Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
980 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
52 |
Most common nationality |
American, Polish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1:5 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
At present, ASW offers classes in German, Polish, French and Spanish. ASW also offers continuing language classes for native speakers in Dutch, Polish, and Swedish. |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
17 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
ASW’s vision for digital learning is that technology is ubiquitous, seamless and embedded in teaching and learning.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, American High School Diploma |
Results in these examinations |
Above world average |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the grade level. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
ASW welcomes students with a wide range of abilities and interests.
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Learning support offered |
The program is designed to provide assistance to struggling learners and students who have an identified mild to moderate learning disability or learning difference that requires educational support. ASW currently does not have the personnel capacity to support children with intense learning disabilities. Students with significant social-emotional difficulties who need a special learning environment may not be eligible for admission. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students applying for Grades 6-12 whose mother tongue is not English or who have not been using English as their primary academic language, will be asked to complete an English language test. Tests in math and foreign language may also be administered to determine appropriate placement in these courses. |
Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:30 |
School finish time |
15:30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, ASW offers supervised after-school activities |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Food is prepared on-site with meat and vegetarian options. These meals, prepared with care, consist of Polish and international cuisines. |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Cooking, computer games, swimming, basketball, jewelry making, indoor games, American football, reading, running, drama, table tennis, floorball, Heart Poetry Cafe, fun with fabrics, tennis, soccer, volleyball, cross-country running, softball, track and field, Jazz band, 100 book challenge, choir, MS drama production, robotics, rock band, speech and debate, student council, Model United Nations. |
Sports activities included |
Swimming, basketball, volleyball, softball, American football, soccer, tennis, cross-country running, track and field |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Library, theater, Design Center, science labs, green screen room, darkroom, photography studio |
Sports facilities at the school |
25-meter indoor swimming pool, 3 gyms, fitness center, 4 soccer fields, 400-meter track, multipurpose outdoor sports court, athletics building, 3 tennis courts |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American School of Warsaw, located in Konstancin-Jeziorna, is a leading English language, not for profit, college preparatory, PK-12, international school. It provides a rigorous curriculum as well as supportive and welcoming environment to faculty, students and families. By offering both the American High School Diploma and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, ASW prepares students for colleges and universities around the world. |
Teaching approach of the school |
ASW believes there are many paths to learning. To unlock ASW's students’ potential, the school provides a wide range of experiences: ASW engages them in its rigorous academic curriculum, visual and performing arts programs, athletics, and service learning. ASW fosters a passion for ideas, creativity and curiosity. ASW creates a culture of learning that supports students with a diverse set of abilities and interests. ASW challenges students to find their own voices, encourages them to ask questions, and inspires them to think for themselves. |