Nicolaus Copernicus High School No. 1 in Łódź

What Nicolaus Copernicus High School No. 1 in Łódź does

I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Łódzi (Nicolaus Copernicus High School No. 1 in Łódź) is a public secondary school founded in 1902 in Łódź, Poland. It delivers free general secondary education to students aged 15–19 across grades 1–4, with a curriculum spanning Polish, foreign languages, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, history, computer science, and economics. The school's core technology layer is built on Microsoft 365 and a cloud-based educational platform, supplemented by a Librus-powered electronic grade book (Dziennik Elektroniczny) and the mLegitymacja mobile student ID. In 2025 it was recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School for digital transformation.

The school supplements classroom instruction with a portfolio of named programs and partnerships. Academic enrichment is delivered through patron-school arrangements with three major Łódź universities — Politechnika Łódzka (joint physics and computer science classes and Olympic Physics Training), Uniwersytet Łódzki (the "Zdolny uczeń – świetny student" research program), and Uniwersytet Medyczny w Łodzi (the "Kumpel" research project). International exposure is provided via membership in the PASCH: Szkoły – Partnerzy Przyszłości network (admitted January 2026), which offers German-language certifications, scholarships, and exchanges through the Goethe-Institut. Extracurricular STEM offerings include the MAP (Algorithmics and Programming Championships) program, the Centrum Mistrzostwa Informatycznego, and the completed "Informatyka Bez Granic" project (robotics, drones, VR/AR, 3D printing). An EU co-financed initiative, "Edukacja w Koperniku" under the Łódź Region 2021–2027 programme, funds additional competency-raising activities.

The school's business model is non-commercial. As a public institution, tuition is free; operations are funded through budgetary allocations from the Łódź City Council and the Marshal's Office of the Łódź Voivodeship, with supplementary voluntary income via 1.5% personal income tax donations to the school foundation (Fundacja I LO im. M. Kopernika w Łodzi, KRS: 0000270261). There are no shareholders, equity investors, parent holding company, or commercial revenue streams. Enrollment flows through the centralized Polish recruitment platform, supported by organic marketing via the school website (1liceum.info), Facebook, YouTube, educational fairs (FUTURE UP! FEST), and Open Days (Drzwi Otwarte). The school serves two primary stakeholders: secondary school students (primary) and parents/guardians (secondary), with governance provided by the Pedagogical Council, Parents' Council, and Student Council.

Name

Nicolaus Copernicus High School No. 1 in Łódź

Legal name

I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Łodzi

Website

https://1liceum.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Łódzi is a public secondary school founded in 1902 in Łódź, Poland, providing free general secondary education to students aged 15–19 with a STEM focus, supplemented by patron-school partnerships with three local universities and international PASCH network programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAD

Public High Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public high school
• STEM curriculum
• Olympiad preparation
• University preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Łódź

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public secondary school in Poland, the school is funded through the national education system via the Łódź City Council and Marshal's Office of the Łódź Voivodeship. Additional funding comes from the school foundation (Fundacja I LO im. M. Kopernika w Łodzi) via 1.5% tax donations.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The school is a publicly funded secondary school (liceum ogólnokształcące) in Łódź, Poland, delivering four-year general secondary education to students typically aged 15–19. It offers a STEM-weighted curriculum, olympiad and competition coaching, and structured university-preparatory pathways, operating free of tuition under the Polish public-education framework.

Product overview

Nicolaus Copernicus High School No. 1 in Łódź is a public secondary school offering general secondary education with a broad academic curriculum. Its product portfolio consists of core educational services (subjects including Polish, foreign languages, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, history, computer science, and economics) supplemented by a set of named extracurricular and partnership programs. Key named programs include the EU-funded 'Edukacja w Koperniku' support project, the MAP (Algorithmics and Programming Championships) competition program, the Centrum Mistrzostwa Informatycznego (CMI) informatics circles, the 'Informatyka Bez Granic' technology project (covering robotics, drones, VR/AR, and 3D printing), the international PASCH German-language network, and formal academic partnerships with the Łódź University of Technology, the Medical University of Łódź, and the University of Łódź. The school also operates a digital student services layer comprising the Librus-powered electronic grade book and a mobile student ID (mLegitymacja). Together, these form an integrated educational offering that combines classroom instruction with technology-enhanced extracurricular activities, international exchange, and university-level enrichment.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PASCH: Szkoły – Partnerzy Przyszłości: International network of schools organized by the Goethe-Institut, Foreign Office, and German academic exchange service, to which 1LO was admitted in January 2022.

Products and services

• General Secondary Education Program (Liceum Ogólnokształcące) Four-year general secondary education program (liceum) for students aged 15–19, culminating in the Polish matura (maturity) examination and serving as the primary pathway to university admission.
• STEM-Focused Extended Curriculum

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Politechnika Łódzka (Łódź University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive cooperation agreement signed with Faculty of Technical Physics, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. Students attend university-level classes in physics and computer science. 'Olympic Training in Physics' program conducted jointly with university faculty. Support from Dean Prof. Adam Wojciechowski.
• Uniwersytet Medyczny w Łodzi (Medical University of Łódź)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatron school partnership. Students attend lectures and exercises at the university. Special 'Kumpel' project allows students to actively participate in scientific research.
• Uniwersytet Łódzki (University of Łódź)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatron school with 'Zdolny uczeń - świetny student' program where students participate in research teams and work with specialists on topics of interest.
• Goethe-Institut WarschaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPASCH: Szkoły - Partnerzy Przyszłości network membership since January 2026. Provides international certifications (A1-B2 German language exams), language scholarships, workshops with native speakers, and 3-week summer courses in Germany.
• Fundacja I LO im. M. Kopernika w ŁodzisupportingOthersSchool foundation supporting educational activities. Receives 1.5% tax donations (KRS: 0000270261). Provides scholarships to olympiad finalists and funds educational initiatives.
• MicrosoftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Showcase School status. Uses Microsoft 365 and cloud-based educational tools for digital transformation and modern school practices.
• Maturity Championships in Algorithmics and Programming (MAP)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetition organized in cooperation with University of Warsaw and University of Wrocław. Students develop algorithmic and programming skills through competitions and training camps.
• Informatyka Bez Granic (Informatics Without Borders)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject-based workshops covering robotics, drone programming, VR/AR, 3D modeling and printing, and humanoid robot programming. Project ended June 30, 2022.
• Centrum Mistrzostwa Informatycznego (Informatics Excellence Center)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject allowing students to develop algorithmic thinking and high-level programming skills. Four editions completed. Students compete in algorithmic team competitions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Stefana Batorego w Warszawie: One of Poland's most prestigious public high schools (liceum), consistently ranked among the top in the Perspektywy rankings. Directly comparable to 1LO Łódź as a STEM-strong, olympiad-focused public liceum competing for the same national applicant pool.
• XIV Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Stanisława Staszica w Warszawie: Top-ranked Warsaw public liceum with a strong record in science olympiads and matura outcomes. Directly comparable as a similarly STEM-anchored, university-pipeline-driven public secondary school competing against 1LO Łódź in national rankings.
• V Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Augusta Witkowskiego w Krakowie: Leading Kraków public liceum with a longstanding STEM and olympiad reputation. Comparable to 1LO Łódź on offering a general academic curriculum weighted toward sciences and university preparation within the Polish public high school system.
• III Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Marynarki Wojennej w Gdyni ("Topolówka"): Top-ranked Gdynia public liceum historically leading Perspektywy rankings, with deep STEM and olympiad credentials. Directly comparable to 1LO Łódź as a general public liceum oriented toward elite university admissions in Poland.
• Publiczne Liceum Ogólnokształcące Politechniki Łódzkiej: University-affiliated public liceum operated under Politechnika Łódzka, overlapping with 1LO Łódź both in Łódź geography and in leveraging the same Politechnika partnership pipeline referenced in the data.
• VI Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Tadeusza Reytana w Warszawie: Historically elite Warsaw public liceum with a strong STEM and olympiad record, frequently near the top of the Perspektywy league tables. Comparable to 1LO Łódź as a top Polish public general secondary school targeting elite university admissions.
• III Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Tadeusza Kościuszki we Wrocławiu: Top-tier Wrocław public liceum with a strong olympiad and university-preparation record. Directly comparable to 1LO Łódź as a public Polish liceum competing for the same national league-table standing.
• Uniwersyteckie Liceum Ogólnokształcące w Toruniu: University-affiliated public liceum run under Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, another STEM-oriented general secondary institution comparable to 1LO Łódź's academic-general, university-partnered model.
• VIII Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie w Katowicach: Leading Silesian public liceum, typically ranked among the top schools in southern Poland. Comparable as a high-performing public Polish secondary school that consistently places in national rankings alongside 1LO Łódź.
• II Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Łodzi: Another elite public liceum located in Łódź, sharing both the city and the Copernicus patron's name. Closest geographic direct peer, competing for the same regional applicant pool and Łódź voivodeship rankings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/1LiceumLodz
• Facebookfacebook.com/1Liceum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/1liceum

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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