British International School Moscow vs British International School Moscow – School 7
British International School Moscow and British International School Moscow – School 7 are both in Moscow, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer British, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels programmes, and British International School Moscow also offers Reggio Emilia. Published annual fees are close, at RUB 16,590 - 1,650,000 for British International School Moscow and RUB 16,590 - 1,650,000 for British International School Moscow – School 7. British International School Moscow takes pupils from 2 to 18, and British International School Moscow – School 7 from 11 to 18. Both keep typical class sizes around 15.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils
Pupils
1,000
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
15
Typical class size
15
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Russian
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1994
Opened
1994
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
BIS Moscow operates across six campuses in Moscow, Russia. Campuses are School №1 (6A Bolshaya Akademicheskaya Street), School №2 (9 Priorova Street), School №3 (19 Novoyasenevsky Prospekt, building 5), School №5 (35A Nakhimovskiy Prospekt), School №7 (9 building 1 Priorova Street) and School №9 (35B Nakhimovskiy Prospekt). The main office is at 24 Bolshaya Akademicheskaya Street.
Location
School №7, Moscow, 9 bld 1 Priorova Street. The school is part of The British International School Moscow network. Teaching is conducted in English by native speakers according to the English National Curriculum.
Stages
Stages
Two programmes are offered: International Programme (ages 2-18) based on the English National Curriculum; Russian Programme (ages 6-18) aligned with Russian standards. International Programme runs from Foundation Stage (ages 2-5) through Key Stages 1-5 (ages 5-11, 11-14, 14-18) culminating in an A-level programme; Russian Programme covers Primary (ages 6-9), General education (ages 10-15) and Secondary (ages 16-18).
Speech therapist and a psychologist support students; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided.
Additional learning support
Psychologist's and speech therapist's services.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
UK Accredited
Country affiliation
British
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
The school provides a school bus as part of its services.
Bus service details
Comfortable school buses.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and assessment fees
- International programme: Academic assessment and enrolment fee — EUR 4,000 (one‑off, paid at enrolment). - Russian programme: Entrance assessment fee — RUB 100,000 (one‑off, paid at enrolment). - Family / sibling discounts: Family discount up to 15% for multiple children; assessment discounts apply for siblings and for children aged 2–4 as specified by the school.
Tuition fees — International programme (amounts shown per academic term and per year)
- Nursery (half day, FS): Term EUR 5,530 — Year EUR 16,590. - Nursery (full 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 (RUB; per study period and annual totals for the 2026/2027 academic year)
- Year 1: Period I RUB 580,000 — Period II RUB 480,000 — Period III RUB 480,000 — Year total RUB 1,540,000. - Year 2: Period I RUB 580,000 — Period II RUB 480,000 — Period III RUB 480,000 — Year total RUB 1,540,000. - Year 3: Period I RUB 580,000 — Period II RUB 480,000 — Period III RUB 480,000 — Year total RUB 1,540,000. - Year 4: Period I RUB 580,000 — Period II RUB 480,000 — Period III RUB 480,000 — Year total RUB 1,540,000. - Year 5: Period I RUB 590,000 — Period II RUB 490,000 — Period III RUB 490,000 — Year total RUB 1,570,000. - Year 6: Period I RUB 590,000 — Period II RUB 490,000 — Period III RUB 490,000 — Year total RUB 1,570,000. - Year 7: Period I RUB 590,000 — Period II RUB 490,000 — Period III RUB 490,000 — Year total RUB 1,570,000. - Year 8: Period I RUB 650,000 — Period II RUB 500,000 — Period III RUB 500,000 — Year total RUB 1,650,000. - Year 9: Period I RUB 650,000 — Period II RUB 500,000 — Period III RUB 500,000 — Year total RUB 1,650,000. - Year 10: Period I RUB 650,000 — Period II RUB 500,000 — Period III RUB 500,000 — Year total RUB 1,650,000. - Year 11: Period I RUB 650,000 — Period II RUB 500,000 — Period III RUB 500,000 — Year total RUB 1,650,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees for the Russian programme are published for the 2026/2027 academic year and payable in the currency shown; payment is made in the order and within the terms set out in the school contract. - Payment is made by period: 100% prepayment for each academic period is required before the first day of that period. - Payments are accepted in cash at the school's cash office or by bank transfer to the school's account; all bank transfer charges are payable by the payer. Bank payment details are provided in the school contract. - For the International programme, amounts are shown in EUR and the contract includes an exchange‑rate rule for conversion to RUB when payments are made in roubles (the rouble amount is determined at the Central Bank rate on the day of payment, with a floor rate applied where specified). - The school may require an advance payment as security for a place (an example contractual clause provides for an advance of RUB 100,000 to be paid within 10 banking days of contract signing and credited against the first period).
Boarding
- The school operates as a day school; there are after‑school and extended‑day care options (services provided up to 19:00), but no boarding programme is listed.
Other costs and extras
- Extended‑day provision (child care until 19:00) is charged in addition to tuition; specific rates are not listed in the published fee table. - Paid clubs (extra‑curricular activities), school bus/transport and school uniform are charged separately; published pages note these services are available and that their costs are provided by the school at the time of enquiry. Contact numbers and the admissions email are available for current rates.
Refunds, cancellations and non‑payment
- Entrance/assessment fees for admissions testing are non‑refundable. - If a pupil withdraws during an academic period at the parent's initiative, the school may retain payments already received for that period (fees for the period may not be refunded). - In the event of force majeure or extraordinary governmental measures, the school may change the format of education (including remote delivery) without altering the published fee amount and without refund for suspended lessons. - The school may suspend provision of services or terminate the contract for non‑payment; late or missing payments can result in a penalty or loss of the place.
Fee payment options
- Cash payments in the school's cash office. - Bank transfer to the school's account (bank details are supplied in the school contract; all transfer costs are borne by the payer).
(For phone contact and admissions email used for fee enquiries: +7 (495) 987‑44‑86, +7 (495) 426‑03‑11, admissions@bismoscow.com.)
Fee details
Application and assessment fees
- International programme (English National Curriculum): one‑off academic assessment fee of EUR 4,000 payable at enrolment. For families with a sibling already enrolled, the assessment fee is EUR 1,000. Children aged 2–4 receive a free assessment. - Russian programme: one‑off academic assessment fee of ₽100,000 payable at enrolment.
Tuition fees — International programme (amounts shown 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 totals, Roubles)
- Year 1: ₽580,000 (I) | ₽480,000 (II) | ₽480,000 (III) — total ₽1,540,000 per year. - Year 2: ₽580,000 | ₽480,000 | ₽480,000 — total ₽1,540,000 per year. - Year 3: ₽580,000 | ₽480,000 | ₽480,000 — total ₽1,540,000 per year. - Year 4: ₽580,000 | ₽480,000 | ₽480,000 — total ₽1,540,000 per year. - Year 5: ₽590,000 | ₽490,000 | ₽490,000 — total ₽1,570,000 per year. - Year 6: ₽590,000 | ₽490,000 | ₽490,000 — total ₽1,570,000 per year. - Year 7: ₽590,000 | ₽490,000 | ₽490,000 — total ₽1,570,000 per year. - Year 8: ₽650,000 | ₽500,000 | ₽500,000 — total ₽1,650,000 per year. - Year 9: ₽650,000 | ₽500,000 | ₽500,000 — total ₽1,650,000 per year. - Year 10: ₽650,000 | ₽500,000 | ₽500,000 — total ₽1,650,000 per year. - Year 11: ₽650,000 | ₽500,000 | ₽500,000 — total ₽1,650,000 per year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition figures are published as per‑term and per‑year amounts; the per‑term figures multiply to the published annual totals (three terms per academic year). - Payments are made according to the education contract; for the Russian programme the school specifies payment in roubles to the school cashier or to the school's bank account as set out in the contract. - For the International programme, when payments are converted into roubles the amount payable under the education contract is determined by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation exchange rate on the day of payment. If on the day of payment the euro exchange rate is less than ₽96, payment will be accepted at the floor rate of ₽96 per EUR.
Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school with extended‑day childcare options; there is no published boarding programme or boarding fee schedule. After‑school care is available until 19:00 for younger children.
Other costs and extras
- Extended day group (child care until 19:00): this is charged separately; detailed pricing is available from the school. - Paid after‑school clubs and activities: many creative, educational and sports clubs are charged separately; parents are given club‑specific fees. - School bus service: the school offers multiple bus routes; transport is charged separately and route‑specific prices are provided by the school. - School uniform: uniform is available through the school's provision (showroom and ordering); uniform cost is charged separately. - Excursions and some specialty activities: portions of the excursion programme are included in tuition; certain trips or specialist external providers may incur additional charges.
Refunds and cancellation
- Refunds, cancellations and any related penalties are governed by the terms of the education contract; the school states that payment is to be made in the order and within the deadlines established by that contract. Specific refund or cancellation rules are set out in the contract.
Fee payment options
- For the Russian programme the school specifies payment in roubles either at the school's cashier or by transfer to the school's bank account. - Currency conversion rules for euro amounts are applied as described above when euro fees are converted into roubles for payment under the contract. The school lists flexible payment options but does not publish detailed card/payment‑processor options in the fee schedule; bank transfer and cash payment to the school are explicitly described.
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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
The British International School Moscow follows the English National Curriculum. The International Programme runs from Foundation Stage (Reception, 2-5 years) through Secondary (up to 16 years). It covers English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, ICT, Languages, Physical Education, Art and Design, Music, and Design and Technology. English and Russian are compulsory languages in Key Stage 3; French, German and Spanish are optional. For Years 10-11, an IGCSE programme is offered; Years 12-13 feature an A-Level pre-university course. The programme is taught by qualified teachers from the UK and other English-speaking countries to prepare students for examinations and university entry worldwide.
Curriculum details
Two educational pathways are offered: International Programme (ages 11–18) following the English National Curriculum, and the Russian Programme. In Key Stage 3 (11–14) and Key Stage 4 (14–16), students study subjects aligned with the English National Curriculum, taught in English by native-speaking teachers. Key Stage 4 covers two-year IGCSE courses in 6–9 subjects. In Key Stage 5 (16–18), the A-level programme is offered, with subjects including Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Russian, English Literature, Geography, Economics, Spanish, History, Informatics, French and German; A-level is studied over two years in 3–4 subjects. Teaching is conducted in English by native speakers, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students who are learning English.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Average class size under 15 students.
Student teacher ratio
Average class size is under 15, with no more than 20 students per class. The teaching staff numbers over 137 teachers from the UK, other English-speaking countries and Russia.
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
Graduates' A-level scores ranged from A* to B. In 2023 the school's average results reached 35 out of 42 maximum points, and 45% of BIS² students achieved the highest possible A*-A grade.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates pursue higher education at leading universities worldwide. Notable destinations include University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania. Other destinations include University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Birmingham, Bournemouth University, University of Surrey, and Trinity College Dublin.
Higher education progression
Graduates enter top 50 universities worldwide. 100% of graduates enter leading universities in Russia and around the world.
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. Free consultation is available by telephone from Monday to Friday 9:00–18:00 at +7 (495) 987-44-86 and +7 (495) 426-03-11. This call provides an opportunity to seek advice and ask questions about BIS Moscow's international programmes. It marks the first step in the admissions process. 2. Fill out the form. Fill out the form on the BIS Moscow website. The school administrator will contact the family and invite them to a meeting and a tour of the school. This initiates the next stage of placement. 3. Personal meeting with the Headteacher and School tour. A personal meeting with the Headteacher is arranged and a tour of the school is provided. The meeting offers an opportunity to learn about the educational process and to discuss the child's needs with BIS Moscow staff. 4. Trial day and Assessment. A trial day can be organised, and an assessment is conducted during the visit. This helps BIS Moscow determine suitability for the programme and class placement. Families can observe classroom activities and routines during the trial. 5. School enrollment. Based on the recommendations of teachers and the results of the meetings, a decision is made and information about the admission is sent to parents. This communicates the outcome and outlines next steps for enrollment. 6. Signing of a contract and its payment. The contract is signed and payment is made. This finalises the admission arrangement and confirms the pupil's place at BIS Moscow.
Admissions
1. Free consultation. You can seek advice and ask questions by phone at +7 (495) 987-44-86 and +7 (495) 426-03-11, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00. The school is located at School №7, Moscow, 9 bld 1 Priorova Street. 2. Fill out the admission form on the BIS Moscow website. 3. Personal meeting with the Headteacher and a school tour. This allows learning about the educational process and the learning environment. 4. Trial day and assessment. A free trial day is organised; the child participates in the learning atmosphere and takes an individual test to measure the level of English and general knowledge. 5. School enrolment. The admission decision is based on the recommendations of teachers and meeting results; parents are informed of the admission. 6. Signing of a contract and payment.
