While not all of our teachers are native speakers, all members of our teaching team have a high level of English proficiency and are confident, experienced educators in an English-speaking learning environment. This ensures consistency in instruction and strong language immersion for our students throughout the school day.

Yes. We provide additional English language support for students who are not yet fully fluent in the language of instruction. This support is tailored to individual needs and helps students build confidence and successfully engage with the curriculum.

In addition to English and Polish, students from Year 5 onwards have the opportunity to learn Spanish. The language is introduced in an engaging, age-appropriate way, fostering communication skills and cultural awareness.

Our class sizes are designed to ensure individual attention and a supportive learning environment. In our preschool, the maximum number of students per classroom is 25, while in primary classes it is 20.

On average, our classrooms have 16–18 students, allowing teachers to provide individual attention and support each child’s learning effectively.

Throughout the year we benefit from additional support from interns who join us through the Erasmus program. This provides extra assistance in the classroom and enriches the learning environment for our students.

We integrate technology thoughtfully across the curriculum to enhance learning and engagement. In primary classes, interactive whiteboards, tablets, and educational software support lessons, foster collaboration, and develop digital literacy. In the preschool, screen time is limited, ensuring that technology complements, rather than replaces, hands-on and play-based learning.

Yes. Our school is prepared to use virtual classroom technologies when needed. During exceptional circumstances, such as the COVID-19 quarantines, we successfully delivered lessons through online video conferencing, ensuring continuity of learning while maintaining the quality of our English-speaking, Cambridge-based curriculum.

Students may participate in optional Catholic religion classes taught in Polish. Those who do not attend these classes can choose ethics lessons or participate in supervised activities in our school afercare. This approach ensures that all students are supported according to their individual needs and preferences.

Our students follow the Cambridge Programme and complete assessments in line with its framework. Depending on their year group, they undertake Cambridge Primary and Checkpoint assessments, preparing them for future stages of international education.

Yes. Teachers assign homework to reinforce classroom learning, support skill development, and encourage independent study in line with the Cambridge Programme.

Yes. Our school has qualified teachers and a psychologist to support students with special learning needs. We provide tailored support and, when required, specialized classes for students with official statements for special education, ensuring they can fully participate in the learning process.

Our students have access to an educational psychologist who supports their learning, development, and well-being, working alongside teachers and families to provide tailored guidance when needed.

Some students joining older year groups may be asked to take part in skills assessments, particularly in English, to ensure appropriate support and placement. Younger students are typically admitted based on age and previous school records.

Enrollment is open year-round based on place availability. For the upcoming school year, we maintain a waiting list.

There is no fixed deadline for registration. Enrollment is open year-round, though we encourage families to apply early due to limited places for the upcoming academic year.

Yes. Students may join a class after the academic year has started, depending on place availability and individual assessment to ensure a smooth integration into the learning environment.

The school day starts at 7:30 for preschool and 8:20 for primary students.

The school day for primary students ends around 1:00–1:30 pm, but we provide supervised care until 17:20 for those who need it, the same as for kindergarten and preschool students.

We provide supervised care for students both before and after the school day. Preschool and primary students can stay in our care until 17:20, ensuring a safe and supportive environment beyond regular lesson hours.

The school does not provide a bus service. Families are responsible for arranging transportation for their children.

We provide catering at school. For preschool students, lunch is compulsory, while primary students have the option to participate. Meals are balanced and designed to support healthy growth and learning.

We offer alternative meal options to accommodate different dietary needs, including vegetarian and meat choices.

Preschool students are not required to wear a uniform. In primary classes, students wear the school uniform on “Official Mondays” and during official school events.

Our extracurricular activities vary each year based on parent and student interest. In the past, we have offered classes such as Robotics, Ceramics, Chess, Mathematics, Cooking, Drama, Dance, Taekwondo, and Gymnastics. These activities aim to develop skills, creativity, and personal interests beyond the classroom.

Physical education (PE) lessons are included in the school curriculum for all students, focusing on fitness, coordination, teamwork, and healthy habits. Additionally, we collaborate with local sports associations, such as rugby clubs, providing children with further opportunities to develop their skills and enjoy organized sports activities.

Our school offers a range of facilities to support learning and play. These include a fully equipped science laboratory, a library with a wide selection of books, and an outdoor playground for recreational activities.

For younger students, we have a school gym where PE lessons and activities take place. Older students make use of a nearby sports centre, providing access to a wider range of facilities for physical education and extracurricular sports.

Wawel International School's community creates a multicultural environment where students – following an international curriculum in English – open up to new perspectives. The methods WIS uses enable students to express their own opinions, learn to cooperate with peers and adults, and solve problems creatively. WIS unleashes the ability to think creatively, provoke reflection and dare to put question marks instead of dots.

WIS supports the competences of the future, in particular: independence and creativity, the ability to think critically, ask questions and solve problems as well as teamwork. WIS shapes an attitude focused on development, acquiring new skills and learning throughout life. WIS teaches interdisciplinary, showing the world as a whole. WIS cares about the well-being of students by creating a friendly educational environment based on partnership relations between all members of the school community. WIS is building a community based on readiness to act together and undertake activities for the benefit of others.