International American School of Warsaw

About IAS

We see ourselves as a partner for our students and their families, and learn from each other in an atmosphere of mutual respect and inspiration. We strive to motivate one another for the goals of individual and collective development. The school’s educational aims are reflected upon regularly and based on shared values of understanding, critical thought, creativity, tolerance, communication, responsibility and integrity.

Highlights

International and private school with 3 diploma options.
International Baccalaureate (IBO), American High School Diploma & Polish Matura.
Our students can choose their subjects and diploma options with our Counsellors.
We prepare students to join leading universities around the world.
College Counseling - professional advice in the choice of studies.

In the News:

IAS Video Bulletin March 23-27, 2020 (March 23, 2020)

Virtual Learning at IAS during COVID-19 outbreak (March 23, 2020)

Skype meetings for Prospective Parents at IAS during COVID-19 outbreak (March 23, 2020)

Insider Interviews & Perspectives

Our Take

This is one of the oldest international private schools in Poland. Established in 1989, it’s located in Ursynów, where it has two modern campuses. It has a lower primary school, designed for younger children, from kindergarten to fourth grade, an upper primary school for children in grades 5-6, a middle school for students in grades 7-8, and a high school for students in grades 9-12. The majority of students at IAS are foreigners, but some are children of Poles who are interested in an international education and (possibly) career for their children. The school has a broad-based curriculum, using Polish national guidelines, and combines the best teaching methods and practices from other countries. This allows students to continue their education in many different types of schools, including Polish ones. The language of instruction is English and Polish, but students also have the opportunity to learn additional languages, such as German and French. In the education process, the school also puts emphasis on developing mathematical skills, shaping communication and social skills, and educating students in a spirit of tolerance and cooperation. Thanks to the accreditations of the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cognia and the Polish Ministry of Education, IAS is one of the few schools in Poland that give high school students the opportunity to choose a high school diploma program and qualification: the American High School Diploma and SAT, the IB Diploma Programme or the Polish high school diploma.

Our Kids’ Insider Interviews

School principal interview

Our Kids speaks to Matthew Krasner, principal of IAS

The International American School of Warsaw was the first private American school established in post-communist Poland, founded in 1989. IAS offers education from preschool through high school.

Full interview

Location

Dembego Stefana 18, Warszawa, 02-796

Gr. 5 to Gr. 12

Dembego Stefana 12, Warszawa, 02-796

PS/Kindergarten to Gr. 4

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Gallery showcasing school life and general photos of International American School of Warsaw.

Academics

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Curriculum: Traditional/American Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
Curriculum Pace: Standard
Academic Culture: Rigorous
Developmental priorities: Balanced
Special needs support: Not provided
Gifted learner support: Not provided

Curriculum

Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.
Primary Curriculum: Traditional
Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Uczniowie najpierw zdobywają wiedzę podstawową i teoretyczną, aby później stosować ją w praktyce. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.
Secondary Curriculum: American Curriculum, International Baccalaureate

What IAS says: We recognize our function as an international school in Poland, providing tools for our students to gain the necessary linguistic and cognitive skills to succeed in today’s global society. Progress towards fluency in English is emphasized with a rigorous academic program and English as Second Language (ESL) support for those in need. Speakers are brought in from a variety of fields to spark interest in directions and make classroom learning more relevant. The curriculum emphasizes reflective and experiential learning as instructional strategies, and is designed to give families the choice between standards based International and Polish diplomas.

Approach:

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Curriculum Pace Standard

Curriculum Pace approach at IAS: Standard

IAS has a Standard approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).

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Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

What IAS says: This information is not currently available.

Flexible pacing style

Flexible pacing style	offered
Subject-streaming (tracking)
Multi-age classrooms as standard
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace)
Regular guided independent study opportunities
Differentiated assessment

What IAS says about flexible pacing: This information is not currently available.

Academic Culture Rigorous

Academic Culture approach at IAS: Rigorous
IAS has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
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A school with a "rigorous" academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards - and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum - are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called "rigorous".
What IAS says: This information is not currently available.
Developmental priorities Balanced

Primary Developmental Priority: Balanced

Equal attention is paid to a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social, and physical.

Secondary Developmental Priority: Intellectual

Academically strong, creative, and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions.

What IAS says: This information is not currently available.

Special needs support Not provided

Academic Support:

Subject type	offered
Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

Subject type	offered
Accommodations
Modifications
Extra support

Support for moderate-to-severe special needs:

Special needs	Accomodations Formal adjustments are made to the delivery of lessons to help mitigate the learning difficulty or exceptionality. The underlying content and expectations remain unchanged with accommodations, however. (Example: allowing a student to write tests in a quieter room).	Modifications The underlying content and expectations are modified and/or simplified for the sake of the student. (Examples: allowing student to use a calculator on a test when other students can’t; allowing students to bring word-banks or “cheat sheets” into certain tests, etc)	Remediation Research-based therapeutic measures that target and ameliorate the underlying weakness.
Learning disabilities
ADHD (moderate to severe)
Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Language Processing Disorder
Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)
Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
Developmental
Autism
Asperger's Syndrome
Down syndrome
Intellectual disability
Behavioral and Emotional
Troubled behaviour / troubled teens
Clinical Depression
Suicidal thoughts
Drug and alcohol abuse
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Physical
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
Blindness
Deafness
Cystic Fibrosis
Multiple physical

Gifted learner support Not provided

Dedicated gifted programs:

Program	offered
Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school)
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class)

Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.

In-class adaptations:

Program	offered
Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement)
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement)
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement)
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement)
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others)
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement)
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement)
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement)
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement)

What IAS says: This information is not currently available.

Extracurriculars

What the school says:
This information is not currently available.

Sports Offered	CompetitiveComp	RecreationalRec
Basketball
Football
Gymnastics
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball

Clubs Offered
Foreign Language Club
Musical theatre/Opera
Outdoor Club
Outdoor Education
School newspaper
Student Council
Art Club
Chess Club
Computer Club

Tuition & Financial Aid

Grade	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Day	zł58,000	zł64,000		zł72,000		zł74,000		zł78,000			zł88,000

What IAS says about their tuition: To guarantee placement there is a non-refundable registration deposit of 4000 pln.

Discounts

Discount Type	Enrollment Type	Amount
2nd child (sibling)	Day	5%
3rd child (sibling)	Day	10%
4th child (sibling)	Day	15%

Merit based Scholarships

This information is not currently available.

Enrollment

Enrollment Details:

Grades	Gender	Living Arrangement	Enrollment
Gr. 0 to Gr. 12	Coed	Day School	Varies

Additional Statistics:

Total enrollment	Varies
Average enrollment per grade	N/A
Average class size	Varies
Gender	Coed
Grades	Gr. 0 to Gr. 12
Boarding offered	No
% of foreign students	60%
# of nationalities attending school	40

Student distribution:

	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12

University Placement

Services	Offered
Career planning
Internships
Mentorship Program
University counseling

Key Numbers
Average graduating class size	25

Graduates from International American School of Warsaw most often attend the following universities:

Cambridge, Oxford, MIT, NYC, University of California schools, University of London schools, LSE and many other various Universtities

Principal's Message

Christopher Uden, Principal

International American School (IAS) of Warsaw, Poland was established in 1989 as an elementary school based around an International and American curriculum, catering to the Polish and foreign communities residing in the Polish capital. It is fully accredited by the Polish Ministry of Education (MEN), Cognia and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).

IAS surpasses Polish and International curricular standards of proficiency in all core subject areas. Qualified American and other International teachers utilize the latest texts and multimedia materials to ensure that our excellent academic standards are maintained.

IAS opened its new permanent facility in the Ursynów District of Warsaw in September of 1994. The school complex consists of two buildings in close proximity. Class sizes are limited to eighteen, and the overall student-to-teacher ratio is 7 to 1. Consequently, we are able to ensure that each child receives individual attention. However, the student to teacher ratio also results in a limited availability of places, given the high demand of families to join our community.

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