Admissions are open at the International American School of Warsaw for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 school years. Our new film shows the school as it is: students from Pre-KG to Grade 12, the teachers who know them by name, sport on the Konstancin grounds, and graduation for the Classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026. It runs just under two minutes.
Meet IAS
Two minutes inside the school.
Meet IAS: from Pre-KG to Grade 12
Our students, teachers and classrooms, the three diploma routes, accreditation, school life and graduation, and how to apply.
What the film shows
- 0:00 Meet IAS
- 0:13 Pre-KG to Grade 12
- 0:33 Graduation and our chairman
- 0:47 Diplomas and accreditation
- 0:56 School life and sport
- 1:10 Teachers, meals and transport
- 1:24 Graduates of 2024, 2025 and 2026
- 1:43 How to apply
IAS at a glance
- Teaching families in Warsaw since 1989
- More than 40 nationalities, taught in English
- Seven students to every teacher
- An average IB score of 34 in May 2026, against a world average of 30.6
- More than 1,000 graduates
Three diplomas at one school
- IB Diploma. IAS has been an IB World School since 2006 and is a candidate school for the Middle Years Programme.
- American High School Diploma. Accredited by Cognia, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
- Polish Matura. Recognised by the Polish Ministry of Education.
Graduates of the IB or the Matura also receive the American diploma, and IAS is an official SAT test centre.
Everyday life
Meals are cooked from scratch each day, with halal and special diets on request. A door to door school bus is new for 2026/27, a doctor or nurse is on site every day, and the library holds more than 35,000 books. After school there are clubs for football, art, drama, film and programming. The school sits in Ursynów, five minutes from Metro Kabaty.
How to apply
- Fill in the application form at admissions.ias.edu.pl.
- An Admissions Officer contacts you to finish the process.
- Your child joins the IAS community.
New students are welcome all year round, subject to a place in your child’s grade. Moving from abroad? Our guide to moving to Warsaw with children is a good place to start.
Questions families ask
Which ages does IAS teach?
IAS teaches children from Pre-KG to Grade 12. A Pre-Kindergarten group opens when there is demand for it.
Is teaching in English?
Yes. English is the language of instruction, and students who need language support work with the EAL team. More than 40 nationalities study at IAS.
Which diplomas can students earn?
The IB Diploma, the American High School Diploma accredited by Cognia, and the Polish Matura. Graduates of the IB or the Matura also receive the American diploma.
Can my child join during the school year?
Yes. IAS reviews applications all year and welcomes mid-year entry when a place is available in your child’s grade.
How do I apply for 2026/27 or 2027/28?
Fill in the form at admissions.ias.edu.pl. An Admissions Officer will contact you to complete the process. You can also write to [email protected] or call +48 22 649 14 40.
Where is the school?
In Ursynów, in the south of Warsaw, five minutes from Metro Kabaty. Sport also takes place on the school grounds in Konstancin.
Words spoken in the film
Dr. Ishaq Hussaini, chairman, at graduation: “It’s a beautiful day as we gather here to celebrate the conclusion of yet another successful academic year and the graduation of our remarkable students. Today is more than a ceremony. It’s a moment of reflection, recognition, and renewal.”
A graduating student: “I just want to say to everyone watching this, you have the best school, the best opportunities, and the best teachers. I’ve been here since kindergarten, so it’s been a really long time, and it feels really nostalgic to be here for the last time.”
Everything else in the film is on-screen text and music.
Contact admissions
Email [email protected] or call +48 22 649 14 40. You are welcome to ask questions before you apply.
