International School of Kraków
International School in Kraków
Quick answer
International School of Kraków offers a multi-track IB and American programme, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Well-suited to families seeking a premium and internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families. At $45,683–$74,868/year, it sits above the Kraków average, reflecting its premium positioning. Graduates leave with IB Diploma and US Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
- Tuition: $11,421–$18,717/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 17) Kraków international school · 340 students total.
- 31 nationalities top: Polish (34%), US, French.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:30 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, NEASC verified.
340
31 (Polish (34%), US, French, South Korean, German, Ukrainian)
15 avg / 17 max
Rolling
IBO, NEASC
IB Diploma and US Diploma
About International School of Kraków
The International School of Krakow is the only not-for-profit, fully internationally accredited PreK – Grade 12 school in southern Poland. In addition to being accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization, ISK is also supported by the U.S. Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools and is a member of the Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA).
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $11,421 – $18,717 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 45683 zł-74868 zł |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $16,389(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $17,889 |
| Cost position in Kraków | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and US Diploma
American High School Diploma, IB Diploma, Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing for students grades 2-9
ISK scores above the world average and above the Central and Eastern European international school average in MAP assessments. See the ISK website for information on IB exam results.
Polish, French, German, Spanish
All students are assessed upon enrollment and throughout the school year. All students are eligible to recieve Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and Counseling support.
Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), Counselor
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Support
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Yes
Yes; the school caterer provides gluten-free and vegetarian options for students who purchase the lunch. The ISK campus is a nut-free to accommodate students with nut allergies.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Kraków
PremiumSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Polish (34%), US, French, South Korean, German, Ukrainian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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