British International School Moscow – School 5 vs CIS International School – Moscow Campus
British International School Moscow – School 5 and CIS International School – Moscow Campus are both in Moscow, about 21 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Bespoke programmes. British International School Moscow – School 5 also offers British, and CIS International School – Moscow Campus also offers EYFS, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) and Cambridge International AS Levels. Published annual fees are RUB 16,590 - 1,650,000 at British International School Moscow – School 5 and RUB 14,640 - 24,010 at CIS International School – Moscow Campus, which puts British International School Moscow – School 5 roughly 4212% higher. British International School Moscow – School 5 takes pupils from 7 to 18, and CIS International School – Moscow Campus from 3 to 18. Typical class sizes are 15 at British International School Moscow – School 5 and 18 at CIS International School – Moscow Campus.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Curriculum
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
15
Typical class size
18
Instruction language
Instruction language
Russian, English
Instruction language
English, Russian
Opened
Opened
1997
Opened
2015
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Moscow, Russia (School 5 campus of The British International School in Moscow).
Location
The Moscow campus is located in Moscow, Russia.
Stages
Stages
International Programme serves ages 2–18; Russian Programme serves ages 7–18.
Stages
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School type
School type
International school with multiple campuses (one of BIS Moscow's six campuses).
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Students from over 50 nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
EAL support is provided; language immersion from day 1.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
UK-accredited international school offering English-language curricula.
Country affiliation
Russia
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
None indicated.
Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Younger students can stay until 15:30 or 19:00 for an after-school programme.
School day structure
The Moscow campus operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Transport service is provided.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application & assessment fees - International (English National Curriculum) programme: one-off academic assessment / enrolment fee of EUR 4,000, payable once at enrolment. - Russian programme: one-off academic assessment fee of 100,000 ₽, payable once at enrolment.
Tuition fees — International programme (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: EUR 12,500 per term / EUR 37,500 per year.
Tuition fees — Russian programme (term breakdown and annual total, RUB) - Class 1: I term 580,000 ₽ / II term 480,000 ₽ / III term 480,000 ₽ → Year total 1,540,000 ₽. - Class 2: I 580,000 ₽ / II 480,000 ₽ / III 480,000 ₽ → Year total 1,540,000 ₽. - Class 3: I 580,000 ₽ / II 480,000 ₽ / III 480,000 ₽ → Year total 1,540,000 ₽. - Class 4: I 580,000 ₽ / II 480,000 ₽ / III 480,000 ₽ → Year total 1,540,000 ₽. - Class 5: I 590,000 ₽ / II 490,000 ₽ / III 490,000 ₽ → Year total 1,570,000 ₽. - Class 6: I 590,000 ₽ / II 490,000 ₽ / III 490,000 ₽ → Year total 1,570,000 ₽. - Class 7: I 590,000 ₽ / II 490,000 ₽ / III 490,000 ₽ → Year total 1,570,000 ₽. - Class 8: I 650,000 ₽ / II 500,000 ₽ / III 500,000 ₽ → Year total 1,650,000 ₽. - Class 9: I 650,000 ₽ / II 500,000 ₽ / III 500,000 ₽ → Year total 1,650,000 ₽. - Class 10: I 650,000 ₽ / II 500,000 ₽ / III 500,000 ₽ → Year total 1,650,000 ₽. - Class 11: I 650,000 ₽ / II 500,000 ₽ / III 500,000 ₽ → Year total 1,650,000 ₽.
Billing schedule & payment terms - Tuition is billed and payable by academic period (term). Full payment for each academic period (100% of the fee for that period) is required before the first day of that period. - For international-programme fees expressed in EUR, the amount payable under the Contract is determined in Russian roubles using the Central Bank of Russia exchange rate on the day of payment; if that day's EUR→RUB rate is less than 96 ₽, the payment is calculated at a minimum rate of 96 ₽ per EUR. - The school can require an advance payment and may apply a 5% penalty on late payments; the school may suspend access to classes or terminate the contract for overdue payment.
Boarding - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school (school facilities, extended day group and school buses are provided).
Other charges and extra fees - Extended day group (childcare until 19:00, homework supervision, meals) is available and charged extra. - Paid after‑school clubs (creative, educational, sports) are charged separately. - School bus services are provided on multiple routes and are charged separately. - School uniform is available for purchase and is charged separately.
Refunds and withdrawal rules - The academic assessment / testing fee is non‑refundable. - Payment for each academic period is 100% prepayment due before the period begins; if a pupil leaves during a period at the parent's initiative, the school may retain the fees for that period and is entitled not to return amounts already received for that period. Written notice of withdrawal must be provided at least 50 calendar days before the end of the current academic period. - Absence from classes for illness or other personal reasons is not a basis for fee reduction or refund. The school does not revise fees or refund payments where classes are suspended for public health reasons; no refund is provided in such circumstances.
Fee payment methods & practical notes - Payments are accepted in Russian roubles to the school's cash desk or by bank transfer to the school's account; bank transfer charges are borne by the payer. For international-programme amounts shown in EUR the equivalent rouble sum is determined on the day of payment per the bank‑rate rule above. - The school lists flexible payment options and accepts prepayments per term; specific card acceptance or other electronic payment channels are not specified in the contract text.
Discounts - A family (sibling) discount of up to 15% is available for families with more than one child enrolled. A reduced assessment fee (EUR 1,000 instead of EUR 4,000) applies where a pupil has a sibling already enrolled.
Notes: the above lists the school's published tuition and the principal payment, refund and extra‑charge rules for enrolment and attendance. All amounts are shown in the currency in which the school publishes them (EUR for the International programme; RUB for the Russian programme).
Fee details
Application / enrolment fees
- Entrance (one‑time) fee: EUR 4,000 per family. This fee is payable once on enrolment and is non‑refundable. Capital fee for Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception: EUR 0; capital fee for other year levels: EUR 4,000.
Tuition fees (annual) — Moscow Campus (2026/27 academic‑year rates by payment date and year group)
Note: annual tuition is shown by year group with two price points depending on the payment date window.
- Pre‑Nursery & Nursery (age 2.5–3): EUR 13,740 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 14,640 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027.
- Reception (age 4): EUR 15,390 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 16,390 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027.
- Year 1–4 (Primary, age 5–8): EUR 19,600 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 20,880 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027.
- Year 5–6 (Primary, age 9–10): EUR 20,060 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 21,380 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027.
- Year 7–9 (Secondary KS3, age 11–13): EUR 20,330 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 21,660 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027.
- Year 10–11 (Secondary KS4, age 14–15): EUR 21,980 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 23,420 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027.
- Year 12–13 (Sixth Form, age 16–17): EUR 22,530 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 24,010 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition amounts are annual figures and the applicable fee depends on the date of payment; two published price bands apply according to the payment window shown above (early payment window and standard payment window). A discount system is applied depending on payment timing.
- Payment currency and conversion rule: payments are made in Russian rubles (RUB) using the Central Bank exchange rate on the date of payment; if the Central Bank rate is below 100 RUB = 1 EUR the school uses a rate of 100 RUB per 1 EUR for billing.
- Sibling discount and payment plans: a 5% sibling discount applies for the second and subsequent children; payment plans are offered (details handled by Admissions/Finance).
Boarding fees
- No separate boarding fees are published for the Moscow campus; the fee schedule for this campus does not list boarding as a provision or charge. (If boarding is required, check the campus programme offerings directly.)
Other costs / additional fees
- School transport (optional, subject to availability and route): RUB 250,000 per school year. Tuition fees include three meals per day.
- Tuition fees do not include: transport services (see above for cost), summer courses, and school uniform. All books are included in tuition for all year levels.
- School uniform is supplied separately (uniform items and purchase arrangements are handled outside the tuition charge).
Refund information
- The one‑time entrance/enrolment fee is non‑refundable. Specific refund provisions for tuition or other charges are not itemised in the public fee schedule; the school's published fee notes explicitly state the entrance fee is non‑refundable.
Fee payment options
- The fee schedule is expressed in euros but payments are collected in Russian rubles as set out above (Central Bank rate rule). The published fee pages indicate availability of payment plans and reference finance/admissions for payment arrangements; specific payment channels (for example, bank transfer or credit card) are not itemised on the public fee schedule.
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
The school has two educational programmes: the International Programme (English National Curriculum) for ages 2 to 18 and the Russian Programme (Federal State Educational Standards) for ages 7 to 18. All subjects in the International Programme are taught in English by teachers from the UK and other English-speaking countries. The International Programme provides an English-language environment from day one with EAL support for learners at different language stages. Classes are limited to 15 students on average, with no more than 20 in any class. The English National Curriculum is taught across the International Programme and the school offers an International A-level programme as a pre-university qualification. The Russian Programme includes in-depth English study with native speakers.
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
The average class size is under 15 students. No more than 20 students study in the same class.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
In 2023, BIS Moscow reported BIS² average results of 35 out of 42 maximum points. 45% of BIS² students achieved the highest A*-A grade in A-level final exams. Graduates enter top universities around the world, with 100% progressing to leading universities in Russia and internationally. Strong exam performance supports eligibility for grants and scholarships.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates enter top universities globally, with many in the world's top 50. All graduates progress to leading universities in Russia and worldwide. High exam results enable graduates to apply for grants and scholarships.
Higher education progression
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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
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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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
Language provision
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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. Free consultation. Free consultation is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 18:00. Parents can seek advice and ask questions during this session. Telephone numbers are +7 (495) 987-44-86 and +7 (495) 426-03-11. This initial step begins the admission process and helps families understand the requirements. Step 2. Personal meeting and School tour. A personal meeting and school tour provide information about the educational process and allow the family to experience the learning environment. This helps assess fit and enables questions about programmes to be answered. Scheduling can be arranged when contacting the admissions team. Step 3. Free trial day. Students take an individual test to measure the general level of development for preschool education; for Year 1, the test measures preparation to start school; for Years 2–11, the test measures the level of academic excellence. The trial day informs placement decisions and demonstrates readiness for admission. Step 4. School enrolment. Based on the recommendations and the results of the tests, the admission decision is made and information about the admission is sent. Families receive formal notification of the decision and next steps. Step 5. The signing of a contract and its payment. Enrollment is finalized through the signing of a contract and the completion of payment according to the terms set out.
