Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
340 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
31 |
| Most common nationality |
Polish (34%), US, French, South Korean, German, Ukrainian |
| Native English speaking teachers |
ISK lead teachers are native English speakers, coming from the USA, Canada, UK., Austrailia, and South Africa. The Language Department teachers are native speakers of the languages in which they instruct students. |
| 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 |
| Max. number of students per class |
17 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Classrooms are equipped with interactive monitors. Students in Elementary from Grade 2 through 9 are provided Chromebooks. High schoolers may use school technology or bring their own device. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
ISK uses Seesaw from Early Years through Grade 2, and Google Classroom through Grade 12 in times of emergencies requiring virtual classroom instruction. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
American High School Diploma,
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| Results in these examinations |
ISK scores above the world average and above the Central and Eastern European international school average in MAP assessments. See the ISK website for information on IB exam results. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), Counselor |
| Learning support offered |
All students are assessed upon enrollment and throughout the school year. All students are eligible to recieve Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and Counseling support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
ISK engages students through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to ensure all receive appropriately challenging learning experiences. Gifted, able and talented students are identified through assessments, and their progress is tracked and evaluated with oversight from the Learning Support Department. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Students receive counseling support as well as connection with educational psychologists when needed. |
| 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 start time |
8:30 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes; the school caterer provides gluten-free and vegetarian options for students who purchase the lunch. The ISK campus is a nut-free to accommodate students with nut allergies. |
| 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 activities included |
Physical education classes include individual physical skill exercise as well as individual and team sports, such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, and track. |
| 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. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art) lab, music room, art room, cafeteria/Multi-Purpose Room, two playgrounds, and two parking lots. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
ISK has an outdoor soccer pitch and an indoor gymnasium, with changing rooms and showers/bathrooms. |
| 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. |