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5 August 2025

Traveling abroad is a perfect way to reinforce bilingual learning. Involving your child in everyday situations — ordering meals, asking for directions, reading signs — turns a regular trip into an immersive educational experience.

29 July 2025

The summer break is a golden opportunity to nurture your child’s imagination and critical thinking through hands-on projects. From building a volcano to creating a family tree, children learn best when they are engaged and having fun.

22 July 2025

Summer break is often associated with sun, rest, and relaxation. But it also presents an incredible opportunity for children to learn outside the classroom. When children travel, whether it’s to a new city, a foreign country, or even a nearby nature reserve, they are exposed to different languages, cultures, and environments that can deeply enrich their worldview.

8 July 2025

Summer break offers children more freedom—and often, more time in front of screens. While technology can be a great tool for learning and creativity, too much passive screen time can take away from real-world experiences, social growth, and healthy routines.

1 July 2025

Starting a new school year is always an exciting time—but when the school is in a different language, like English, it can feel like a big leap for both children and parents. Whether your child is joining an international school for the first time or returning after the summer break, a bit of thoughtful preparation can make a world of difference.

24 June 2025

Summer is not only a time for fun and relaxation—it’s also a golden opportunity for children to develop their English skills naturally, outside of textbooks and structured lessons. With the right approach, everyday life becomes a rich environment for language learning. Whether you’re at home, traveling, or exploring locally, here’s how to help your child improve their English in simple, meaningful ways.

17 June 2025

Summer holidays bring a well-deserved break from the regular school routine, but they also offer a unique opportunity for children to grow beyond the classroom. With the right environment and activities, summer can become a season of personal development—nurturing qualities like engagement, reflection, innovation, confidence, and responsibility.

10 June 2025

Children don’t only learn during lessons or educational games. Some of the most important learning happens between them – while waiting in line for the swing, drawing together, arguing over crayons, or negotiating who gets to be the cat and who will be the dog. It’s in these everyday interactions that peer relationships are formed – often underestimated, yet incredibly influential in a child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

3 June 2025

The moment a child walks through the school doors for the very first time is much more than just a formal milestone. It marks the beginning of an entirely new chapter – full of challenges, structure, new relationships, and expectations. But is every 6- or 7-year-old truly ready for that step? Not necessarily. That’s why it’s so important to talk about school readiness – whether a child is genuinely prepared to enter the world of formal education with a sense of security and competence.

27 May 2025

In a world that’s changing faster than ever before, schools can no longer focus solely on teaching facts and dates. They must shape people – individuals who are aware, creative, collaborative, and prepared for challenges we can’t even predict yet. That’s why at Wawel International School, we focus on the 4Cs – the four pillars of modern education: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication, and Collaboration.

20 May 2025

The modern world is evolving faster than ever before. Automation, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and globalisation are reshaping the job market, education, and everyday life. In response to these changes, there is growing emphasis on so-called “skills for the future” – abilities that will be essential for success in the 21st century. At Wawel International School, we actively support our students in developing these key skills.

13 May 2025

As parents, one of the most important things we want for our children is for them to grow up happy, confident, and well-connected with others. Friendships play a crucial role in a child’s emotional development, helping them build social skills, navigate the world, and feel a sense of belonging. For many parents, the question arises: “Can my child make friends easily in an international school where there are children from different countries, languages, and cultures?” The answer is…

6 May 2025

In the world of education, subjects like mathematics, science, and English are often viewed as foundational pillars that support all other areas of learning. These subjects are not just essential on their own; they create a robust framework for understanding the world around us.

29 April 2025

Starting preschool is an exciting milestone in a child’s development. It’s a time for new experiences, socialization, and growth. For both children and parents, the transition into preschool can bring a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. One key aspect of ensuring a smooth and positive transition is how children are introduced to their new environment.

22 April 2025

Language acquisition is one of the most remarkable feats of human development. From the moment a child is born, their brain is primed to absorb language. But how exactly do children learn languages, and what methods can we use to make the process more effective?

18 April 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, supporting students’ emotional skills and wellbeing has never been more critical. As children grow and navigate the complexities of school life, they need more than just academic knowledge – they need emotional support, coping strategies, and a nurturing environment to thrive. At Wawel International School, we believe in fostering well-rounded individuals by providing a comprehensive approach to emotional wellbeing.

7 April 2025

WIS is a school that combines modern teaching methods with an individual approach to each student. Our goal is to provide children with a solid education that prepares them for the challenges of today’s world, fostering both academic and social skills.

17 March 2025

Discover the Cambridge Program, an innovative educational approach that combines in-depth knowledge with essential skills needed in today’s world. In this article, we explain what the Cambridge Program entails, its structure, and why it is highly valued globally.

15 October 2024

While the students of Wawel International School and Preschool are enjoying the delights of summer vacation, the teachers are busily preparing for the new school year.

5 June 2024

First graders built Tetris with KORBO blocks and pixel art of a dog, bee, and butterfly, enhancing teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.

15 May 2024

Jolly Jellyfish and Happy Hippos enjoyed workshops at Hugo Kołłątaj Library, exploring literature, programming with Photon robots, and origami.

9 May 2024

In April, 1 Stonehenge students began learning touch typing, starting with key functions on paper, then practicing on tablets with great focus.

12 March 2024

Welcoming Spring by planting seeds, bulbs and flowers on the International Plant a Flower Day with Bouncy Bunnies!

14 February 2024

February is known as the month to celebrate love and what better way to celebrate it than with chocolate. That’s exactly what Big Ben did when they went on their field
trip to Krakowska Manufaktura Czekolady Warsztaty Czekoladowe.

22 January 2024

On the 22nd of January, 1 Balmoral celebrated the completion of the first 100 days of school. Can you believe it? We certaintly can’t!

3 January 2024

When the snow outside the window has already melted let’s go back to the beautiful, white days when we built snowmen together and made angels in the snow!

18 December 2023

On Santa Claus day, 1B and 1S were given the wonderful gift of a trip to Fikołki playroom for a gingerbread workshop!

10 November 2023

We got to experience a fun hands-on trip. Even getting our hands, pants and boots full of mud. We even travelled through a maze and worked together to make our escape
out! It was an amazing time of exploring together, we had so much fun.

26 September 2023

It’s almost been a month already and we still remember how the integration day was! See how the day looked in our kindergarten.

26 August 2023

Recruitment opens Wawel International School Our goal is to shape students’ traits that will allow them to become versatile, responsible and socially engaged adults. We want them to be able to reflect, be aware of their strengths and weaknesses, and open to the problems of the modern world.

25 August 2023

While the students of Wawel International School and Preschool are enjoying the delights of summer vacation, the teachers are busily preparing for the new school year.