The Thames British School is a leading International school in Warsaw. We provide high quality education following the Cambridge International School Programme (Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, A-LEVELS) and IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme.
The Thames British School, located in Warsaw, prides itself on providing pupils with the highest level of education, and a wide range of opportunities for personal development. Our students are prepared to face 21st century challenges, with skills, understanding and, ultimately, universally recognised certificates that open doors to the finest universities in the world.
Our international community of ambitious, highly-qualified teachers, ensures a friendly, culturally tolerant atmosphere within modern, spacious classrooms and across all campuses. As a British school, our educational provision is robust and thoughtful, in accordance with National Curriculum standards for England. Students at Thames British School acquire confidence in developing passions, uncovering latent talents, and overcoming challenges.
As well as providing quality education, our teachers inspire wider development of awareness in students, helping them to believe that they might actually have a part to play in changing our world for the better. We guarantee a safe environment for developing critical thinking, building up self-confidence, perseverance and respect.
Thames British School conducts classes in English and follows the British curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage to Cambridge International AS/A Levels and IB DP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme).
Thames British School Warsaw has five sites (campuses) equipped with excellent facilities in and around Warsaw
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
Thames British School is a leading International school in Warsaw. We provide high quality education following the Cambridge International School Programme and IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme and offer the full complement of education from the ages of 2.5 to 19 years old. We are fully accredited to deliver the Cambridge Curriculum (Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, A-LEVELS) and has been authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Teaching approach of the school
A thematic learning approach through a half-termly learning cycle.
Here at Thames British School we are proud to offer a broad and stimulating curriculum to all our students: from the Early Years Foundation Stage, all the way through to the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) then to Cambridge International A-LEVELS and IB DP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme), courses and careers programme in Years 12 and 13.
Thames British School now has five campuses with excellent facilities operating in and around Warsaw. Two are located in the Ochota district of Warsaw, near the scenic Park Szczęśliwicki, one is in the Włochy district near Warsaw’s business hub, and the other just outside of Warsaw near Piaseczno, our new campus is situated near Pole Mokotowskie.
Włochy Campus | Ages 11-18
Our Włochy Campus is a modern place that acts as our secondary and IB DP school and accepts pupils from Year 7 (11 years) to Cambridge International A Levels and IB DP (18 years old).
This exceptional learning facility is situated in the Włochy district, close to the outskirts of Warsaw’s premier business hub, near Galeria Mokotów. It is within easy reach of the city centre, with convenient and accessible transportation links.
The classrooms are all equipped with interactive technology, a class computer, as well as excellent wi-fi access. The campus also boasts a number of specialist learning environments: modern, fully equipped and functional biology and chemistry labs, and generously resourced IT and Art facilities.
Furthermore, students at Włochy campus enjoy the use of outdoor sports pitches, an indoor sports hall.
Ochota (Wawelska) Campus | Ages 6-11
Our Ochota Campus is a stately building that houses our primary school and accepts pupils from Year 2 (6 years) to Year 6 (10 – 11 years).
It is an ideal learning space which is situated within easy reach of the city centre of Warsaw but feels quite serene thanks to its well-placed locale opposite a park and cushioned by trees and bushes which hide the busy hustle and bustle of city life.
Our classrooms are bright and spacious and have the capacity to provide education to two classes within each year group of primary school. In addition to the spacious learning environment, we also have a newly refurbished indoor gym and outdoor play area as well as excellent study facilities such as our freshly stocked library and modern IT room. To make learning even more accessible, we also have Macbooks and Ipads as well as interactive whiteboards.
Mokotów Campus | Ages 2.5-11
Our Mokotów Campus is a stately building that houses our Pre-School and Primary School and accepts pupils from Nursery (2.5 years old) to Year 6 (11 years old).
Our newly acquired Mokotow campus is located within walking distance to Metro Pole Mokotowskie.
It is a detached building situated in a calm, picturesque place right next to the park. It is a convenient location as it can be easily reached from Old Mokotów, Wyględów, Wierzbno and other areas in and around Mokotów.
Piaseczno Campus | Ages 2.5-16
Our Piaseczno Campus is a well-equipped campus in a suburban location to the south of Warsaw and accepts pupils from Nursery (2.5 years) through to Year 11 (16 years).
This wonderful learning space offers a true breath of fresh air for all our students. Set amongst expansive green fields under big skies, the campus provides a multitude of opportunities for active outdoor learning and recreation. The suburbs of Piaseczno are approximately 30 minutes drive from the city centre, and the school is served by a dedicated bus service.
For our youngest learners we follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Throughout the rest of the school, from Year 1 up to Year 11, we follow the Cambridge program of learning. We also ensure that all of the Polish Curriculum requirements are met in both our primary and secondary classes.
Park Szczęśliwicki Campus | Ages 2.5-6
Our Park Szczęśliwicki Campus is a small and homey Early Years center. Our groups: Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception and Year 1, consist of children aged from 2,5 to 6years old.
Our Campus is situated in Ochota district, next to a scenic park with a lake and a playground that we like to visit. It is located in a two storey building with a playground space hidden among trees, which provide shelter from the sun, rain and wind; and home to birds and squirrels.
All classrooms are equipped with smartboards, they are also filled with books, games, toys and exquisitely decorated by our teachers and students. We also take pride in our gym and a cozy library.
We’re delighted that you’re considering Thames British School for your child’s education. We are an inclusive international school accepting students aged 2½ -18 years old. We are open for admissions at any point in the year.
If you would like information about the way our institution works, as well as about teachers and curriculum, please feel free to contact us.
You can visit the school, call or write to us – we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.