Charterhouse Almaty vs Galaxy International School

	C Charterhouse Almaty Almaty, Kazakhstan	G Galaxy International School Almaty, Kazakhstan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KZT 50,000 - 18,020,000	Fees / year KZT 5,040,000 - 5,710,000
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 415
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2026	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Charterhouse Almaty is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Admissions Office is in Almaty city, 400 Kapparov Street, Block 5G, 2nd Floor. The campus sits on a serene 3-hectare site with more space per student than any other school in Almaty. It is the first overseas campus of Charterhouse, UK and is part of the Charterhouse family of schools.	Location Galaxy International School is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, at Microdistrict 4, 9 (postal code A10A5M5). The direct contacts are +7 702 203 00 20 and +7 727 243 77 80, and the email is info@galaxy.edu.kz. Directions provide a map via 2GIS.
Stages	Stages Junior School (Reception to Year 6, age 4-10); Senior School (Years 7-10, age 11-16); Sixth Form (Year 12) opens in September 2027; Boarding House (Years 9-12) opens in September 2027; All Year Groups Open (Reception to Year 13) by September 2028.	Stages Primary and Secondary levels, following the Cambridge Curriculum: Cambridge Primary; Cambridge Lower Secondary; Cambridge Upper Secondary; Cambridge Advanced.
School type	School type First overseas campus of Charterhouse, UK, in Central Asia, delivered in partnership with International Educational Corporation. Sister school of Charterhouse UK. British independent education.	School type International school offering Cambridge International Programmes and Qualifications.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support A Learning Support Department provides individual and group support for students with SEN; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available; The King's English Programme supports students lacking sufficient English from Year 3 onward.	Additional learning support Educational psychologist and a full-time school psychologist provide learning support, including counselling and assessment. Homeroom teachers offer additional assistance to individual students.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation Kazakhstan
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School day structure	School day structure The daily schedule is structured yet flexible, balancing core academic subjects with co-curricular and super-curricular activities. Charterhouse Almaty operates an extended school day.	School day structure Day starts 08:40 and ends 16:10. There are eight lessons with scheduled snacks and breaks; snacks are 09:20-09:35 and 14:20-14:35, and lunch is 12:50-13:30. Clubs or prep run 15:15-16:10.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration (application) fee: KZT 50,000 (non‑refundable). - Guarantee deposit: 10% of the annual tuition fee; the fee schedule shows the 10% amount in GBP for each year group and also states the 10% requirement. Tuition fees — annual and per‑term (academic year 2026–2027) - Pre‑school / Reception (age 4): Annual tuition KZT 7,820,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 3,084,556; Term 2 KZT 2,041,889; Term 3 KZT 2,693,556. - Year 1 (age 5): Annual tuition KZT 11,900,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 4,693,889; Term 2 KZT 3,107,222; Term 3 KZT 4,098,889. - Year 2 (age 6): Annual tuition KZT 12,580,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 4,962,111; Term 2 KZT 3,284,778; Term 3 KZT 4,333,111. - Year 3 (age 7): Annual tuition KZT 13,260,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 5,230,333; Term 2 KZT 3,462,333; Term 3 KZT 4,567,333. - Year 4 (age 8): Annual tuition KZT 13,940,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 5,498,556; Term 2 KZT 3,639,889; Term 3 KZT 4,801,556. - Year 5 (age 9): Annual tuition KZT 14,620,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 5,766,778; Term 2 KZT 3,817,444; Term 3 KZT 5,035,778. - Year 6 (age 10): Annual tuition KZT 15,300,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,035,000; Term 2 KZT 3,995,000; Term 3 KZT 5,270,000. - Year 7 (age 11): Annual tuition KZT 15,980,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,303,222; Term 2 KZT 4,172,556; Term 3 KZT 5,504,222. - Year 8 (age 12): Annual tuition KZT 16,660,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,571,444; Term 2 KZT 4,350,111; Term 3 KZT 5,738,444. - Year 9 (age 13): Annual tuition KZT 17,340,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,839,667; Term 2 KZT 4,527,667; Term 3 KZT 5,972,667. - Year 10 (age 14): Annual tuition KZT 18,020,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 7,107,889; Term 2 KZT 4,705,222; Term 3 KZT 6,206,889. - Additional published annual headline figures are provided in GBP for Year groups through Year 13 (GBP amounts shown in the published fee schedule): Reception GBP £11,500; Year 1 GBP £17,500; Year 2 GBP £18,500; Year 3 GBP £19,500; Year 4 GBP £20,500; Year 5 GBP £21,500; Year 6 GBP £22,500; Year 7 GBP £23,500; Year 8 GBP £24,500; Year 9 GBP £25,500; Year 10 GBP £26,500; Year 11 GBP £27,500; Year 12 GBP £28,500; Year 13 GBP £29,500. The published GBP schedule also lists the equivalent guarantee deposit amounts in GBP (10% shown next to each year group). Guarantee deposit and registration - Registration (application) fee: KZT 50,000, payable on application and non‑refundable. - Guarantee deposit: 10% of the annual tuition fee; the published fee schedule shows the 10% figure and the GBP equivalents for each year group. The guarantee deposit is paid separately to the annual tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is payable in three instalments for the 2026–2027 academic year with the following due dates: Term 1 payment due 15 July 2026; Term 2 payment due 15 November 2026; Term 3 payment due 15 March 2027. - School fees are payable in Kazakhstani Tenge. The published fee schedule states that the KZT amount is applied using the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) exchange rate on the date of payment (a coefficient mechanism is described for conversion where applicable). Boarding fees (where applicable) - A Boarding House will open in September 2027 for Years 9–12. No separate boarding fee schedule for 2026–2027 is published. Boarding arrangements and fees will apply from the year the Boarding House opens. Other costs and exclusions - The published fee schedule includes core academic provision, daily meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks), the daily co‑curricular programme, wellbeing and pastoral care, textbooks, exercise books and stationery, access to digital learning resources (excluding GCSE and Sixth Form textbooks), English as an Additional Language provision, and medical and safeguarding services as part of the tuition. - Additional charges payable separately include: individual music lessons, school trips within Kazakhstan and abroad, and fees charged by external examination boards. These additional costs are notified to families in advance. Refund information and withdrawal-related notes - The registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable. The published fee schedule sets out the guarantee deposit requirement (10% of annual tuition) but does not set out detailed refund mechanics for that deposit within the fee table; refund and cancellation terms are established through the school's enrolment/parent contract and related school policies. Fee payment options - The fee documents state that fees are payable in KZT using the NBRK exchange rate on the date of payment; specific payment channels (for example: bank transfer, credit card, local payment platforms) are not itemised in the published fee schedule. Invoices and contractual documents supplied on acceptance set out the precise payment instructions and currency/convertibility procedure.	Fee details Application and Admission Fees Galaxy International School charges a one-time admission fee of KZT 10,000 payable during enrolment. No separate enrolment fee is publicly listed. Tuition Fees (2025/2026 Academic Year) Kindergarten 3: KZT 5,040,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,680,000 per term) Grades 1–5: KZT 5,265,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,755,000 per term) Grades 6–8: KZT 5,380,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,793,000 per term) Grades 9–10: KZT 5,490,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,830,000 per term) Grades 11–12: KZT 5,710,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,903,000 per term) The school publishes annual tuition fees only; term amounts above are estimated by dividing the annual fee into three equal terms. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms The school treats tuition fees as an annual charge. A detailed public billing schedule, instalment deadlines, or payment calendar is not published. The admission fee is payable at enrolment. Boarding Fees Galaxy International School is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities. Other Costs and Fees School uniform is compulsory for all students, although uniform prices are not publicly available. Meals are arranged separately through an external catering provider. Tuition fees include classroom instruction, textbooks, and some external examination fees. Refunds and Payment Methods No public refund policy or accepted payment methods are specified on the school’s website.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Charterhouse Almaty curriculum is a British independent school education delivered in partnership with Charterhouse, UK. Junior School (Reception to Year 6) follows a UK based curriculum rooted in the English National Curriculum, enhanced by the Charterhouse approach and integrated with Kazakhstan context. UK taught subjects such as Geography, Music and Drama are delivered with Kazakh cultural content. The school integrates Kazakhstan heritage within the curriculum and community while maintaining high academic standards. It uses a fully embedded Super-Curriculum that extends beyond examinations, including independent reading, academic competitions, guest lectures and university style Sixth Form electives to develop research, debate, critical thinking and articulate communication.	Curriculum details Primary (Grade 0–5) core subjects English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives follow the Cambridge Primary Pathway and are taught in English, with Computing, Fine Art, Music and Physical Education also taught in English. Kazakh language (Reading & Writing) is offered as part of the Kazakh National Curriculum, and from Grade 2 students may choose Turkish, Russian or Korean as Modern Foreign Languages. Cambridge Primary is benchmarked with consistent standards and uses Cambridge Primary Progression Tests and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint for assessment. Lower Secondary Curriculum (Grades 6–8) covers English, Mathematics and Science and is designed to prepare students for IGCSE, with Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests and Checkpoint used for assessment. Upper Secondary Curriculum (Grades 9–10) follows a two-year IGCSE programme with students sitting at least five IGCSE subjects in the May/June series, forming a foundation for AS/A Levels or the IB Diploma. AS/A Levels Curriculum describes Cambridge A Levels as the Cambridge qualification; typically three subjects over two years, with AS and A2 components, six grades (A*–E), and university admissions worldwide; students also study English, Pure Mathematics, Physical Education and local compulsory subjects, choosing additional subjects from available options.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Approximately 6:1 (415 students and 66 teachers)
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression The curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for higher education at leading universities worldwide. It emphasizes university ready skills such as critical thinking, research and articulate communication, embedded in the Super-Curriculum. These competencies align with what top universities look for in applicants.	Higher education progression Career Counselling provides university admissions guidance; individual counselling addresses academic, social and personal needs; classroom guidance in Upper Secondary covers university admissions and guest lectures; student appraisals involve counsellors, teachers and parents to plan a feasible career path.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school is academically selective and offers a fully embedded Super-Curriculum.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The admissions process comprises six steps. Enquiry & Visit: Contact our Admissions team to arrange a personal visit (or virtual if you are unable to visit) for an introduction to the school and its curriculum. The school follows a UK-based curriculum rooted in the English National Curriculum, with Kazakh context. Families learn about how Kazakh language and local studies are integrated into the timetable, and about the Junior and Senior School structure. The visit helps families understand the admissions pathway and what to expect during the process. 1) Enquiry & Visit is completed by arranging the visit and learning about the curriculum and school structure. 2) The visit provides information about the British curriculum with Kazakh context and how it is delivered in Junior and Senior Schools. 3) The visit supports families in understanding next steps in the admissions process.	Admissions 1. Initial inquiry: The Admissions Process begins when candidates or their parents contact GIS Almaty. Staff provide general information about school programmes, admissions process, school daily hours, tuition fees, and vacancies in the class. This stage helps families understand what GIS offers and what to expect next. 2. Admissions examination: Registered candidates take a CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) admissions examination and an interview with the Vice Principal for Academics. The examination assesses cognitive abilities and the interview provides an opportunity to discuss readiness and fit. The combined process helps determine the candidate's suitability for GIS programmes and grade level. 3. Admissions Committee: Formed by the Director, the Admissions Committee evaluates candidates in light of their examination results, age, candidate priority status, previous school records, class vacancies and other criteria when making enrolment decisions. The committee considers all information before making a decision to enrol or reject the candidate. The decision is then announced to the public. 4. Admissions Documents: Having completed basic financial commitments, candidates or their parents/carers submit all the admissions documents in a manner specified by the School. The School reviews the documents as part of finalising enrolment. 5. Order: The candidates are officially deemed as enrolled by an order issued by the school. This formal order completes the admissions process and confirms enrolment.
Scholarships	Scholarships Yes, a limited number of scholarships based on academic achievement and talent are available. Scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis.	Scholarships Merit-based Discounts: GIS currently enrolled students in grades 2–8 may be eligible for a merit-based discount. Eligibility requires students to score above 90% in all Cambridge examination sections; Grades 2–5 may require recommendation letters from classroom and homeroom teachers, while Grades 6–8 must accumulate 150 merit points by 25 May. The discount applies for one academic year and cannot be combined with other offers, except for early payment and sibling discounts. The discount amount is 10%. Applications are not necessary; students achieving over 90% on progression or checkpoint tests are automatically eligible. Merit-based Scholarships: For current GIS students in grades 10–12, the GIS Scholarship Program provides a tuition discount and textbook coverage for one academic year, with renewal contingent on meeting criteria. Selection criteria include high scores in IGCSE or AS-level examinations, a minimum of 150 merit points, notable achievements in academics, sports, or the arts, community engagement, and a GPA of 85% or higher. Recipients must maintain academic excellence, a clean disciplinary record, and active contributions to the school community; the scholarship is renewable annually through examination and cannot be combined with other discounts except for certain allowances. Applications should be sent by email to the Secondary Principal with relevant certificates and documents by May 25th each year. For 10th Grade: IGCSE results must meet defined criteria (e.g., at least three A* grades across specified groups); For 11th Grade: AS-level results require at least two A grades and one B across two subject groups; the scholarship criteria also consider notable accomplishments and community engagement.
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