British International School of Wrocław (BISC Wrocław) is a co-educational private school in Wrocław, Poland. The school opened in September 2006 to provide primary and secondary educations for the growing expatriate community.Wrocław Weekly Online BISC Wroclaw is the sister school of the British International School of Cracow (BISC).
History From September 2006, the school shared premises with a Polish sports school on ul. Trwała. In January 2009, it moved to its present location on al. Akacjowa 10–12.
Primary section The primary school section is split between the two villas, with junior classes in the smaller villa and senior classes in the larger. The school has classrooms for each year group along with a dedicated room for English as an Additional Language.
Secondary section The secondary section is situated in the larger building and has a theatre hall, dining hall, science laboratory and library. In addition to classrooms, there is an ICT suite and a staffroom. The second floor houses more classrooms for the secondary school.
Administration The School Secretary and Head of School are based on the first floor of the smaller villa. The School Administrator is based on the ground floor of the larger villa.
Curriculum
Key stages 1 - 3 Students in Years 1 through 13 follow the Cambridge International Curriculum. Students graduate with the Cambridge International A levels. BISC Wroclaw has consistently scored outstanding results in international examinations and has graduates attending some of the best universities in the world.
Key stage 4 The school offers iGCSE subjects at Years 9 to 11. Subjects offered include: Mathematics English Language and Literature Biology Chemistry Physics History Geography German Polish French Spanish Art Music Information and Communication Technology Physical Education* * non-examined
Alevel Subjects offered at Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced Level (A2) include: Mathematics English Literature Human Biology Chemistry Physics History Geography Business Studies Economics Psychology German Polish French Spanish Art and Design
Polish Education BISC Wrocław also offers education to Polish Citizens through the Polsko-Brytyjska Dwujęzyczna Szkoła Podstawowa (Polish-British Bilingual Elementary School) This is a programme of lessons in accordance with Polish education law. These are scheduled to ensure students receive a complementary balance of instructions in both the British and Polish systems.
Management
Head of school Period of Service Name September 2006 – December 2006 Ian Scott January 2007 – August 2009 Andy Harris and Wendy Murphy (co-heads) September 2009 – August 2010 Andy Harris September 2010 – June 2011 Derek Smith September 2011 – June 2016 Wayne Billington September 2016 - June 2017 Tom McGrathSeptember 2017 - August 2019 Andy HarrisSeptember 2019 - August 2021 Joe PeckAugust 2021 – Present Phil Hart
Head of secondary
Period of Service Name September 2008 – August 2009 Chris Holliday September 2009 – August 2010 Vincent Keat September 2010 – August 2011 Ben Chell September 2011 – August 2015 Wayne Billington September 2015 - August 2019 Joe PeckSeptember 2019 - August 2021 Agnieszka Peck & Nancy Pliego Blancas (Co-head)September 2022 - March 2024 Ayobami Peter Oluwafemi Bamgbose
Head of primary Period of Service Name September 2006 – August 2008 Karen Speirs September 2008 – present Anna Witańska
References
External links
BISC Wrocław World Wide Schools Directory