The Thames British School, located in Warsaw, prides itself on providing pupils with the highest level of education, and a wide range of opportunities for personal development.
Our international community of ambitious, highly-qualified teachers, ensures a friendly, culturally tolerant atmosphere within modern, spacious classrooms and across all campuses. As a British school, our educational provision is robust and thoughtful, in accordance with National Curriculum standards for England. Students at Thames British School acquire confidence in developing passions, uncovering latent talents, and overcoming challenges.
As well as providing quality education, our teachers inspire wider development of awareness in students, helping them to believe that they might actually have a part to play in changing our world for the better. We guarantee a safe environment for developing critical thinking, building up self-confidence, perseverance and respect.
Thames British School conducts classes in English and follows the British curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage to Cambridge International AS/A Levels and IB DP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme).
Thames British School Warsaw has six sites (campuses) equipped with excellent facilities in and around Warsaw
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 40 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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850
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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50
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Most common nationality
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It remains mixed.
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Ratio of local students to international students
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Around 50 %
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Spanish, German, Polish
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Max. number of students per class
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24
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Average number of students per class
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16
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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Through the use of interactive whiteboards, iPads and stationary computers.
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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)
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Yes
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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The students can choose between religion and ethics, or none of the above.
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External examinations or assessments available
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Cambridge Checkpoints, iGCSE, A-Levels, IB DP exams.
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Results in these examinations
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Above average
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Depends on the age group.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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Almost 100%
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Not at the moment.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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Individual support, Career Advisor assistance.
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Student access to education psychologist
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Yes
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes - informal interview with the youngest children and tests for the older ones.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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A Baseline task in Maths and English.
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Waiting list
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Depending on the age group
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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None
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes
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School start time
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8:20; 8.30 am
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School finish time
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3:30 PM in Primary; in Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary - 4:15 PM at latest
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Supervised care before/after school
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Yes
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School bus service available
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School bus service available: Can be organised to campuses on request. We use an external transportation service.
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School provided lunches
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Yes - catering
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities at the school
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Libraries, Science labs, Computer Labs, Gyms, Children playgrounds, Football/Basketball fields.
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Sports facilities at the school
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Internal gym and outdoor sports fields.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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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.
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Teaching approach of the school
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A thematic learning approach through a half-termly learning cycle.
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Learning
Here at Thames British School we are proud to offer a broad and stimulating curriculum to all our students: from the Early Years Foundation Stage, all the way through to the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) then to Cambridge International A-LEVELS and IB DP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme), courses and careers programme in Years 12 and 13.
Thames British School now has five campuses with excellent facilities operating in and around Warsaw. Two are located in the Ochota district of Warsaw, near the scenic Park Szczęśliwicki, one is in the Włochy district near Warsaw’s business hub, and the other just outside of Warsaw near Piaseczno, our new campus is situated near Pole Mokotowskie.
Włochy Campus | Ages 6-14
Our Włochy Campus is a state-of-the-art campus that houses our Primary and Secondary School and accepts pupils from Year 2 (6-7 years old) to Year 9 (13-14 years old).
The classrooms are all equipped with interactive technology, a class computer, and reliable wi-fi access. The bright, spacious, modern layout of our classrooms are conducive to creating calm, positive learning spaces, and therefore ideal environments for catering to your child’s educational needs. Alongside these classrooms, the campus also boasts a number of specialist learning environments: modern, fully equipped and functional biology and chemistry labs, and generously resourced IT and art facilities.
Ochota Campus | Ages 5-11
Our Ochota Campus is a stately building that houses our primary school and accepts pupils from Year 1 (5-6 years) to Year 6 (10 – 11 years).
It is an ideal learning space which is situated within easy reach of the city centre of Warsaw but feels quite serene thanks to its well-placed locale opposite a park and cushioned by trees and bushes which hide the busy hustle and bustle of city life.
Our classrooms are bright and spacious and have the capacity to provide education to two classes within each year group of primary school. In addition to the spacious learning environment, we also have a newly refurbished indoor gym and outdoor play area as well as excellent study facilities such as our freshly stocked library and modern IT room. To make learning even more accessible, we also have Macbooks and Ipads as well as interactive whiteboards.
Mokotów Primary Campus | Ages 5-11
Our Mokotów Campus is a stately building that houses our Pre-School and Primary School and accepts pupils from Reception (5 years old) to Year 6 (11 years old).
Our newly acquired Mokotow campus is located within walking distance to Metro Pole Mokotowskie.
It is a detached building situated in a calm, picturesque place right next to the park. It is a convenient location as it can be easily reached from Old Mokotów, Wyględów, Wierzbno and other areas in and around Mokotów.
Piaseczno Campus | Ages 3-14
Our Piaseczno Campus is a well-equipped campus in a suburban location to the south of Warsaw and accepts pupils from Nursery (2 1/2 years) through to Year 9 (14 years).
This wonderful learning space offers a true breath of fresh air for all our students. Set amongst expansive green fields under big skies, the campus provides a multitude of opportunities for active outdoor learning and recreation. The suburbs of Piaseczno are approximately 30 minutes drive from the city centre, and the school is served by a dedicated bus service.
For our youngest learners we follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Throughout the rest of the school, from Year 1 up to Year 9, we follow the Cambridge program of learning. We also ensure that all of the Polish Curriculum requirements are met in both our primary and secondary classes.
Park Campus | Ages 2.5-6
Our Park Szczęśliwicki Campus is a small and homey Early Years center. Our groups: Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception and Year 1, consist of children aged from 2,5 to 6 years old.
Our Campus is situated in Ochota district, next to a scenic park with a lake and a playground that we like to visit. It is located in a two storey building with a playground space hidden among trees, which provide shelter from the sun, rain and wind; and home to birds and squirrels.
All classrooms are equipped with smartboards, they are also filled with books, games, toys and exquisitely decorated by our teachers and students. We also take pride in our gym and a cozy library.
Mokotów High School Campus | Ages 14-18
Our Mokotów High School Campus is a state-of-the-art facility for Years 10-13, located on the ground floor of the Tupilan House business centre. The campus is ideally-suited to the learning needs of our senior students, providing first-rate preparation for the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and A level examinations that enable their transition to the world’s top universities.
Our new campus is situated in the heart of the Mokotów district within easy reach of the city centre with convenient and accessible transport links. It can be easily accessed from the Ochota and Włochy districts, Ursus, the city centre, Mokotów, Ursynów, Wilanów and Raszyn by car or public transport.
