About Akademeia High School

Akademeia High School is a private English-speaking high school in Warsaw offering a multi-dimensional education and a thorough preparation for application to prestigious universities. Akademeia has been connecting Poland with the best universities in the world for nearly 10 years. Expanding upon rich experience in educational consulting, Akademeia established a private high school in the academic year 2016/17. The school moved to a new purpose-built site in Wilanów in 2017. All classes are conducted exclusively in English. Akademeia is an accredited UCAS center, Cambridge International, Edexcel (Pearson) and AQA examination center for the English GCE Advanced Levels which form the curriculum in the last two years. Akademeia has also prepared a special intensive SAT/ACT exam course for students who are interested in applying to American universities.

Curriculum and educational offer:

At Akademeia, the academic curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of studying at the finest universities, in the UK, USA and the rest of Europe
The School academic staff have developed their own original curriculum for the first (Year 10) and the second (Year 11) years of study of Akademeia High School, while the two subsequent school years focus on the British A Level programme. A Level gives students full freedom regarding exam choice. Students choose 3 or 4 subjects from within a wide spectrum of departments. The A Level programme is characterized by a high level of specialization in the chosen field, giving students at the high school level to get a head start in the direction of their studies. In preparing for the exams, Akademeia students obtain a top-level education in their chosen subjects, while they may simultaneously pursue their passions and interests beyond the normal school curriculum
Click here to learn more in English about the first (Year 10) and the second (Year 11) years of study
Click here to learn more in English about Years 12 & 13 (A-Level)
Akademeia High School’s Exam Centre is accredited by a number of boards and organizations to administer examinations on their behalf, including:
- A Levels and GCSE with Cambridge International Education Assessment (CIE)
- International A Levels, International GCSE, A Levels, and GCSE with Pearson Edexcel
- A Levels and GCSE with AQA
- Pre-university examinations with Cambridge Assessment

“Each of us has a specific set of characteristics, interests and skills that, when taken together, represent our personal potential. Studying the subjects that match our skills, passions and predispositions is the best way to fulfil that potential. We believe that every student has a ‘strong side’, and that school should be a place where these talents can be discovered, developed and utilized. We know how to direct students down the educational path that is most appropriate for them.“

Language of instruction:

All classes are conducted exclusively in English

Admission process:

The unique recruitment process at Akademeia includes 3 stages:
- Parents meet individually with an admissions officer to learn more about how the School functions, the requirements of the academic program, the School’s teaching philosophy and the later stages of the recruiting process. The decision about whether to take part in those later stages is made after this meeting with the admissions tutor
- Diagnostic (recruitment) weekends (17th – 18th November 2018, 19th – 20th January 2019, 9th – 10th February 2019, 9th – 10th March 2019, 11th – 12th May 2019) include two lessons from different academic subjects. During the lessons, the students will be exposed to material they are unlikely to have seen before in school. Following this, students take part in activities and workshops designed specifically to see how well students analyze, process and retain newly-acquired knowledge. A group project then allows to see how the student copes in a team environment, while an English test helps to see how well the student is prepared for full-time study in the language. Finally, a meeting with an educational psychologist completes the student’s profile, and allows to see their preferred learning styles. Overall, this part of the recruiting process helps to uncover a student’s skills and potential. The cost for participation in the recruitment process is 2,000 PLN
- At the end of the process, the parents and the student receive a tailored report to be discussed at an individual meeting. The report outlines recommendations for the student’s educational path, based upon the student’s optimal learning style, needs and predispositions, as well as guidance for further development
Diagnostic testing, as a part of the recruitment process, is designed for students aged 14-16
Click here to read more in English about Akademeia admission process
For more information about admissions, the School, the diagnostics process, and Akademeia academic program, contact Maria Głowacka, Admissions Tutor, maria.glowacka@akademeia.edu.pl, +48 22 299 87 80

“Akademeia High School is a high school for young people with ambition. We operate under the philosophy that school should be a place where students can develop their academic interests, broaden their horizons and receive an education at the highest level to prepare themselves for admission to the top universities around the world. But that is not all. Those who demonstrate artistic or musical talent, dedicated athletes, aspiring young actors and filmmakers will find a space with us to pursue their passions. Our educational programme will allow such students to develop to a professional level in their chosen field.”

Tuition and fees:

Diagnostics fee / the entrance exam: 2,000 PLN. The fee includes:
- Participation in the diagnostics weekend
- Full report, including recommendations regarding the optimal learning styles for the individual student, compatible with their needs and predispositions, to be discussed at an individual meeting
Registration fee: 10,000 PLN. The fee includes:
- Freshers camp
Tuition fees:
- Year 10 (IGCSE), I term – 32,000 PLN, II term – 32,000 PLN, III term – 33,000 PLN
- Year 11 (pre-A Level), I term – 35,000 PLN, II term – 35,000 PLN, III term – 35,000 PLN
- Year 12 (A Level – 1st year), I term – 38,000 PLN, II term – 38,000 PLN, III term – 39,000 PLN
- Year 13 (A Level – 2nd year), I term – 40,000 PLN, II term – 40,000 PLN, III term – 40,000 PLN
The tuition fee includes:
- Books
- Workshops and school trips included in the Academic Curriculum (i.e. Enrichment Programme, Houses activities)
- Electives
- Preparatory classes for competitions organized by boards of education and science Olympiads
- Equipment and materials required for Art & Design & Architecture classes
- Sport program
- Insurance
The tuition fee does not include external exam entry fees, additional classes, accommodation in the Akademeia student house in Warsaw (4,000 PLN/term), lunches (2,250 PLN/term)

Other information:

Akademeia Facebook, Instagram, website in English, and website in Polish

“Architecture should stimulate, inspire and give students the feeling of being in an important and unique place. We want our school to be a place where students don’t want to leave. In September 2017 we moved to the new building. Together with the Medusa Group, an award-winning architectural office, we constructed the most modern school building in Poland.”

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