At Cracow International School kindergarten, children learn English naturally through language immersion in everyday situations. English is acquired in meaningful contexts, allowing children to use the language spontaneously during play, daily routines, and educational activities.
Each kindergarten group is supported by two teachers: one Polish-speaking and one English-speaking. This ensures constant exposure to both languages throughout the day. As a result, children develop strong communication and linguistic skills by listening to a foreign language, expanding their vocabulary, and, most importantly, learning to use language actively in real-life situations. Regular interaction with a teacher who does not speak the child’s mother tongue helps children overcome language barriers quickly and gain confidence in communicating in English or Polish.
Foreign language learning is further supported by the Jolly Phonics programme, which uses engaging, age-appropriate phonetic exercises to develop early reading and pronunciation skills. The oldest kindergarten pupils attending grade 0 also begin working with the internationally recognised Cambridge Programme in English and other subjects. This programme is continued at the primary education stage at Cracow International School, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of learning.
