Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Polish, French, German, Spanish |
| External examinations or assessments available |
American High School Diploma
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| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
MAP testing and/or English and math placement tests (grade 6 and up) must be completed. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, cross-country, music, theatre, visual arts, Student Council, Model United Nations, robotics, eco club, debate, entrepreneurship, service learning projects. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
ISK's secondary students have a range of athletic opportunities available to them when they become a student at ISK. ISK is a founding member of the PAAC (Polish Athletics and Activities Conference) and a member of the CEESA (Central and Eastern European Schools Association). As a result ISK student athletes travel during the season to participate in regional and international competitions competing against other international schools. During the season students benefit from experienced onsite coaches who foster their interests and develop their skills. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School of Krakow is the only not-for-profit, fully internationally accredited PreK – Grade 12 school in southern Poland. In addition to being accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization, ISK is also supported by the U.S. Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools and is a member of the Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA). |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISK's mission reflects the essence of today, shaping the daily experiences that make ISK a place worth learning, growing, and thriving in. |