American School of Warsaw

What American School of Warsaw does

The American School of Warsaw (ASW) is a non-profit international school founded in 1953 and located on a 25-acre LEED-certified campus in Bielawa, Konstancin-Jeziorna, just south of Warsaw, Poland. The school operates in affiliation with the US Embassy and is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees (two appointed by the US Ambassador). It serves over 1,000 students from 70+ nationalities, ages 3–18, through Pre-K–Grade 12 programs delivered in English by a faculty of approximately 224 employees, 75% drawn from the US and Canada.

ASW's academic core is the International Baccalaureate Continuum — the only school in Warsaw authorized to offer all three IB programmes (PYP for ages 3–11, MYP for Grades 6–10, and DP for Grades 11–12) — alongside an American High School Diploma pathway. The IB DP results are a key quality signal: a 93% pass rate in 2023, an average score of 35 in 2025 versus the global average of approximately 30, and individual students achieving the perfect 45-point score. Specialized programming includes a Design Center with woodworking, textiles, graphic design, robotics, and manufacturing capabilities; arts programs (visual arts, music, theater, dance, photography); athletics through CEESA and SCIS; and a 50+ year-old service-learning track that includes a partnership with the Laski Educational Center for the visually impaired dating to 1972.

The school's business model is a recurring annual tuition subscription targeting expatriate and internationally mobile families, with a non-refundable application fee of 150 USD/600 PLN per child and annual tuition reportedly starting around 60,000 PLN (one of the highest in Poland). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the school website, OpenApply online application platform, scheduled Open House events, and campus tours. Recent strategic activity has centered on a multi-year campus expansion (begun 2023) triggered by crossing the 1,000-student threshold, the 2022 #ASWforUkraine humanitarian response that raised over $424,000, and the establishment of the ASWfor Foundation in 2023 for philanthropic fundraising.

Name

American School of Warsaw

Legal name

American School of Warsaw

Website

https://aswarsaw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The American School of Warsaw is a non-profit international Pre-K–Grade 12 school near Warsaw, Poland, serving 1,000+ students from 70+ nationalities. It is the only IB Continuum School in Warsaw (PYP, MYP, DP) and operates in affiliation with the US Embassy.

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Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB Continuum programs
• American High School Diploma
• College preparatory schooling
• Expatriate student admissions

Headquarters

HQ city

Konstancin-Jeziorna

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: ASW is a non-profit school that charges tuition fees for Pre-K through grade 12 education. Tuition revenue is reinvested directly into student learning and wellbeing. The school operates on annual tuition cycles with fees varying by grade level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The American School of Warsaw is a non-profit international school providing Pre-K through Grade 12 education, operating as the only IB Continuum School in Warsaw with Primary Years Programme (PreK-Grade 5), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10), and Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12), alongside an American High School Diploma pathway. Core offerings are delivered through a 7:1 student-teacher ratio on a 25-acre LEED-certified campus and are supplemented by Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, Photography, Design, Athletics, and Service Learning programs for an internationally mobile student body.

Product overview

American School of Warsaw offers a comprehensive international education as a non-profit college preparatory school for Pre-K through Grade 12 students. The school operates as an IB Continuum School offering three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP) alongside the American High School Diploma. The core academic programs are supplemented by specialized modules including Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, Photography, Design Center, Athletics, and Service Learning. The school also provides a 1:1 laptop learning environment and extensive After School Activities. All programs are delivered in English with language instruction in Polish, French, German, Spanish, and other languages. The school serves over 1000 students from 60+ nationalities across its 25-acre campus near Warsaw, Poland.

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Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) A curriculum framework for students aged 3-12 (PreK through Grade 5) that nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. The PYP focuses on the whole child as an inquirer, both at school and beyond. Delivered at the American School of Warsaw for children of international families in Warsaw.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) A student-centered curriculum framework for Grades 6-10 that encourages students to make practical connections between their learning and the real world. Students engage with 8 subject areas: Mathematics, Sciences, English & Literature, PE & Health, Individuals and Societies, Design, Arts, and Language Acquisition. Delivered at the American School of Warsaw.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) A rigorous two-year program for Grades 11-12 requiring completion of 6 academic subjects from prescribed areas, a Theory of Knowledge course, an Extended Essay of 4000 words, and documented experiences in Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). Maximum score is 45 points. ASW achieved 93% IB DP pass rate in 2023 and average IB DP score of 35 in 2025.
• American High School Diploma A college preparatory diploma requiring minimum 23 credits in specified subject areas including English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Language Acquisition, PE & Health, Visual & Performing Arts, Design, and Electives, plus CAS completion. Available to students at the American School of Warsaw.
• Design Center A hands-on design education facility with dedicated workshop space for woodworking, textiles, graphic design, robotics, high manufacturing, and computer programming. Students use industry standard tools and applications including 3D modeling, circuitry, app design, microcontrollers, and programming. Available to students at the American School of Warsaw across grade levels.
• Athletics Program A year-round athletic program with three seasons of sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming, softball, tennis, track & field, and cross country. ASW offers Varsity and Junior Varsity teams and participates in CEESA and SCIS tournaments. Available to enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% IB DP pass rate in 2023
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pechersk School International (Kyiv, Ukraine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, ASW provided shelter on its campus for refugees and staff from Pechersk School International in Kyiv, demonstrating humanitarian support during crisis.
• #ASWforUkraine Initiative PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The #ASWforUkraine initiative, launched in 2022, successfully raised over $424,000 providing support to thousands of people in need. ASW served as an organizational hub for hundreds of families taking in refugees, working with Polish Non-Government Organizations which have been long-term partners.
• Educational Center in LaskicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1972Service learning partnership established in 1972 with the Educational Center in Laski for students with visual disabilities. This partnership marks ASW's commitment to service learning, which continued for over 50 years and inspired the #ASWforUkraine initiative.
• Virginia TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Virginia Tech and ASW for Ukrainian refugee support. ASW students practice English conversation with Ukrainian refugees via Zoom sessions twice weekly.
• US Embassy in WarsawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASW operates in affiliation with the US Embassy in Warsaw. Two Board of Trustees members are appointed by the US Ambassador. The school maintains special status that allows it to operate independently of Polish Ministry of Education regulations during certain circumstances.
• CEESA (Central Eastern European Schools Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASW is a full member of CEESA, participating in regional sport and cultural associations. Students participate in CEESA tournaments including robotics, music festivals, and athletic competitions.
• SCIS (Sports Council of International Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASW is a full member of SCIS, participating in three seasons of sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming, softball, tennis, track & field, and cross country.
• AMIS (Association for Music in International Schools)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASW is a member of AMIS, and students regularly attend prestigious AMIS music festivals which draw auditioned student musicians from across the globe.
• CIS (Council of International Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASW is a member of CIS, an international educational organization focused on school improvement and accreditation support.
• Various Warsaw NGOsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASW service learning program partners with Warsaw Non-Governmental Organizations including Refugee Club, Hand&Paw Club, Dog Shelter, Laski School for the Blind, and others for student service projects.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericanSchoolWarsaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/american-school-of-warsaw
• Instagraminstagram.com/aswarsaw/?hl=en

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Profiles20 records

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