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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.

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SUCCESS STARTS WITH EARLY YEARS

WHY CHOOSE TBS WARSAW?

  • Leading Phonics school: Our students demonstrate significant progress in phonics
  • Vast & green spaces: Area surrounding our Early Years campus is filled with facilities made for learning and playing.
  • Growing up in international environment: Enables children to learn English quicker and in a more natural way.
  • Every day in English: At TBS Warsaw, all classes are taught in English.
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KEY FACTS ABOUT OUR EARLY YEARS

Age Range
2.5 - 5
Class sizes
16-20
Nationalities
70+

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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Early Morning
A warm welcome awaits from 8:30 as children enter their class and settle in for another exciting day of learning and fun.
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Morning
Activities inside and outside the classroom, introduce early learners to maths, phonics, language literacy, and independent play. They're encouraged to ask questions, and engage in dialogue with their teacher and their friends.
Morning
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Lunchtime
Enjoying lunch together in a wholesome family atmosphere -  learning continues naturally as children become familiar with sitting at the table, using their cutlery, pouring themselves a drink and serving food to others.
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Quiet time
After lunch there is time for rest and relaxation in preparation for afternoon learning.
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Afternoon
Arts and crafts, writing and creating stories, and child-led play fill the afternoon in our stimulating early years environment.  Our children try new activities, learn to take risks, and build lasting friendships with their peers.
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Time for Home!
After a full day of learning our youngest children are collected by their parents at 3:00. From Reception, children can take part in a variety of exciting extracurricular activities, which change termly.
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WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY?

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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
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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)
MOTHER OF FILIP
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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
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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.
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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. 
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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.

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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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FIND US IN WARSAW

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Primary and Secondary Campus: Limanowskiego 15, 02-943 Warsaw
Early Years Centre: J. Dąbrowskiego 84, 02-571 Warsaw
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