𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐰, part of the prestigious 𝐃𝐮𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 network, provides a seamless educational journey for 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝟐.𝟓 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟖. As a premier international provider in 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, we host a vibrant 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 of 𝟕𝟓𝟎+ 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟓𝟎+ 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, supported by 𝟏𝟓𝟎+ 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟.
𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Following the 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 and the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝐈𝐁𝐃𝐏), we maintain an average class size of ~16 to ensure individualized attention.
Students can choose between:
- 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐆𝐂𝐒𝐄 & 𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬
- 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 Programme (𝐈𝐁𝐃𝐏)
Our 𝟒 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬:
1. 𝐎𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐚 Campus – Primary School.
2. 𝐖ł𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐲 Campus – Nursery, Preschool, Primary & Lower Secondary.
3. 𝐌𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐭ó𝐰 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 Campus – Dedicated hub for IGCSE, A Levels, and IBDP.
4. 𝐌𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐭ó𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 Campus – Nursery, Preschool & Primary.
𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞
Education extends beyond the classroom with 𝟑𝟓+ 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐬 focusing on 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌, 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬, and 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜. We empower every student to reach their full potential in an immersive English-language environment.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 40 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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850
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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50
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Most common nationality
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It remains mixed.
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Ratio of local students to international students
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Above 60 %
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Spanish, German, Polish
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Max. number of students per class
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24
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Average number of students per class
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16
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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Through the use of interactive whiteboards, iPads and stationary computers.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies)
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Yes
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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The students can choose between religion and ethics, or none of the above.
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External examinations or assessments available
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Cambridge Checkpoints, iGCSE, A-Levels, IB DP exams.
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Results in these examinations
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Above average
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Depends on the age group.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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Almost 100%
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Not at the moment.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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Individual support, Career Advisor assistance.
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Student access to education psychologist
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Yes
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes - informal interview with the youngest children and tests for the older ones.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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A Baseline task in Maths and English.
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Waiting list
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Depending on the age group
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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None
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes
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School start time
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8:20; 8.30 am
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School finish time
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3:30 PM in Primary; in Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary - 4:15 PM at latest
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Supervised care before/after school
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Yes
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School bus service available
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No
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School provided lunches
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Yes - catering
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities at the school
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Libraries, Science labs, Computer Labs, Gyms, Children playgrounds, Football/Basketball fields.
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Sports facilities at the school
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Internal gym and outdoor sports fields.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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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.
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Teaching approach of the school
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A thematic learning approach through a half-termly learning cycle.
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Learning
We are committed to the highest global standards and offer a flexible, rigorous pathway for senior students. In the final years, students can choose between two prestigious academic pathways that best suit their future aspirations:
- Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)
- Cambridge International A Levels
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Our High School graduates are consistently admitted to leading universities around the world.
Our 4 modern Campuses are strategically located across Warsaw to serve different age groups and neighborhoods.
Włochy Campus | Ages 3-14
Our Włochy Campus is a state-of-the-art campus that houses our Primary and Secondary School and accepts pupils from Kindergarten (3 years old) to Year 9 (13-14 years old).
The classrooms are all equipped with interactive technology, a class computer, and reliable wi-fi access. The bright, spacious, modern layout of our classrooms are conducive to creating calm, positive learning spaces, and therefore ideal environments for catering to your child’s educational needs. Alongside these classrooms, 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.
Ochota Campus | Ages 5-11
Our Ochota Campus is a stately building that houses our primary school and accepts pupils from Year 1 (5-6 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 Primary Campus | Ages 5-11
Our Mokotów Campus is a stately building that houses our Pre-School and Primary School and accepts pupils from Reception (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.
Mokotów High School Campus | Ages 14-18
Our Mokotów High School Campus is a state-of-the-art facility for Years 10-13, located on the ground floor of the Tupilan House business centre. The campus is ideally-suited to the learning needs of our senior students, providing first-rate preparation for the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and A level examinations that enable their transition to the world’s top universities.
Our new campus is situated in the heart of the Mokotów district within easy reach of the city centre with convenient and accessible transport links. It can be easily accessed from the Ochota and Włochy districts, Ursus, the city centre, Mokotów, Ursynów, Wilanów and Raszyn by car or public transport.
