Meanwhile, Oxpress High School, responding to the concerns of students and their parents, is proposing a new, innovative recruitment procedure. Where did the idea come from and what does it actually involve?

– At every Oxpress institution, the student has always been and remains our top priority. That is why we want young people to have the opportunity to present themselves in the best possible light and tell us about their passions, dreams, but also their fears and concerns. We are here to help them enter adulthood with confidence in their own worth and with their wings spread—not carrying the burden of bad experiences from previous years. The atmosphere at school is definitely our strength – says Monika Pluszczewicz, the school principal.

– We have a lot to offer our students: above all, a very high standard of foreign-language education: English (five lessons per week), Spanish (classes with a native speaker) and German. We also place considerable emphasis on teaching mathematics. Our students are not limited to choosing tracks that impose specific extended-level subjects on them. At Oxpress, they can independently choose extended-level subjects according to their interests. For example, they can choose extended-level chemistry, history, biology, Polish and geography, even though these subjects have little in common. In addition, the extended-level subjects chosen at the beginning can be changed without having to move to another class. Everyone studies English at extended level. No other high school offers this – emphasizes Dariusz Tyrakowski, founder of Oxpress and creator of this system.

– In addition, Oxpress provides access to a modern sports and recreation facility: a full-size professional gym equipped with every possible piece of equipment and two smaller rooms used for training with a personal trainer. I would also add that our students can use psychological counseling freely and free of charge. Small classes make it easier for qualified educators to notice students’ problems immediately and resolve them discreetly – said the school principal.

As we learned from the students, during breaks, after classes or at weekends, high school students can socialize in the ChillOutRoom, where they have access to a kitchen, reading room and desks, a pool table, a 70-inch television, sofas and the Internet. On the first floor, table-tennis tables are also available to them.

– Oxpress ensures complete safety, as the entire building, both inside and outside, is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Another interesting idea is allowing students who wish to do so to arrange individual classrooms themselves; they can create graffiti on the walls, paint them and rearrange the furniture – said the principal.

– We are simply looking for exceptional young people; people with passion and hobbies, not necessarily with a plan for their entire future. Our primary mission is to teach them and show them how the world works, how to use their talents and skills in it, and how to cope. We give young people a key tool in today’s world: knowledge of foreign languages. I am personally convinced that anyone who is willing to learn and open their mind, and dares to set out with us on this difficult journey, will win at life and achieve success at least commensurate with their abilities. In fact, we have been helping with this since 1994 – adds Dariusz Tyrakowski.

So how can you apply to Oxpress High School?

Due to the necessity of closing the institution, the school authorities have cancelled meetings with candidates. Now anyone who would like to begin studying at this renowned school in the next school year should send the following documents to: oxpressdm@gmail.com:

  • personal information (first and last name, residential address, telephone number and current email address), preferably in the form of the Candidate’s Personal Questionnaire downloaded from the school’s website (LICEUM, DO POBRANIA tab)
  • a scan/photo (legible and showing both sides of the document) of the certificate confirming completion of the seventh grade of primary school;
  • A MOTIVATION LETTER (approximately 300 characters maximum), in which they should write:
  1. a few words about themselves and their passions and interests;
  2. their possible plans for the future and dreams, and explain why they are specifically those plans and where the idea came from;
  3. what the student’s current situation at school/in class is like and how they feel there
  4. what their favorite subjects are and which subjects they do not enjoy studying
  5. why they have decided to apply to Oxpress
  6. what is important to them in life and, consequently, what they expect from the school
  • a short text about themselves IN ENGLISH (150–200 words), containing information about their interests, hobbies, views or anything else the candidate considers important and would like to share.

If you have any questions, the Oxpress team invites you to get in touch: by telephone at 75 732 50 55 or 697 663 179, or by email at: oxpressdm@gmail.com.

We are waiting for you!