CIS International School Tashkent vs The British School of Tashkent

	C CIS International School Tashkent Tashkent, Uzbekistan	The British School of Tashkent Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year UZS 159,867,000 - 323,001,000	Fees / year UZS 173,280,000 - 328,444,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 150	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2019	Opened 2010
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.	Location 92A, 5th Passage, Sayram Street Mirzo-Ulugbek District
Stages	Stages Early Years foundation stage (3-5 years); Primary school (5-11 years); Secondary school (11-16 years); IGCSE & A-Level and Russian curriculum (16-18 years).	Stages Early Years through Sixth Form (ages 1.5–5; 5–11; 11–16; 16–18).
School type	School type International private school offering Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level programmes and Russian curriculum; staff from the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA, and South Africa.	School type British international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students and families come from more than 40 countries.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United Kingdom (follows the English National Curriculum).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / enrolment fees - One‑time Capital (enrolment/administration) fee: UZS 40,500,000 per family. Capital fee covers registration and administration and is non‑refundable. Capital Fee for Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception = UZS 0. Tuition fees (published amounts for the 2025/2026 academic year, by year group) - Early Years — Pre‑Nursery and Nursery (ages 2–3): UZS 159,867,000 per year. - Early Years — Reception (age 4): UZS 159,867,000 per year. - Primary KS1 & KS2 — Year 1 to Year 4 (ages 5–8): UZS 208,818,000 per year. - Primary KS2 — Year 5 to Year 6 (ages 9–10): UZS 241,434,000 per year. - Secondary KS3 — Year 7 to Year 9 (ages 11–13): UZS 274,063,500 per year. - Secondary KS4 — Year 10 to Year 11 (ages 14–15): UZS 306,693,000 per year. - Sixth Form — Year 12 to Year 13 (ages 16–17): UZS 323,001,000 per year. Fees expressed per semester (where semester payment is used) - The school uses semester billing in practice; where tuition is paid by semester, the annual published fee divided into two equal semester payments produces the following per‑semester amounts: - Pre‑Nursery / Nursery: UZS 79,933,500 per semester. - Reception: UZS 79,933,500 per semester. - Year 1–4: UZS 104,409,000 per semester. - Year 5–6: UZS 120,717,000 per semester. - Year 7–9: UZS 137,031,750 per semester. - Year 10–11: UZS 153,346,500 per semester. - Year 12–13: UZS 161,500,500 per semester. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school publishes annual tuition rates and offers payment plans; semester payment is used in the school's enrolment/payment practice. Payment plan options and early‑payment discount arrangements are available through the Admissions/Accounts process. A 5% sibling discount is applied for the second and subsequent children. Boarding / residential fees - No boarding or residential fee line items are published for the Tashkent campus; the school's published fees and additional‑charges lists do not include boarding costs. Transport services (school bus) are treated as a separate paid service (transport is not included in tuition). Other costs and regular extras - Capital (enrolment) fee: UZS 40,500,000 per family (one‑time, non‑refundable; UZS 0 for Pre‑Nursery/Nursery/Reception). - Transport services: charged separately (not included in tuition). - Summer courses: charged separately (not included in tuition). - School uniform: charged separately (not included in tuition). - Books and learning resources: all books are included within the published tuition fees for all year levels. Refunds and non‑refundable charges - The Capital (enrolment/administration) fee is explicitly non‑refundable. Specific published refund tables for tuition are not shown on the public campus fee page; contract/payment details including any refund conditions are handled at the time of enrolment and invoicing. Fee payment options and currency - Published fees are shown in Uzbekistani soms (UZS). The school offers payment plans and accepts semester payments; detailed payment arrangements (invoice currency, acceptable payment methods and banking details) are managed by the school's Admissions/Accounts team at contract/invoice stage. Contact with Admissions/Accounts is used to confirm the exact payment methods and schedule for each contract. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discount: 5% for the second and subsequent child(ren). Corporate agreements and bespoke payment arrangements may be available.	Fee details Application and one‑time fees - Development Contribution Fee (one‑time per family): UZS 62,181,800. - Application Fee (CAT4 test, Year 3–Year 13 entry): UZS 700,000 per student. Tuition fees by year group (term amounts and annual total — Academic year 2025/26) - Pre‑Nursery: Term 1 UZS 56,985,000 · Term 2 UZS 42,742,000 · Term 3 UZS 42,742,000 · Annual total UZS 142,469,000 · Annual total with advance‑payment discount UZS 136,057,895. - Nursery: Term 1 UZS 66,839,000 · Term 2 UZS 50,126,000 · Term 3 UZS 50,126,000 · Annual total UZS 167,091,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 159,571,905. - Reception: Term 1 UZS 69,410,000 · Term 2 UZS 52,057,000 · Term 3 UZS 52,057,000 · Annual total UZS 173,524,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 165,715,420. - Year 1: Term 1 UZS 76,907,000 · Term 2 UZS 57,680,000 · Term 3 UZS 57,680,000 · Annual total UZS 192,267,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 183,614,985. - Year 2: Term 1 UZS 76,907,000 · Term 2 UZS 57,680,000 · Term 3 UZS 57,680,000 · Annual total UZS 192,267,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 183,614,985. - Year 3: Term 1 UZS 89,446,000 · Term 2 UZS 67,095,000 · Term 3 UZS 67,095,000 · Annual total UZS 223,636,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 213,572,380. - Year 4: Term 1 UZS 89,446,000 · Term 2 UZS 67,095,000 · Term 3 UZS 67,095,000 · Annual total UZS 223,636,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 213,572,380. - Year 5: Term 1 UZS 90,951,000 · Term 2 UZS 68,217,000 · Term 3 UZS 68,217,000 · Annual total UZS 227,385,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 217,152,675. - Year 6: Term 1 UZS 90,951,000 · Term 2 UZS 68,217,000 · Term 3 UZS 68,217,000 · Annual total UZS 227,385,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 217,152,675. - Year 7: Term 1 UZS 98,420,000 · Term 2 UZS 73,812,000 · Term 3 UZS 73,812,000 · Annual total UZS 246,044,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 234,972,020. - Year 8: Term 1 UZS 98,420,000 · Term 2 UZS 73,812,000 · Term 3 UZS 73,812,000 · Annual total UZS 246,044,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 234,972,020. - Year 9: Term 1 UZS 98,420,000 · Term 2 UZS 73,812,000 · Term 3 UZS 73,812,000 · Annual total UZS 246,044,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 234,972,020. - Year 10: Term 1 UZS 108,076,000 · Term 2 UZS 81,054,000 · Term 3 UZS 81,054,000 · Annual total UZS 270,184,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 258,025,720. - Year 11: Term 1 UZS 114,750,000 · Term 2 UZS 86,052,000 · Term 3 UZS 86,052,000 · Annual total UZS 286,854,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 273,945,570. - Year 12: Term 1 UZS 114,750,000 · Term 2 UZS 86,052,000 · Term 3 UZS 86,052,000 · Annual total UZS 286,854,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 273,945,570. - Year 13: Term 1 UZS 114,750,000 · Term 2 UZS 86,052,000 · Term 3 UZS 86,052,000 · Annual total UZS 286,854,000 · Annual total with discount UZS 273,945,570. Lunch fees (mandatory) - Pre‑Nursery to Year 2: Term 1 UZS 9,017,000 · Term 2 UZS 6,773,000 · Term 3 UZS 6,773,000 · Annual total UZS 22,563,000. - Year 3 to Year 13 (including VAT): Term 1 UZS 10,380,000 · Term 2 UZS 7,782,000 · Term 3 UZS 7,782,000 · Annual total UZS 25,944,000. Extracurricular / optional lesson fees and other recurring extras - Music extracurricular lessons: UZS 185,000 per academic hour. - Costs for trips, residential visits and other activities are charged in addition to tuition and will be notified when arranged. Discounts and allowances - Annual payment discount: 4.5% discount on the annual tuition total if the annual fees are paid in advance before 17 October 2025. (Advance‑payment discount shown in the fee table.) - Sibling discount: The third child and any additional children enrolled receive a 10% discount on tuition fees. - Corporate discount: available for employees of organisations with multiple children enrolled (terms apply). - Referral discount: U.S. $200 discount on tuition fees for a successful referral. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented as term‑by‑term amounts (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). Payments may be made termly (using the term amounts) or annually (advance payment option carries the 4.5% discount when paid by the stated deadline). - All fees must be paid in accordance with the school's Schedule of Fees and the school's Terms and Conditions; the school reserves the right to amend the Schedule of Fees. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; The British School of Tashkent operates as a day school. Other costs (uniform, exams, transport, etc.) - Uniform: students wear a school uniform. Uniform purchase is arranged through the school's parent information channels; cost is additional and is not listed as an item in the 2025/26 Schedule of Fees. - Transport: the school does not provide a bus service to and from school. Families arrange their own transport. - External examination fees and certain subject‑specific or external course fees (for example, exam entry charges for IGCSE/A‑level, Duke of Edinburgh, or other external providers) and some residential trips are charged separately and will be billed in addition to tuition. Refund information and withdrawal - Withdrawal: parents/guardians must give the notice of withdrawal required in the Schedule of Fees. Refunds of fees are made only as set out in the incorporated Schedule of Fees. - Refund mechanics: any approved refund is paid by bank transfer to the parent/guardian or company that appears as the payer on the original payment document and to the bank account used for payment. The school will not transfer refunded monies to another person or entity. - Non‑refund circumstances: the school may withhold refunds in specified circumstances (for example, suspension/expulsion for serious non‑compliance) and is under no obligation to refund fees in some force‑majeure situations.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement A distinctive school uniform; designed to create a sense of community; uniforms can be purchased from the Sayram Campus.
Food options	Food options —	Food options Healthy morning and afternoon snacks and a nutritious school lunch; meals and drinks are included in tuition; dietary requirements can be catered for.
House system	House system —	House system On entry, each student is allocated a House; family members are placed in the same House. The four Houses are Normans (red), Saxons (green), Romans (blue), and Vikings (yellow). The House system includes a merit-point scheme, inter-House competitions, regular assemblies, and elected House captains.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The British School of Tashkent is part of Nord Anglia Education.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) program for 3-5 years. Primary School combines International «Primary» with a Russian curriculum for 5-11 years. Secondary School combines International «Secondary» with a Russian curriculum for 11-16 years. IGCSE & A-Level International «A/AS Level» and Russian curriculum for 16-18 years. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge secondary education diplomas International AS & A level, recognized by universities in the USA, Great Britain, Australia, Canada and about 140 other countries. The international program is delivered by a teaching staff from the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA, South Africa, and other countries around the world.	Curriculum details The school follows the National Curriculum for England and offers IGCSE and A-levels.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results In 2025, 37% of A-level students achieved A* or A grades. The IGCSE class of 2025 achieved 90% A*-C grades.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Cambridge IGCSE and A/AS Level qualifications are recognized by universities worldwide, including the USA, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, with about 140 universities recognizing the credentials.	Higher education progression 100 graduates have earned places at the world's top universities, including Cambridge and Edinburgh.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning BST places wellbeing at the heart of schooling through a strong pastoral care culture. The school supports emotional, physical, and social growth and helps students look after themselves, build resilience, and stay safe and happy. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award challenges students to grow emotionally and socially while developing responsibility and leadership. Our teachers create a safe, inclusive learning environment in which small class sizes enable personalised care and attention. A wide programme of global experiences, clubs, and collaborations broadens students' social and emotional skills and their sense of global citizenship.
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 Mental wellbeing is central to BST's approach. The pastoral care culture underpins all activities and staff support students to stay safe, happy, and balanced. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award fosters emotional, physical, and social growth, strengthening resilience and a sense of social responsibility. Our teachers provide wellbeing support and a safe learning environment, with small class sizes enabling personalised attention as students face challenges.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding BST has safeguarding policies as part of its personalised approach to learning. The school is committed to keeping every child safe and supported through a strong pastoral care culture.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The British School of Tashkent is located in a modern new school building in Tashkent, designed to provide students with an inspiring environment for learning, creativity and personal development. The school combines modern classrooms with specialist facilities, including science and design laboratories, a STEAM Centre, robotics lab, ICT suites, music facilities and two theatres. Students also have access to extensive sports facilities, including three multi-purpose sports halls, a 25-metre swimming pool, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a 5-a-side Astroturf pitch and adventure playgrounds. Dedicated libraries, SEN and EAL spaces, and a range of specialist learning areas support students across all stages of their education. The school also connects students to Nord Anglia Education's Global Campus learning platform, providing opportunities to collaborate and learn with students from around the world.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school has extensive sports facilities, including three large multi-purpose sports halls, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, and a 25-metre swimming pool. These facilities support a wide range of physical education lessons, sports activities and extracurricular programmes.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The school features specialist classrooms and creative learning spaces equipped with modern technology. The STEAM Centre supports learning across science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, with facilities including 3D printers, laser cutters and robotics equipment. Well-stocked libraries provide students with a wide range of academic and reading resources, while two theatres support performing arts and school productions. The school follows the English National Curriculum, with students progressing to IGCSEs and A Levels in the secondary years.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities BST offers more than 40 extracurricular clubs across sport, music, the arts, languages and science, giving students opportunities to explore their interests beyond the classroom. The school collaborates with leading organisations including The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF, and students can participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Students also take part in educational trips and expeditions, with destinations ranging from the Andijan Mountains and Charvak Lake in Uzbekistan to international locations. Through Nord Anglia Education's Global Campus learning platform, BST students can also collaborate and connect with peers from schools around the world.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Established in 2010, The British School of Tashkent has grown into a 650-strong community of students, parents, and teachers. Today, more than 40 nationalities call BST home, making it a diverse and international place to learn. Based across two campuses – Sayram (early years to Year 2) and Kalandar (Year 3 to 13) – BST offers a contemporary international school education. BST is unique in Uzbekistan: in addition to delivering the English National Curriculum, it is the only school in the country to offer a dual curriculum for Uzbek nationals, with students able to study both the Ministry of Education-approved аттестат and their IGCSEs. BST is the first and only private school in Uzbekistan to be a member of FOBISIA and to hold BSO accreditation; it is also an accredited COBIS member and a partner with Pearson Edexcel, and is licensed by the UK Ministry of Education and the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency.
Community	Community —	Community BST's international community of students, parents, and staff creates a supportive, nurturing place to learn where everyone thrives. The school highlights the PTFA as a key part of the community, with involvement growing and support among families. PTFA builds strong connections between families and the school, helping new parents feel welcome and involved. A parent testimonial describes the PTFA as fostering a warm, inclusive community that enhances life at BST.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association BST has a PTFA (Parent-Teacher-Family Association). The Head of PTFA says the parent community continues to grow and support each other. PTFA builds strong connections between families and the school, helping new parents feel welcome and involved. The PTFA fosters a warm, supportive community that benefits every child. The PTFA's role is integral to BST's community.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school follows the English National Curriculum, including IGCSEs and A-levels. It offers 18 IGCSE subjects and 10 A-levels, with a dual British and Uzbek curriculum. In 2024, 41% of A-level grades were A* or A. The school is accredited by the Ministry of Uzbekistan, COBIS, Cambridge, and Pearson Edexcel, and is a FOBISIA member.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The Juilliard School collaboration provides artistic education in music, drama, and dance. The MIT STEAM programme integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award challenges students to dream big and make a real difference. More than 40 extracurricular clubs cover sport, music, arts, languages, and science.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language BST hosts an international community of students from more than 40 countries. It runs a dual British and Uzbek curriculum, including IGCSEs and the Uzbek аттестат. There are language-learning opportunities within the school community, including activities supported by the PTFA.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies BST runs more than 40 extracurricular clubs spanning sport, music, arts, languages, and science. Life-changing excursions and international expeditions broaden students' horizons. A strong pastoral care culture supports wellbeing.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Students engage with local and global causes and undertake community service projects. BST partners with organisations such as the Tashkent Women's International Group, the American Chamber of Commerce, and the British Council. Fundraising events include the Charity Chess Championships, with sponsors like Coca‑Cola and Carrefour. Students lead community service projects, from Bolanjor Park clean-up to volunteering at Gavcheg Dog Shelter.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award challenges students to dream big and make a real difference. The house system (Bears, Wolves, Eagles, Snow Leopards) and an active alumni network foster leadership and teamwork. The Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) provides opportunities for leadership within the school community.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Student wellbeing is central to school life at BST, with a strong pastoral care culture supporting students throughout their education. Dedicated staff work closely with students to help them feel supported, confident and ready to learn, while a range of academic, social and extracurricular opportunities encourages students to develop beyond the classroom. As part of Nord Anglia Education, BST students also benefit from opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers from schools around the world through the Global Campus learning platform.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision The language of instruction is English. Russian, Uzbek, Spanish, and French are offered as additional languages. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for non-native English speakers.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The school is accredited by the Ministry of Uzbekistan, COBIS, Cambridge, and Pearson Edexcel.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Visit the campus. Parents are welcome to visit the CIS Tashkent campus by submitting the campus visits form or by calling the Admissions Office to book an appointment. The campus visit may occur before the assessment or at a later date. 2. Assessments. Either during the campus visit or at a later date, prospective pupils take an assessment. The type of assessment varies by age, but for most ages it includes an English and Maths test and an interview with the School Psychologist, and children under 10 also meet with a speech therapist. The assessment determines the child's ability to succeed and whether any additional support may be needed. Feedback from the specialists is provided to the parents. 3. Acceptance. After testing, if the child is a suitable fit and a place is available, a place must be reserved by completing the Application Form and paying the Entrance Fee. Most students join CIS in September, but admissions are possible throughout the year provided that places exist. 4. Start times. Most students join in September, but admissions are possible throughout the year provided that places exist. 5. Documents. Along with the Application Form, the original or copies of the following documents need to be provided by the parents: Child's Birth Certificate; Child's passport and their identity card (Russian) or visa (non-Russian); Passport of one of the parents and their identity card (Russian) or visa (non-Russian); Two passport-size photographs of the child; One passport-size photograph of the adult(s) who will be responsible for collecting the child from school; Medical and health records for the child; Signed medical insurance declaration; Any available academic transcripts from previous schools. Copies of all documentation will be made by the admissions office. 6. Fees. The cost of entrance assessment for Moscow, the Moscow region and St. Petersburg is 15,000 rubles; for Tashkent it is 750,000 UZS. 7. Contact.	Admissions 1. The admissions team welcomes you when you first get in touch and guides you through the BST application process. They answer questions and provide information about what to expect next. 2. You can visit The British School of Tashkent in person or join a virtual tour to learn more about BST. 3. Fill in the online application form and send your supporting documents as part of the admissions journey. 4. You and your child will be invited to meet BST teachers, and your child will sit an entrance assessment. 5. If all goes well, BST offers your child a place.
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