British International School of the University of Lodz is the only school in central Poland that provides education for children from beginning to end. The youngest pupils are 3 years old and the oldest ones are close to 19. BISofUL comprises a preschool, primary school, and secondary school, providing world-class education at all stages. The school provides the opportunity to acquire qualifications such as IGCSE and IB Diploma, which are recognised and accepted by the most prestigious universities all around the world.
The British International School of the University of Lodz (BISUL): This private, international School was founded by the University of Lodz and the Łódź Special Economic Zone to meet the growing demand of foreign and Polish employees of newly established companies for international education. At present, BISUL conducts education at all stages in accordance with the British National Curriculum. It operates a kindergarten (Nursery and Reception educational stages), a primary school (for educational stages - Key Stage 1 and 2) corresponding to the Polish six-grade elementary school, and a high school, which covers the next seven years of learning, and thus the stages of Key Stage 3 (study years 7-9, corresponding to grades 1-3 of former Polish middle school), Key Stage 4 (10-11 years and the equivalent of 1-2 class of LO) and Key Stage 5, corresponding to science in the 3rd and 4th class of high school, where pupils learn only their chosen subjects. BISUL provides the opportunity to acquire qualifications such as the Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A-level. As a Cambridge International School, it's also part of the global network of British international schools--the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). It implements programs recommended by Cambridge for international schools, which in addition to excellent preparation of students for higher education also develop skills and competences, enabling them to be active in other cultures and countries. The school offers numerous extracurricular activities depending on children's interests and parents' suggestions. And because it's located at a university campus, it has access to well-equipped university laboratories and sports facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, and tennis courts.
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The British International School of the University of Łódź, founded by the University of Łódź and the Łódź Special Economic Zone, provides education according to the British National Curriculum, from kindergarten to the end of high school. The school has the status of Cambridge International School and is accredited by Cambridge International Examinations, providing the opportunity to acquire qualifications, such as the Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A levels, and equivalents of the Polish diploma matura exam. It’s also a member of COBIS, a global network of British international schools.
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Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.
Primary Curriculum: ProgressiveProgressive (sometimes called "inquiry based" or "discovery based") curricula use students' interests and their natural curiosity as the driver for instruction. Teachers provide materials, experiences, tools and resources necessary for students to investigate a topic or issue. Students are then encouraged to explore, reflect on their findings, and discuss answers, solutions, and insights.
Secondary Curriculum: Polish Curriculum (Ministry of National Eduction, MEN), English National Curriculum| Focus | Special needs |
|---|---|
| Academic | Gifted, Special needs |
| Flexible pacing style | offered |
|---|---|
| Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
| Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
| Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
| Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
| Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
| Differentiated assessment |
| Subject type | offered |
|---|---|
| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
| Subject type | offered |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
| Special needs | Accomodations
Formal adjustments are made to the delivery of lessons to help mitigate the learning difficulty or exceptionality. The underlying content and expectations remain unchanged with accommodations, however. (Example: allowing a student to write tests in a quieter room). | Modifications The underlying content and expectations are modified and/or simplified for the sake of the student. (Examples: allowing student to use a calculator on a test when other students can’t; allowing students to bring word-banks or “cheat sheets” into certain tests, etc) | Remediation Research-based therapeutic measures that target and ameliorate the underlying weakness. |
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| Learning disabilities | |||
| ADHD (moderate to severe) | |||
| Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) | |||
| Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) | |||
| Dyscalculia | |||
| Dysgraphia | |||
| Language Processing Disorder | |||
| Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) | |||
| Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit | |||
| Developmental | |||
| Autism | |||
| Asperger's Syndrome | |||
| Down syndrome | |||
| Intellectual disability | |||
| Behavioral and Emotional | |||
| Troubled behaviour / troubled teens | |||
| Clinical Depression | |||
| Suicidal thoughts | |||
| Drug and alcohol abuse | |||
| Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) | |||
| Physical | |||
| Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) | |||
| Blindness | |||
| Deafness | |||
| Cystic Fibrosis | |||
| Multiple physical |
| Program | offered |
|---|---|
| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: Acceleration and enrichment (There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.)
| Program | offered |
|---|---|
| Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
| Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
| Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
| Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
| Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade Gr. 12, BISUL students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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| BISUL | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins |
| Site Average | 16 mins | 16 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 39 mins | 51 mins | 52 mins | 72 mins | 75 mins | 104 mins | 112 mins |
| Sports Offered | Competitive | Recreational |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming | ||
| Badminton | ||
| Baseball | ||
| Basketball | ||
| Cricket | ||
| Cycling | ||
| Fencing | ||
| Field Hockey | ||
| Football | ||
| Gymnastics | ||
| Running | ||
| Soccer | ||
| Softball | ||
| Volleyball |
| Clubs Offered |
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| Outdoor Education |
| Science Club |
| Student Council |
| Yoga |
| Art Club |
| Chess Club |
| Choir |
| Community Service |
| Computer Club |
| Dance Club |
| Drama Club |
| Grade | NS | PS | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | zł27,000 | zł30,000 | zł34,000 | zł38,000 | zł41,000 | ||||||||||
Discounts
| Discount Type | Enrollment Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd child (sibling) | Day | 10% |
| 3rd child (sibling) | Day | 20% |
This information is not currently available.
| Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day School | 170 |
| Total enrollment | 170 |
| Average enrollment per grade | 11 |
| Average class size | 10 to 16 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Grades | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
| Boarding offered | No |
| % of foreign students | 80% |
| # of nationalities attending school | 30 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Size | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Services | Offered |
|---|---|
| Career planning | |
| Internships | |
| Mentorship Program | |
| University counseling |
| Key Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Average graduating class size | 8 |
July 15, 2020
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