Education & Programs
ISK offers a comprehensive, holistic education program running from Early Years through to the IB Diploma program. Through an active and engaging learning process, our students develop the creative, critical and interpersonal skills they will need to be successful. Regardless of where they are coming from or heading to they all have the capacity and responsibility to contribute positively to an ever-changing world.
Native & Foreign Language
One of ISK’s distinguishing characteristics is its diverse language program. Our Language A (native) program utilizes the national curricula of Poland and France, as well as the IB Language A standards, in order to develop literacy and prepare students for school or university in their home countries. Students of other languages besides Polish and French have opportunities to study their native languages independently or to follow the Language Skill Development sequence, which reinforces the use of English through a variety of themes accessible to both native and non-native speakers.
ISK offers three Language B (foreign) subjects, starting in Grade 3 and continuing through high school: French, German, and Spanish. Foreign Polish is offered in Elementary School, and Polish culture is a component of all elementary social studies classes. English can also be taken as a foreign language for IB students who are relatively new to the language.
EAL at ISK
ISK’s English as an Additional Language Programme offers additional support to students entering ISK who have not been in a strong English learning environment. With small group instruction tailored specifically to students developing their English language skills, the goal of the program is to get every student confident in English and to have them reach Native levels of proficiency.
Additional information about
ISK’s international education.
Curriculum
The International School of Kraków bases its curriculum primarily on North American standards, from the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, the province of Ontario, AERO and ISTE. Other standards come from the International Baccalaureate Organization and from the ministries of education of Poland, France and Germany. We blend together a variety of programs from around the world to meet the diverse needs of our international learners.
In order to deliver our curriculum as transparently and equitably as possible, ISK operates under a series of policies designed to ensure that students across all schools have full access to the programs offered and that they are able to contribute positively to our community.