Most popular international schools in Baku

MTK International School in Baku serves Preschool through High School, ages 2 to 18, on the Modern Educational Complex Named in Honour of Heydar Aliyev campus. It offers an international Cambridge-based pathway alongside a bespoke curriculum, with EYFS, Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. Azerbaijani and Russian language streams run alongside an English-taught international stream. Most lessons are taught in English, with Azerbaijani language classes to support host-country and expatriate learners. The school blends Cambridge programmes with compulsory local subjects, including Azerbaijani Language, History, Geography, and Literature, and National Curriculum Mathematics. Graduates receive Attestat on completing Secondary, with IGCSE at Grade 10 and AS/A-levels at Grades 11-12. Facilities include a STEAM Center, a library, a Music School, catering, transport, and extensive extracurriculars. The campus offers after-school programmes, clubs, leadership and service projects, and Olympiads, with a video tour available for prospective families.

Dunya School is an International Baccalaureate World School in Azerbaijan offering the IB PYP, MYP and DP. The school operates across Baku and Sumgayit and is affiliated with Khazar University, drawing on university resources and an international network. Instruction is delivered in Azerbaijani, Russian and English, with Azerbaijani language classes embedded in the PYP and a multilingual approach across the MYP and DP. The DP core comprises Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service, with six subject groups including Languages, Sciences, Mathematics and The Arts; students typically undertake a mix of Standard Level and Higher Level courses (SL 150 hours; HL 240 hours). Facilities include extensive laboratories, a large sports complex, an Art Studio, a library with multilingual holdings, and cultural spaces such as Nailəxanım Museum and Inciçiçəyi hall. A distinctive element is the FIRST Robotics Competition participation, alongside service learning and community engagement for students worldwide.

LANDAU School Bayil Campus offers a British-based education for students aged 3 to 18, operating three distinct language streams in English, Russian, and Azerbaijani. The school strictly follows the Cambridge curriculum, culminating in IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, alongside SAT/ACT preparation programs. The campus provides a free Extended Day Program, allowing students to complete homework on-site under direct teacher supervision while participating in extracurriculars like chess, LEGO, and conversation clubs. A defining feature of LANDAU is its Math and Science-Oriented Education, integrated from the earliest years to foster logical thinking and research skills. Secondary students also benefit from the NCUK program, offering a fast-tracked 11-year pathway to complete a traditional 13-year British education system. Facilities are safely secured with comprehensive CCTV monitoring. For incoming families, children graduating from LANDAU PreSchool receive priority admission, reliably securing their transition into the primary and secondary stages.

British School in Baku (BSB) offers a Cambridge-based education aligned with the Azerbaijani national plan for learners aged 1 to 18. The curriculum includes EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. The Primary School serves ages 4 to 11 and Secondary 11 to 18, with Foundation Stage, Cambridge Checkpoint testing, and IGCSE/AS/A‑Levels pathways. BSB is the first accredited school in Azerbaijan by COBIS and CIS. It is accredited by Cambridge and Edexcel to deliver programs from Primary through IGCSE, AS and A‑Levels. Students graduate with British diplomas and Azerbaijani certificates and gain access to universities worldwide. The campus includes redesigned classrooms, art rooms, science labs, computer labs, a library, an indoor sports hall, and a large outdoor field. The school runs camps abroad and maintains partnerships with Cambridge, Pearson, NCUK, UCAS, ISDC, ECIS, and the British Council IELTS. These features support teaching and global opportunities.

The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) is an IB World School in Baku for ages 2 to 18, offering the IB continuum: PYP, MYP and DP, with English as the language of instruction. The school operates on a purpose-built campus in the Yeni Yasamal district where the Early Learning Centre and Primary and Secondary sections share the site. Facilities include two libraries, dedicated spaces for visual arts, science and technology, plus an ELC kitchen and dining area, outdoor play spaces, a garden, and a small forest to support year-round discovery. The curriculum blends inquiry-based PYP learning with regional standards for Maths (AERO), ELA (AERO) and Science (ACARA), integrated within the IB Programme of Inquiry. Languages from Grade 2 include French, Spanish and Azerbaijani or English; EAL support aligns with WIDA. The school holds CIS and IBO accreditation through 2028 and was licensed by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Education in 2017.