International High School
with A-Level qualifications
The first full-time high school in the Tri-City with Pearson Edexcel accreditation.
A real school. Recognised qualifications. The best universities in the world.
110+
countries with Pearson Edexcel qualifications
3,5M
students pass Pearson exams annually
650+
universities recognise A-Levels worldwide
exam sessions per year - Pearson only
3
The only full-time Pearson Edexcel A-Level certified high school in the whole of the Tri-city.
Edexcel programme - your door to the world.
Fewer subjects. More specialisation.
The British National Curriculum (BNC) is the English National Curriculum - one of the most recognised and respected education systems in the world. It is international in content, developing critical thinking, independence and problem-solving skills. At HISG, we implement the BNC from Grade 6 onwards, so students enter high school perfectly prepared - no adaptations, no leaping into the unknown.
CURRICULUM
What is the British National Curriculum?
A global perspective
Content and examples from around the world, adapted
to the student growing up
in a multicultural environment.
Learning through inquiry
BNC shapes analytical thinking - instead of memorising, the student understands
and is able to apply knowledge.
Continuity of the programme from Grade 1 through to A-Level - no gaps, no surprises.
Each stage deliberately prepares for the next. The pupil knows where they are going and how to get there.
Consistency from the ground up
A clear path
Pearson Edexcel A-Level
Comparison of A-Level (HISG) and IB Diploma
Criterion
IB Diploma
Pearson A-Level (HISG)
Min. number of subjects for enrolment
Depth of specialisation
Flexibility in choice of subjects
Possibility to revise the exam
No compulsory extended work
Recognition by universities (115+ countries)
Accessibility in the Tri-city (stationary)
3-4 subjects
Examination system
6 subjects + EE + TOK + CAS
*TOK (Theory of Knowledge), EE (Extended Essay), CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service)
In the A-Level system, the student chooses min. 3 (sometimes 4) subjects and explores them at a level similar to the first year of university. University recruiters around the world value this depth of specialisation. Fewer subjects means more time for each subject, less stress and better results - and it is the results, not the number of exams passed, that determine admission to the university of your dreams.
Pearson Edexcel International A-Level is the world's only modular system - available in the Tri-City exclusively at HISG. Three sessions a year means three opportunities - and three opportunities to improve. The key advantage: if your June exam result is not up to scratch, you can spend the whole summer holidays preparing and take the exam as early as October - no waiting until January, no wasting a year.
MODULAR SYSTEM
Modular system and 3 exam sessions
Study in stages. Pass your exams as you go along.
Build your score step by step.
Less stress
Instead of "all or nothing" at the finish - an even rhythm of work and exams throughout the year.
Resit without waiting
June exam? You can revise as early as October - no need to wait until January.
Teachers see module results in real time and adapt teaching to each student's needs.
Exam fees are spread
over two years,
rather than accumulating
in one exam season.
Ongoing feedback
Distributed costs
What does it mean
"modular system?"
In the traditional linear system, the student learns the material over 2 years and takes all the exams at the end - in one intensive period.
In the modular system, learning is divided into smaller units (modules). After each of these, the student takes an exam only in a particular area, so that:
At the end, the results from all modules make up the final A-Level grade - the certificate is exactly the same as in the linear system.
CALENDAR OF EXAMINATION SESSIONS
May / June
Main Pearson Edexcel exam session
July / August
Revision & academic development period
October
Resit opportunity
January
Additional exam session for selected units
Pearson only
Guaranteed tuition at ISG primary school rates -
for the entire duration of high school!
All students who enrol in the first year of HISG High School are guaranteed tuition fees identical to ISG Primary School rates for the entire duration of their 4-year education.
Why choose HISG now?
SPECIAL OFFER
Monthly tuition fees:
PLN 3,290 / month
(after applying a discount for on-time payments)
Registration fee:
PLN 2,000 → PLN 1,000
50%
discount
Priority for ISG students - no recruitment stress
ISG Year 8 students are guaranteed a place at HISG High School.
No exams, no uncertainty - just an application.
It's a natural progression:
An intimate first year
Small class sizes, full attention from teachers, individual attention from day one.
College counselling
Individual support in selecting A-Level subjects for your chosen course and target universities.
Friends, teachers, values - no difficult transition to a foreign school
at a crucial time.
Recruitment 2026/27 is open. Places deliberately limited - we ensure quality, not mass.
Continuity of community
Limited number of places
At HISG we do not start from scratch at any stage. Each year of study is a continuation - not a leap into the unknown. Students graduating from ISG Grade 8 are better prepared for A-Level than graduates from most other schools.
EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY
From PYP to A-Level - a consistent pathway throughout education
Grades 1-5
IB PYP
Inquiry, values, global thinking
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-10
Grades 11-12
BNC + Pearson
Subject knowledge
and English
Int. GCSE (9-1)
37 subjects,
modular system
A-Level
3 subjects only.
Full specialisation.
Foundation from PYP
The inquisitiveness and learning skills gained from PYP turn into a real academic advantage in high school.
Preparation from the BNC
Grades 6-8 at the BNC build subject knowledge and become accustomed to an English-speaking academic environment.
A confident start at A-Level
HISG students enter high school knowing the language, thinking style and demands of the system. Others are just beginning to adapt.
At HISG, learning in English does not mean giving up the Polish language.
An international school that cares about the Polish language
The programme is designed to meet the needs of two groups of students:
Polish-speaking students
→ they develop language, literature and cultural identity
International students
→ learn the language in a practical way that facilitates daily life and integration
Two goals, one coherent learning environment.
There is its own psychological-educational counselling centre at HISG - as a permanent part of the school, not an external service.
Psychological and pedagogical support
- unique in the Tricity
We provide:
Frequently asked questions
Can students from outside ISG attend HISG High School?
Yes. The high school is open to students from other schools who have completed grade 8. ISG students have priority and a guaranteed place. The remaining places are allocated through an admissions process involving an interview and verification of English level.
How does A-Level differ from the Polish Baccalaureate?
The Polish Baccalaureate is required for most Polish public universities. A-Level is the international equivalent of the Matura, recognised by universities in more than 115 countries - including the UK, USA, Germany, the Netherlands and Scandinavia. It is possible to have both at the same time. We are happy to help you plan both pathways in parallel.
How many subjects do I need to pass to study abroad?
Only 3 A-Level subjects are required to apply to universities in the UK, USA, Europe and Asia - and this is a fully accepted entry standard. In comparison, the IB Diploma programme requires 6 subjects, an extended written assignment (EE), a TOK module and a CAS activity. A-Level allows you to focus more deeply on your chosen subjects and get better results in what really counts in recruitment.
Make an appointment - we will answer all your questions
and guide you through the whole recruitment process.
Start with us in September 2026
Visit us in Gdansk
High International School of Gdansk,
Biała 1, Gdańsk 80-435
