Primary school
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Cracow International School follows Cambridge Primary programme, addressed to children between the age of 5 and 11. Cambridge Primary offers international education developing students’ overall skills, as well as enhancing their knowledge in the fields of English, Maths and Science. These subjects are taught fully in English. Cambridge Primary is fit to be implemented in bilingual and English-only schools. It is also compatibile with national curriculums of the countries in which it is implemented. Read moreNational programme
At the international primary school Cracow International School, students follow the Polish core curriculum specified by the Ministry of National Education, including schools with international branches, the content of which is integrated with the Cambridge Program. During the first years of primary school (I-III), students acquire knowledge and skills during integrated educational classes combining content from various fields, and in the following years (from the 4th grade) they start subject-based learning.
In grades 4-8, Polish citizens take classes in the Polish language, geography and history of Poland in accordance with the Polish core curriculum. The remaining subjects are integrated with the Cambridge Program. Some subjects, such as mathematics, are covered more broadly, in line with the Cambridge Programme.
Foreign students learn Polish as a foreign language as part of the implementation of the Polish core curriculum.
From grade 7, all students are being prepared for the 8th grade exam as part of dedicated classes.
After completing each class at the bilingual primary school Cracow International School, students receive Polish certificates in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Education regarding the documentation of the teaching course. Moreover, after completing each Stage of Cambridge programmes, students receive a certificate of completion.
English
All educational classes at the Cracow International School are conducted in English with the exception of Polish Education (classes I-III) / Polish Language (classes IV-VIII) and content related to the history and geography of Poland (MEN requirements). In practice, this means that students, for example, solve math problems in English, create a description of the experiment in this language or discuss in English elements of their art. Read moreExtracurricular classes
Cracow International School puts emphasis on international education of the highest quality. We would like our students to develop their passions and talents, too, as well as to discover their new interests. That is why, except for Cambridge Primary Programme, the school offers a variety of extracurricular classes. Depending on the number of students interested, our offer will include:- robotics
- ceramics workshops
- chess
- Mathematics club
- journalist club
- theatre classes
- dance
- sports classes
Enrollment
In 2020/2021 school year, Cracow International School, which is a bilingual primary school, has open enrollment for Stages 2-4 of Cabridge Primary, which correspond to grades 1, 2 and 3 of primary school. In case there is a sufficient number of student interested in higher grades, it is possible to open enrollment for these grades, too.
Enrollment to bilingual primary school is open throughout the school year, provided that there are places available in the groups. Considering the comfort of students and optimization of the teaching and learning process, the maximum number of students in a stage is 18. In justified cases, this number can be extended to 20.
Read more Fees and scholarship
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Projects
| Equal and Diffrent-Acting Together! The aim of the project co-financed by the European Funds for Małopolska 2021-2027 is to support the development of students with special educational needs from the Cracow International School through educational activities, training for the staff, and workshops for parents. During the initiative, the school environment will be adapted to the needs of inclusive education and the school's multicultural community. Our partner in this endeavor is the Non-Public Primary School "Complex of Silesian International Schools" from Katowice. |  |
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Hameln Teacher Training College For several years, we have been collaborating with a teacher training center in Hameln. In June 2025, we hosted teachers and members of the management staff from this institution, and earlier our teaching staff - together with the school leadership - took part in a study visit to Germany, where they explored the local teacher education system. The aim of this partnership is mutual inspiration, knowledge exchange, and professional development. |
| Erasmus+ Our school actively participates in Erasmus+ initiatives. The collaborations established through these programs pave the way for numerous international partnerships and strengthen the exchange of experiences and the development of skills for both students and teaching staff. |  |
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“Młode Głowy” Mental Health InitiativeWe are actively involved in the nationwide prevention program “Godzina dla Młodych Głów” (An Hour for Young Minds), which aims to support students' mental health and emotional well-being. By joining this initiative, we strive to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for honest conversations about the difficulties students may be experiencing, while also fostering relationships based on mutual trust and understanding between students and the teaching staff. |
General info
The bilingual primary school of Cracow International School provides education from the first grade of primary school. Each year, there are specially developed educational programmes that combine the requirements of the Polish core curriculum and the assumptions of the Cambridge Programme. Students learn in a bilingual system in an international environment. Groups with maximum 20 children allow for individualization of work with each student taking into account their needs and interests, and for the use of active methods. During the classes, students acquire knowledge and skills thanks to inquiry-based approach, different variants of group work, participation in numerous discussions, debates and educational games. In their daily work with students, teachers use modern IT tools, learning through experience, formative assessment components and other tools valued and used in educational systems around the world. Students also have at their disposal a spacious garden with a safe playground, where they not only spend their free time, but also participate in outdoor activities.
