Charterhouse Almaty vs Haileybury Almaty

	C Charterhouse Almaty Almaty, Kazakhstan	H Haileybury Almaty Almaty, Kazakhstan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KZT 50,000 - 18,020,000	Fees / year KZT 8,840,000 - 19,189,600
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2026	Opened 2008
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 Haileybury Almaty is located at 112 Al-Farabi Ave, Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is in the Almaty city area with access to major roads and public transport. The school operates a pupil transport service with its own fleet of buses.
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 The school has a Reception, Junior School and Senior School; it also offers IGCSE and A-Level programmes.
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 The school is a British international school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 784 pupils; 37 nationalities represented.
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 The school provides EAL/English Academy provision.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation The school has a British affiliation.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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 —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school offers pupil transport using its own fleet of Toyota Hiace minibuses and Electrobus Maxus EV90 buses. Each bus is staffed with a driver and a school bus attendant; BatOnRoute software provides live updates.
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 Haileybury Almaty charges a non-refundable registration fee of KZT 50,000 for entrance assessments and admissions processing. A refundable guarantee deposit of KZT 750,000 is also required after signing the educational services agreement. Tuition Fees (2026/2027 Academic Year) Reception (Age 4): KZT 8,840,000 per year, approximately KZT 2,946,667 per term Year 1–2 (Age 5–6): KZT 12,675,200 per year, approximately KZT 4,225,067 per term Year 3–6 (Age 7–10): KZT 14,776,400 per year, approximately KZT 4,925,467 per term Year 7–9 (Age 11–13): KZT 16,877,600 per year, approximately KZT 5,625,867 per term Year 10–11 (Age 14–15): KZT 19,189,600 per year, approximately KZT 6,396,533 per term Year 12–13 (Age 16–17): KZT 19,189,600 per year, approximately KZT 6,396,533 per term Billing Schedule and Payment Terms Tuition fees are billed in three instalments across the academic year. The school also offers a full-year payment option through its online payment system. Payment deadlines are issued annually by the finance department. Boarding Fees Haileybury Almaty primarily operates as a day school. Public boarding fee information is not currently published. Other Costs and Fees Uniforms are compulsory and purchased separately through the school uniform shop. Additional charges may apply for external trips, individual music lessons, school transport, and extracurricular activities provided by external organisations. Refund Information The guarantee deposit is refundable if written notice of withdrawal is provided at least 45 calendar days before the student leaves the school or before the start of a new academic year. Late notice may result in financial penalties or partial forfeiture of fees. Fee Payment Options Payments can be made by bank transfer in KZT using the school’s issued invoice or payment order. The school also provides an online payment portal for tuition payments.
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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 The school teaches a British curriculum with iGCSE and A-Level examinations. It prepares students for A-levels and access to world-class universities. Haileybury Almaty was founded in 2008.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Maximum class size is 22 pupils.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results A-Level Results 2025: 67% of grades were A* or A; 84% of grades were A* to B. Graduates moved on to world-class universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, Brown, Parsons, and other top universities; around $4 million in university scholarships were awarded.
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 Graduates pursue places at world-class universities across the UK, US, Europe, Asia and beyond, including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, Brown, and Parsons.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school is academically selective and offers a fully embedded Super-Curriculum.	Gifted and talented Senior School scholarships are offered for eligible pupils, including A-Level scholarships for 16-year-olds; scholarships cover tuition, learning materials, and costs of international exams. Scholarships are open to citizens of Kazakhstan.
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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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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. Book a School Tour or Start with the Application Form. The school offers a consultation with the Admissions team when a tour is booked. If you already have all the information you need, you may proceed directly to completing the application form. This step begins the admissions process and leads to the entrance assessment. 2. Entrance Assessment Confirmation. The school confirms receipt of the application and invites the child to the entrance assessment by email. The invitation email includes the time and date of the assessment. The invitation is sent promptly after the application is received. 3. Submit Documents and Pay the Registration Fee. After the assessment is confirmed, parents submit school reports for the last two academic years and provide the current school's contact details for a reference request. The school requires payment of the non-refundable registration fee of 50,000 KZT. The documents and payment are part of the enrollment process. 4. Interview Stage. Shortlisted candidates have an interview with the Head of Junior/Senior School. The interview is part of the admissions process. The interview occurs after the submission of documents and the registration fee. 5. Announcement of Results. Admissions decisions are shared with parents. The results communicate whether admission is granted. The next step, if admitted, is enrollment. 6. Enrollment Documentation. For successful candidates, parents submit all required documents to complete the enrollment process before the start date at school.
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 The school offers a limited number of full and partial A-Level scholarships for high‑achieving external candidates in Kazakhstan for the 2027–2029 academic years (Years 12–13). Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, be 15–16 years old (date of birth between 01.09.2010 – 31.08.2011), have a strong academic record, demonstrate financial need, and be external candidates (not currently enrolled at Haileybury Almaty). The Scholarship Process requires participation in the Scholarship Olympiad Programme, which involves: 1) an online subject Olympiad (Round 1), 2) an offline subject Olympiad (Round 2), and 3) a final interview with the Haileybury Almaty Scholarship Committee. Olympiads are available in Computer Science, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and English; you may participate in one or more Olympiad subjects, depending on strengths. Dates and registration are published for each Olympiad (for example, Application deadline 18 September 2026; Round 1 23 September 2026; Round 2 3 October 2026; English Olympiad 11 November 2026, etc.). Final scholarship decisions are based on Olympiad performance, interview results, academic background, and financial need, and are awarded in line with Haileybury Almaty's internal school policies. For more information about the scholarship programme, contact the Scholarship/Compliance Manager and the Head of Admissions via the contact details listed on the scholarships page.
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