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Number of students |
1180 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
Most common nationality |
Polish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
11:1 |
Max. number of students per class |
BSW plans its Nursery classes with a maximum of 16 students with a qualified teacher supported by one or two Assistants. From Reception to Year 6 Class sizes are 23. |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Polish, German, French, Spanish |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Early Years Centre: Every classroom is fitted with an interactive whiteboard. Technology for learning is a key element in BSW's provision and this is integrated into its curriculum. To support this, amongst other equipment, BSW has an iPad trolley and laptop computers to ensure that technology is accessible to young learners at the right place and the right time to meet their needs. Main Campus: ICT suites and mobile computer facilities, linked to a fully functional wireless (wi-fi) system across the school. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework starts in a small way in BSW's Reception year with word recognition and describing picture books. By the time a student is in Year 6 they are given a balanced amount of homework that incorporates the core subjects, as well as reading and spellings. As students move up through the school, the time spent on homework will increase to reflect the growing demands of the curriculum and importance of assignments, particularly where study for external examinations are concerned. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Prior to enrolment, where necessary, the school reserves the right to interview and test the child, checking their English language ability and certain academic standards. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
Results in these examinations |
IB Results: BSW's students once again acheived strong results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the 2017/18 academic school year. BSW's average score this year is 5 points higher than the IB global average, widening the gap between ourselves and other IB schools around the world. - BSW's students' average score in the IB Diploma was 35, significantly ahead of the 2017/18 global average of 29.8 points.
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
Learning support offered |
Learning Support department provides targeted assistance for children that need additional help. BSW's Learning Support teaching team is made up of specialist teachers with experience in this area. |
School start time |
Nursery - KG3: 8:30
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School finish time |
Nursery - G5: 15:00
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Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Brain training, ceramics, chess, Chinese, fencing, football, gymnastics, leadership in programming, swimming, storytelling and activities, technology, turn into a bookworm, Arabic, ballet, basketball, green club, athletics, string orchestra, tap dancing, yoga, brain fitness, martial arts, choir, running, drama, drawing, Lego club, painting, tag rugby, Zumba, aerospace, arts and crafts, film club, experimental physics, history bee, helping hands club, numeracy, debate, robotics, reading, softball, badminton, Marvel madness, meditation. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Early Years Centre: outside playground
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Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School Warsaw inspires its students to achieve the highest academic standard in all that they do, providing a premium education in Poland within a safe, happy and supportive environment. The key to this is its Highest Quality Learning programme, through which your child learns the importance of practice, perseverance and the determination to succeed. |