American School of Warsaw

Founded in 1953 and accredited in 1987 by the European Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, American School of Warsaw is the oldest English-speaking international school in Warsaw. It offers an American-based curriculum with an international perspective for students aged 3-18 ( students from over 50 nations, and a faculty of more than 100 educators) .

Next Open Houses at American School of Warsaw

• October 10, 2024. Early Years Open House: Pre-K3 (3 years old), Pre-K4 (4 years old), and Kindergarten (5 years old).
• November 7, 2024. Elementary School Open House: Grades 2-5 (7-10 years old).
• Click here to read more and register.

Location and campus facilities:

• The School is located in a 25-acre multi-school complex (opened in 2001) in Konstancin-Jeziorna (on the southern edge of Warsaw‘s city limits). A door-to-door bus service is available to students living in the wider Warsaw area
• 25-meter indoor swimming pool
• 365-seat theater
• Design center
• Three gyms, fitness center, four soccer fields, 400-meter track, multipurpose outdoor sports court
• Photography studio, arts and athletics building, sound and recording studios

Curriculum / accreditation:

• American School of Warsaw is an authorized IB World School and accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). It’s also a member of the CEESA (Central and Eastern European Schools Association) and SCIS (Sports Council for International Schools)
• While firmly based on an American educational system, the School has adapted and broadened its focus to meet the needs of the international community.
• Students graduate from American School of Warsaw with the ASW High School Diploma, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma if they have opted to follow the IB Diploma program in Grades 11 and 12

The age range of students:

• Pre-Kindergarten: 3-5 years old
• Kindergarten: 5-6 years old
• Grade 1: 6 years old – Grade 12: 18 years old
• Elementary School includes Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-5
• Middle School includes Grades 6-8
• High School includes Grades 9-12
• Candidates for Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 1 are placed strictly by age. Placement in Grades 2-12 is determined by evaluating the student’s age, development, and previous school experience

Language of instruction:

• English
• If needed, students are supported by the English as an Additional Language (EAL) program

Admission process:

• Admission process starts with the online application, payment of the non-refundable US$750 application fee, and uploading required supporting documents (eg. teacher questionnaire/recommendations). Parents should expect to receive a response from American School of Warsaw within two to three weeks
• Click here to read the User Guide to online application and admissions process for an overview of the process and detailed instructions
• Twice a year (in Fall and Spring) it is possible to attend ASW’s open day during which visitors meet the Director and Principals, speak to current students and parents, observe classes and take a tour of the school. Click here to check out when the next Open House takes place

Tuition:

• Tuition fees range from $6,500 + PLN 23,000 (Pre-Kindergarten) to $10,900 + PLN 49,500 (Grades 11-12)
• A one-time, non-refundable Registration Fee of $5,750 applies to newly enrolled students in Grades 1-12
• Click here to learn more about American School of Warsaw fees

Other information:

• At American School of Warsaw students do not wear a school uniform
• Meals and snacks are offered in cafeteria for a fee. Students may also bring their own lunch from home
• School starts at 8.30 am and ends at 3.30 pm. For grades 11 and 12, the school day starts at 8.20 am and finishes at 3.20 pm. On Wednesdays, all students start school at 9.30 am and end at 3.30 pm. There are a variety of after-school activities at the end of the school day
• Elementary School after-school activities offered at American School of Warsaw include: Cooking Club, Computer Games, French, Swimming, Pep Squad, Basketball, Jewelry Making, Indoor Games, American Football, Reading and Run Club, Drama Club, Table Tennis, Pierogi Bowl (House Games), Floor-ball, Heart Poetry Cafe, Math Olympiad, Fun with Fabrics, and Tennis
• Middle School after-school activities include: Soccer, Volleyball, Cross-Country running, Basketball, Swimming, Softball, Track & Field, Tennis, Jazz band, String Ensemble, 100 Book Challenge, Arts Club, Band, Choir, Cultural Arts, MS Drama Production, ISTA Drama, Knowledge Bowl, Mathcounts, MUN, MS Robotics, Rock Band, Run Club, Speech & Debate, Tech Leadership Club, Student Council, Writers Retreat, Peer Helper, Tech Club, Book Club
• High School after-school activities include: Soccer, Volleyball, Cross-Country running, Basketball, Swimming, Softball, Track & Field, Tennis, Service Clubs: HS Chechen Refugee Club, Creativitity Club, Hand for Paw, Environmental Club, Smile 4 Smile, Chaberek, Anime Club, Warsaw Volunteer Mission, Reaching Out Club, Culture Club, Cancer Awareness Club, HS Blind School, Book Club, Chess Club, Drama Production, Knowledge Bowl, Leadership Council, Math Team, MUN, Outdoor Club, Robotics, Rock Band, Speech & Debate, Jazz band, String Ensemble, Parliamentary Debate Club, Dance Club, Band & Choir, Amnesty International, AMIS Honour Band

Here, it’s all about what you can do rather than what you can’t; where every student, at any level of ability, from any culture, is happy and excited because they can choose how they want to learn, not just what they want to learn.

It’s a school where asking the right questions is more important than memorizing the right answers; where you make friendships that last a lifetime; and develop life skills that send you out into the world with enough self-belief to change it for the better.”