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CityWarsaw
CurriculumsIB and American
Leaving qualificationsIB Diploma and US Diploma
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IB Diploma and US Diploma
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 17 students / class
Maximum 20 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: 61,343 zł
to: 120,503 zł
Address: Bielawa, ul. Warszawska 202,05-520 Konstancin-Jeziorna, Poland
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School details

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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.
Students use an array of tech tools and resources. In early elementary ASW's students are 1:1 with iPads in grades 1 and 2. Students in grades 3-12 are part of ASW's 1:1 laptop program using assigned MacBook Airs, where students in grade 5 and up are permitted to take them home.

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.
Each division, Elementary, Middle and High School, has a Learning Support Program.

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.

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