Education in English
At Non-Public Primary Schol Cracow International School, all subjects are taught in English through the internationally recognised Cambridge International curriculum. English is not simply another subject; it is the language of learning, communication and collaboration throughout every stage of a student’s education.
Students study mathematics, science, humanities and all other curriculum areas in English. They use Cambridge learning resources, take part in discussions, complete projects and apply their knowledge through subject-specific tasks and investigations. As a result, English becomes a natural tool for learning, critical thinking and active participation in the educational process.
An International Learning Environment
Cracow International School is home to a diverse community of students and teachers representing a wide range of countries, languages and cultural backgrounds. Within this international environment, English is the shared language of learning and everyday communication – used in the classroom, during collaborative projects, while solving problems and in daily interactions.
Regular interaction with teachers and classmates from around the world gives students meaningful opportunities to use English in authentic situations. They develop fluency, expand their vocabulary and gain the confidence to communicate naturally across both academic and social contexts. Language learning is therefore not confined to dedicated lessons; it becomes an integral part of everyday school life.
Cambridge International and the Polish National Curriculum
Cracow International School delivers the Cambridge International curriculum. For students with Polish citizenship, the programme is complemented by the compulsory requirements of the Polish National Curriculum.
Polish Language, Polish History and Polish Geography are taught as additional subjects in Polish, enabling Polish citizens to meet the requirements of the national education system while completing the full Cambridge programme.
All students study Polish. Those who are fluent in the language follow the Polish as a First Language programme. Students whose first language is not Polish, or whose level of proficiency does not yet enable them to join this pathway, attend Polish as a Second Language classes.
From Year 5, students following the Polish as a Second Language pathway are grouped according to their level of proficiency, with Beginner and Intermediate classes ensuring that instruction is matched to each student’s stage of language development.
From Year 5, all students also begin learning an additional foreign language – Spanish.
