British International School Moscow – School 9 vs Heritage International School Moscow
British International School Moscow – School 9 and Heritage International School Moscow are both in Moscow, about 17 km apart. Both schools offer British, Chinese National, German and French programmes. British International School Moscow – School 9 also offers IB and IBCP, and Heritage International School Moscow also offers EYFS, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Indian, Japanese, Italian, American and Bespoke. Published annual fees are RUB 16,590 - 1,650,000 at British International School Moscow – School 9 and RUB 1,520,000 - 2,470,000 at Heritage International School Moscow, which puts Heritage International School Moscow roughly 139% higher. British International School Moscow – School 9 takes pupils from 3 to 11, and Heritage International School Moscow from 2 to 18.
British Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, German Curriculum, French Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Curriculum
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Chinese National Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
15
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Russian
Opened
Opened
1994
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Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
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.
Location
Heritage International School operates campuses in Moscow and Tyumen, Russia. In Moscow there are Sokolniki and Leninsky Campuses; Sokolniki is near Sokolniki Park and the Yauza River, with address Moscow Krasnobogatyrskaya Street 90/3 (Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad metro). Leninsky Campus is Moscow Krupskoy Street 1. The Tyumen Campus is Tyumen, Russia, at Fedyuninskogo Street 30. The school offers English-language instruction across its programmes.
Stages
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.
Stages
Early Years; Primary School; Secondary and Advanced
School type
School type
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School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
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.
Additional learning support
On-site nurse, psychologist and speech therapist; additional support available as needed.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Extended Day Group runs from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities; the daily menu is cooked onsite.
School day structure
Opening hours 8:00 to 19:00
Bus service details
Bus service details
Bus service provided with comfortable school buses.
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
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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Fee details
Sokolniki Campus — Tuition (2026/2027) - Pre‑Nursery – Reception (ages 2–5): annual fee 1,520,000 ₽. Payment in three equal instalments: 506,667 ₽ per instalment (annual ÷ 3). - Year 1 – Year 2 (ages 5–7): annual fee 2,120,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 706,667 ₽ per instalment. - Year 3 – Year 6 (ages 7–11): annual fee 2,220,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 740,000 ₽ per instalment. - Year 7 – Year 9 (ages 11–14): annual fee 2,370,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 790,000 ₽ per instalment. - Year 10 – Year 13 (ages 14–18): annual fee 2,470,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 823,333 ₽ per instalment.
Leninsky Campus — Tuition (2026/2027) - Nursery, Reception, Year 1–2: annual fee 1,520,000 ₽ (price shown for both before and from 1 September). Payment is made in three equal instalments. Capital/entrance fee and sibling concession details are published for this campus.
Tyumen Campus — Tuition (2026/2027) - Pre‑Nursery – Reception (ages 2–5): annual fee 980,000 ₽. Three instalments: 326,667 ₽ per instalment. - Year 1 – Year 2 (ages 5–7): annual fee 1,350,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 450,000 ₽ per instalment. - Year 3 – Year 6 (ages 7–11): annual fee 1,460,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 486,667 ₽ per instalment. - Year 7 – Year 9 (ages 11–14): annual fee 1,570,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 523,333 ₽ per instalment. - Year 10 – Year 11 (ages 14–16): annual fee 1,670,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 556,667 ₽ per instalment.
Application / Entrance / Capital fees - Sokolniki campus: Capital (entrance) Fee 400,000 ₽ per family; not charged for Nursery and Reception year groups. This fee is one‑time and non‑refundable. - Leninsky campus: Entrance (capital) Fee 120,000 ₽ per family; a sibling concession of 50,000 ₽ is published for the second child (no capital fee for the second child). The entrance fee is one‑time and non‑refundable. - Tyumen campus: Capital (entrance) Fee 250,000 ₽ per family; not charged for Nursery and Reception year groups. This fee is one‑time and non‑refundable. - No separate smaller “application fee” is listed in the published fee schedules; the campus-level capital/entrance fee is the specified one‑time charge at enrolment.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard payment plan: fees are payable in three instalments for an academic year of 8 months or more. The school also offers a 5% discount for payment of the full annual fee in one lump sum. Additional discounts are offered for payment of two or more years in advance. The capital/entrance fee is payable once on enrolment and is non‑refundable. - Published fee schedules show different published annual prices depending on the date of contract/payment (examples: “price until June 30” and “price from September 1”), i.e. earlier contract/payment dates correspond to lower published annual prices. Instalment amounts above are calculated as the published annual fee divided by three in accordance with the three‑instalment payment plan.
Boarding / accommodation - The published campus information does not present a full boarding programme or boarding fees for school‑age students. Sokolniki lists bedrooms only for children aged 3–5 (rest/sleep facilities in Early Years) and no boarding programme or boarding fees are published. No boarding fees are shown in the tuition schedules.
Other costs and additional fees - Items explicitly listed as included in the published annual fee (Sokolniki example) are: Cambridge and Russian curricula, Cambridge assessment, textbooks and learning materials, free clubs (selected), personal devices for Primary, five meals per day, city trips, and certain specialist classes (psychologist/speech therapist if required). - Items listed as chargeable in addition to the annual tuition include: school uniform, extra clubs, evening supervision group, summer school, international trips and other optional activities. Exact prices for these optional items are not published in the main fee tables.
Refund information - The capital/entrance fee is stated as one‑time and non‑refundable. No other formal refund schedule for tuition instalments or pro‑rata refunds is published in the fee schedule pages; tuition payment terms refer to instalment schedules, lump‑sum discounts and adjustments for multi‑year payments.
Fee payment options - The published fee schedule describes the instalment structure, lump‑sum discount and capital fee but does not list specific payment instruments (bank transfer details, card acceptance, or other payment methods) within the public fee pages. Payment instrument details are not published on the fee pages.
Notes on effective year - Published schedules show the 2026/2027 academic year prices and list the fees as valid from 01.09.2025 in the published tables. Use the campus‑specific figures above for Sokolniki, Leninsky and Tyumen as the current published annual and instalment amounts for 2026/2027.
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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
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.
Curriculum details
British curriculum is the foundation of Heritage International School, with lessons conducted in English by international teachers. The UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Cambridge Primary curriculum are delivered in English. An Integrated Russian Programme runs alongside Cambridge curricula. A co-curriculum (sports, creativity and technology) complements classroom learning, and the Values-based Education framework supports character development. English language learning starts from the very beginning in a multicultural, bilingual environment where students speak English in and out of class. The school serves children from 3 to 18 years.
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
After School 9, graduates can continue their studies through the international A-level programme at School 7 or at School 3.
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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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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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
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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
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.
