CIS International School – Saint Petersburg Campus vs CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus
CIS International School – Saint Petersburg Campus and CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus are both in Saint Petersburg, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels programmes, and CIS International School – Saint Petersburg Campus also offers Cambridge (Primary) and French. Published annual fees are close, at RUB 14,640 - 24,010 for CIS International School – Saint Petersburg Campus and RUB 14,640 - 24,010 for CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus. CIS International School – Saint Petersburg Campus takes pupils from 2 to 18, and CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus from 3 to 18. Both keep typical class sizes around 18.
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, French Curriculum
Curriculum
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
18
Typical class size
18
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Russian
Instruction language
English, Russian
Opened
Opened
2015
Opened
2019
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Campus Saint-Petersburg is the CIS International School campus located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The campus operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The contact number is +7 800 775 42 70.
Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia. The Saint Petersburg Campus is located at Primorsky Prospekt, 62, Building 1, Saint Petersburg, 197183. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00. The CIS Saint Petersburg Campus is part of CIS International School's network of campuses in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Tashkent.
Stages
Stages
Early Years, Primary School, and Secondary School
Stages
Early years (EYFS) International Private Kindergarten (3-5 years); Primary School (5-11 years) International Primary and Russian Curriculum; Secondary School (11-16 years) International Secondary and Russian Curriculum; 16-18 years Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A Level with Russian Curriculum.
School type
School type
International school
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
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Additional learning support
A nurse, a psychologist, and a speech therapist are available to assist students.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Russia
Country affiliation
Russia
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Day structure: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00. Saturday and Sunday are closed.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / One‑time enrolment fee - Entrance (one‑time enrolment / capital) fee: EUR 3,000 per family. This fee is payable once on enrolment and is non‑refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (2026/27 academic year) — annual and per term Note: tuition is shown in EUR for two payment windows. The school calendar is organised in five short terms per academic year; per‑term figures below are the published annual fee divided by five terms.
- Pre‑Nursery / Nursery (age 2.5–3) - Annual: EUR 13,740 (payment date 21 Mar 2026 – 30 Jun 2026). Per term: EUR 2,748.00. - Annual: EUR 14,640 (payment date 1 Jul 2026 – 18 Jun 2027). Per term: EUR 2,928.00.
- Reception (age 4) - Annual: EUR 15,390 (21 Mar 2026 – 30 Jun 2026). Per term: EUR 3,078.00. - Annual: EUR 16,390 (1 Jul 2026 – 18 Jun 2027). Per term: EUR 3,278.00.
- Primary KS1 & KS2 (Year 1–Year 4, ages 5–8) - Annual: EUR 19,600 (21 Mar 2026 – 30 Jun 2026). Per term: EUR 3,920.00. - Annual: EUR 20,880 (1 Jul 2026 – 18 Jun 2027). Per term: EUR 4,176.00.
- Primary KS2 (Year 5–Year 6, ages 9–10) - Annual: EUR 20,060 (21 Mar 2026 – 30 Jun 2026). Per term: EUR 4,012.00. - Annual: EUR 21,380 (1 Jul 2026 – 18 Jun 2027). Per term: EUR 4,276.00.
- Secondary KS3 (Year 7–Year 9, ages 11–13) - Annual: EUR 20,330 (21 Mar 2026 – 30 Jun 2026). Per term: EUR 4,066.00. - Annual: EUR 21,660 (1 Jul 2026 – 18 Jun 2027). Per term: EUR 4,332.00.
- Secondary KS4 (Year 10–Year 11, ages 14–15) - Annual: EUR 21,980 (21 Mar 2026 – 30 Jun 2026). Per term: EUR 4,396.00. - Annual: EUR 23,420 (1 Jul 2026 – 18 Jun 2027). Per term: EUR 4,684.00.
- Sixth Form (Year 12–Year 13, ages 16–17) - Annual: EUR 22,530 (21 Mar 2026 – 30 Jun 2026). Per term: EUR 4,506.00. - Annual: EUR 24,010 (1 Jul 2026 – 18 Jun 2027). Per term: EUR 4,802.00.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Published tuition rates vary by payment date; the page shows earlier (discounted) and standard payment windows with specific dates. A discount system applies and early‑payment rates are available within defined dates. Payment plans are offered; details are arranged through the Admissions department. A 5% sibling discount applies for the second and subsequent children. - Payments are accepted in Russian Rubles and are converted according to the Central Bank exchange rate on the date of payment; if the Central Bank rate falls below a set floor, a fixed conversion rate of 100 RUB = 1 EUR is applied for invoicing.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed for the St. Petersburg campus; no boarding fees are published for this campus.
Other costs and recurring charges - School transport (where available and by route) is charged separately: 250,000 ₽ per school year. Tuition includes school meals three times a day. All textbooks are included in the published tuition for all year levels. Tuition does not include transport services, summer courses or school uniform.
Refund information - The entrance / enrolment fee is non‑refundable. No separate refundable deposit or general tuition refund schedule is published on the campus fee information; specific payment plan or contractual refund terms are handled through the school's admissions/finance processes.
Fee payment options - Published fee information specifies currency and conversion policy (payments invoiced in Russian Rubles using the Central Bank rate or the stated floor rate). Payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) and detailed payment plan mechanics are not itemised on the published fee schedule; arrangements and available methods are handled by the Admissions / Finance office. Payment plans and corporate invoicing options are available by arrangement.
Fee details
Application / enrolment fees - Entrance (enrolment) fee: EUR 3,000 per family, payable once on enrolment and non‑refundable. - Capital fee: Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception = EUR 0; all other year levels = EUR 3,000 (one‑off).
Tuition fees — annual and per‑term (by year group) Note: the school operates five short terms per academic year; per‑term amounts below are the annual fee divided by five. - Pre‑Nursery & Nursery (age 2.5–3) - Annual: EUR 14,640. Per term: EUR 2,928.00. - Reception (age 4) - Annual: EUR 16,390. Per term: EUR 3,278.00. - Primary (KS1 & KS2: Years 1–4, age 5–8) - Annual: EUR 20,880. Per term: EUR 4,176.00. - Primary (KS2: Years 5–6, age 9–10) - Annual: EUR 21,380. Per term: EUR 4,276.00. - Secondary (KS3: Years 7–9, age 11–13) - Annual: EUR 21,660. Per term: EUR 4,332.00. - Secondary (KS4: Years 10–11, age 14–15) - Annual: EUR 23,420. Per term: EUR 4,684.00. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13, age 16–17) - Annual: EUR 24,010. Per term: EUR 4,802.00.
Alternative published fee bands (payment‑date dependent) - The school publishes alternative annual fee bands tied to payment timing (discount system). Example alternative annual bands shown include: EUR 15,540; EUR 17,400; EUR 22,170; EUR 22,690; EUR 22,990; EUR 24,850; EUR 33,890; and higher bands up to EUR 33,890 for some payment options. Divide any annual band by five to obtain the per‑term equivalent.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is organised in five short terms; term dates are published in the school calendar. Per‑term billing can be calculated by dividing the annual tuition by five. - Tuition amounts depend on the date of payment; a discount system is applied to certain payment dates. Payment plans are offered (details handled by Admissions/Finance). - Sibling discount: 5% for the second and subsequent enrolled child. Corporate billing arrangements are available by agreement.
Boarding fees - The campus does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees. No boarding charges apply.
Other costs and regularly charged extras - School transport (bus): 250,000 ₽ per school year (route/availability dependent). Transport is charged separately. - School meals: included in tuition (three meals per day). All required textbooks are included in tuition. - School uniform: not included in tuition; uniform costs are charged to families separately. - Summer courses, some co‑curricular activities and optional programmes: charged extra and are not included in tuition. Paid after‑school club fees at the Saint Petersburg campus are published for some clubs; the average fee for paid group clubs is about 8,000 ₽ per month. - Examination and external assessment costs (where applicable) and certain specialist course fees may be charged in addition to tuition.
Refund information - The entrance (enrolment) fee of EUR 3,000 per family is non‑refundable. No detailed, publicly published tuition refund schedule is included on the tuition pages; specific refund and cancellation terms are handled through the school's admissions/finance process.
Fee payment options and currency rules - Invoicing/currency: Payments are made in Russian Rubles and are calculated using the Central Bank exchange rate on the date of payment. If the Central Bank rate is lower than 100 RUB per EUR, a floor rate of 100 RUB = 1 EUR is applied for payment calculation. - The school publishes that payment plans and corporate invoicing options are available; detailed payment instructions and accepted payment channels (bank account details, invoicing schedule, any card acceptance) are provided directly by the school's Admissions/Finance at the time of contracting and invoicing.
Summary points a parent needs to note - One‑off costs: Entrance fee EUR 3,000 per family (non‑refundable); capital fee EUR 3,000 for most year levels (zero for Pre‑Nursery/Nursery/Reception). - Annual tuition: listed by year group above; the school operates five terms per year and per‑term amounts above are annual ÷ 5. - Inclusions/exclusions: Tuition includes meals and textbooks; transport, uniform and some optional activities are extra.
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
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Curriculum details
Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge secondary education diplomas, and International AS & A Level, are offered and recognised by about 140 universities worldwide. EYFS is provided as International Private Kindergarten for ages 3-5. Primary School KS1 & KS2 follows International Primary and Russian curriculum for ages 5-11. Secondary School KS3 to KS4 provides International Secondary and Russian curriculum for ages 11-16. For ages 16-18, the school offers IGCSE & A‑Level (A/AS Level) and Russian curriculum.
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
Campus Saint Petersburg Year 11 IGCSE A-C grades 61%; Year 12 AS exams A-C grades 83%; Year 13 A-level A or B grades 72% and A-C grades 83%.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
Cambridge qualifications are recognised by around 140 universities; graduates progress to universities in the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada and other countries.
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
The Saint-Petersburg campus lists a phone number: +7 800 775 42 70. The campus hours are Monday to Friday 8:00–17:00; Saturday and Sunday are closed. Admissions manager is listed under Admissions, and a Secretary is listed under Student services along with Contracts.
Admissions
Stage 1. Assessment: Before admission, each child completes an English and Mathematics assessment to determine academic level and appropriate year group. A meeting with a school psychologist is held; for children under 10, this also includes a speech and language assessment. Parents receive individual feedback and professional recommendations following the assessment. Stage 2. Enrollment: Seat reservation follows testing. Parents complete the application forms and pay the enrollment fee. Admission timelines indicate most students enroll in spring and summer; admission during the academic year is possible subject to availability. Stage 3. Required documents: Parents are required to submit the following documents: birth certificate; child's passport (from age 14) and visa - for foreign citizens; passport of one parent and visa - for foreign citizens; medical record and health insurance policy; academic transcripts from previous schools; two photographs of the child (3×4 cm); one photograph (3×4 cm) of the authorized adult (up to five persons may be designated). Copies of all documents can be made at the school office; application forms are provided at the CIS office.