The School Our mission is to inspire our students to become independent and inquiring life-long learners, and self-confident, compassionate human beings, through the enjoyable, multicultural and family-centred environment of our school. To help us achieve this: Our school will maintain an open enrolment policy and meet the needs of all its pupils. We will achieve this through utilising the English National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in an English language environment. High achieving students will continue to gain entry to their first choice university and students with ESL or SEN requirements will achieve to their full potential – we will achieve this through maintaining appropriately sized classes and through skilled and professional teaching and support. We will continue to foster mother tongue support and it will be integral to the provision of the school. We are proud of the family atmosphere of our school and will maintain this, whatever the size of the school. Although the principal aim of our school is to provide pupils with a broad and intellectually demanding environment, there are many other areas which are also emphasised. As an international institution which educates children from different ethnic, national and religious backgrounds, it is our mission to instil a sense of racial and cultural harmony in all classes. From the youngest ages children are taught about the most essential components of human nature: independence without selfishness, inner strength with compassion, and a tolerant, open-minded attitude towards others at all times. Furthermore, due to our small class sizes, all our staff are able to focus their attention on each individual pupil’s educational, social and personal needs. We believe our school and its character and ethos are best described by those who know us best – the pupils and their parents:

Parents’ Comments

The following comments are taken from the Exit Survey which we ask all parents to fill out when they leave the school:

‘I’m very grateful to BISC that my children did well in their studies here and I can be confident that they had received sufficient knowledge and experiences to continue it when we return to Malaysia.’

‘BISC is excellent for its size, since the teacher can easily follow up on individual study progress of all children. In addition, since my children are teenagers, the location of BISC in the centre of Krakow is excellent for independent after school activities and for travel to/from school in public transport.’

‘if we had to recommend a school to any other expat in Krakow, for sure we will always indicate BISC. We have felt really good and we are satisfied with the integration of the children and the evolution they have had.’

‘Great atmosphere! Excellent teaching! Truly international environment. My children have got new friends from all over the world.’

‘BISC has given the best education for my children. They have had the experience of working with children from all over the world. BISC also has great teachers and staff.’

‘Every pupil takes care of each other like a cousin, there is no discrimination between countries.. My children have appreciated that they have spent a brilliant time at BISC and made friends.’

‘What we have appreciated most at BISC is the warm and friendly atmosphere, the friendly pupils and teachers and the open and uncomplicated relationship between teachers and pupils (and parents).’

Some comments from the latest BISC Parent Satisfaction Survey

‘Everything was perfect!’

‘A friendly, multicultural school.’

‘I never hesitate to recommend the school.’

‘All children learn educationally and also respect for each person’s individuality.’

‘It’s a pleasure to join the school with a positive way of doing.’

‘Working in smiley and peaceful atmosphere.’

‘Provides well balanced education.’

‘Thank you for all the good work done this year.’

‘Every day I can see my smiling children! It’s great!!’

‘The small number of children makes it possible to go as far as possible in quality of teaching.’

‘A young and dynamic school opened to dialogue in which pupils are loved.’

‘A caring and happy place.’

‘A school your child will never forget!’