British International School of Cracow
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| British International School of Cracow | |
| Established | 1995 |
| School type | Independent |
| Location | Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland |
| Campus | Old town |
| Enrollment | 168 |
| Color(s) | Red, white and blue |
| Homepage | http://www.bisc.krakow.pl/ |
The British International School of Cracow is a co-educational private school in Cracow, Poland. It was founded on 1 September 1995 to provide expatriate children with a British education. The school accepts children from 3–19 years of age, and serves 160 students from 20 countries.[1][2]
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[edit] Curriculum
The British International School of Cracow uses the English National Curriculum to provide students with an education in an English-language environment. Foreign languages are strongly emphasised, with French and German-speaking students offered three hours of native language instruction upon parental request. Mother-tongue instruction is also offered in Polish, Italian and Japanese.[3] Non-fluent speakers of English are offered an English as a second language (ESL) programme.[4]
Students can take the International Baccalaureate's IB Diploma Programme, which the school has offered since April 2006.[5]. The IB Diploma is a University entrance level qualification offered to students in Years 12 and 13 (ages 16-18).[6]
Students may also take International General Certificate of Secondary Education exam, the 'AS' level exam, or the 'A' level exam, because the school has been accredited by London University (Edexcel), Cambridge University, and NEAB.[2] 85% of students at BISC is 85% pass public exams in the top category (A - C grades).[1]
[edit] Tuition
Students are admitted to the British International School of Cracow on a rolling basis throughout the September-June school year. All fees are quoted in Euros, but must be paid in zloties at the prevailing exchange rate.
- Monthly fees
- Primary and secondary classes - 990 EUR
- Reception class - 750 EUR
- Nursery class - 450 EUR
[edit] Administration
- Headmaster - Jonathan Merrett
[edit] References
- ^ a b British International School of Cracow: History, accessed November 14, 2006
- ^ a b British International School of Cracow. Council of International Schools, accessed November 14, 2006
- ^ Languages Curriculum, accessed 21 November 2006
- ^ The British International School in Cracow. World Wide Schools, accessed 14 November 2006
- ^ IBO: British International School of Cracow, accessed November 14, 2006
- ^ Our Curriculum, accessed November 21, 2006
[edit] External links
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