British International School Moscow – School 9 vs Heritage International School – Sokolniki Campus
British International School Moscow – School 9 and Heritage International School – Sokolniki Campus are both in Moscow, about 17 km apart. Both schools offer British, Chinese National, German, French and IB programmes. British International School Moscow – School 9 also offers IBCP, and Heritage International School – Sokolniki Campus also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Japanese, Indian, BTEC Qualification, Bespoke and American. 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 – Sokolniki Campus, which puts Heritage International School – Sokolniki Campus roughly 139% higher. British International School Moscow – School 9 takes pupils from 3 to 11, and Heritage International School – Sokolniki Campus from 2 to 18. Typical class sizes are 15 at British International School Moscow – School 9 and 18 at Heritage International School – Sokolniki Campus.
British Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, German Curriculum, French Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Curriculum
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Japanese Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (PYP)
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
English
Instruction language
English
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
Moscow, Russia. The Sokolniki Campus is located near the center of Moscow, by the Yauza River embankment and Sokolniki Park.
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 through Year 13 (ages roughly 2 to 18).
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
Two educational programmes: Cambridge and Russian; Foreign teachers with experience in UK and international schools; Medical officer, speech therapist and psychologist on site; Support service for children and parents; Classes with psychologist and speech therapist if required.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
Russia
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
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Bus service provided with comfortable school buses.
Bus service details
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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
Application / Capital (Entrance) Fee - Capital (entrance) fee: RUB 400,000 per family. Nursery and Reception year groups are exempt from this fee. The capital fee is charged once at admission and is non‑refundable.
Tuition fees — Sokolniki Campus (2026/2027 academic year) - Pre‑Nursery — Reception (age 2–5): annual tuition RUB 1,520,000. Standard equal installment (1 of 3) ≈ RUB 506,667. - Year 1 — Year 2 (age 5–7): early/contract price until 31 August RUB 2,080,000 (installment ≈ RUB 693,333); price from 1 September RUB 2,120,000 (installment ≈ RUB 706,667). - Year 3 — Year 6 (age 7–11): price until 31 August RUB 2,180,000 (installment ≈ RUB 726,667); price from 1 September RUB 2,220,000 (installment RUB 740,000). - Year 7 — Year 9 (age 11–14): price until 31 August RUB 2,320,000 (installment ≈ RUB 773,333); price from 1 September RUB 2,370,000 (installment RUB 790,000). - Year 10 — Year 13 (age 14–18): price until 31 August RUB 2,420,000 (installment ≈ RUB 806,667); price from 1 September RUB 2,470,000 (installment ≈ RUB 823,333).
How the per‑term amounts are shown - The standard payment plan is three equal instalments for an academic year of 8 months or more; the per‑term amounts shown above are the annual fee divided by three (rounded to the nearest ruble) based on that standard plan. A 5% discount applies for payment of the annual fee in one lump sum; additional discounts are offered for paying two or more years in advance. The capital fee is one‑time and non‑refundable.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: three equal instalments when the educational contract covers 8 or more months. Lump‑sum (annual) payment receives a 5% discount; further multi‑year discounts may be available. The capital (entrance) fee is payable once at admission and is not refundable.
Boarding / Overnight accommodation - No separate residential boarding programme or boarding fees are published for the Sokolniki Campus. The campus provides bedrooms for children aged 3–5 (used for rest/sleep arrangements in early years) and an evening supervision group for an additional fee. There is no published schedule of boarding fees.
Other costs and additional fees - Items explicitly listed as chargeable in addition to the annual tuition: school uniform; extra (paid) clubs; evening supervision group; summer school programmes; international trips. - Items included in the published annual tuition price (no additional charge stated): Cambridge and Russian curricula; Cambridge assessment; textbooks and learning materials; selected free co‑curriculum clubs; personal devices for Primary students; five meals per day; selected city trips; classes with psychologist and speech therapist when required.
Refund information - The capital (entrance) fee is non‑refundable. No separate, detailed refund policy for tuition instalments or other fees is published alongside the fee tables.
Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other) - The publicly published fee schedules and campus fee pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, or other payment channels). For payment‑method details and the precise billing calendar for instalments, contact the campus admissions or finance office.
Notes for parents (concise and factual) - All amounts above are stated in Russian roubles (RUB). - The standard instalment figures above are the annual fee divided by three, reflecting the school's standard three‑payment plan for full academic years.
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
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
Cambridge Curriculum and Russian Curriculum; lessons conducted in English by highly qualified international teachers.
Student teacher ratio
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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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
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.
Admissions
1. Contact our Admissions team to enquire about what packages and places we have available. They provide information on current enrollment options and available slots. This initial contact begins the enrolment process and sets expectations for the next steps. The information gathered helps identify a suitable placement for the child. 2. Fill in the Application Form. The form collects essential information about the student and the family as part of the enrolment process. Completing the form is a required step to move forward in the enrolment process. The next steps will be arranged after the form is submitted. The information provided helps the school plan for the applicant's admission. 3. Bring your child to an appointment with the Psychologist and Admissions Team. The appointment includes a session with the psychologist and the admissions team. The purpose is to assess the child's needs and fit with Heritage School. This visit informs the subsequent placement and enrolment decisions. 4. Provide us with the documents needed for the contract. Prepare and submit the documents required to complete enrolment formalities. Providing the documents completes the contractual process and enables progression to the contract signing. The documents are reviewed as part of finalising the enrolment. 5. Sign the educational agreement and make the payment. The educational agreement outlines terms of enrolment and the financial arrangements. Signing and payment complete the formal enrolment process. The school can then prepare for the student's start date. 6. If you plan admission in September, we can give support and advice on preparation for school. Our team offers guidance on preparation for school start. This assistance helps families prepare for the start of the school year. It contributes to a smooth transition into Heritage.
