Krakow - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?
There are two British Schools but no kids at the consulate currently attend either. The International School of Krakow (ISK) has an American curriculum from K-12, and an early years program. Families seem happy with ISK on whole, it's the consulate-associated school and our Consul General sits on the board of trustees, however - and there's no way to sugar coat this - it's far away from the housing. The consulate has arranged a "bus" service that is covered by the educational allowance, but even with the dedicated service, it's still a 45-60 minute drive depending on traffic. When possible, the bus service offers a second afternoon departure for kids participating in afterschool activities. The ISK campus is lovely, green, and modern while still charming, but the distance is hard on all the kids. Also, the High School years are not considered up-to-par for kids, so some have supplemented with correspondence AP courses or chosen to attend school away from post (there's a higher allowance for this). - Jun 2024
Our kids went to the International School. There is also a British School and a new school that was opening as we were leaving. We LOVED ISK. The teachers were caring, engaging and creative. Our kids thrived there and the community was welcoming and fun. - Nov 2016
There are a couple. I don't have any experience with either. - Mar 2014
There are good international schools. - Apr 2013
The International School of Krakow is a great albeit small school. The teachers are top-notch and the children get extra attention. It's come a long way and just gets bigger and better. - Sep 2011
Currently half of the families at post homeschool due to the long commute, long days and for individual family reasons. The International School of Krakow is the USG sponsored school, and it small (especially in the upper grades) and is located on the outskirts of Krakow. The physical plant of ISK has been updated. There is also a British International School that is in the city center. - Aug 2011
