees and states that if a company pays fees, the company's name and billing address should be supplied for invoicing. The school's materials also state that any bank charges associated with fee payment are the payer's responsibility. The exact billing schedule (number of instalments, dates, per-term or annual billing) is determined in the school's tuition payment policy and in the contract (fee levels and formal schedule are set by the governing body each year).

Boarding fees
- Not applicable: Szczecin International School is a day school (no boarding facilities).

Other costs and fees
- School canteen / lunches: a standard lunch (soup, main course and a fruit drink) is listed at PLN 19. Using school meals is optional; meals are supplied by an external catering company.
- Common room / after-school care (Primary RY–G3): the common room is available from 07:00–08:20 and after lessons from 15:15–17:00; the school's published description states the day-room stay is free regardless of the number of hours; enrollment requires completing the application form. (Any ancillary charges for special activities or extended provision would be set out in the school contract or fee schedule if applicable.)
- Trial/placement tests: included in the recruitment fee noted above.
- The school statute notes the school may apply an entry fee (wpisowe) or other fees as determined by the governing body; amounts and applicability are set by the governing body's annual resolution.

Refund information
- Refund and cancellation terms are not published as fixed amounts in the school's publicly available materials. The school's documentation indicates that financial obligations and the rules of payment are governed by the teaching contract and the school's tuition payment policy; specific refund conditions (if any) are governed by those documents and by the governing body's decisions.

Fee payment options
- The school's public documents require timely payment and state that bank charges related to fee payments are the payer's responsibility; the documents request company invoicing details where a company will pay fees. Specific payment methods offered (for example by bank transfer, direct debit or credit card) are not listed in the school's publicly available materials.

Notes for parents (factual summary)
- The only specific monetary items published in the school's public materials are the recruitment fee (PLN 350 for 2025/2026) and the listed cost of a standard lunch (PLN 19). Other fee levels (tuition by year group, term amounts, boarding—if it were applicable, etc.) are set annually by the school's governing body and recorded in the teaching contract and the school's tuition payment policy; those detailed fee figures are not published as discrete per-year/per-term tables in the publicly available materials reviewed.

Curriculum

We implement the IB program at all levels: Primary, Middle and Diploma. In 2005, Szczecin International School obtained full IB authorisation for the Diploma Programme final examinations. Primary and Middle Years authorisation followed in 2021, establishing a continuum of IB education. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is inquiry-based and transdisciplinary for ages 3-12. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is for ages 11-16 and includes eight subject groups with emphasis on communication and collaboration. The Diploma Programme (DP) is a two-year program for ages 16-18 with six subject groups (three HL, three SL) plus core requirements, with subject choices aligned to universities.

Higher Education Progression

The IB Diploma is recognized by Oxford and Cambridge; good DP results facilitate applications to American universities, including Harvard, and to European universities. Graduates of the DP are often exempt from university entrance exams and from some language proficiency exams.

Admissions

1. Enrolment takes place throughout the whole school year. It is possible to enrol a child during the school year at any stage of education. The school address is ul. bł. Królowej Jadwigi 27,28, Szczecin, 70-262.

2. Required documents: the application form is downloadable; provide a copy of the childs birth certificate; provide a certificate of completion of the previous school year (or a semester grades report for enrolment during the school year). Additionally, if the child was diagnosed in a psychological/pedagogical counselling centre, supply the opinion.

3. Trial days: candidates are invited for trial days, during which placement tests are conducted and teachers' comments about the child are collected; parents receive feedback on the students level of education; the child has the opportunity to meet peers in the classroom and experience education in an international school.

4. Diagnostic tests and grade-level testing: diagnostic tests are usually carried out during trial days, but if attendance is not possible, diagnostic tests can be arranged. Grade-level testing is described by level: Primary (Reception Year to Grade 3) tests are conducted during trial days or interviews; Grades 4-5 test in Mother Tongue, English and Maths; Middle (Grade 6-10) tests include Mother Tongue, English, Maths and Combined Science; Diploma (Grade 11) tests include Language A (Polish, German, Danish), English, Maths, and one or two science subjects, with additional requirements depending on the chosen IBDP subjects.

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Liceum Leonardo SVS

Instructs in Polish, English

Ages 14 - 18 years

Fees PLN 1,000 - 16,800

Pupils 1375

Type Co-educational

Liceum Leonardo SVS (LO SVS) is a private high school in Szczecin, Poland, offering a bilingual curriculum in Polish and English with immersion, designed for students aged 14 to 18. The school blends interdisciplinary, holistic teaching with cross‑subject integration and project‑based learning, supporting the development of soft skills such as clear expression, listening, assertiveness, and time management. Classes are small, with a maximum of 16 students, enabling individualized guidance as students pursue either the Polish Matura, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), or both. Since November 2024, the Diploma Programme is delivered by an IB‑accredited partner, ensuring alignment with IB standards. Facilities include laboratories, a language library, and multimedia classrooms; teaching methods draw on neurodidactics and psychology. The timetable is single-shift with no bells, fostering a calm learning environment. The school emphasizes language immersion, openness to cultures, and environmental responsibility, supported by IB connections and partnerships to broaden students' horizons.

Location

Located in Szczecin, Poland. Address: Aleja Wojska Polskiego 164, 71-335 Szczecin. The campus is accessible by tram lines 1 and 9.

Stages

I–III classes of the high school (enrollment currently for I, II and III classes).

Type

Private high school

Additional learning support

Individualized support, remedial lessons for students with learning difficulties (including dyslexia), tutoring, and teacher consultations.

Country affiliation

Poland

School day structure

Education is in-person. English is mandatory (5 hours); second foreign language options include German, French, or Spanish; in the first class there is also art. Mentoring sessions twice weekly and extracurricular activities are offered; the library is bilingual with English.

Published fees for the academic year 2023/2024

Application / registration fee
- One‑time registration (wpisowe): PLN 1,000.

Tuition fees (by programme and year group)
- General (standard) class: PLN 1,000 per month, paid over 12 months (annual total PLN 12,000).
- Class preparing for the International Baccalaureate (międzynarodowa matura): PLN 1,400 per month, paid over 12 months (annual total PLN 16,800).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition (czesne) is billed as 12 equal monthly instalments, payable from September through August.
- The school accepts payment by bank transfer to the school's account or in cash at the school secretariat; advance (pre‑)payment for a longer period is permitted.
- Late payments incur statutory default interest; the school may, on request, agree to postpone a payment date but interest will be charged for the period of prolongation if the agreed terms are not met.

Boarding / accommodation
- The school operates as a day school (kształcenie w formie dziennej); no boarding programme or boarding fees are provided.

Other costs and additional fees
- Meals: two‑course lunches are available for pupils for an additional fee (catered by an external provider). Meal charges are billed separately.
- Extracurricular and profile activities that are not part of the core curriculum (zajęcia dodatkowe / imprezy pozaszkolne) are charged extra.
- Collective pupil insurance is arranged but paid by parents.
- Administrative/document fees: a fee equal to the statutory stamp duty is charged for issuing duplicate official documents (e.g., duplicate certificate or duplicate student ID).
- Uniform / dress and sportswear: parents are required to provide standard school clothing and sports kit as specified in the school regulations; costs for these items are borne by parents. Dress code and required items are set out in the school regulations.

Refunds and cancellation
- The registration fee (wpisowe) and tuition for a started month are non‑refundable. In the event of resignation or removal from the school roll, amounts due but unpaid will be pursued.

Payment methods accepted
- Bank transfer to the school's account and cash payments at the school secretariat are explicitly provided as payment methods. No credit‑card payment method is specified in the published materials.

Notes on administration and enforcement
- The school's governing body sets tuition and other fees and may change fees for reasons such as inflation; any change is to be communicated to parents with one month's notice. Late payment consequences and possible arrangements for postponement are defined in school regulations.

Curriculum

The Leonardo SVS Private High School provides bilingual instruction in Polish and English with immersion, making English a natural language. Interdisciplinary holistic teaching combines cross‑subject integration and project-based learning. Soft skills are developed, including clear expression, listening, assertiveness, and time management. Classes are small, with a maximum of 16 students. Students may choose Polish Matura, the International BaccalaUREate Diploma Programme (IB DP), or both; the Diploma Programme is delivered by an IB-accredited school after accreditation in November 2024.

Student Teacher Ratio

Small classes with a maximum of 16 students.

Gifted and Talented

Individualized support for talented students includes tailored subject circles, clubs, and personalized tutoring. Enrichment initiatives include ‘Rozwiń skrzydła' to help students discover talents and passions.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social, emotional, and cultural development is promoted through school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities. Soft skills are developed, including clear expression of opinions and feelings, listening to others, assertiveness, and time management. The school uses an interdisciplinary, holistic approach to teaching that fosters awareness of others' needs, openness, intercultural understanding, and responsibility for the environment. We nurture individual talents and personal growth through tailored programs and a range of clubs and activities beyond the classroom. International contacts and bilingual learning strengthen language skills, especially English, and prepare graduates to contribute to a tolerant, conflict-free world.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Subject clubs are tailored to students' needs and expectations. We provide individual sessions for gifted students, students with difficulties, and dyslexic students, as well as teacher consultations.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Two-language instruction—lessons are conducted in Polish and English, with language immersion, so English becomes a natural language. Modern teaching methods are based on neurodidactics and interdisciplinary psychology. We teach bilingual instruction in parts of the curriculum to improve language skills, continually enrich the English-language library, and equip classrooms with English-language teaching aids. International contacts strengthen language competence, particularly in English.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through initiatives that promote social and emotional development and cultural awareness. Soft skills training includes clear expression of opinions and feelings, listening to others, assertiveness, and time management. The school fosters universal human values and intercultural understanding. Students engage in clubs and projects that promote collaboration and personal growth.

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