At British International School, we provide a world-class education rooted in the British curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of a diverse international community. Our school fosters academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. With highly qualified teachers, modern facilities, and a strong focus on global citizenship, we prepare students to succeed in an ever-changing world. From early years to pre-university, we inspire a lifelong love of learning and a commitment to excellence.
A decade ago, Łódź was a completely different place. Then, as the most centrally-located city on the map of Poland, it began to attract more foreign capital. The top priority for the economic development of Łódź was to promote modern business sectors such as business service centres (BPO and IT), biotechnology, and the development of product manufacture. It is noteworthy that several Łódź–based manufacturing companies decided to open a back office or an R&D centre.
Numerous multinational companies started to open up and the first flow of foreigners came. Many of them fell in love with Łódź and its rich cultural history, but they were faced with an impossible dilemma – there were no schools in the region that could provide an international education for their children.
What appeared to be a problem to some seemed like an opportunity to others, especially when Łódź grew in prominence on the business stage in Poland. In 2013, Łódź businessmen Mr. Amit Lath and Mr. Pradyot Sinha, who wished for children of expats to have a British-style education, presented the opportunity to Łódź’s Mayor, Mrs. Hanna Zdanowska. It was her idea to invite the University of Łódź – represented by the Chancellor Mr. Rafal Majda – to the discussion. Within two weeks, The British International School of the University of Łódź was established.
The number of students grew very quickly as word of the new school spread. Within just seven years, the number increased from 13 to 145, from over 20 nationalities. Every year brought new students, warm memories, and experiences. To accommodate the ever-growing number of students, British School finally had to move from the university campus on Matejki to a new location at Fabryczna 4.
Being a part of the University of Łódź has helped the British School to grow by over 1000% in the short period since its foundation. Enjoying access to the university premises, laboratories, gym, and even the university’s intellectual powerhouse seemed to be the crucial component of that growth.
On its road to success, the school is indebted to some wonderful institutions – University of Łódź, Special Economic Zone and the Mayor’s Office, and individuals such as Hanna Zdanowska, Rafał Majda, Tomasz Sadzyński, Adam Trim and Magda Matz amongst many others who have worked hard to make it the school it is today.
The efforts of the University and the School has been appreciated by the parents and our pupils, some of whom have been with us right from the very beginning!
British International School of the University of Łódź is committed to providing quality education in a warm, caring and stimulating environment.
We are a community that is passionate about academic progress, social development, and personal enrichment of all our pupils and students. We aim to nurture inquiring, knowledgeable and empathetic global citizens who strive to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
The British International School of the University of Łódź is an international school chartered by The British International School of the University of Lodz Ltd (the Company), registered in Poland. Its main business role is to conduct and provide financial and organisational structures for the following educational units:
The rules of functioning of the bodies are governed by the Articles of Association and the provisions of Relevant Regulations.
The British International School of the University of Łódź Ltd is owned by Foundation of the University of Lodz. University of Lodz is the founder of the Foundation.
The University of Lodz is devoted to research and education development aimed at community transformation. Its institution conducts major scientific projects with national and international grant providers, embracing a wide range of fields of exact sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. Our goal is to form active global citizens who can think critically and understand the complexity of the modern world. The UL carries out research projects ordered by companies and includes business factors in education processes. Our institution is one of the largest employers in the region.
The University was among the first universities in Poland that signed the Declaration of Social Responsibility, and the first public university in Poland that signed the Diversity Charter. Through a variety of projects, as University Diversity, the UL builds academic community around the values of respect for cultural, religious, and diverse identities as well as social sensitivity.
The Supervisory Board consists of 3 members elected by the Rector of the University of Lodz for a term of four years each. The Chairman is appointed by the Rector of the University of Lodz. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board and its members may not simultaneously hold any position at BISUL.
Current members of the Supervisory Board:
The role of the Supervisory Board is primarily a strategic one. Their Members decide the purpose and the overall goals of the school and set a framework for their implementation and achievement. Their key responsibilities are:
The role of the Chairman is primarily to:
Chairman of the Board donat.kaluza@interschool.uni.lodz.pl
Head of School anna.kaniewska@interschool.uni.lodz.pl
Head of the School is responsible for:
British International School of the University of Łódź has been approved as a Cambridge International School by Cambridge International Examinations, the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for students aged 5 to 19 years.
BISUL follows the Cambridge International programmes, which have a proven reputation for being an excellent preparation for university, employment, and life. They provide a valuable international benchmark of learners’ performance.
The school provides an opportunity to acquire qualifications such as Cambridge International IGCSE, Cambridge International A-Levels which are recognized and welcomed by universities and employers around the world.
We are proud to announce that the British International School of the University of Łódź has been approved as members of COBIS, a global network of British international schools.
COBIS is a membership association of British International Schools of global quality and corporate Supporting Members. Representing over 500 member organizations, COBIS is a responsive organization, open to current and future opportunities.
British International School is an authorised IB School. The IB Diploma Programme offered by BISUL is a two-year educational programme primarily aimed at 16-to-19-year-olds. The programme provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education and is recognized by the most reputable and respected universities worldwide.
Our IB identification number is: 061579
The Ministry of National Education is a ministerial department of the government of Poland. The ministry’s prerogatives include setting educational standards and youth activities.
Being a school with MEN accreditation means that we follow rules and guidelines of the Ministry of National Education. All our students take Polish classes, as well as receive Polish school certificates, along with the British one. Because of that reason, Polish nationals can also study at the British International School without any problems.
