Sapiens International Community School

Reimagining Education for a Changing World

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Where Innovation Meets Individuality

At Sapiens International Innovative Community School, located in the heart of Warsaw, we redefine education by placing each student’s individuality and potential at the forefront. Our environment fosters meaningful learning and personal growth through a competency-based approach, ensuring every teenager feels valued and lives more consciously.

Certified by the OECD as an Innovative Learning Environment (ILE), our school seamlessly integrates rigorous academics, soft skills development, and real-life projects. We offer a nurturing and dynamic setting where students are not just educated but empowered to shape their futures.

What We Offer

At Sapiens, education is more than knowledge acquisition; it’s about holistic personal development that nurtures confident, conscious, and capable individuals.

Personalized Learning Paths

Tailored to each student’s strengths, interests, and pace, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally.

Future-Ready Curriculum

Focusing on six key competencies critical for success in the 21st century: self-regulation, communication, critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, and collaboration.

International Classes

Following the core British curriculum in Maths, Science, and English to meet global educational standards.

80% Instruction in English

Fostering bilingualism and preparing students for international academic and professional paths.

Multicultural Community

Embracing diversity and promoting empathy, cross-cultural communication, and global citizenship.

Flexible Learning Formats

With 75–100% in-person learning and up to 25% online learning for greater accessibility and autonomy.

Psychological and Mentorship Support

From licensed professionals to help students and families navigate educational and personal challenges.

Respect for Individual Backgrounds

Identities, learning paces, and life contexts, ensuring equitable learning opportunities.

360° Progress Tracking

Monitoring academic achievement, competency development, and goal setting through digital portfolios and regular reviews.

Engagement Opportunities

Through collaborative school projects, democratic student governance, and vibrant community events.

Our History

2018-2022

Sapiens was founded in 2018 by Olena Tkachova, an educational innovator driven by the desire to transform outdated models of learning. In 2022, her experience deepened as she worked with over 250 teenagers in Poland and Germany, gaining valuable insight into the emotional, social, and academic needs of young people in a rapidly changing world. These experiences helped shape a school committed to supporting both local and international students through a globally relevant, inclusive, and future-ready approach.

2023

In September 2023, Sapiens Up Democratic School for Teens opened in Warsaw. After two years of steady growth and increasing international engagement, the school evolved into Sapiens International Innovative Community School, grounded in three core values:

Internationalism: A diverse community of students and educators, integration of global curricula, and access to international qualifications.
Innovation: A break from rigid structures, emphasizing personalized, student-led education.
Community: A democratic, participatory culture where students, parents, and educators are co-creators of the learning environment.

At Sapiens, all students—regardless of nationality—are welcomed not only as learners but as contributors to a vibrant, inclusive global school community.

What Makes Us Different?

Our Mission

To redefine education through creativity, collaboration, and real-life experiences, cultivating a new generation of free, adaptable, and confident individuals who are equipped to lead meaningful lives and address global challenges.

Freedom and Personalization

We champion flexible, personalized learning rooted in trust. Students co-create their schedules, explore subjects that inspire them, and progress at their own pace. This nurtures autonomy, intrinsic motivation, and a lifelong love of learning.

Intercultural and Inclusive Environment

With 80% of instruction in English and a strong focus on cultural diversity, we foster a multilingual, inclusive space. Parents are active participants, and each learner’s background is acknowledged and respected, creating a strong sense of belonging.

Community

We are a school of equals. Through school councils, shared decision-making, and inclusive policies, every student, teacher, and parent has a voice. This participatory approach builds responsibility, respect, and leadership skills.

Creativity

Creativity at Sapiens means the courage to imagine, the freedom to explore, and the discipline to realize ideas. Whether through arts, innovation challenges, or entrepreneurial projects, students are encouraged to think divergently and act purposefully.

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