Compare British Curriculum International Schools in Azerbaijan

LANDAU School is located in Baku, Azerbaijan. The main address is Gulbala Aliyev 9, Baku, Azerbaijan. The school operates across six campuses in Baku: Nərimanov, Bayıl, Ağ Şəhər, City Garden, West Town and Sea Breeze.

Preschool; School; Evening School; Preparatory School for Grades 9-11

Private international school

Preschool: Short-day and Full-day options

Uniform is required: School T-shirt, polo shirt or hoodie; tops must always be full-uniform pieces; non-school hoodies are not accepted. Trousers (jeans are allowed); no ripped jeans, leggings, or shorts. No sportswear during the school day; skirts should not be too short or tight. Smart shoes or sports shoes; no heels or sandals. No makeup or bright nail polish; jewelry limited to stud earrings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces; smart watches are not allowed.

Students can bring food from home or buy food from the school canteen at lunchtime. Food and drink are not allowed in classrooms, the library, or the gym during lessons. Water bottles are allowed in classrooms. School meals are provided by a catering provider, meet government requirements, are planned weekly with meat and vegetables, and are nut-free; the menu is shared with parents.

LANDAU has a House System with merits; students are awarded merits, and at the end of each term the Student of the Term is recognised with a certificate from the Principal; at year-end the Student of the Year is recognised with a certificate; the House with the most points receives a cup.

LANDAU School is licensed by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The CEO is Rashad Taghiyev; Board Members include Ali Orujov (Chief Financial Officer), Emil Leznik (Chief Academic Officer), and Kamal Aliyev (Chief Commercial Officer). The school has partnerships with NCUK, Pearson, Cambridge Assessment, Think-Cell, XalqBank, Tredu, SIMURQ Lyceum by LANDAU, iSAMS, and Satchel One.

LANDAU School offers PreSchool, School, Evening School, and Preparatory School for Grades 9-11, with English, Azerbaijani, and Russian streams. Future Skills Lab provides hands-on learning with robotics, coding, and real-world projects. Robotics & AI Learning enables students to build, code, and test smart systems. 3D Design & Printing enables turning ideas into physical prototypes, and LEGO Education Programs support creative problem solving. STEM-Based Methodology integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across the curriculum, with strong performance in IGCSE and A-Level assessments.

The school reports an average IELTS score of 7.5. There is a 100% university acceptance rate. The school notes outstanding academic performance in IGCSE and A-Level, with 94% of students pursuing studies at foreign universities.

Graduates progress to universities worldwide, with a 100% university acceptance rate and 94% of students in foreign universities. The results indicate strong preparation for higher education and international study pathways.

Streams include English, Azerbaijani, and Russian.

Submit your application online. Step 1: Fill out the online application form. Step 2: Entrance exam and interview (an entrance exam consisting of a test and an interview). Step 3: Signing the contract. Required documents: Father's ID, Mother's ID, Student ID.

LANDAU Scholarship Program provides tuition scholarships for 112 students each year, determined based on relevant academic indicators and examination results. Students who meet the criteria receive up to 20% discount on tuition. POLAD Scholarship Program is for children who lost their father or mother defending territorial integrity; LANDAU School covers tuition costs and the student's school uniform. NATAVAN Scholarship Program offers free education for talented girls who lost their mothers at an early age; available for grades 1-8 in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English, and LANDAU PreSchool. ÜZEYİR Scholarship Program provides free courses for students from any class (1-11); courses cover Azerbaijani language, Russian language, English language, and mathematics; online sessions are twice a week, each one hour long; the project is named after Azerbaijan's renowned composer Uzeyir Khacıbəyli. Family member discount applies when two or more siblings attend; the second child receives 10% discount, and the third and subsequent children receive 20% discount. LEG employees discount provides up to 70% discount for children of LEG employees.

Located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Address: 67 Mikayil Aliyev Street, AZ1096, Baku, Azerbaijan. The campus is accessible from central areas of Baku via major roads and offers a private bus service that covers all areas of the city (Safe Shuttle MMC) with GPS tracking, seat belts, and an adult supervisor for Preschool and Primary routes.

Preschool (EYFS); Primary School (Year 1–6, ages 5–11); Secondary School (KS3: Years 7–8; KS4 & KS5: Years 10–13, including IGCSE and A-Level).

International, British-style through-school.

Inclusive Learning provides differentiation in lessons; English as an Additional Language support; pastoral care; an Inclusion Plan when required, coordinated by a Director of Inclusion, with involvement from external agencies if needed.

British/UK-aligned; follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales alongside Azerbaijani language and culture.

The school day runs 08:00–16:00, with Registration 08:00–08:15, eight lesson periods, a lunch break (13:00–13:45), and after-school clubs starting at 15:15.

The school bus service is run by Safe Shuttle MMC, covering all areas of Baku. Buses have seat belts, surveillance and GPS tracking; Preschool and Primary routes have an adult supervisor. Contact Mr. Emin for details (email and phone provided on site).

The school has a formal uniform. All students wear the official school uniform daily; on PE days the PE uniform is worn; during colder months long-sleeved T-shirts and jackets with the school logo are worn. A-Level students are not required to wear a uniform but must dress in professional business attire. Uniforms are supplied through Ela Uniform (contact +994557496998) and orders should be placed at least three months in advance.

The school provides healthy school meals and snacks through its catering service. The Menu lists breakfast, lunch and supper options; more than 1,000,000 meals are served each year and the catering team comprises over six staff members. Nutritional and allergen information is available, and the school can accommodate special diets with a prescription written in English by a physician.

ABC is governed by the ABC Board of Governance, with a Principal and Vice-Principals (Head of Secondary and Head of Primary) and a General Manager leading the leadership team. The school is modelled on the British curriculum and was established by the Azerbaijan International Education Center Public Union (AIEC) with financial support from SOCAR. ABC holds COBIS and CIS accreditation.

The curriculum is a synthesis of the UK National Curriculum and the Azerbaijan National Curriculum. Cambridge Core Curriculum is used for core subjects (English, Mathematics, Sciences) in Key Stage 2, with a Cambridge Foundation Programme that includes Azerbaijani language; Global Student Development enriches learning to prepare students for local and global contexts. The Cambridge Core framework also supports Checkpoint preparation in Year 6, and the curriculum is delivered alongside a broader range of subjects and learning activities across the Primary School.

Class sizes are capped at 20 students per class (EYSF and Primary School). Each class is led by one teacher and two teaching assistants, ensuring small-group support.

ABC is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan and approved to deliver Edexcel and Cambridge international examinations. Students have continued to achieve excellent results in Cambridge/Edexcel IGCSE and A Level examinations, enabling university placements worldwide.

ABC provides a University & Careers Coordinator who works with each student through Year 11 and beyond to support university applications. Destinations for recent cohorts include UCLA, Berkeley, Toronto, London, Brunel and Exeter; about 30% of students gained places at Russell Group universities, 40% at Ivy League institutions, and 30% at top-100 world universities.

Gifted and Talented students are identified and extended; staff provide additional challenges and targeted work so these learners can progress at their own pace.

ABC has a holistic pastoral care program focused on the academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of every student. Form Tutors in Secondary and Class Teachers in Primary and Preschool provide daily contact and act as the main link between school and home. A team of specialists provides additional support within the pastoral framework. PSHCE addresses personal, social, health, community and emotional education, coordinated by the PSHCE Coordinator in Primary and by Heads of Key Stages in Secondary. Student voice is supported through class representatives and dedicated Student Voice Coordinators in the Primary and Secondary stages.

Inclusive Learning ensures universal learning with differentiation in the classroom. For students needing additional help, targeted support and inclusive education plans are provided, led by a Director of Inclusion and SEN coordinators, with reviews involving parents. English as an Additional Language is identified and supported with in-class materials tailored to the learner, in-class support from staff, or English intervention sessions, and decisions require parental consent and rationale. Up to 15% of the community are identified as having learning difficulties, and inclusive practices aim to remove barriers to learning. Access provisions, such as lifts, support practical participation, and where needed external agencies may be involved to support a learner.

Information is mainly delivered in English. Additional support for EAL students is provided to enable access and improve English language skills, including in-class adaptations, in-class support, or targeted English intervention sessions. No decision on these supports is made without full parental consent and rationale.

Pastoral care includes a focus on emotional wellbeing, with daily or tutorial-time discussions to support students' moods and progress. The pastoral team and the School Counsellor are available to help students, and there are pathways to access a school psychologist and other support networks as needed.

There are designated safeguarding leads for Preschool, Primary and Secondary: Gunel Mammadli (Preschool), Gunay Huseynli (Primary), and Nargiz Mammadova (Secondary). They respond to safeguarding concerns, raise awareness of conduct, maintain confidential records and liaise with external agencies as required. Staff are trained in safeguarding policies, and a culture of open communication ensures students feel safe, heard and valued; safeguarding procedures are coordinated with SENCo and counselors to support vulnerable students.

If an applicant is accepted but there is no space in the appropriate class, the learner is placed on a waiting list and the parents are informed. When a place becomes available, it is offered to a learner on the waiting list. Criteria used to decide which learner on the waiting list is offered a place include the admission criteria, whether a sibling is already in or applying to the school, the existing gender/language balance of the class, background/experience in a British National Curriculum/English-medium education, and the family's planned length of stay.

13 Koroglu Rahimov Street, Baku 1072, Azerbaijan; located on the Odlar Yurdu University campus.

Primary and Secondary.

The school follows the British Curriculum and Azerbaijani national education plan.

The school is committed to inclusive education.

The school follows a British curriculum and the Azerbaijani national education plan.

Primary day: six lessons per day (up to 30 per week) with three breaks for Reception and Year 1 and two breaks for Years 3–6; Registration is 8:25–8:40; morning break, lunch break (40 minutes), and afternoon sessions are scheduled. Secondary day: eight lessons per day (40 minutes each, 40 lessons per week) with two breaks and a 50-minute lunch; Registration 8:30–8:40; periods run through 15:10 with a lunch from 13:00–13:40.

Key Stage 3 uses the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme for learners aged 11-14, with Maths, English and Science as core focuses. Subjects include English Language, Maths, Science, Art, Computer Science, MFL, Geography, History, Physical Education, Azeri and PSHE, taught by specialist teachers. Cambridge Checkpoint tests are available in English, Maths and Science to track progress toward IGCSE. Key Stage 4 is Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE) for 14-16 year olds, a globally recognised qualification, with English Language, Maths and Physical Education as compulsory, and five additional subjects drawn from groups such as sciences, modern languages, and humanities. In Years 12-13, students can study Cambridge AS & A‑Levels, Pre-U or the International Foundation Year (NCUK). This suite of programmes prepares students for universities worldwide.

BSB publishes IGCSE results; 2023 IGCSE results were announced as outstanding. A student, Mukhammed Mamedov, was awarded the Pearson Outstanding Learner Award for achieving the highest results in IGCSE Russian Language in Azerbaijan and Asia. Maths Checkpoint results exceeded the international average in 2023.

British School in Baku graduates continue their education at top colleges and universities in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and Azerbaijan. Destinations include institutions such as the University of Oxford, MIT, University of British Columbia and Khazar University, among others.

The school embraces positive discipline and uses mindfulness. The Deputy Principal is responsible for the pastoral care system, and the school develops a caring community that models international understanding and respects diversity. The mission emphasises collaboration with parents to involve them in their children's education.

The school provides English and Russian departments; additional foreign language options include English, French, Russian and German.

Pastoral care is led by the Deputy Principal. The school fosters a caring community and uses mindfulness to support wellbeing and behaviour.

The school has a Child Protection (Safeguarding) policy. It complies with UK safeguarding guidance; safe recruitment procedures are in place; staff receive Child Protection training on appointment and updated every three years, and designated Child Protection Officers receive training every two years. The policy is reviewed annually and applies to all staff, governors and volunteers.

1. Applications are accepted at any time. There are set testing times that follow a pattern throughout the year. The first application period is at the end of February, with testing then in June and, if places remain, in August. These testing windows determine when pupils are assessed for admission.

2. When applying, complete and return to the school office the following documents: the Application Form and the Health Form; photos; evidence of the date of birth (passport copy or birth certificate); school reports from previous schools (translated into English if necessary); and the application fee. These documents should accompany the application. If you have already decided to apply and know which stream, please complete the details as above.

3. The Application Form and Health Form are available to download. The documents should be submitted to the school office. If you have already decided which stream to apply for, complete the details accordingly.

Baku, Azerbaijan. The school operates across eight campuses including Narimanov, Bayil, Ag Sheher, City Garden, West Town, Sea Breeze, Ganjlik, and Khatai.

Pre-school (ages 4-6), Primary School, Secondary School, Preparatory School (Grades 9-11), and Evening School.

Private co-educational day school.

Predominantly Azerbaijani students with an international mix across multiple language streams (English, Azerbaijani, Russian).

The school provides tailored support through its phased educational approach, designed to uncover each student's individual talents.

Azerbaijan. Licensed by the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan.

Non-denominational.

Full-day programme available. Two meals (lunch and a snack) are included in the tuition fee. Short-day and full-day options available for pre-school.

Information not publicly available. Contact the school for transport arrangements.

LANDAU School is a day school and does not offer boarding.

Uniform payments are managed through the school's payment system, suggesting a uniform is required.

Two meals (lunch and a snack) are included in the tuition fee. Separate catering fees may apply for additional services.

No information available on a house system.

Privately owned. The leadership team includes Rashad Taghiyev (CEO), Ali Orujov (CFO), Emil Leznik (Chief Academic Officer), and Kamal Aliyev (Chief Commercial Officer).

LANDAU School follows the British curriculum, delivering Cambridge IGCSE and A Level programmes alongside Pearson Edexcel qualifications. The school has a strong mathematics and science orientation while also offering robust humanities programmes. An International Foundation Year programme is available through an NCUK partnership.

Not publicly available.

Students achieve an average IELTS score of 7.5. The school boasts a 100% university acceptance rate, with 94% of students attending foreign universities. Over 800 academic medals have been won in a single year.

100% of graduates are accepted into universities, with 94% attending international institutions. The school partners with NCUK to provide foundation year pathways to leading universities worldwide.

The school runs a dedicated Olympiad Preparation Centre where students train for national and international academic competitions. Over 800 medals have been won in competitions.

The school's educational approach emphasises self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and developing the whole student through its graduate competency framework.

Not specifically detailed on the website. Contact the school for information about SEN provisions.

Multiple language streams are available, allowing students to study in English, Azerbaijani, or Russian depending on their needs.

The school promotes student wellbeing through its core values of integrity, ambition, perseverance, responsibility, and respect.

High-level security is maintained across all campuses.

Two scholarship programmes are available: the POLAD programme and the NATAVAN programme. Details can be obtained from the admissions team.

Not specifically mentioned. Contact the admissions office for availability.