We offer education for children between the ages of 2.5 and 18 years old. Following the National Curriculum for England, the aim of our school is to provide a warm, happy and challenging atmosphere where children can derive pleasure from learning whilst achieving their personal goals. All children, regardless of strengths and weaknesses, colour, creed or gender, feel valued and able to reach their full potential. The instruction language is English. High-schools students follow the IB diplomma programme.
Thames British School has four modern campuses, enabling families from different parts of Warsaw to choose their preferable location:
- Szczęśliwicki Campus on Usypiskowa street
- Włochy Campus on Gładka street
- Piaseczno Campus in Bobrowiec
- Wawelska Campus on Wawelska street
Our teachers have broad experience in international education and will support students in adapting to class, no matter the grade they join us in.
Thames British School Warsaw (TBS) is an international school offering the National Curriculum of English for children aged from 2.5 to 18 years (from Nursery/Kindergarten to IB diploma. The school implements English National Curriculum and IB Diploma Programme. The primary language of instruction is English, but students also learn Spanish nd German. The school also offers additional Polish lessons twice a week.
TBS operates on four modern and well-equipped campuses - in the Warsaw district of Ochota: near Szczęśliwicki Park and on Wawelska Street, in Piaseczno, outside of Warsaw, and in Włochy, on the outskirts of Warsaw.
Teachers at TBS are native speakers with British pedagogical experience. The school's aim is to create an environment where pupils can immerse themselves fully into learning by creating within them a set of core intrinsic values (Responsibility / Respect / Kindness / Honesty / Equality) which will motivate them to become life-long learners in an international community.
Extracurricular activities are treated as a key complement to school education. Classes conducted by teachers are free (included in tuition), while those provided by third-party organizations are paid extra. The school also provides bus transport for students and a meals program.
Applications and admissions are accepted year-round. Children applying into the Nursery and Reception levels do not need to know any English. From Year 3 onwards, a written exam is required, as well as previous school report cards and a letter of recommendation from the previous teacher.
Our Kids speaks to Gary Lycett, director of recruitment
Thames British School operates on four campuses in Warsaw and on its outskirts, offering a total range of education levels—from nursery to high school (2.5-18 years). The school keeps growing and expanding—recently it took over the Meridian International School network.
Gallery showcasing specific locations and facilities found at Thames British School.
Piaseczno campus
Włochy campus
Wawelska campus
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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: Academic| Focus |
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| Academic |
| Subject type | offered |
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| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
| Subject type | offered |
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| 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 |
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| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
| Program | offered |
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| 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, Thames British School students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.
| NS | PS | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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| Thames British School | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins |
| Site Average | 2 mins | 2 mins | 8 mins | 16 mins | 16 mins | 22 mins | 28 mins | 32 mins | 37 mins | 48 mins | 49 mins | 75 mins | 78 mins | 109 mins | 119 mins |
| Sports Offered | Competitive | Recreational |
|---|---|---|
| Soccer |
| Clubs Offered |
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| Math Club |
| Robotics club |
| Science Club |
| Yoga |
| Art Club |
| Grade | NS | PS | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | zł32,000 | zł36,000 | zł42,000 | zł45,000 | zł49,000 | zł51,000 | |||||||||
Discounts
| Discount Type | Enrollment Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Early payment | Day | 5% |
| 2nd child (sibling) | Day | 5% |
| 3rd child (sibling) | Day | 10% |
| 4th child (sibling) | Day | 10% |
This information is not currently available.
| Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Nursery (2,5 years) to Gr. 12 | 40 |
| Nursery (2,5 years) to Gr. 12 | 140 |
| Nursery (2,5 years) to Gr. 12 | 65 |
| Nursery (2,5 years) to Gr. 12 | 245 |
| % of foreign students | N/A |
| # of nationalities attending school | N/A |
| NS | PS | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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| Class Size | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| Services | Offered |
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| Career planning | |
| Internships | |
| Mentorship Program | |
| University counseling |
| Key Numbers | |
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| Average graduating class size | 20 |
I am delighted to welcome you to our school and to introduce you to our inspirational staff and enthusiastic children.
Our Early Years and Primary facilities cater for an emerging international community where we celebrate global diversity. Each campus promotes an inclusive family atmosphere where children can build secure relationships with their peers and adults around them. We pride ourselves on knowing each child individually and fully appreciate their talents and attributes.
Thames British School Warsaw is a safe and happy learning environment where the children’s enjoyment inspires and motivates them to go further. We consider children to be partners in their own learning and encourage them to set ambitious but achievable goals for themselves. We encourage all children to challenge themselves to go beyond their comfort zone to exceed what they believe to be possible. With the support of their teachers, the children develop the confidence and resilience to fully embrace their learning opportunities.
Our holistic and thematic approach puts the child at the centre of achieving the objectives of the National Curriculum for England with the belief that there is a difference between being taught and active learning. We offer stimulating experiences with the process of investigation and discovery as our bedrock.
I understand that choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Whereas this letter has offered an introduction, to fully understand the experiences and opportunities your child will have with us, I invite you and your family to visit our school.
We look forward to seeing you.
March 30, 2019
Multiculturalism at Thames British School Warsaw
A peek at a conference on ‘Children in the world of cultures and languages’ ...
March 14, 2019
Our Logo Proudly on Display
As you can see, our logo is standing proud on our Piaseczno Campus. ...
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