A unique combination of Maria Montessori’s philosophy with International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP)

Warsaw Montessori High School combines philosophy of Maria Montessori with International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).

Montessori philosophy and the IB programme aim to create curious, independent, reflective individuals with a focus on noble work, and a broader worldview. We only need to look at the qualities the IB programme advocates in its Learner Profile, such as reflective, risk-takers, open-minded, principled, to see that the same principles were the goals of Maria Montessori in educating children.

Just like Maria Montessori in her Erdkinder school philosophy, the International Baccalaureate stresses that personal development and community engagement must be a crucial part of educating the adolescents together with a pursuit of their rigorous academic programme.

Pre-IB programme – 1^st and 2^nd grade

During the first two years of study, we offer a school-based program combining the Polish national curriculum with the IB Learner Profile. We focus on the development of skills that are key to the IB DP. The language of instruction is English. We offer Pre-IB students extended English as well as Creative Writing, Academic Skills (including academic writing), Latin, Visual Arts and Drama. Students have the choice between standard level and extended math.

We also offer regular workshops in the kitchen and in the carpentry shop. The above are enriched by place-based pedagogy in which local knowledge and experience as well as responsibility within the community play a key educational role. Our curriculum is designed not only to best prepare students to enter the IB DP programme, but also to be independent in adult life.

IB Diploma Programme – 3^rd and 4^th grade

During the final two years, we offer certified International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) delivered in strict accordance with IB World Schools standards.

Students select six courses from:

• Languages A (native languages): Polish Literature and English Language and Literature (SL/HL); additionally the school supports self-taught courses of native languages: Ukrainian, Russian, and Spanish; students can also choose another native language and learn it outside of school
• Languages B (foreign languages): English (HL) and French / German / Spanish (SL/HL/Ab Initio)
• Individuals and Societies: Economics, Geography, History, Psychology (SL/HL)
• Experimental Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics (SL/HL)
• Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations and Analysis and Approaches (SL/HL)
• The Arts: Visual Arts (SL/HL)

We cordially invite you to Open Day and encourage you to familiarize yourself with the recruitment rules.