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EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM (AGES 2.5 TO 5)
THE BEST EDUCATION WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
The British School Warsaw harnesses the power of play to help children develop the building blocks of success. With our highly qualified teachers and stimulating Early Years facilities, our youngest students experience the joy of learning as they achieve key academic and personal milestones.
Give your child the best start – discover TBS Warsaw.
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SUCCESS STARTS WITH EARLY YEARS
EDUCATION FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE
Research suggests that the first years of education are the most important for every child. With 90% of the human brain’s structure taking shape by age 5, early educational experiences provide the foundations for a child’s future academic achievements as well as mental and physical health and wellbeing.
At TBSW, we pride ourselves on delivering one of the world’s leading curricula for young minds. In the safe, inspiring environment of our Early Years campus, our experienced teachers empower our students to confidently explore, play and grow. Our approach ensures that your little ones are prepared for their future, instilling in them the passion and enthusiasm to become lifelong learners.
At TBSW, we pride ourselves on delivering one of the world’s leading curricula for young minds. In the safe, inspiring environment of our Early Years campus, our experienced teachers empower our students to confidently explore, play and grow. Our approach ensures that your little ones are prepared for their future, instilling in them the passion and enthusiasm to become lifelong learners.
KEY FACTS ABOUT OUR EARLY YEARS
WHERE EXPLORATION MEETS EXCELLENCE
UNLOCK THE POWER OF PLAY-BASED LEARNING
Doing arts and crafts, looking at a book, playing in the sand… on the surface, these activities appear to be simple acts of play, but the reality below is far richer. Experienced Early Years educators know that guided and self-directed play is crucial for developing fine and gross motor skills, communication and social skills, pre-numeracy skills and so much more. Playing in the sand, for example, is the perfect context for a child to learn about wet and dry materials, numbers and counting, and the language for describing shapes and tools – all with the support of child-friendly facilities, encouraging teachers and a welcoming environment.
Our school follows the internationally respected British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Part of the National Curriculum for England, this curriculum incorporates purposeful play to nurture the innate skills, interests and confidence of every child.
Our Early Years teachers lead learning activities based on seven key curriculum areas. This allows our young learners to build fundamental knowledge and skills through engaging experiences full of curiosity, wonder and discovery. The seven areas are: Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. With this stimulating education, our students emerge ready for a successful transition into Primary School.
Our school follows the internationally respected British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Part of the National Curriculum for England, this curriculum incorporates purposeful play to nurture the innate skills, interests and confidence of every child.
Our Early Years teachers lead learning activities based on seven key curriculum areas. This allows our young learners to build fundamental knowledge and skills through engaging experiences full of curiosity, wonder and discovery. The seven areas are: Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. With this stimulating education, our students emerge ready for a successful transition into Primary School.
A TYPICAL DAY AT TBS WARSAW
With inspiring curricula, dynamic learning spaces and world-class teachers, no two days are the same at TBS Warsaw.
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WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY?
We love the vibrant, international environment at TBS Warsaw. Our son is learning to respect different cultures, make friends from all over the world, and express himself with confidence. The Early Years programme has given him the perfect start, both socially and academically.
MOTHER OF JAKUB
From the very first day, we knew TBS Warsaw was the right place for our son. The Early Years team is incredibly warm and attentive, creating a safe environment where he feels happy and confident. We’ve seen wonderful growth in his communication, curiosity, and independence."
— Olga S., mother of Filip (Nursery)
— Olga S., mother of Filip (Nursery)
MOTHER OF FILIP
At TBS Warsaw, learning truly feels like an adventure. The Early Years curriculum is play-based, creative, and tailored to each child's needs. Our daughter is excited to go to school every morning, and we are amazed at how much she is learning without even realising it!
FATHER OF ZOFIA
Small steps. Big beginnings.
In our Early Years programme, we believe children learn best through exploration, experience, and the joy of play. We create a safe and inspiring environment where every child develops curiosity, independence, and confidence.
Holistic development
Our Early Years programme takes the best parts of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework for England, where purposeful play, exploration, and meaningful interactions with adults and their classmates helps children develop the skills they need to succeed in both their school journey and life.
Holistic development
Our Early Years programme takes the best parts of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework for England, where purposeful play, exploration, and meaningful interactions with adults and their classmates helps children develop the skills they need to succeed in both their school journey and life. Continuous provision across indoor and outdoor environments allows children to grow their independence, explore and be curious and develop foundational skills through carefully planned play experiences that are fun, engaging and meaningful.
Quality of care and specialist support
The standard of our highly qualified teachers and experienced assistants is unmatched. Having a Learning Support teacher, EAL teacher and Speech and Language therapist onsite ensures the best possible start for all our children.
Quality of care and specialist support
The standard of our highly qualified teachers and experienced assistants is unmatched. Having a Learning Support teacher, EAL teacher and Speech and Language therapist onsite ensures the best possible start for all our children. Our teachers really care about the wellbeing of our youngest learners and having access to our school’s dedicated counsellor and education psychologist helps us support children and parents in the best way possible. Rich play-based learning paired with early phonics and numeracy helps children develop positive approach to learning early on.
Experienced teachers and an international approach
Our teachers have strong pedagogical experience delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage and understand how to balance play-based exploration with the key development goals.
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Experienced teachers and an international approach
Our teachers have strong pedagogical experience delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage and understand how to balance play-based exploration with the key development goals. Our highly skilled teachers’ international expertise ensures best practice in early childhood education and a strong understanding of different cultures and needs that allows us to make accurate observations and to highlight progress and next steps that we share with parents as partners in their child’s education journey.
Fostering a positive attitude to learning
Children develop independence, curiosity, confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning. The Personal Learning Goals are taught and developed as they grow and move through their school journey from EYFS to Primary.
Fostering a positive attitude to learning
Children develop independence, curiosity, confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning. The Personal Learning Goals are taught and developed as they grow and move through their school journey from EYFS to Primary.
A high-quality programme that sets us apart
Our strength lies in a high-quality provision and careful planning of our Early Years Foundation Stage programme aligned with the National Curriculum for England. The combination of continuous provision with skilled teaching and strong child development practice makes us stand out in Warsaw.
A high-quality programme that sets us apart
Our strength lies in a high-quality provision and careful planning of our Early Years Foundation Stage programme aligned with the National Curriculum for England. The combination of continuous provision with skilled teaching and strong child development practice makes us stand out in Warsaw. Our outdoor spaces allow risk taking and exploration, while high-quality adult interactions and conversations deepen children’s thinking and grow their love of learning.
frequently asked questions
- How old is the school?
- We proudly celebrated our 30th anniversary in 2022. TBS Warsaw first opened our doors in 1992 for just 35 students. Since then, we have grown our community of students to 1,100 across two modern campuses. We’ve also been an accredited IB school for over 20 years!
- What size are your classes?
- Our Pre-Nursery classes accommodate up to 16 students, Nursery classes are up to 18, while Reception and Year 1 are up to 20 students. Our Early Years teachers are also supported by one or two teaching assistants.
- What qualifications do your teachers have?
- We only hire experienced teachers with a degree in teaching or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the UK, or the equivalent from their home country. Most of our teachers are native English speakers.
- How much are the tuition fees?
- As a premium international school, our tuition fees reflect the outstanding quality of education that your child will receive. Current annual fees range from 52 800 to 108 010 PLN from Pre-Nursery to Reception.
- My child doesn't speak much English. Will they be OK?
- Yes! Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is designed to support newcomers with little or no English. At TBS Warsaw, children learn English very quickly thanks to our immersive English-speaking environment.
- How is Polish integrated into the curriculum?
- From Year 2, native speakers of Polish study a curriculum based on the Polish Podstawa Programowa, enabling them to obtain their end-of-year Polish certificates (Świadectwo). Non-native speakers begin studying Polish as an additional foreign language from Year 1.
- What other foreign languages do you teach?
- At TBS Warsaw, we believe that learning foreign languages is an essential part of international education. In addition to daily use of English, we offer a Spanish Language Club, which children in Reception and Year 1 join as an extracurricular activity. The club meets once a week.
- What afterschool activities do you offer?
- Through our Learning Enrichment Activity Programme (LEAP), we offer a variety of extracurricular activities every day of the week, including sports, music and creative workshops.
- Do students wear uniforms?
- Yes, our students wear a smart and comfortable uniform. We believe that wearing a uniform instils a sense of belonging and respect. Uniforms also help students to save time getting dressed, making it easier to focus on their studies. Second-hand uniforms are available for purchase on our main campus.
- When do you accept applications?
- Admissions are open throughout the year, and new students may enrol after the academic year begins.
FIND US IN WARSAW
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Our Location
Primary and Secondary Campus: Limanowskiego 15, 02-943 Warsaw
Early Years Centre: J. Dąbrowskiego 84, 02-571 Warsaw
