Why choose us
Why choose us
Why choose British School of Wilanow

Why choose British School of Wilanow

For more than a decade, students at BSW have grown with courage, nobility and consideration-supported by expert teachers and a values-led, Cambridge-accredited British curriculum. Our young Lions learn on a newly expanded WilanĂłw campus designed for movement, creativity and connection. They grow into multilingual communicators in a diverse, inclusive community of over 40 nationalities.

As a COBIS-accredited school and a member of International Schools Partnership - ISP, we meet global standards in learning, leadership and wellbeing. Our healthy eating approach and official recognition from both Cambridge and the Polish Ministry ensure academic continuity, strong habits and long-term trust for families.

Our core values 

At our international school in Poland our Lions embody respect, consideration, nobility, cooperation and courage, acting with integrity, collaborating and embracing challenges while inspiring others.

 

Mission

BSW serve Warsaw’s international community by delivering a value-based education rooted in the best of British learning. Our mission is to nurture thoughtful, ambitious learners who grow with courage, creativity and global awareness.

Mission

BSW serve Warsaw’s international community by delivering a value-based education rooted in the best of British learning. Our mission is to nurture thoughtful, ambitious learners who grow with courage, creativity and global awareness.

Vision

BSW offers a holistic learning experience where students are inspired to explore, think independently and enjoy challenge. In every setting, classroom, field or stage, students develop the confidence and self-discipline to succeed in life and learning.

Vision

BSW offers a holistic learning experience where students are inspired to explore, think independently and enjoy challenge. In every setting, classroom, field or stage, students develop the confidence and self-discipline to succeed in life and learning.

Values

At BSW, values are lived every day through the Walk of the Lion: respect, consideration, nobility, cooperation and courage. These guide how we learn, lead and grow, shaping a community where every student feels safe, seen and inspired to thrive.

Values

At BSW, values are lived every day through the Walk of the Lion: respect, consideration, nobility, cooperation and courage. These guide how we learn, lead and grow, shaping a community where every student feels safe, seen and inspired to thrive.

Our history

2015
Established 
Established 

BSW was founded as a Preschool, giving young learners a nurturing start to their education. Principal Chris Nicholls guided its early growth.

2016
Growth with Primary School
Growth with Primary School

BSW expanded to include its first Primary classes, giving students a smooth transition from Preschool. The following year, Key Stage 2 opened and Tom McGrath was appointed principal to lead the school into its next phase of growth.

2018
Cambridge Accreditation and expansion
Cambridge Accreditation and expansion

BSW attained Cambridge Assessment International Education accreditation. This enables us to deliver the globally respected Cambridge Curriculum and ensures that our students benefit from a clearly structured learning pathway. 

2018
Key Stage 3 launch
Key Stage 3 launch

BSW expanded its educational offerings by introducing Key Stage 3 in September, marks a significant milestone in its commitment to providing a comprehensive British education with broad and balanced curriculum.

2019
New campus extension
New campus extension

An establishment of new campus that creates more space for learning and exploration. This accommodates its growing student body and provides additional space for classrooms, collaborative learning areas and enrichment activities.

 

2021
COBIS Accreditation
COBIS Accreditation

BSW celebrated its first Key Stage 3 graduating class and gained full COBIS Accreditation, recognising its high standards. 

2023
Global growth
Global growth

BSW joined the International Schools Partnership - ISP, offering even more learning opportunities for our Lions to thrive.

2024
New campus extension 
New campus extension 

Our new campus extension now includes a dedicated Preschool wing, Upper Primary classrooms, specialist rooms for science, music, art and technology and a full-size sports hall - ensuring every Lion has the space to safely roam.

Celebrating our student academic results

At our British Cambridge curriculum school, students consistently achieve high levels of attainment, with scores well above the international average in the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint exams in Mathematics, English and Science. These internationally recognised exams serve as key reference points for entry into prestigious high schools in Poland and globally.

 

43 points

Checkpoint results in English
surpassing the international average of 34

42 points

Checkpoint results in Mathematics
surpassing the international average of 31

39 points

Checkpoint results in Science
surpassing the international average of 31

Why choose BSW?

Top reasons our families choose to belong here.

Enhanced Cambridge curriculum
Enhanced Cambridge curriculum

Students at our British school in Warsaw follow the Cambridge accredited curriculum, enhanced by enquiry-based learning and exciting projects. 

Multilingual learning
Multilingual learning

Students of all nationalities and abilities are welcomed into a supportive, inclusive community where over 40 nationalities bring a rich global perspective.

Pastoral care and values-based education
Pastoral care and values-based education

At BSW, students experience care and deeper kindness. Learners are supported by dedicated Form tutors, caring teachers and Pastoral leads who know each child personally. 

Learning beyond the classroom
Learning beyond the classroom

At BSW, students flourish through a vibrant array of co-curricular experiences that extend learning beyond traditional settings. 

Before and after school care
Before and after school care

BSW’s before and after school care programmes are designed with student wellbeing in mind. 

International opportunities
International opportunities

Students at BSW grow as confident, adaptable learners through the ILOS programme, building self-leadership, teamwork and critical thinking. 

A place to grow and connect
A place to grow and connect

At BSW in Warsaw students learn, play and thrive on a vibrant Wilanów campus designed for growth. 

Outstanding teaching and learning
Outstanding teaching and learning

Students benefit from our passionate, multilingual teaching team with global experience and academic expertise. 

Tom McGrath

BSW lions are always respectful. They care, they listen and they treat everyone with kindness.

Tom McGrath, Principal

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