British International School Moscow – School 3 vs British International School Moscow – School 9
British International School Moscow – School 3 and British International School Moscow – School 9 are both in Moscow. Both schools offer British programmes. British International School Moscow – School 3 also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, and British International School Moscow – School 9 also offers Chinese National, German, French, IB and IBCP. Published annual fees are RUB 16,590 - 37,500 at British International School Moscow – School 3 and RUB 16,590 - 1,650,000 at British International School Moscow – School 9, which puts British International School Moscow – School 9 roughly 2981% higher. British International School Moscow – School 3 takes pupils from 11 to 18, and British International School Moscow – School 9 from 3 to 11.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, German Curriculum, French Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Pupils
Pupils
123
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
15
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1994
Opened
1994
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
School 3 is located on Profsoyuznaya Street in Moscow and is one of the British International School in Moscow's six campuses. It is part of BIS Moscow's network located across different parts of Moscow. The school provides a transport service.
Location
The British International School Moscow – School 9 is located at School No. 9, Moscow, 35B Nakhimovskiy Prospekt. It is in Moscow, Russia, within the BIS Moscow network of campuses. The campus serves students in the primary range, located on the Nakhimovskiy Prospekt site.
Stages
Stages
The school serves students aged 11 to 18 years.
Stages
Primary School comprises Foundation Stage (3-5 years), Key Stage 1 (5-7 years) and Key Stage 2 (7-11 years). It serves children aged 3 to 11.
School type
School type
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School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
The school has students of over 50 nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
EAL (English as an Additional Language) support programme is available for learners who need language assistance.
Additional learning support
English lessons are taught in small groups with additional support and individual approach; there is a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office on site.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
The day includes a well-balanced schedule with time for rest and outdoor play, meals are provided, and a transport service is available; after-school care is offered until 15:30 or 19:00.
School day structure
Extended Day Group runs from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities; the daily menu is cooked onsite.
Bus service details
Bus service details
The school provides a transport service.
Bus service details
Bus service provided with comfortable school buses.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Assessment fees
- International Programme: EUR 4,000 — one-time academic assessment fee payable at enrolment. A sibling discount reduces the assessment fee to EUR 1,000 for children who have a sibling already enrolled; children aged 2–4 and some transferring pupils may be eligible for a free or reduced assessment as specified by the school.
Tuition fees (International Programme) — amounts shown per term and per academic year
- Nursery (½ day): Term EUR 5,530 • Year EUR 16,590. - Nursery (1 day): Term EUR 7,100 • Year EUR 21,300. - Reception: Term EUR 8,400 • Year EUR 25,200. - Year 1 (KS1): Term EUR 10,000 • Year EUR 30,000. - Year 2: Term EUR 10,000 • Year EUR 30,000. - Year 3 (KS2): Term EUR 10,550 • Year EUR 31,650. - Year 4: Term EUR 10,550 • Year EUR 31,650. - Year 5: Term EUR 10,550 • Year EUR 31,650. - Year 6: Term EUR 10,550 • Year EUR 31,650. - Year 7 (KS3): Term EUR 11,700 • Year EUR 35,100. - Year 8: Term EUR 11,700 • Year EUR 35,100. - Year 9: Term EUR 11,700 • Year EUR 35,100. - Year 10 (KS4): Term EUR 12,150 • Year EUR 36,450. - Year 11: Term EUR 12,150 • Year EUR 36,450. - Year 12 (A-level): Term EUR 12,500 • Year EUR 37,500. - Year 13: Term EUR 12,500 • Year EUR 37,500.
Tuition fees (Russian Programme) — amounts shown by study period and annual total (RUB)
- Year 1: Period I RUB 580,000 • Period II RUB 480,000 • Period III RUB 480,000 • Year RUB 1,540,000. - Year 2: Period I RUB 580,000 • Period II RUB 480,000 • Period III RUB 480,000 • Year RUB 1,540,000. - Year 3: Period I RUB 580,000 • Period II RUB 480,000 • Period III RUB 480,000 • Year RUB 1,540,000. - Year 4: Period I RUB 580,000 • Period II RUB 480,000 • Period III RUB 480,000 • Year RUB 1,540,000. - Year 5: Period I RUB 590,000 • Period II RUB 490,000 • Period III RUB 490,000 • Year RUB 1,570,000. - Year 6: Period I RUB 590,000 • Period II RUB 490,000 • Period III RUB 490,000 • Year RUB 1,570,000. - Year 7: Period I RUB 590,000 • Period II RUB 490,000 • Period III RUB 490,000 • Year RUB 1,570,000. - Year 8: Period I RUB 650,000 • Period II RUB 500,000 • Period III RUB 500,000 • Year RUB 1,650,000. - Year 9: Period I RUB 650,000 • Period II RUB 500,000 • Period III RUB 500,000 • Year RUB 1,650,000. - Year 10: Period I RUB 650,000 • Period II RUB 500,000 • Period III RUB 500,000 • Year RUB 1,650,000. - Year 11: Period I RUB 650,000 • Period II RUB 500,000 • Period III RUB 500,000 • Year RUB 1,650,000.
What is included in tuition
- International Programme: core educational programme (ages 2–18), support by native English-speaking educators and tutors, partial excursion programme, onsite menu up to Year 6, some free school clubs, learning materials and school supplies, and EAL support where required.
- Russian Programme: core educational programme (ages 7–18), in-depth English study, free school clubs, all textbooks, excursion programme, speech therapist and psychologist support, and onsite menu.
Extra charges and supplementary services (charged separately)
- Extended day (child care until 19:00) — charged in addition to tuition; families must contact admissions for current rates.
- Paid clubs / extra‑curricular activities — additional charge for certain clubs; families must contact admissions for current rates.
- School bus / transport service — separate fee applies; routes, registration and fees are organised each term and charged separately.
- Uniform — uniform is required and charged separately; cost depends on items purchased.
- Additional optional charges that may apply: external individual music tuition, optional residential trips or external exam fees — these are charged separately when provided.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are presented on a per-term and per-year basis; invoices and the exact payment schedule (deadlines, instalment dates, and any deposit requirements) are defined in the school's enrolment/education contract.
- The school may require an advance payment/deposit to secure a place; example contractual practice includes an advance (e.g., RUB 100,000) to be paid within a set number of banking days after contract signing and credited against the first charged period.
- Currency and exchange-rate handling for payments made in roubles are governed by the contract: amounts payable in roubles are calculated at the Central Bank of the Russian Federation exchange rate on the day of payment; an established minimum rate may apply in certain circumstances.
Refunds, cancellations and non-payment
- Entrance/assessment fees are treated as one-time admissions charges and are non-refundable.
- Withdrawals during an academic period typically do not result in refunds for that period's fees; the contract sets the precise refund, cancellation and notice rules. The school may retain payments already received for the relevant academic period if withdrawal is at the parent's initiative.
- In cases of force majeure or extraordinary governmental measures, the school may change the format of delivery (including remote delivery) without altering the published fee amount and without offering refunds for suspended lessons, as specified in standard contractual clauses.
- Non-payment can lead to suspension of services or termination of the contract and may incur penalties as set out in the contract.
Boarding
- No boarding programme is listed. The school operates as a day school with after‑school and extended‑day care options (services available up to 19:00).
Fee payment methods and practical details
- Accepted currencies and payment processing rules are specified in the contract; payments may be accepted in Russian roubles or in euros, with the contract specifying the exchange‑rate rule for rouble settlements.
- Common available payment methods include bank transfer to the school's account (bank details provided in the contract; transfer costs borne by the payer), card payments at campus locations, and cash payments at the school cash office where available. Specifics and bank details are provided in contractual and admissions paperwork.
Summary guidance for parents
- Tuition rates are published per term and per year for both the International (EUR) and Russian (RUB) programmes; a one-time assessment fee is charged on enrolment for each programme. Some clubs and services are included in tuition and others are charged separately (extended day, paid clubs, transport, uniform). The formal enrolment contract specifies payment deadlines, instalment schedules, deposit/advance requirements, accepted payment methods, and the detailed refund/cancellation terms.
Fee details
Application / Assessment fees - International (English National Curriculum) programme: EUR 4,000 payable once at enrolment (assessment and admission procedures). - Russian programme: RUB 100,000 payable once at enrolment (assessment and admission procedures).
Tuition fees — International programme (English National Curriculum) — per term and per year - Nursery (½ day): EUR 5,530 per term; EUR 16,590 per year. - Nursery (1 day): EUR 7,100 per term; EUR 21,300 per year. - Reception: EUR 8,400 per term; EUR 25,200 per year. - Year 1: EUR 10,000 per term; EUR 30,000 per year. - Year 2: EUR 10,000 per term; EUR 30,000 per year. - Year 3: EUR 10,550 per term; EUR 31,650 per year. - Year 4: EUR 10,550 per term; EUR 31,650 per year. - Year 5: EUR 10,550 per term; EUR 31,650 per year. - Year 6: EUR 10,550 per term; EUR 31,650 per year. - Year 7: EUR 11,700 per term; EUR 35,100 per year. - Year 8: EUR 11,700 per term; EUR 35,100 per year. - Year 9: EUR 11,700 per term; EUR 35,100 per year. - Year 10: EUR 12,150 per term; EUR 36,450 per year. - Year 11: EUR 12,150 per term; EUR 36,450 per year. - Year 12 (A‑level): EUR 12,500 per term; EUR 37,500 per year. - Year 13 (A‑level): EUR 12,500 per term; EUR 37,500 per year.
Tuition fees — Russian programme (amounts shown by study period and annual total) - Year 1: RUB 580,000 (I) | RUB 480,000 (II) | RUB 480,000 (III) — RUB 1,540,000 per year. - Year 2: RUB 580,000 | RUB 480,000 | RUB 480,000 — RUB 1,540,000 per year. - Year 3: RUB 580,000 | RUB 480,000 | RUB 480,000 — RUB 1,540,000 per year. - Year 4: RUB 580,000 | RUB 480,000 | RUB 480,000 — RUB 1,540,000 per year. - Year 5: RUB 590,000 | RUB 490,000 | RUB 490,000 — RUB 1,570,000 per year. - Year 6: RUB 590,000 | RUB 490,000 | RUB 490,000 — RUB 1,570,000 per year. - Year 7: RUB 590,000 | RUB 490,000 | RUB 490,000 — RUB 1,570,000 per year. - Year 8: RUB 650,000 | RUB 500,000 | RUB 500,000 — RUB 1,650,000 per year. - Year 9: RUB 650,000 | RUB 500,000 | RUB 500,000 — RUB 1,650,000 per year. - Year 10: RUB 650,000 | RUB 500,000 | RUB 500,000 — RUB 1,650,000 per year. - Year 11: RUB 650,000 | RUB 500,000 | RUB 500,000 — RUB 1,650,000 per year.
What the tuition covers - Tuition fees include the educational programme, native English‑speaking teaching support (where applicable), partial excursions, onsite meals up to Year 6 (international programme), free school clubs (as stated), learning materials and school supplies, and EAL support where required.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing periods follow the school's academic periods (study periods/terms). Payment is required per each academic period. - Payment is 100% prepayment for the academic period and must be received before the first day of the period being paid for. - For families choosing to secure a place by advance agreement, the school accepts an advance payment that is credited toward the first academic period per the contract arrangement. - For the international programme published fees are shown in EUR; amounts payable under the school contract in RUB are determined at the Central Bank of Russia exchange rate on the day of payment, with a contractual floor rate applied where stated. The school allows payment by term (trimester) or for the full year.
Refunds and contract termination - The admission/assessment fee (entry testing) is non‑refundable. - If a pupil leaves during an academic period at the parent's initiative, the school may withhold the fee for that academic period (i.e., fees for the period may not be refunded). A written notice of withdrawal must be provided no less than 50 calendar days before the end of the current academic period. - If an academic period is cancelled or changed by the school for reasons of force majeure or official sanitary restrictions, the cost of education is not subject to refund in the circumstances described in the contract. - The school may suspend or terminate provision of services for late or missing payments until outstanding amounts are received.
Boarding - The British International School in Moscow does not provide boarding; no boarding fees apply.
Other fees and additional charges - Extended day (after‑school care to 19:00), paid extra clubs (creative, educational, sports) and school bus services are charged in addition to tuition; specific prices for these services are not listed in the published tuition tables and are charged separately. - School uniform is available for purchase; specific uniform costs are charged separately and are not included in the tuition figures. Consultation and fitting services are provided.
Payment options and practical details - Accepted payment methods: payment in Russian roubles by bank transfer to the school's account or by cash payment at the school's cash desk. The school's contract and official documents list the school bank account details for transfers. All bank transfer fees are borne by the payer. - For international programme fees published in EUR, the contractual payment may be settled in roubles according to the Central Bank of Russia exchange rate on the payment date (contractual provisions apply).
Discounts and concessions - Family (multiple‑sibling) discount up to 15% is available. Assessment discounts for siblings and free assessment for children aged 2–4 are published in the school's loyalty terms.
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Key Stage 3 is 11-14 years, and students follow subjects common to British schools broadly aligned with the English National Curriculum. Key Stage 4 is 14-16 years, with two-year IGCSE courses in 6-9 subjects. Education is conducted fully in English by native speakers, and students learn a second foreign language of their choice (Spanish, French, German). All students take the IGCSE exam.
Curriculum details
Foundations Stage 3-5 years; Primary School includes Key Stage 1 5-7 years and Key Stage 2 7-11 years. The International Programme follows the English National Curriculum. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Computing, Design Technology, Art, Music and Russian; English-language instruction is central and Russian is taught as part of the curriculum. In Year 1-2, children study English, Mathematics, Science, Music, Art, Russian, History, Geography and Physical Education. In Years 3-4, students are immersed in an English-language environment and study English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Design Technology, Arts, Russian, Physical Education and Music. In Years 5-6, students study English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Design Technology, Arts, Russian, Physical Education and Music, with Year 5 students sitting international language exams. After completing School 9, graduates may progress to the international A-level programme at School 7 or School 3.
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
All students take the IGCSE exam.
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
After School 9, graduates can continue their studies through the international A-level programme at School 7 or at School 3.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1. The School №3 admissions use a five-page Student application form to process the child's application. The form is accessed through the admissions portal and must be completed in English. It is designed to capture essential information across multiple pages, navigated by Next. Step 2. On the form, select the campus you are applying for; the options include School №3 for ages 11 to 18. Step 3. Indicate whether you have visited the school of your choice. Step 4. Provide the Date of prospective entry (Month and Year). Step 5. Consent to the processing of personal data is required on the final page before submission. You can contact admissions at admissions@bismoscow.com for assistance.
Admissions
1. Free consultation. Seek advice and ask questions during a free consultation. Call +7 (495) 987-44-86 and +7 (495) 426-03-11 from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00. This initial contact starts the admissions process for BIS School 9. 2. Fill out the form. Fill out the form on the BIS Moscow website. The admissions officer will contact you and invite you to a meeting and a tour of the campus. This step initiates the process toward a decision. 3. Personal meeting with the Headteacher and campus tour. You will have a personal meeting with the Headteacher and a campus tour. The meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the educational process and observe the learning environment. 4. Trial day and assessment. A free trial day is organised, during which the child is immersed in the learning atmosphere and takes an individual test to measure the level of English and general knowledge. The trial day is conducted to assess the child in a real classroom setting. 5. School enrolment. Based on the recommendations of teachers and the results of the meetings, a decision is made. Information about the admission is sent to parents. The enrolment process continues to the contract stage. 6. Signing of a contract and its payment. The enrolment is completed with signing of the contract and payment. This formalizes the admission.
