Ardingly Astana vs Haileybury Astana

	A Ardingly Astana Astana, Kazakhstan	H Haileybury Astana Astana, Kazakhstan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KZT 9,750,809 - 13,247,961	Fees / year KZT 6,936,000 - 18,496,000
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2011
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Astana, Kazakhstan. It is the first branch of Ardingly College, a British independent school.	Location Haileybury Astana, Ivan Panfilov Building 4, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Kindergarten; Junior School (ages 5-11); Senior School (ages 11-18).
School type	School type Branch of Ardingly College, a British independent school.	School type British education; offers IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) support with targeted intervention.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British (affiliated with Ardingly College, United Kingdom).	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details School Bus Service provided by IE Makhambetov; vehicles include Toyota Coaster and Hyundai County (21-28 seats) with safety belts; BatOnRoute real-time tracking and notifications; Transportation contact Yernar Nuryshev, +7 (7172) 55 98 55, y.nuryshev@haileyburyastana.kz.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Academic year covered The figures below are the latest published tuition figures for Ardingly Astana (academic year 2024/2025). Application / admission fees - No specific one‑off application or entrance fee amount is published in the school's publicly available fee information. (No fixed application fee amount is listed in the published fee material.) Tuition fees (annual and per year group) - Kindergarten 3 (age 5) — Tuition fee: KZT 9,705,269 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6) — Tuition fee: KZT 9,705,269 per year. - Grades 2–7 (ages 7–12) — Tuition fee: KZT 10,783,633 per year (each year shown the same for Grades 2–7). - Pathway / Immersion Programme (Years 1–2, ages 5–6) — KZT 4,400,000 per year (programme-fee figure published separately). Other costs and typical additional fees - Uniform: the school publishes a uniform catalogue and individual uniform items with modest individual prices (uniform items listed with example prices in the school catalogue around KZT 5,000–12,000 for certain items). A full uniform price list is available in the school's uniform catalogue materials. - No separate, published line items for school meals, transport, extracurricular activity fees, textbooks, exam fees or insurance are found in the publicly available fee summary; these items are not listed with fixed prices in the published tuition overview. Refund information - No published refund policy or specific rules about refunds (for early withdrawal, cancelled enrolment, or returned fees) is provided in the publicly available fee documentation. Fee payment options (methods accepted) - The publicly available fee material does not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, local card payments, or online payment portal). No specific payment‑processing details are published in the fee documents reviewed.	Fee details Application and Admission Fees Haileybury Astana charges a non-refundable registration fee of KZT 50,000 for entrance assessments and admissions processing. A refundable guarantee deposit of KZT 750,000 is also required after signing the Educational Services Agreement. Tuition Fees (2026/2027 Academic Year) The school sets fees in GBP with a base exchange rate of KZT 680 per GBP for the 2026/2027 academic year. The approximate tuition fees in KZT are: Crèche (Age 2+): KZT 6,936,000 per year, approximately KZT 2,312,000 per term Nursery – Reception (Age 3–4): KZT 8,670,000 per year, approximately KZT 2,890,000 per term Key Stage 1 / Year 1–2 (Age 5–6): KZT 12,369,200 per year, approximately KZT 4,123,067 per term Key Stage 2 / Year 3–6 (Age 7–10): KZT 14,681,200 per year, approximately KZT 4,893,733 per term Key Stage 3 / Year 7–9 (Age 11–13): KZT 16,762,000 per year, approximately KZT 5,587,333 per term Key Stage 4 / Year 10–11 (Age 14–16): KZT 18,496,000 per year, approximately KZT 6,165,333 per term Key Stage 5 / Year 12–13 (Age 16–18): KZT 18,496,000 per year, approximately KZT 6,165,333 per term Billing Schedule and Payment Terms Fees are paid in three instalments during the academic year: First payment due by 05 June 2026 Second payment due by 20 November 2026 Final payment due by 05 March 2027 The first payment secures the student’s place for the academic year. Boarding Fees Haileybury Astana is a day school and does not provide boarding facilities. Other Costs and Fees School fees include meals and snacks, co-curricular activities, stationery, English language support, medical centre services, and on-site security. Additional charges may apply for uniforms, school transport, individual music lessons, and activities provided by external organisations. Refund Information The guarantee deposit is refundable subject to the school’s withdrawal conditions and settlement of any outstanding balances. Fee Payment Options Payments can be made online by Visa or Mastercard through the school website, by bank transfer, or through Forte Bank and selected Kazakhstan banking applications. Kazakhstan citizens pay in KZT using the National Bank exchange rate on the payment date.
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House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge Curriculum is taught at Ardingly Astana. Education is delivered in English with Kazakh, Russian and other languages studied. International teachers with extensive experience in the United Kingdom and abroad. It ranks among the top-10 IB schools in the United Kingdom and top-20 worldwide, and in the top-50 schools by A-level exam results. Holistic development with a wide range of extracurricular sports and creative activities. The atmosphere is cozy and supportive, with small classes, an individualized approach to each student, and family involvement.	Curriculum details Full British curriculum for children aged 2 to 18 with English as the language of instruction, including IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes. Individualized attention for each student. Family involvement.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB Diploma Programme results 2025: average score 34; 45% of subject grades were 6 or 7; 79% of students achieved top grades in Theory of Knowledge; 24% were awarded the bilingual Diploma; all leavers progressed to universities of their first or second choice.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Destinations for the IB DP 2025 cohort include the University of Warwick (UK), University of St Andrews (UK), UC Berkeley (USA), University of Toronto (Canada), Maastricht University (Netherlands), HKUST (Hong Kong), University of Nottingham (UK), and other leading universities.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Ardingly Astana is the first branch of Ardingly College in Astana. It is a member of the Ardingly College International family. The site presents Ardingly Astana as a British independent school operating in Astana. 2. It ranks among the top 10 IB schools in the UK and top 20 worldwide in the rankings of the top 50 schools by A-level results. This ranking is highlighted on the site as part of Ardingly Astana's credentials. 3. Education at Ardingly Astana is delivered under the Cambridge Curriculum. The Cambridge Curriculum is described as the framework used for education. This curriculum forms part of the school's program. 4. Teaching is conducted in English with Kazakh, Russian and other foreign languages taught as part of the program. The language offering includes English with additional language study. 5. The school employs international teachers with extensive experience in the UK and abroad. These teachers bring experience from the United Kingdom and other countries. Such international staff are highlighted on the Ardingly Astana site. 6. The program emphasizes holistic development. A wide range of extracurricular activities in sports and creative areas is available. These opportunities support well-rounded development. 7. The atmosphere is described as cozy and happy for children. Class sizes are small. There is an individual approach to each student and family involvement. 8. To learn more about the school, leave a request for consultation. Alternatively, download the school's presentation for more information. The presentation can be downloaded from the site.	Admissions 1. Initial inquiry: An initial inquiry can be made by email, by phone, or by visiting the school to obtain more information. The Registrar records relevant pupil data for further correspondence. 2. Consultation with Registrar and School tour: Parents considering sending their child to Haileybury Astana arrange a consultation with the Registrar and a tour of the school. 3. Inter-Haileybury transfers (Haileybury Almaty): Pupils transferring from Haileybury Almaty will not be required to sit the entrance test if recommended by the Head of Haileybury Almaty; they are guaranteed a place if there is room in the year group. A Guarantee Payment is paid by applicants from Haileybury Almaty to secure a place. 4. Assessment and Taster day: After registration an assessment is arranged and a Taster day (or morning) is provided; prospective pupils also have a short interview with a staff member. 5. Result of Assessment: After the entrance examination results are processed, parents are informed of the outcome, normally the day after testing. The outcome can be an offer of a place, an invitation to join the Waiting List, or no offer. 6. Receipt of Information package: An information package is provided to parents of enrolled pupils, including a School Handbook (available in English) and an Academic Calendar. 7. Required documents: Within five working days after signing the Educational Services Agreement (ESA), parents provide documents including: Application for Admission; Release agreement; Birth certificate or applicant passport; IDs for parents; previous school reports; Entrance test sheets; a copy of the signed ESA; a Medical questionnaire; Vaccination Card (where applicable). 8. Signing ESA and school uniform: The Registrar provides the ESA; upon agreement, the ESA is signed by the Parent and the Bursar; the Enrolment Check List is completed; new entrants purchase the school uniform. 9. Security system: All collecting adults must have a personal security pass; parents provide a recent photo to the admissions office to obtain a pass. 10. Pupil's first day: On the first day, pupils are familiarized with the timetable, CCAs (co-curricular activities), locker allocation, network login, and House assignment. 11. Timing and waiting list: Places are limited per class; if a year group is full, applicants may be invited to take entrance tests and be placed on the waiting list; if places become available, the Registrar contacts waiting list applicants in chronological order, with earlier applicants invited first. Exceptions can be made for older siblings or multiple-child applications.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Haileybury Astana offers two scholarship programs. 1) Scholarships for IB Diploma Programme (IBDP): A limited number of 100% scholarships are available for top Kazakh students who cannot afford tuition, with additional partial scholarships possible. The competition comprises four stages: 1) Subject testing (English, Maths, Science), 2) CAT4, 3) Team challenge (date TBA), 4) Interviews, followed by results and a finance review. Conditions include age category (born 31/08/2009–30/08/2010), Kazakh citizenship, Advanced English, strong academic performance, successful completion of subject testing, successful interview, and provision of financial documents. The date and time of tests are sent in invitations to shortlisted candidates. 2) Academic Scholarship for 13-year-old pupils (external applicants): Applications are open for external students to study Haileybury Astana from Year 9/12+. The competition stages are video submission (Jan 21–Feb 20, 2026), subject testing (Feb 28, 2026), CAT4 (Mar 15, 2026), interviews (Apr 6–8, 2026), and financial review (Apr 27–May 12, 2026). Eligibility includes Kazakh citizenship, strong academic performance, English at Upper-Intermediate level, and birth date 01.09.2012–31.08.2013. All applicants must complete the application form, and only shortlisted candidates are invited to submit a 1-minute video answering: “Why should I receive a scholarship at Haileybury Astana?” Registration uses a Google form.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Haileybury Astana maintains a waiting list for full year groups. When a year group is full, applicants may be invited to sit entrance tests and be placed on the waiting list. As places become available, the Registrar contacts applicants on the waiting list in chronological order (first applied is invited). Exceptions to this rule may be made for children with an older sibling in the school or for applications for more than one child.
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