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Joined: 24 Nov 2013 / Female ♀ 		Last Post: 26 Mar 2015
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Pani A   
24 Nov 2013
Study / Looking for 'reviews' of schools for expat kids in Poland [28]

Hi, we are new to Poland, currently deciding on where to settle longer term and looking for schools for our kids. They are in British curriculum schools now, but we are fine with IB also.

We have looked mainly at Poznan and Wroclaw, anyone have information regarding schools there? There are some threads on the forum, but many are old, I am really looking for up to date info on schools in these cities. I have obviously been on the websites already, looking more for peoples opinions :) Thanks!
Pani A   
25 Nov 2013
Study / Looking for 'reviews' of schools for expat kids in Poland [28]

Thanks both. The kids are 5 and 8. I dont want them in a Polish school, they speak no Polish but both already read and write.

Which school is this in Gdynia please?

Anyone have any experience from WIS or BISC (Wroclaw schools) please?

Thanks again :)
Pani A   
25 Nov 2013
Study / Looking for 'reviews' of schools for expat kids in Poland [28]

wow, thanks for your advice delphiandomine, but really, I dont need to be told how to parent, and telling me that putting them in an English school is a bad idea and is not even close to the advice I asked for. And thank you very much, but they are not and will not be isolated - what a ridiculous thing to say!

So again, if anyone has advice on WIS or BISC Id be most grateful - thank you :)
Pani A   
9 Dec 2013
Study / Looking for 'reviews' of schools for expat kids in Poland [28]

hang on, you want me to send my 5 and 8 year old off to be educated alone without their mummy and daddy? Isnt that a bit extreme? For university or even high school sure, but for primary school? lol
Pani A   
9 Mar 2014
Real Estate / How easy is it to rent an apartment in Poland prior to moving? [11]

We rented our house prior to arrival, no issues what so ever. Passport copies and signed contract was enough, the day we arrived we met with landlord and finalised paperwork. Really, it was easy. HOWEVER - if I was to do it again I would rent a furnished apartment for a few days first, the mad rush to go and get mattresses after a long flight was NOT funny, haha.
Pani A   
9 Mar 2014
Classifieds / Expat groups / parents / clubs - Wroclaw [13]

I was wondering the same thing, I guess parents with kids in school meet that way, how old are your kids? There are a few groups, but I have not found any specifically for parents, how old are your kids?
Pani A   
8 Sep 2014
Study / Anyone with first hand experience of WIS & BISC schools (Wroclaw)? [12]

I visited both schools and both look great! I think any kid would be lucky to go to either one! There are a couple of new schools coming to Wroclaw also, but Im not to sure about them... they look a bit .... less good? Cheaper though.
Pani A   
9 Sep 2014
Classifieds / Meeting / English Club in Rzeszów [21]

there is a new forum which looks fairly promising that lists all the clubs and schools etc, expat europe.
Pani A   
17 Sep 2014
Life / Children's pocket money rate in Poland. [10]

There must be a proper amount if you want to teach your kids about money, my kids save some (for a specific item), give some to charity and spend some. I am going to strt doing monthly instead shortly. Monthly is easier!
Pani A   
29 Sep 2014
Love / So I am told Polish men are a chivalrous bunch? [49]

omen, they are also incredibly sexist and should you marry one you'll be expected to iron their shirts and make their dinner (including soup starter) every single day of your marrie

LOL smurf, I married a Polish man, and he irons his own shirts and makes ME dinner ;)
Pani A   
1 Oct 2014
Love / So I am told Polish men are a chivalrous bunch? [49]

why does being a modern man all of a sudden mean he cant change a light bulb, and seriously, are there actually women out there in this day and age who need a man to change the light bulb for her?
Pani A   
28 Mar 2015
Study / Looking for 'reviews' of schools for expat kids in Poland [28]

you didn't answer my question, do you have kids at WIS?

Many people on this particular forum have a TON of opinions on schools they actually know very little about ;) The British school is fab, BUT, hardly any of the teachers are native english speakers which is a big problem for some.
Pani A   
13 Apr 2015
Study / Looking for 'reviews' of schools for expat kids in Poland [28]

haha, Im most certainly not, as you will see if you look back on my previous post. But it annoys me when people say bad stuff based on hearsay when often they haven't even visited the school. I have visited Wis and Bisc and both look fab, but if you are looking for native english speaking teachers in Wroclaw, then WIS is the only choice. The turnaround of teachers is the same as most "expat schools" as teachers come on 2 year contracts, some extend for another year or more, but many are young and want to travel. Thats just how it is. If you are happy having your international kids taught by Polish teachers speaking English then Bisc is a great school.
Pani A   
13 Apr 2015
Study / Looking for 'reviews' of schools for expat kids in Poland [28]

Gosc, I disagree, WIS has only native speakers as well, this was not the case some years ago, but now there is only one teacher who is not a native speaker. (And no, I dont work for them - these are just facts)

The rest of the schools, totally agree with every word you said.