A Strong Foundation for the Future
True Bilingual Education
50/50 exposure
STEAM-Based Learning
Weekly STEAM Projects
Experienced, Caring Teachers
& specialists
Qualified educators who support each child’s academic and personal growth
Small Classes
Up to 16 Children
🌱 PHILOSOPHY
Education Inspired by Curiosity and Discovery
At Britannica Bilingual Primary School in Kraków, we believe children learn best when they are curious, engaged, and confident.
Guided by the legacy of Maria Skłodowska-Curie, we foster independent thinking, exploration, and inquiry.
Our British–Polish bilingual programme combines strong academic foundations with a hands-on STEAM approach, connecting learning to the real world.
We develop confident, capable learners prepared to thrive in an international environment.
How Children Learn at Britannica
A practical, engaging approach combining bilingual education, STEAM, and individual support
True Bilingual Education
English and Polish are used naturally throughout the school day, not only during lessons. This immersive environment helps children build fluency, confidence, and the ability to think and communicate effectively in both languages.
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”
— Ludwig Wittgenstein
🔬 Hands-On STEAM Learning
Children take part in regular STEAM projects through hands-on inquiry and project-based learning, exploring scientific concepts through experiments, building solutions through simple engineering tasks, and applying mathematics in real-world situations. Creativity and design are integrated throughout, with children drawing on visual arts, storytelling, poetry and creative expression to generate ideas, solve problems and communicate their learning. Learning is active, engaging and designed to develop problem-solving skills, confidence and independent thinking.
“I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.”— Albert Einstein
👤 Individual Attention
With smaller class sizes, teachers are able to adapt learning to each child’s pace, strengths, and needs. This personalised approach ensures that every child remains engaged, supported, and able to reach their full potential.
“A hundred children, a hundred individuals.”
— Janusz Korczak
🎨 Creativity & Expression
Creative thinking is integrated into everyday learning through art, design, and project work. Children are encouraged to express ideas, explore different solutions, and build confidence in their own abilities.
“Dare to dream… something will always come of it.”— Janusz Korczak
🧩 Specialist Support & Wellbeing
We provide access to dedicated specialist support, including speech therapy, psychological guidance, and physiotherapy. This ensures that each child’s individual needs are supported, promoting both mental and physical wellbeing, and helping them develop with confidence academically, socially, and personally.
“Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.”— Maria Montessori
📍LOCATION
A Unique Location in Kraków
Our school is located at ul. Puszkarska 7f, directly next to Bonarka City Center and the train station, providing convenient access from across Kraków.
The campus offers an exceptional learning environment surrounded by green spaces and natural landscapes, outdoor play and learning areas, and a peaceful, safe setting for daily development.
This unique combination of accessibility and nature supports both academic focus and well-being.
🖼️ ENVIRONMENT & CLASSROOMS
Designed for Learning and Growth
Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to support focus, creativity, and collaboration. Filled with natural light and equipped with modern resources, they provide a calm and inspiring environment where children feel comfortable and engaged.
From interactive whiteboards to dedicated spaces for reading, science, and creative work, every element encourages curiosity and independent learning. A dedicated library further supports a love of reading and quiet study.
The school also features a private, fenced playground and specialist therapy rooms, ensuring a well-rounded environment that supports both educational and developmental needs.
Images shown are indicative of our approach and may not reflect the final layout.
Semi-circular tables support collaborative project work and are a key feature of modern classroom design.
Britannica will have a library for students of all ages.
Semi-circular tables support collaborative project work and are a key feature of modern classroom design.
Early Years
Big Ben British-Polish Bilingual Preschool 2,5 - 7
Big Ben Zabłocie / Płaszów ul.kuklinskiego 7, 30-720 Kraków
Big Ben Bonarka Puszkarska 7i, 30-644, Kraków
TRUST
Built on Experience
Britannica Primary School is a natural continuation of our established Early Years campuses, trusted by families in Kraków for many years:
Big Ben British–Polish Bilingual Preschool, ul. Puszkarska 7i and ul. Kuklińskiego 7.
Our approach ensures a smooth and confident transition from preschool to primary education, maintaining consistency in teaching, environment, and care.
Children often remain with the same classmates from as young as three years old, allowing us to build a strong and supportive community. These established relationships help children feel secure, thrive academically and socially, and make the transition into primary school as seamless and positive as possible.
Join Our First Intake
We are opening in September 2026 with limited class sizes to ensure individual attention and a high standard of education.
We invite you to visit our campus, meet our team, and learn more about our bilingual, British–Polish approach.
Places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
For September 2026, we are enrolling for:
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Class 0 (Zerówka)
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Class 1
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Class 2
Children currently attending Big Ben British–Polish Bilingual Preschool will be given priority placement.
If your child is already enrolled at another school and you are considering a transfer to Britannica, we offer reimbursement of fees paid to the previous school due to our late recruitment period.
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