Thames British School Warsaw
International School in Warsaw
Quick answer
Thames British School Warsaw serves 850 students from 50 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school combines British curriculum (IGCSE, A Level) with the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by IBO and CIE. Tuition $12,125-$24,500 per year. Strong fit for diplomatic, EU-institution and corporate expat families on Warsaw assignments seeking British/IB-track education at scale, with multiple Warsaw-area campuses including a sister Madrid international location for relocating-family pathway flexibility.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $12,125–$24,500/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 16 (max 24) Warsaw international school · 850 students total.
- 50 nationalities top: It remains mixed..
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:20; 8.30 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
850
50 (It remains mixed.)
16 avg / 24 max
Rolling
IBO, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
About Thames British School Warsaw
Thames British School is a leading International school in Warsaw. We provide high quality education following the Cambridge International School Programme and IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme and offer the full complement of education from the ages of 2.5 to 19 years old. We are fully accredited to deliver the Cambridge Curriculum (Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, A-LEVELS) and has been authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $12,125 – $24,500 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 48500 zł-98000 zł |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $18,973(+4%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $20,473 |
| Cost position in Warsaw | 89th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
Cambridge Checkpoints, iGCSE, A-Levels, IB DP exams.
Above average
Spanish, German, Polish
unknown
Not at the moment.
Yes
8:20; 8.30 am – 3:30 PM in Primary; in Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary - 4:15 PM at latest
Yes - catering
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Warsaw
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: It remains mixed.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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