i Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Bolesława Prusa

What i Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Bolesława Prusa does

I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Bolesława Prusa w Żarach is a public four-year general secondary school (liceum) located in Żary, Lubusz Voivodeship, Poland, operating under the authority of Powiat Żarski (Żary County). Founded in 1946, it is the oldest secondary school in Żary and serves students aged approximately 15–19 from Żary and surrounding municipalities including Żagań, Iłowa, and Szprotawa, preparing them for the matura examination and university admission. The core educational product is a free, state-funded general secondary curriculum delivered on-site at Ul. Podwale 16, supplemented by a layered set of support services: a school library, psychological-pedagogical counseling, career guidance (doradztwo zawodowe), a student government, and structured extracurriculars including a volunteer club (Szkolny Klub Wolontariusza) and a Polish Red Cross-patronized first aid circle (Szkolne Koło Pierwszej Pomocy).

The school's business model is non-commercial: tuition is free, with the operating budget provided by Powiat Żarski local government allocations under the Polish Education System Act, augmented by voluntary parent contributions to the Rada Rodziców and small external grants (notably 7,000 PLN from Narodowy Instytut Wolności for the first aid project 'Z Pierwszą Pomocą za Pan Brat'). Technology stack is described as standard educational tooling — digital learning platforms, library management systems, and electronic student records — with no proprietary or AI-enabled features disclosed. Student recruitment is conducted through a centralized electronic enrollment system (powiatzarski.edu.com.pl) supplemented by event-driven channels including Powiatowe Targi Edukacyjne, open days, school visits, and a multichannel digital presence (website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

The institution's competitive positioning rests on 80 years of brand reputation, consistent olympiad and sports results (e.g., II place in Olimpiada Wiedzy Ekologicznej, III place in Lubuska Olimpiada Młodzieży cross-country finals, 18 Powiat Żarski scholarships in 2025), a formalized international exchange partnership with Gymnasium Dresden Plauen (operational since 2024), and a dense community engagement network with local welfare institutions. Leadership comprises Director Elżbieta Malendowicz (also biology teacher) and Deputy Director Agata Marciniszyn-Sawicka (also English teacher), reflecting a lean management model with 30 teachers, 4 administrative staff, and 7 support staff. The school is currently preparing for its 80th anniversary jubilee held on June 20, 2026.

Name

i Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Bolesława Prusa

Legal name

I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Bolesława Prusa w Żarach

Website

https://lo-zary.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Bolesława Prusa w Żarach is a public four-year general secondary school in Żary, Poland, operated by Powiat Żarski. Founded in 1946, it delivers tuition-free matura-preparatory education, plus counseling, career guidance, and volunteer programs, to students from across Powiat Żarski.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Żary

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: State-funded public secondary school operated by Powiat Żarski. Education is free for students. School receives government funding for operations, staff salaries, and educational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Bolesława Prusa w Żarach delivers a four-year general upper-secondary education (liceum) with class profiles oriented toward sciences, humanities, and business, preparing students for the Polish matura examination and university admission. The school supplements academic instruction with a school library, psychological-pedagogical support, career counseling (doradztwo zawodowe), a volunteer club, and a first aid training circle operating under the patronage of the Polish Red Cross. International student exchanges (e.g., with Gymnasium Dresden Plauen) and community service partnerships with local welfare institutions form part of the broader educational offering.

Product overview

I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Bolesława Prusa w Żarach is a general secondary school offering four-year upper-secondary education. The school provides a core educational service with supporting services including a library, psychological-pedagogical support, career counseling, and various extracurricular activities such as volunteer work and first aid training. The school focuses on academic achievement with strong results in olympiads and external examinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Secondary Education (Liceum)
• School Library (Biblioteka)
• Psychological-Pedagogical Support (Pomoc Psychologiczno-Pedagogiczna)
• Career Counseling (Doradztwo Zawodowe)

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple students qualify for central stages of subject olympiads annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gymnasium Dresden PlauencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024International school partnership established for student exchanges. First meeting occurred in 2024 to discuss partnership details. Planned activities include two meetings in 2025/2026 school year - first at I LO Żary, second in Dresden. Future plans include multi-day student exchanges on both sides.
• Lubuski Oddział Okręgowy Polskiego Czerwonego Krzyża w Zielonej GórzecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Patronat over first aid project 'Z Pierwszą Pomocą za Pan Brat'. Project funded by Narodowy Instytut Wolności program Aktywna Młodzież (7000 PLN). School's Szkolne Koło Pierwszej Pomocy conducts first aid training for students and Powiatowy Dom Dziecka youth.
• Powiatowy Dom Dziecka w ŻarachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's home receiving volunteer support. Students from Szkolne Koło Pierwszej Pomocy visit and conduct activities with children and youth at the facility.
• Dom Samotnej Matki w ŻarachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingle mother's home receiving regular support through food drives. School organizes monthly collections of food products based on facility's current needs.
• DPS dla osób niepełnosprawnych w MiłowicachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare facility for disabled persons. Students participate in joint activities, workshops, celebrations, and outdoor maintenance work. Partnership developed with director's cooperation.
• MOPS, PCPR, Środowiskowy Dom Samopomocy, Rodzinny Dom Seniora Leśne ZaciszeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious social welfare institutions in Żary with which the school's volunteer program cooperates for community service activities.
• Schronisko dla bezdomnych zwierząt w ŻarachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal shelter receiving support through pet food and supply drives organized by student volunteers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Bartłomieja Nowodworskiego w Krakowie: One of Poland's oldest and most prestigious public secondary schools in Kraków. Directly comparable as a public Polish liceum with strong academic tradition, similar offerings, and similar student preparation for university admission.
• I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Adama Mickiewicza w Białymstoku: Top-ranked public secondary school in Białystok. Comparable as a public Polish liceum with strong academic tradition and similar student preparation offerings for university admission and olympiad competition.
• VIII Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Władysława IV w Warszawie: Top-ranked public secondary school in Warsaw with a long tradition. Comparable as a public Polish liceum focused on academic excellence, olympiad performance, and university preparation. Represents the national benchmark for elite public secondary education.
• XIV Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Stanisława Staszica w Warszawie: Top-ranked public secondary school in Warsaw. Comparable as a public Polish liceum preparing students for matura and university studies, with strong olympiad track record and traditional reputation. Represents the national benchmark for academic excellence among public licea.
• I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Gdańsku: Top-ranked public secondary school in Gdańsk. Comparable as a public Polish liceum with strong academic reputation, olympiad track record, and similar offerings for university-bound students.
• V Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Augusta Witkowskiego w Krakowie: Top-ranked public secondary school in Kraków. Comparable as a public Polish liceum with strong olympiad results and university preparation focus, competing in the same national peer set for academic reputation.
• I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Tadeusza Kościuszki w Zielonej Górze: Public secondary school in Zielona Góra, the same Lubuskie Voivodeship. The most direct regional peer, offering the same general secondary education model and competing for students across the voivodeship. The source data references this school as organizing the Oxford Debate competition where the subject school placed 3rd.
• I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Stefana Żeromskiego w Kielcach: Top-ranked public secondary school in Kielce. Comparable as a public Polish liceum with strong olympiad performance and similar offerings for students preparing for matura and university admission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lo-pruszary
• Instagraminstagram.com/prus.zary
• TikToktiktok.com/@lo.pruszary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i-liceum-og%C3%B3lnokszta%C5%82c%C4%85ce-im.-boles%C5%82awa-prusa

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Profiles2 records

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