Author: MartaSzweda

Forum of International Schools 2026 Conference 

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For the third time members of the Forum of International Schools in Poland met for an annual conference in Wrocław on 6th and 7th of March. Our representatives, Anna Martowicz (Deputy Director for International Programme) and Monika Polak (Operations Director) used that opportunity for networking, gathering inspirations and establishing new, exciting collaborations.

 

The international education market is growing in strength and Regent College IS is proud to be actively involved in shaping it. Apart from school leaders from around the country, the guests of the conference included managers from Oxford International Education, representatives of ISC Research, universities offering degrees in English as well as publishers and providers of teaching solutions. We talked about programmes, opportunities, AI, staff recruitment and the directions in which the education market is developing. Great two days!




Prom 2026

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As exam season draws closer and students across Regent College focus on revision and final preparations, we take a moment to look back at one of the most beautiful traditions of our Year 4 class — the 100 Days to Graduation Ball.

Held on January 9th, the evening was a celebration of hard work, friendship, and the journey our students have taken together over the years. The event began with a graceful and carefully rehearsed polonaise, which impressed the audience with its elegance, discipline, and sense of tradition. Months of preparation were clearly visible in every step, and our fourth graders rose to the occasion with confidence and poise.

After the formal opening, the atmosphere shifted to joyful celebration. The dance floor quickly filled with students and teachers sharing laughter, conversations, and unforgettable moments. It was a rare opportunity to pause from daily responsibilities, enjoy each other’s company, and appreciate the strong sense of community that defines our school.

The 100 Days to Graduation Ball was not only a festive occasion, but also a symbolic milestone — a reminder that an important chapter is slowly coming to an end, while new opportunities and challenges await. We are proud of our Year 4 students and grateful for the positive energy, maturity, and enthusiasm they bring to our school community.

With these wonderful memories in mind, we now return to our desks, ready to face the upcoming exams with determination and focus. 🎓📚

We are bringing Oxbridge to Elbląg

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Growing from strength to strength! Another big step in the history of our schools took place this school year! We have become approved by Oxford AQA International Qualifications (daughter organisation of Oxford University) as examination centre for delivering a broad range of A-Level subjects for students in the international programme. 

As a school, we now have a choice of entering our students for both Cambridge International Education (daughter of Cambridge University) and OxfordAQA International A-Level exams. Already in June our students will be sitting exams from both examination boards, depending on their choices. 

In addition to more local partnerships, we are now cooperating with two most famous universities in the world (known combined as Oxbridge) to deliver world-class education. 

We are proud to be one of only three schools in Poland that offer this opportunity to the students. 

If you want to learn more about the  international programme at Regent College International High School, visit

https://liceum.regent.edu.pl/international-programme/ 

If you want to learn about our new partner OxfordAQA, go to https://www.oxfordaqa.com/ 




2025 at Regent College High School

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2025 was one of those years we’ll be talking about for a long time — full of big moments, proud achievements, great trips, and everyday memories that made school life special.

It all kicked off with Studniówka — a night of music, style, and photos that will definitely stay in our galleries forever. Soon after, we mixed fun with learning by celebrating Fat Thursday, travelling across Europe on the Trip to Brussels, where we visited the European Parliament and did a lot of sightseeing in Brussels and Bruges. 

Spring brought some of the biggest milestones of the year. We said goodbye to our graduates during Graduation 2025, cheered for students who became finalists of the “Zwolnieni z Teorii” competition, and supported everyone through IGCSE, AS, A-Level, and Matura exams. 

Then came a fresh start with the Opening Ceremony of the 2025–2026 School Year and Integration in Nadbrzeże, welcoming new energy into our community.

Autumn was packed with colour and inspiration. We celebrated cultures during the Day of Foreign Languages, travelled to Spain for sightseeing and an immersion Spanish language course, and enjoyed powerful storytelling during the Theatre Britain performance of Frankenstein. We also looked ahead to our future during the visit of representatives of two Irish universities at our school, our participation in the International University Fair in Warsaw and visits to the University of Warsaw campus (combined with a catch-up with our recent graduate), while celebrating success at the IGCSE and AS Certificate Ceremony.

The final part of the year reminded us what really matters. We proudly celebrated Polish Independence Day, shared warmth and good food during Thanksgiving and Christmas parties, supported others by helping the local animal shelter, and represented the school at school fairs. We also celebrated the successes of our students during the HIV and AIDS Knowledge Competition and CASMUN 2025 and wrapped up the year with an outstanding achievement — the Scholarship of the Prime Minister of Poland for Robert Jaskiewicz from grade 4. 

2025 was also a year of serious thinking and strategy — we took part in multiple chess tournaments, including the National Chess Problem Solving Competition, showing just how strong our focus and teamwork can be. It was a year of inquisitive exploration as well –  including visiting the Titanic Exhibition in Warsaw, field trip to the Olsztyn Science Centre and a very entertaining trip to Kraków. 

There was also a lot to celebrate beyond the classroom. We were incredibly proud to receive Oxford International School accreditation and to be recognised as a Google for Education Innovative School, confirming that learning at Regent College really does go hand in hand with modern education and global standards

2025 was full of learning, laughter, challenges, and proud moments — and none of it would have been the same without our amazing students, teachers, and the whole Regent College community!

Thanksgiving Celebration

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In keeping with a long-standing tradition, our high school held a formal Thanksgiving celebration!

As every year, the centerpiece of the festivities was the traditional roast turkey, which was wonderfully enjoyed in the company of others.

This event is not only an opportunity for us to celebrate the American custom, but above all, a moment for reflection and expression of gratitude. We are happy that we could spend this day together – as a close-knit community of students, teachers, and staff.

Thank you to everyone for contributing to this unique, shared gathering!

Polish Independence Day

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On Friday, our school community came together to honor Polish Independence Day, marking the moment on November 11, 1918, when Poland regained its sovereignty after 123 years of partition and foreign rule. A key moment of the celebration was our participation in the nationwide initiative “Szkoły do Hymnu” (Schools to the Anthem). At the symbolic time of 11:11, students from both the primary and high school levels united to recognize the significance of this historic day across all ages within our school. With pride and respect, students and teachers from diverse backgrounds joined in singing “Mazurek Dąbrowskiego,” the Polish National Anthem. This annual event goes beyond a performance; it serves as a meaningful history lesson and a celebration of freedom.

🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱 Happy Independence Day Poland! 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

Autumn Chess

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As is traditional at Regent, the autumn season brings an increase in activity for our chess players. We have fully resumed the Regent Chess Club sessions for both the younger students (20 participants!) and the older group (from Grade 3 to final year, the so-called “tournament” group).

On Friday, October 24th, a chess tournament for students from Elbląg’s primary and secondary schools, organized by the “Skoczek” club and Primary School No. 1, concluded. We are pleased to report that the favorite, Krzyś Bernas, a 7th-grade student at Regent Primary School, achieved an undisputed victory. He scored a perfect 7 out of 7 points and confirmed his position as a leader in the Elbląg school chess scene.

His talented younger colleagues also participated in the event: in the older group, Janek Zięba (Grade 5) took 10th place (4.5 pts), and Robert Symonowicz (Grade 4) finished 11th (4 pts). In the younger group, second-grader Wiktor Marosz was close to the medal zone, ultimately earning 4 points and a high 8th place.

It is worth mentioning that from November 2nd to 9th, Krzyś Bernas will compete for promotion to the Polish Junior Championships final at the semifinals in Jelenia Góra. Given the starting list, which is full of players with I and II categories, the fight will be extremely tough, but we believe that our player will return “victorious” this time as well, hopefully achieving the norm for the I category.

As if that weren’t enough, Regent participated for the 3rd time in Szachowy Konik (“The Chess Knight”), a national chess problem-solving competition. Thirteen of our students—11 boys and our two best female chess players, Maja Nicpoń and Natalka Berbeć—took part across five age categories.

Solving 30 problems in 60 minutes is quite an accomplishment! For those curious, we have included an example problem from the Pawn category in the photo gallery. These are the kinds of challenges our youngest chess players are solving.

We are eagerly awaiting the official results of this competition and are quietly hoping for results as magnificent as last time!

IGCSE and AS Certificate Ceremony

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On Wednesday, our school community gathered for a truly special occasion — the official ceremony of awarding the IGCSE and AS Level Certificates. It was a moment filled with pride, joy, and gratitude as we celebrated the achievements of our students who successfully completed these internationally recognised Cambridge examinations.

The IGCSE and AS qualifications open doors to the world. They are respected by universities and employers across the globe, giving our students the chance to continue their education and build their futures anywhere their ambitions may take them. Watching them receive their certificates was a reminder of how far they have come — and how much potential lies ahead.

During the ceremony, all high school students received ties in our school colours, which symbolise unity within our community. These ties are more than just part of a clothing— they represent belonging, responsibility, and pride in being part of something greater than oneself. They remind our students that education is not only about grades and exams, but about growth, character, and the values we share as a school family.

We hope our students will wear these ties with confidence and pride, knowing that every effort, every challenge, and every success brings them one step closer to their dreams.

Congratulations to all our students — you make us proud every day!

A Special Day in Gdańsk

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Our whole high school had the chance to spend a truly special day together in Gdańsk – a day filled with memories, laughter, and experiences we won’t soon forget.

We began by celebrating Boys’ Day in a simple yet meaningful way: inviting our boys out for a coffee. It was a small gesture, but it created a warm atmosphere, giving everyone a chance to relax, chat, and enjoy each other’s company before the busy day ahead.

From there, we moved into the world of theatre with an English-language performance of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Seeing this classic story brought to life on stage – and in English – was both inspiring and thought-provoking. It wasn’t just an artistic experience, but also a valuable opportunity to practice language in a real, engaging context. The play raised timeless questions about humanity, responsibility, and the consequences of our actions, themes that remain just as powerful today as when the novel was first written.

In the afternoon, we stepped back in time with a visit to the magnificent Bazylika Mariacka, one of Gdańsk’s most iconic landmarks. What made this visit unforgettable was our guide: none other than our own history teacher, Professor Paczkowski. Thanks to his passion and expertise, the tour became much more than a walk through the basilica. Through his stories and insights, the walls and details of the church came alive, turning history into an adventure we could all share.

All in all, it was a day that combined celebration, culture, and history in the best way possible – and one that will stay with us for a long time.

Day of Foreign Languages

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On September 26th, our high school celebrated the Day of Foreign Languages – a long-standing tradition in our school community. This event is not only a celebration of languages, but also a unique opportunity to explore different cultures, develop intercultural awareness, and foster collaboration among students.

This year’s edition took us far beyond Europe. Instead of choosing well-known destinations like France or Germany, our students surprised us with three less obvious yet incredibly rich and diverse cultures: Somalia, Peru, and Singapore. In just one day, our school turned into a global hub of sights, sounds, and flavors from across the world.

Each country was brought to life through beautifully decorated stands, traditional music, national costumes, and authentic dishes. The event was more than just a culinary experience – students shared fascinating facts about language, history, everyday life, religion, and cultural customs in each country.

Interactive presentations, quizzes, and games gave everyone a chance to engage with the material in a fun and meaningful way. What made the event truly special was the passion and creativity our students brought into every detail – from handmade decorations and informative posters to confident public speaking and teamwork.

The Day of Foreign Languages in our school goes far beyond language learning. It’s a moment to reflect on the richness of global cultures, the importance of tolerance, and the value of open-mindedness in an increasingly interconnected world.

A huge thank you to all the students, teachers, coordinators, and everyone who contributed to the success of this amazing event. Your work proves that education is not only about books and tests – it’s also about understanding, empathy, and curiosity about the world around us.