How to choose an international preschool in Kraków
For families living in or moving to Kraków, choosing a preschool is about much more than finding the nearest building. Parents often need to compare languages, curriculum, daily routines, location and whether the environment will suit a child who is still developing Polish, English, French or another home language.
This checklist gives parents practical questions to ask before enrolling a child aged 3–6.
1. Ask how languages are actually used each day
A school may describe itself as bilingual, multilingual or international, but those labels do not explain the child's everyday experience. Ask which languages are used during play, stories, songs, routines, projects and communication with adults.
At Maternelle Française de Cracovie, children aged 3–6 learn and interact in French, English and Polish as part of everyday preschool life.
2. Compare the curriculum, not only the language label
Ask what educational programme sits behind the language environment and how learning is organised through the preschool years. Maternelle Française de Cracovie covers the French and Polish national curricula in a multilingual early-years environment, with learning through play and age-appropriate activities.
3. Think about your child's current languages
A child does not need to have identical skills in every language. Multilingual children can understand and use their languages differently depending on where and with whom they use them. If your family is moving to Poland and your child does not yet speak Polish, ask the preschool how it welcomes children entering a new language environment.
Read our guide to starting preschool in Kraków without Polish.
4. Visit the preschool in person
A website can explain a programme, but a visit lets you see the environment, meet the team and ask questions specific to your child. Notice how adults communicate with children, how play and learning spaces are organised, and whether you can imagine your child becoming comfortable there.
5. Check the practical journey
Daily travel matters. Check the real morning and afternoon journey rather than judging only by a neighbourhood name. Maternelle Française de Cracovie is at Borkowska 3, lok. 11–12, 30-438 Kraków.
Families searching around south Kraków can also use our local guide to preschool options around Kliny and Borkowska to compare practical travel, languages and admissions questions.
6. Ask admissions questions before deciding
Useful questions include: Is there a place for my child's age? What languages does the child currently use? When could the child start? What documents are required? What should we expect during the first days?
See admissions information or contact the preschool to arrange a visit.
Questions parents often ask
What ages does Maternelle Française de Cracovie accept?
Our preschool is for children aged 3–6.
Which languages are used?
French, English and Polish.
Where is the preschool?
Borkowska 3, lok. 11–12, 30-438 Kraków, Poland.
Can international families arrange a visit?
Yes. Families considering the preschool can contact us to arrange a visit and discuss their child's age, languages and intended start date.
Phone / WhatsApp: +48 537 008 386
Email: info@maternellefrancaisecracovie.pl