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Premium International Schools in Kazakhstan

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About international schools in Kazakhstan

Premium international schools in Kazakhstan typically combine internationally recognised programmes (IB, Cambridge and some American-style curricula) with local-language offerings and Kazakh national requirements, and are concentrated in the larger cities such as Almaty and Astana. Instruction is commonly in English but many schools offer strong Russian- or Kazakh-language streams and bilingual or trilingual models. Annual tuition varies widely: some bilingual or locally rooted international schools charge in the low millions of tenge, while full international IB or American-curriculum schools frequently publish fees in the tens of thousands of US dollars. Admissions largely follow a Northern-Hemisphere rhythm with main intake for the school year in August/September, though many international schools accept applications year-round or on a rolling basis and public enrolment windows and documentation rules are set by the national education authorities.

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At a glance 21 schools · avg fee KZT 6,373,520
Schools listed
21
Curricula
16
Average annual fee
KZT 6,373,520
Fee range
KZT 50,000 – 19,189,600
Most common curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum (11 schools)
Average school size
652 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International Steppe School of Astana
Oldest
Almaty International School (1993)
With boarding
2

11 international schools in Almaty

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9 international schools in Astana

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1 international school in Aktau

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FAQs for Kazakhstan

Which curricula and leaving qualifications will I find at premium international schools in Kazakhstan?
You will commonly find the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP), Cambridge (IGCSE and A-Level) programmes and American-style curricula alongside schools that deliver the Kazakh national curriculum or blends of international and national programmes. Specific offerings vary by school, so check each school’s published authorisations and examination programmes before applying.
What languages of instruction and language support are typical?
English is the primary language of instruction at most premium international schools, and many also teach Russian and Kazakh either as taught subjects or as parallel streams; a number of schools operate bilingual or trilingual programmes. Schools usually offer English as an additional language (EAL) support for non-native speakers and require Kazakh language or history classes to meet national regulations for Kazakh citizens.
How much should I expect to pay in tuition?
Tuition levels vary considerably: some international schools publish annual fees in the range of a few million Kazakhstani tenge per year, while fully globalised schools (particularly those with IB Diploma or American curricula and extensive facilities) commonly publish fees in the tens of thousands of US dollars. Expect additional one-off charges such as admission or registration fees, and school bus and activity costs on top of published tuition.
When should we apply and how competitive is entry?
The main intake for most international schools is for the August/September school year, and many schools open applications in the autumn or accept applications on a rolling basis with places filling by spring; public school enrolment windows are set by the national portal and vary by region. Popular year-groups can fill early, so families relocating should start enquiries as soon as possible and confirm each school’s assessment and offer timetable.
What practical paperwork or local requirements should relocating families prepare for?
In addition to a school’s own enrolment forms and any assessment records, families should have residence or visa documentation and certified identity/birth records ready, and be prepared to comply with national requirements such as age cut-offs and certain curriculum elements for Kazakh nationals. Schools will list required documents on their admissions pages and can advise on timing for submissions and any translation/notarisation needs.
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