International Trilingual School of Warsaw

About ITSW

International Trilingual School of Warsaw teaches pupils from 1 to 15 years of age in English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Chinese and Polish. It follows the curriculum based on the comparison of British, American, Japanese, French, Spanish, Chinese and Polish national curricula.

Our priority is to enable students to pass seamlessly between educational systems while maintaining the native level of native and foreign languages.

Highlights

Trilingual classes from the nursery to the 8th grade .
The curriculum based of 8 educational systems -UK, US, FR, JP, SP, PL, CH, GER, POR
Certified Instructors teaching in their native language only
Support parents in their efforts to teaching children autonomy & helping them become global citzens
Graduates are trilingual and learn without any problems in Polish and other educational systems

In the News:

How ITSW Students Immersed Themselves in China (July 8, 2026)

Private Education vs Public Education: A Perspective through Languages. (March 31, 2022)

Insider Interviews & Perspectives

Our Take

International Trilingual School of Warsaw is a nursery, kindergarten and primary school with a strong emphasis on languages—children from one to fifteen years of age are educated in three languages: English, Polish, and French (but also Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese). At the core of the program is the concept that early multilingualism develops by age three, when children acquire languages naturally. The three languages taught are treated equally—as mother tongues. The school’s program was developed based on an analysis and comparison of six curricula: American, British, French, Finnish, Polish and the international IB Programme. The International Trilingual School of Warsaw with its 10 years of experience, offers a top-notch education, native language teachers, and a multicultural community.

Our Kids' Insider Interviews

School principal interview

Our Kids speaks to Anna Maliszewska, founder and director of the International Trilingual School of Warsaw

Bilingualism and multilingualism, as many studies unequivocally show, have an extremely positive effect on the brain's development, cognitive abilities, and intellectual functioning, including the aging process. In the nurseries, kindergartens, and primary schools of the International Trilingual School of Warsaw, which has also recently opened a campus in Kraków, trilingual children are trained in various configurations of English, Polish, French, Spanish, and Chinese.

Full interview

Parents video interview

International Trilingual School of Warsaw:

Our Kids Insider Perspective: Parents
Insider Interview with Magdalena Zalewski

Principal video interview

International Trilingual School of Warsaw:

Our Kids Insider Interview: Principal Interview
Insider Interview with Anna Maliszewska

Brand Identity

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

At ITSW, children don’t simply study three languages—they live their education through them. From the earliest years, English and Polish are woven into daily life alongside a third language: Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, German or Portuguese. Children learn through play, routines, projects and meaningful conversation. Our trilingual immersion and child-centred international education shape adaptable thinkers who feel at home across languages and cultures. As children grow in confidence, independence and curiosity, they gain a stronger foundation and more opportunities for the future. Families can count on continuity from nursery through preschool, primary and middle school, within one multilingual philosophy and international community. Our goal is for every child to feel comfortable living, learning and connecting across cultures.

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

At ITSW, we invest in multilingual immersion rather than treating languages as separate lessons. Native-speaking educators bring language into everyday learning, while play, exploration and relationships take priority over excessive pressure in the early years. We shape how children think, not just what they learn: curiosity, adaptability and collaboration matter alongside academic progress. We connect a global outlook with strong roots in Polish language and culture. Rather than committing children early to a single British or American curriculum, we build a stronger foundation that keeps more options open. This prepares them for different routes through Polish and international education as their strengths and ambitions develop. Small groups, skilled educators and a coherent multilingual programme require greater investment, but allow learning, well-being and belonging to grow together.

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

ITSW began with a vision for early-years education built around multilingual immersion: children learn languages by living in them each day. Expanding from nursery and preschool into primary and middle school was a defining step. It created a continuous journey through Grade 8, allowing children to grow within one educational philosophy. Our language community then broadened. Today, children learn through English and Polish alongside Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, German or Portuguese. Growth across Warsaw and Cracow has brought more families and cultures into that community. These milestones shaped our identity. While elite schools often focus on producing high achievers, ITSW seeks to develop adaptive thinkers: children who can communicate across cultures, approach change with confidence and use what they learn in new situations.

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

ITSW is a good fit for children who are curious, open to new experiences and willing to learn alongside people from different cultures. They do not need to arrive speaking three languages. What matters is a readiness to ask questions, try new things and grow. Most schools teach languages; we build trilingual minds. Children use language to explore ideas, build friendships and see the world from different perspectives. We meet each student where they are, tailoring schedules and language support to their needs, abilities and background. For international students arriving in Poland, Polish as a Foreign Language (PLE) helps them take part in school life with growing confidence. Families who value academic growth alongside independence, adaptability and a sense of belonging will feel at home in our community.

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

ITSW may not be the right fit for families seeking a rigid curriculum, uniform expectations for every child or a strong focus on grades and competition from the earliest years. We tailor learning to each student and give curiosity, collaboration and independence room to develop alongside academic skills. Families who want languages taught only as separate subjects may also prefer another approach. At ITSW, children use languages throughout the school day to learn, play and connect with others and they start their language journey very early: at the age of 1. Our early years programme is more than childcare: it is cognitive architecture. Through language, relationships, exploration and purposeful play, children build the foundations for how they think and learn. Families looking primarily for supervision, rather than an active partnership in their child’s development, may find that our approach does not match their priorities.

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

Families tell us they choose ITSW because they want more than language lessons. They want a foundation that helps shape how their child’s brain learns and adapts for life. From the earliest years, children live and learn in three languages, building confidence through everyday use. Families also value the attention given to each child. We combine Polish and international curricula, use international assessments to understand progress and tailor schedules and language support to individual needs. For children arriving from abroad, this includes Polish as a Foreign Language. As students grow, opportunities to travel and use their languages in real situations bring learning beyond the classroom. For many families, the choice is the combination: strong academics, genuine trilingual immersion, personal attention and the confidence to engage with different cultures.

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

ITSW is known first and foremost as the only trilingual school in Warsaw and Cracow, offering children a truly multilingual education from the earliest years. Families recognize us for our unique language immersion model, international and multicultural community, and highly personalized approach to each child. We are also known for combining Polish and international education, strong academic standards, and a warm, child-centred environment.

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

One of ITSW’s most underappreciated strengths is the work that happens behind the scenes for each child. Families see the three languages, but may not immediately see how carefully we tailor schedules, language learning and support to individual needs. Multilingualism rewires the brain—and its value extends beyond learning new words. Children practise shifting perspectives, making connections and finding ways to express their ideas. We use international assessments to understand each student’s progress and offer Polish as a Foreign Language when international students need it. Families may come to ITSW for trilingual education and discover something just as valuable: their child is truly known. We adapt learning to support each student’s academic, linguistic, social and emotional development.

What might families find surprising about your school?

Families may expect three languages at ITSW. What often surprises them is how deeply international the whole community feels. With more than 30 nationalities and teachers from around the world, children encounter different cultures and perspectives in everyday school life. Parents are part of that experience too. Families come together for celebrations, performances and events in multiple languages. As children grow, learning can take them beyond Warsaw: upper-primary students have opportunities to visit countries such as China, Spain and France, use their languages in real situations and experience the cultures they study. We hope to add Japan to these opportunities in the future. Families arrive looking for a trilingual school and find a community that helps raise children who belong anywhere.

What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

Recently, ITSW has added German and Portuguese as language options, welcomed more educators and specialists from around the world, and expanded opportunities for students to experience languages and cultures abroad. We are also planning a future trip to Japan. Our community now spans multiple campuses, and the Cracow school continues to add primary grades. We are planning a high school to extend the educational journey and working toward an additional international accreditation to strengthen our academic standards and quality assurance. These changes serve a clear goal: students prepared to adapt to any system, in any country. By deepening language choice, international experiences and academic continuity, we give children a strong foundation for wherever their next steps may lead

How will your school change in the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, ITSW will continue to grow while staying true to what defines us: trilingual education, internationalism, academic quality and a personalized approach. We plan to develop a high school, creating greater continuity within the ITSW educational journey, while our Cracow school continues to add primary grades. We are also working toward additional international accreditation to strengthen our academic standards and quality assurance. Following the introduction of German and Portuguese, we will continue expanding language opportunities, welcoming educators and specialists from around the world and creating more international experiences, including future educational travel to Japan. Our goal is not simply to grow bigger, but to grow stronger—preparing students who can confidently adapt to different educational systems, cultures and countries.

Location

Nobla Campus
ul. Alfreda Nobla 16, Warszawa, 03-930

Aldony Campus
23/25 Królowej Aldony, Warszawa, 03-928

Gr. 1 to Gr. 3

Karowa Campus- Śródmieście - Powiśle
Karowa 14/16, Warszawa, 00-324

Nursery to PS/Kindergarten

Nobla Campus
16 Alfreda Nobla, Warszawa, 03-923

Gr. 4 to Gr. 8

Styki Campus-Saska Kępa - Praga Południe i Śródmieście
17/19 Jana Styki , Warszawa, 03-930

Nursery to PS/Kindergarten

1 Świętej Agnieszki, Kraków, 33-332

Gallery

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School Facilities Gallery

Gallery showcasing specific locations and facilities found at International Trilingual School of Warsaw.

Athletics facilities

Campus

Styki Campus

Classrooms

Nobla Campus - Upper Primary

Shared spaces

Promotional video for International Trilingual School of Warsaw.

Academics

Academics Summary: [Hide summary]

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 ITSW says: ITSW teaches pupils from 1 to 15 years of age in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Polish. It follows the curriculum based on the comparison of the British, American, Chinese, French, Japanese , Spanish and Polish national curricula and selection of the highest standard of 6 curricula for a given subject.

Approach:

Focus

Academic
Preschool/K Curriculum Academic

Preschool/K Curriculum approach at ITSW: Academic
ITSW has an Academic approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia approach).
[Show: About Academic?]
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 ITSW says: The curriculum is based on a comparison of the national core curriculum in Great Britain, the United States, France, Spain, Poland and Singapore.
Academic Culture Rigorous

Academic Culture approach at ITSW: Rigorous
ITSW has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
[Show: About Rigorous?]
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 ITSW says: We encourage students to achieve the highest possible results in selected educational programs. We support them through an individual approach. The implementation of the highest standards from the three selected educational programs assumes a higher number of lesson hours than in other schools, but also allows for a holistic approach to education where there is room for both the academic program and sport as well as artistic projects or those developing social skills.
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: Balanced

Equal attention is paid to a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social, and physical.

What ITSW says: We approach education holistically. In the educational program there is room for both a demanding academic program and sport as well as artistic projects or developing social skills. Languages are means to achieve these educational goals, they are not an end in themselves (we do not teach a language, we teach in the language).

Focus
Academic

Special needs support Not provided

What ITSW says about their special need support: We welcome students whom we are able to help and whom we are able to teach. Each case is considered individually and we share our observations/diagnostics/advice with parents.

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

Summary: We welcome students whom we are able to help and whom we are able to teach. Each case is considered individually and we share our observations/diagnostics/advice with parents. We collaborate with speech therapist and psychologist. We fight the superstition that dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia in multilingual children is caused by the number of languages they are surrounded by. We are convinced that the child is dyslexic , dysgraphic, dyscalculic in every language of instruction.

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 ITSW says: We always adapt teaching standards and the curriculum to the educational possibilities of students. As they come to us from various educational systems, they can be very strong in one area, but very weak in another. Then we support them in catching up in the area where they are weaker, and we individualize the curriculum and expectations in the area where they are stronger than the other students.

Homework Policy

In grade Gr. 8, ITSW students perform an average of 45 mins of homework per night.

Nightly Homework

NS PS 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ITSW 0 mins 0 mins 15 mins 30 mins 30 mins 30 mins 45 mins 45 mins 45 mins 45 mins 45 mins
Site Average 1 mins 2 mins 8 mins 15 mins 16 mins 22 mins 28 mins 32 mins 37 mins 48 mins 50 mins

What ITSW says about their flipped classroom policy: This information is not currently available.

	NS	PS	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
ITSW	0 mins	0 mins	15 mins	30 mins	30 mins	30 mins	45 mins	45 mins	45 mins	45 mins	45 mins
Site Average	1 mins	2 mins	8 mins	15 mins	16 mins	22 mins	28 mins	32 mins	37 mins	48 mins	50 mins

Extracurriculars

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

Sports Offered	CompetitiveComp	RecreationalRec
Gymnastics
Running
Swimming
Track & Field

Clubs Offered
Karate
Kung fu
Outdoor Education
Robotics club
School newspaper
Science Club
Student Council
Yoga
IT Club
Animation
Art Club
Audiovisual Club
Chess Club
Choir
Computer Club
Dance Club
Debate Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club

Tuition & Financial Aid

Grade	NS	PS	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Day	zł33,350			zł47,390

What ITSW says about their tuition: Nursery and pre-school- yearly fee 33,350pln/yearly Additional catering fee 26.60 pln/daily Primary school- yearly tuition 47,390 pln/yearly Extra fee for catering 21 pln/daily Green school -around 2,000 pln yearly

Discounts

Discount Type	Enrollment Type	Amount
Full payment	Day	5%
2nd child (sibling)	Day	10%

Merit based Scholarships

This information is not currently available.

Enrollment

Enrollment Details:

Grades	Enrollment
Nursery (12 months) to Gr. 8	500

Additional Statistics:

% of foreign students	50%
# of nationalities attending school	25

Student distribution:

	NS	PS	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Class Size	15	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17

Principal's Message

Campus Coordinators of ITSW, Daniela Kapusta & Joffrey Erasmus ( Lower, Middle and Upper Primary) / Karolina Wolferd & Eliza Michalak ( Early Years)

Principal’s Message

It is with much pride and an esteem reputation of successfully preparing children to become internationally and globally prepared students, that we welcome you to International Trilingual School of Warsaw!

ITSW stands on a foundation of valued principles to academically meet the needs of every child that we serve. Our vision is based on Content Language Integrated Learning in which students successfully master the language fluency, writing skills, and knowledge acquisition of Polish, English, French, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, German, Portuguese within our learning environment.

Our school environment is unique! We have a solid reputation of successful academic performance, and our high expectations and standards are represented in the outcomes of the achievement levels of our students.

We consider it a privilege to work with children to help them be their very best selves. We believe that each and every student has a gift to share with the world, and we work hard to unlock their highest potential.

ITSW’s proven track record to successfully develop linguistic skills, social and emotional skills, and high academic performance skills of students has put us in a category beyond the typical school.

What also makes us so incredibly special is the collaboration of our diverse staff, specifically recruited to meet the needs of every child that we serve. Our team of educators ranges from a variety of countries and are selectively recruited to ensure that we have the best staff to foster a high learning environment to build language skills, critical thinking skills, social skills, and high academic performance.

At ITSW, our first priority is always children. We teach! We love! We care! Most importantly, we provide the best education to meet the needs of every child that walks through our doors.

Welcome to ITSW!

Respectfully,

Principals of ITSW

In the News

July 8, 2026
How ITSW Students Immersed Themselves in China

A Global Learning Experience Beyond the Classroom ...

March 31, 2022
Private Education vs Public Education: A Perspective through Languages.

Languages are an important factor in a world that is becoming increasingly globalized and that's why choosing the right school is so crucial ...

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The Our Kids Report:
International Trilingual School of Warsaw

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In the News:

Our Take

Our Kids' Insider Interviews

School principal interview

Parents video interview

Principal video interview

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: International Trilingual School of Warsaw

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Highlights

In the News:

Our Take

Our Kids' Insider Interviews

School principal interview

Parents video interview

Principal video interview

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

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International Trilingual School of Warsaw