IPS International School of Rzeszów

About IPS International School

IPS to międzynarodowa szkoła w Rzeszowie z pełną immersją w języku angielskim, od przedszkola po klasę 8. Należymy do organizacji z 15-letnim doświadczeniem, realizujemy Oxford International Curriculum i jesteśmy ośrodkiem zatwierdzonym przez Oxford AQA. Stawiamy na wszechstronny rozwój dzieci, a wspierają go szkoła muzyczna i zajęcia pozalekcyjne. Nasi uczniowie uczą się w nowoczesnym, dobrze zorganizowanym kampusie, w którym każde dziecko może rozwijać skrzydła.

Highlights

Full English Immersion Education
Oxford AQA Approved Learning Centre
Holistic Education
After School Activties
Music School

Insider Interviews & Perspectives

Brand Identity

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

IPS offers full English immersion from kindergarten to lower secondary, combined with a clear academic pathway. Our Primary programme is built on the Oxford International Curriculum, the first stage of a single route towards OxfordAQA International GCSEs and A-levels, qualifications recognised by universities worldwide. As an Oxford AQA approved learning centre, we give children a destination from their very first years. Alongside this, Polish language, history and geography remain part of every child's week, so students stay rooted in Polish culture while thinking globally. Learning is inquiry-based and problem-driven, with wellbeing woven into school life. Beyond the classroom, a music school and after-school clubs nurture creativity and confidence, all within a modern, well-organised campus. We are part of an organisation with 15 years of international education experience.

What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

We have chosen depth over breadth. Full English immersion means children think, speak and learn in English throughout the day, rather than dividing instruction across two languages, while Polish language, history and geography remain part of the week to keep students rooted locally. We prioritise one coherent pathway to OxfordAQA International GCSEs and A-levels over a patchwork of programmes. We also invest in the whole child, with wellbeing, a music school and after-school clubs alongside academics, because excellence grows best where children feel confident, supported and curious.

What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

IPS International School of Rzeszów grows from an organisation founded in Wrocław in 2011 by our CEO, who wanted a truly international education for her son. What began as a small playschool with two students and three teachers became a complete pathway from early years to upper secondary, with a Primary School in 2014, a Music School and new campus in 2017, and an Upper Secondary School in 2022. The first international GCSE exams in 2024 and A-level exams in 2026 completed that pathway. In September 2026, we opened in Rzeszów, bringing 15 years of experience and the same founding vision to a new city.

What type of student is a good fit for your school?

Our students are curious, open-minded children who enjoy asking questions and exploring ideas rather than simply memorising answers. They are ready to take on the challenge of learning entirely in English and are motivated by a clear goal, whether that is international qualifications or university study abroad. They thrive when academic ambition sits alongside music, clubs and friendships. Our families, both expat and Polish, want an international education that still keeps their children connected to Polish language and culture, and they value a school where every child feels known and supported.

Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

Our school may not be the right fit for every family. If you are looking for instruction mainly in Polish, or a bilingual programme that splits lessons between two languages, our full English immersion will not suit you. Families who want a traditional, exam-drilling approach built on memorisation may find our inquiry-based, problem-solving style unfamiliar. We are also not the best choice for families who would like a purely Polish national curriculum without an international pathway, or for children who are unlikely to enjoy being challenged to think, question and explore in English every day. We would rather be clear from the start, so that every family who joins us is excited by what we do and confident that it matches what they are looking for.

To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

Families choose us for a combination that is hard to find in Rzeszów. Full English immersion from kindergarten gives children real fluency, while a single pathway through the Oxford International Curriculum to OxfordAQA International GCSEs and A-levels gives them a clear route to universities worldwide. Polish language, history and geography stay part of the week, so children remain connected to their own culture. Parents also value the reassurance of an organisation with 15 years of international education experience, a modern, well-organised campus, and a music school and after-school clubs that make school life richer. Above all, they want their children to be known, supported and confident, and a school where every voice matters.

How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

We are seen as Rzeszów's modern, ambitious international school: a place where children learn in English, work towards respected international qualifications and still stay connected to Polish culture. The public also sees a school with heart. Sustainability and social responsibility are part of school life, and we encourage children to care for their community and the environment. Backed by an organisation with 15 years of experience, we are known as a warm, well-organised school where children are confident, curious and supported, and where every voice matters.

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

The long view. Families notice our Oxford connection, but often miss how early it begins. From the first years of school, every subject is built as the first stage of one coherent pathway towards OxfordAQA International GCSEs and A-levels. Problem-solving, scientific enquiry and mathematical reasoning develop step by step, so children are building towards a clear goal rather than simply "getting ready". Because full English immersion starts at age 4, fluency grows naturally, long before the exams arrive.

What might families find surprising about your school?

How much happens beyond the classroom. Families expect strong academics from an international school, but are often surprised to find a music school, a range of after-school clubs and a real commitment to sustainability and social responsibility woven into daily school life. Older students also build skills for today's world, including computing, AI and digital responsibility, so they learn to use technology thoughtfully as well as confidently.

What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

We have renovated both our playschool and primary campuses, creating modern, well-organised spaces for learning, and we continue to invest in further improvements. We have also widened what we offer beyond the school day, with new levelled Saturday English classes for children aged 4 to 14. As a British Council Advantage member, we now have access to a wealth of resources and levelled English exams.

How will your school change in the next 5 years?

As our school grows, so will the pathway we offer. We will keep improving our campuses, building on our recent renovations, and develop our sports and arts provision so children can thrive beyond the classroom. We will strengthen our STEM programmes, keeping them in step with industry expectations so students move on to high school and university well prepared. As our first students progress, we will deepen the route towards OxfordAQA International GCSEs and A-levels, and continue to expand our music, after-school clubs and levelled English programmes, alongside our work in sustainability and social responsibility.

Location

Generała Mariana Langiewicza 2, Rzeszów, 35-021

IPS Rzeszow Playschool
12 Klementyny Hoffmanowej, Rzeszów, 35-016 [Visit website]

PS/Kindergarten to PS/Kindergarten

IPS Rzeszow Primary & Lower Secondary
2 Generała Mariana Langiewicza, Rzeszów, 35-021

Gr. 1 to Gr. 8

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Curriculum: Progressive/Academic
Preschool/K Curriculum: Academic
Academic Culture: Rigorous
Developmental priorities: Intellectual
Special needs support: Not provided
Gifted learner support: Acceleration and enrichment
Homework Policy:

Curriculum

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: Progressive
Progressive (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: Academic

What IPS International School says: Our Primary programme, built on the Oxford International Curriculum, gives children a coherent foundation across every subject rather than a patchwork of standalone lessons. Maths, science, English and computing follow a problem-solving approach that encourages children to explore concepts actively, while wellbeing is woven through the curriculum from day one to build resilience and a love of learning. Polish language, history and geography sit alongside, equally weighted, in each child's week. This is the first stage of a single pathway towards OxfordAQA International GCSEs and A-levels, set by a partnership between Oxford University Press and AQA, the UK's largest exam board. These qualifications are recognised by universities including Oxford, Cambridge, the Russell Group and the Ivy League. Lower Secondary builds on this foundation, deepening subject knowledge and sharpening focus on scientific enquiry, mathematical reasoning and computing skills, including AI, data and digital responsibility. Polish language, history and geography remain compulsory. By Year 9, students are on the direct route to OxfordAQA International GCSEs.

Approach:

Focus

Academic
Preschool/K Curriculum Academic

Preschool/K Curriculum approach at IPS International School: Academic
IPS International School has an Academic approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia approach).
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Academic-based preschools and Kindergartens are the most structured of the different types, and have a strong emphasis on math and reading readiness skills. These programs aim to expose children to what early-elementary school is like. While time is still allotted to free play, much of the day is built around explicit lessons guided by the teacher. Classrooms often resemble play-based ones (with different stations set up around the room), but at an Academic program the teacher leads students through the stations directly, and ties these activities to a whole-class lesson or theme.
What IPS International School says: Our International Preschool in Rzeszów brings over 15 years of international education experience to children from age 4. We offer high-quality care and fun alongside early education in a nurturing, inquiry-based environment that supports holistic development. Following the British Curriculum, children explore science, social studies and the natural world through hands-on, play-based experiences. A bilingual approach and daily social-emotional activities nurture curiosity and confidence, while transdisciplinary units of inquiry connect subjects around a central theme. Children learn to read and write through Jolly Phonics, a multisensory programme using actions, songs and stories, while rotating stations build independence and collaboration.
Academic Culture Rigorous

Academic Culture approach at IPS International School: Rigorous
IPS International School has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
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A school with a "rigorous" academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards - and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum - are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called "rigorous".
What IPS International School says: Our academic culture is rigorous and supportive. Built on the Oxford International Curriculum, our programme sets high expectations from the early years and follows a single pathway towards OxfordAQA International GCSEs and A-levels. Children are challenged to think, question and solve problems rather than simply memorise, while Polish language, history and geography keep equal weight alongside international studies. Levelled teaching and differentiated instruction ensure every child is stretched at the right level, and wellbeing is woven through every school day so that high standards go hand in hand with confidence and care.
Developmental priorities Intellectual

Primary Developmental Priority: Intellectual

Academically strong, creative, and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions.

Secondary Developmental Priority: Social

Socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better.

What IPS International School says: We aim to shape intellectually strong, curious young people who think critically, ask questions and solve problems, and who use those strengths for the good of others. Guided by our mission to provide holistic education that empowers students to achieve excellence, we pair a challenging curriculum with a strong sense of community. Our children learn to collaborate, respect different cultures and perspectives, and take an active role in their school and city, becoming confident, socially aware citizens ready to make a positive difference.

Focus
Academic

Special needs support Not provided

Academic Support:

Subject type	offered
Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

Subject type	offered
Accommodations
Modifications
Extra support

Support for moderate-to-severe special needs:

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.
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

Gifted learner support Acceleration and enrichment

Dedicated gifted programs:

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.)

In-class adaptations:

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)

What IPS International School says: Gifted learners are supported within the classroom through custom arrangements tailored to each student. Teachers compact the curriculum so students can move on quickly from material they have mastered, then offer subject enrichment, subject acceleration and guided independent study to deepen and extend their learning. Project-based learning gives them room to apply advanced thinking in real-world contexts, while differentiated instruction keeps every child challenged at the right level.

Homework Policy

In grade Gr. 8, IPS International School students perform an average of >2 hours of homework per night.

Nightly Homework

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Site Average 2 mins 8 mins 16 mins 16 mins 22 mins 30 mins 33 mins 39 mins 50 mins 53 mins

What IPS International School says about their flipped classroom policy: This information is not currently available.

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Site Average	2 mins	8 mins	16 mins	16 mins	22 mins	30 mins	33 mins	39 mins	50 mins	53 mins

Extracurriculars

What the school says:
This information is not currently available.

Sports Offered	CompetitiveComp	RecreationalRec
Soccer
Swimming

Clubs offered: None

Tuition & Financial Aid

Grade	PS	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Day	zł2,990 / month		zł3,490 / month					zł3,790 / month

What IPS International School says about their tuition: The amounts shown are monthly tuition fees in Polish złoty (PLN) for day students, according to each grade band listed above. For information on additional costs, enrolment or payment arrangements, please contact our admissions team, who will be happy to help.

Merit based Scholarships

This information is not currently available.

Enrollment

Enrollment Details:

Grades	Enrollment
PS/Kindergarten to Gr. 8	20

Additional Statistics:

% of foreign students	N/A
# of nationalities attending school	N/A

Student distribution:

	PS	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Class Size	4		7	2	2	2		3	3

Principal's Message

Mandy Parsons, Principal

Welcome to IPS – International School of Rzeszów, where every student is encouraged to thrive, discover their potential, and become a confident, compassionate, and globally minded individual.

Building on 15 years of experience in Wrocław, we offer an inspiring, inclusive, and high-quality education shaped by international expertise and a deep understanding of children’s needs.

Our Oxford International Curriculum combines academic excellence with holistic, inquiry-based learning. Through full English immersion, students develop language fluency, critical thinking, curiosity, and the confidence to explore ideas and real-world challenges. Our educational provision is recognised by the Polish government, combining a strong local foundation with an international outlook.

Our dedicated international team nurtures each student’s intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative development. We place wellbeing and safeguarding at the heart of school life, ensuring every student feels safe, valued, and supported.

We aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning and prepare our students to thrive in an ever-changing world. We warmly invite you to discover our school, where every voice matters and every student has the opportunity to flourish.

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Highlights

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

What type of student is a good fit for your school?

Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

What might families find surprising about your school?

What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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The Our Kids Report: IPS International School of Rzeszów

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Highlights

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

What type of student is a good fit for your school?

Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

What might families find surprising about your school?

What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

How will your school change in the next 5 years?

Photo-tour of facilities

Academics Summary: [Hide summary]

Merit based Scholarships

CONTACT THIS SCHOOL

The Our Kids Report:
IPS International School of Rzeszów