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Perspective School is a full-day private elementary school (Grades 0-4) in Astana with class sizes of under 16 students to guarantee individual attention at the age when learning habits are formed. Perspective integrates the Finnish educational model – one of the first schools in Kazakhstan to do so – delivering a trilingual education in Kazakh, Russian, and English. A defining feature of Perspective is its Finnish-style early education: quarterly project-based learning from Grade 1, a dedicated critical-thinking course built on the Bond curriculum from Oxford University Press, and a strong emphasis on child wellbeing. Perspective operates as a full-day school from 8:30 to 18:00, combining academics with hot, healthy meals, supervised homework, and after-school clubs in robotics, chess, art, and dombyra. Working parents get a complete school day: no midday pickup, and children come home happy – homework done, extracurriculars attended. English is taught daily and reinforced through Engra, Perspective's proprietary English-learning app used on classroom tablets. Engra tracks each child's word-by-word interactions with vocabulary and uses spaced repetition to resurface each word at exactly the right moment, personalizing lessons to maximize vocabulary acquisition. Reading, mathematical thinking, and detail-oriented academic habits are built deliberately from Grade 0. Perspective is one of the most affordable private schools in Astana offering a full-day, Finnish-model education

Kazakh American International School is a full-day international school in Almaty, Kazakhstan, educating students aged 6 to 19 with class sizes under 20 students to focus on individual progression. Founded in 1998, KAIS integrates the Kazakhstani curriculum with international (IB PYP), American (AP), and British (BTEC and Cambridge English Qualifications) programmes, delivering a trilingual education in English, Russian, and Kazakh. KAIS is an official AP exam test center. A defining feature of KAIS is its Career Navigation program, pairing high school students with mentors from universities who support real internship placements, SAT and IELTS preparation, and university applications. KAIS also offers high-quality college counseling and one of the first structured GAP year programmes in Kazakhstan. As a UNESCO Associated School, an independent centre for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, an NCSS member, and an Almaty School League competitor, KAIS offers wide-ranging leadership opportunities across STEM, sports, debate, and community projects. Partnering with Kazakh American University, KAIS offers students genuine research opportunities – rare at the school level in Kazakhstan. In the age of AI, KAIS emphasizes critical thinking and detail-oriented academic writing across all subjects, with AI and cybersecurity courses from an early age. We are one of the most affordable international schools in Almaty offering this breadth of international curricula.

Charterhouse Almaty is the first overseas Charterhouse campus, located on Adilov Street in Almaty. For ages 4 to 18, students follow a British curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, taught in English. The Junior School (Reception to Year 6) uses a UK-based framework enriched by the Charterhouse approach and Kazakh context, with Kazakh language, literature and history alongside inclusive core subjects. A Super-Curriculum extends beyond exams, including independent reading, academic competitions, guest lectures and Sixth Form electives to cultivate research, debate, critical thinking and articulate communication. The campus is spacious and purpose-built, with modern academic facilities. Cultural integration is central: Kazakhstan heritage is honoured in curriculum and community. Co-curriculars include Performing Arts, sport and outdoor education, with clubs across Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, and Cultural and Language strands. Opening in September 2026, Charterhouse Almaty joins Charterhouse's global family with a focus on standards and global citizenship.

Astana Garden International School is an IB World School in Astana offering the IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades 1-4, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 5-9, and the Career-related Programme (CP) for grades 10-11. The language of instruction is English. AGIS combines a Project-Based Learning (PBL) and STEAM approach with AI literacy integrated across the curriculum, supported by ATL skills and inquiry. Electives for grades 5-11 include AP subjects, expanding options for post-secondary study, with SAT and IELTS preparation also provided. The school offers college counseling and career guidance. Chess is taught as a subject, and Kazakh language is offered within cultural and language learning. AGIS emphasizes a digital culture and safety-oriented approaches to wellbeing. For overseas families, the school provides a pathway from primary to upper secondary within an internationally recognized framework, with emphasis on language development. Resources support AI literacy and inquiry-based learning, globally accessible.

International Steppe School of Almaty by NIS is a boarding school located at 145 Zhamakaev Street, Gorny Gigant microdistrict, Medeu district, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan. The school delivers a Bespoke Curriculum developed with Cambridge International, emphasizing advanced training in natural sciences and mathematics. The NIS program also focuses on values, digital literacy and strategic thinking, with a stated aim of forming thinking and nurturing values as the foundation for conscious maturation. Facilities include a dormitory as part of School Life, a library, nutrition provision, medical service, psychological service, and a comprehensive student support system. Leadership and professional development are supported through Career Guidance Work, the Atlas of new professions and competencies in Kazakhstan, project work, and library resources, supplemented by an active Parent Committee and Student Council. Lifestyle and wellbeing are supported by nutrition, medical and psychological services, dormitory facilities, and ongoing student well-being initiatives through student leadership structures across programs.

Located in Almaty, TAMOS Education Cambridge School offers Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, AS Level and A Level programmes across two campuses, Kekilbayev in the city centre and Baghanashyl on the outskirts. The school delivers Cambridge International Education with instruction by native speakers in English, Chinese, French and Spanish. An integrated educational environment runs from kindergarten through specialised tracks, including Cambridge International School, Physics and Mathematics School, Linguistics School, Kazakh School, Tamos High School and IT and Primary School. Extra programs include IELTS, SAT, AP, IGCSE and A-level preparation. The curriculum emphasizes mathematics and physics, reinforced by lab-rich science facilities and extensive engineering and technology clubs. Students participate in Olympiad training with more than 1,500 prize winners and gain access to leading universities worldwide (QS/THE/ARWU 2025 top 100). Facilities include smart classrooms, science labs, a library, drama and TV studios, two sports zones and a TAMOS Family Club with pool and fitness.

Space School Astana is a Cambridge international school in Astana, Kazakhstan, serving ages 6-17. The curriculum combines Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, and A-Level tracks with a bespoke program and a dual diploma option (Kazakhstan State Diploma + Cambridge A-Level). The Cambridge International curriculum runs from Grade 1 to 11, culminating in Cambridge A-Level certificates alongside the Kazakh State Diploma. The school teaches in Kazakh, Russian, and English, with teachers supporting the three-language program. A distinctive emphasis on physics and mathematics is woven through the curriculum, with astrophysics, robotics, and research projects embedded across subjects. The campus features a Gym (basketball, football, table tennis), an Art Room, a Choreography Room, and spaces such as Rooms 301, 306, 308, and 310. Extracurriculars extend science, arts, and sport: basketball, football, table tennis, taekwondo, dance, and various clubs and laboratories. Graduates receive Cambridge A-Levels and the Kazakh State Diploma as part of the dual diploma.

Kazakh Elite School Zaman is in the Kargaly district of Almaty, at Kenesary Khan street 56/1, at the foot of the Zailiyskiy Alatau. The campus supports a values‑based, project‑driven learning culture with spaces designed for growth. The school offers IB programmes across PYP, MYP (grades 5–9) and DP, plus AP electives on the national track, a Singaporean science pathway, and a bespoke ZAMAN curriculum. The MYP emphasizes inquiry‑based, interdisciplinary study with Personal Project and Community Project; 8th grade completes the Community Project. The Diploma Programme (Grades 10–11 from 2025–2026) includes TOK, EE and CAS. Small class sizes and personalized support underpin the approach, with courses such as Family Institution, Leadership, Financial Literacy, Drama, News Analytics and Kazakh national traditions. Facilities include a Zaman lobby and atrium, science labs, Chess and Art spaces, a concert hall, two gyms, a 450‑seat canteen and a library with English and Kazakh titles.

Located in Almaty's Bostandyk district on Toraigyrov Street, building 23, the KazGASA School is a day school in Kazakhstan serving students from Grade 1 to 11. It combines an IB-aligned path with a bespoke curriculum designed to cultivate future specialists in architecture, design and construction. The Primary Years Programme is offered from early years, with project-based learning and no traditional exams in the early grades, and the Diploma Programme is pursued in the years with external IB assessments and diploma recognition. The school emphasizes two directions, Art and Tech, linking design, visual arts, architectural creativity, programming and robotics. Facilities include art studios, robotics laboratories, modern classrooms and a secure campus with 24/7 surveillance, controlled access, and on-site medical support. Language immersion is strong, with English development integrated into IB learning and preparation for SAT/IELTS; university admissions mentorship supports students' transitions abroad. UNESCO club membership since 2015 reflects international project opportunities.

Quantum STEM School in Astana offers an international program blending the Singapore Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and AP courses within a Bespoke framework. The Primary years (grades 1–5) use Cambridge and state standards taught with a Singaporean CPA approach, supported by Marshall Cavendish resources and hands-on Singapore Science lab work. Lower Secondary (grades 6–7) follow Cambridge science and mathematics with emphasis on core skills and depth. Upper Secondary (grades 8–9) centers on Cambridge IGCSE, emphasizing higher-order thinking and optional IGCSE exams. High School (grades 10–11) offers AP and A-Level tracks in physics & chemistry or chemistry & biology, preparing graduates for admission to universities worldwide. The curriculum integrates five departments—Science, Engineering, Linguistics, Mathematics, and Humanities and Art—and uses CPA in math with Marshall Cavendish digital resources. Singapore Science lessons include laboratory work; Cambridge Prep and AP support a STEM focus and over 50 clubs. Quantum Houses thrive.

Space School Aktau is a Cambridge international school in Aktau, Kazakhstan, serving students from ages 6 to 17. The curriculum follows Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, and A Levels, with a clear emphasis on physics and mathematics. Lessons are built around research, experiments, and a space theme, encouraging students to think like scientists from the first grade rather than memorize ready-made answers. The school offers a diploma recognized in 160 countries and provides a dual certificate with the right to take the SAT, supporting global mobility. A wide range of dedicated spaces supports STEM, arts, and languages, including 3D Modeling in room 211 and Space Astro astronomy in room 306; Chemistry Explorer in room 308; and robotics and exam-prep in rooms S208, 304, and 311. Facilities include a gym for basketball, a choreography room for movement and dance, and a four‑meal daily Nutrition program. The campus enables hands‑on exploration across academics and extracurriculars.

Almaty International School (AIS) is a nonprofit private international school in Kalkaman, Almaty, serving students aged 3 to 18. Founded in 1993 by Quality Schools International, AIS offers an American college-preparatory curriculum taught in English, with mastery learning and Advanced Placement courses, including the AP Capstone Diploma Program (AP Seminar and AP Research with a score of 3 or better, along with four other AP exams). The curriculum includes Russian and Kazakh language and culture. The campus spans more than seven hectares and features purpose-built facilities completed in 2017, including a state-of-the-art library, three science laboratories, computer labs with portable laptops and iPad carts, more than 65 classrooms, two gymnasiums, a soccer field with track, and dedicated spaces for art and music. AIS is fully accredited by the Middle States Association and affiliated with the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools. The school participates in COASH, CAFA, and CEESA networks for competitions and activities.

Ardingly Astana is the Kazakh branch of Ardingly College, a British independent school, located in Astana and opened in September 2024. The school delivers the Cambridge Curriculum in English, with Kazakh, Russian and other languages taught to support bilingual development. International teachers with experience in the United Kingdom and abroad contribute to a global learning environment. The campus offers a close-knit, supportive atmosphere, with small class sizes and an individualized approach that involves families in the educational journey. Students benefit from a rigorous academic program alongside extensive extracurricular opportunities, including sports and creative activities that foster all-round growth. The school connects to the Ardingly College heritage while preparing students for international pathways. All students engage in language learning and cultural understanding as part of daily life, equipping them with communication skills and global awareness within Kazakhstan's capital. The campus emphasizes inclusive learning and safeguarding, with pastoral staff supporting students' wellbeing.

Galaxy International School provides education for ages 5 to 18, offering Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A Levels, alongside the Kazakh national curriculum and optional Modern Foreign Languages. The curriculum supports a bilingual pathway: English is used for core subjects in Primary and Lower Secondary, with Kazakh Reading and Writing, and Grades 2+ offering Turkish, Russian or Korean. The school is authorized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan as a non-profit international institution and has been a Cambridge International School since 2015, with COBIS and CIS memberships and affiliations with BILIM ORDA and UNESCO Kazakhstan Federation of UNESCO Clubs. It provides on-site meals prepared in a kitchen under nurse supervision to meet healthcare standards, with weekly menus. Extra-curricular activities include Dance, Art, Handcraft, Chess, Piano, Dombyra and Choir; leadership through the Student Council and community service projects are emphasized, and ongoing personal growth opportunities globally.

Haileybury Almaty is a British international school serving students aged 4 to 18 in central Almaty. The school follows Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and Cambridge A Levels in Years 12–13, preparing pupils for university study both abroad and in Kazakhstan. Founded in 2008 in association with Haileybury in the United Kingdom, it is a not-for-profit educational project inspired by Kazakhstani philanthropists. The campus is designed to be earthquake-resilient, with facilities for sport, drama, music, and STEAM learning. A 25-metre indoor pool, gym, sports hall, dedicated dance and performing arts studios, and a Maker Space with a Robotics Lab support practical enquiry and engineering design. Performing arts spaces include a theatre, practice rooms, a recording studio, and a music suite. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is delivered here, and Haileybury Almaty runs a CCA program across academic, cultural, language, service, and wellbeing activities, including debates, MUN, and charity work.

Haileybury Astana provides a British curriculum for ages 2–18, delivering Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form. English is the language of instruction across the programme, with staff and a clear progression from early years to pre-university study. Founded in 2011 as a non‑profit educational project, the school opened in 2012 in Astana and is part of the Haileybury Schools Group, with a partner school in Almaty. It has accreditation from Kazakhstan's International Accreditation and Rating Agency. The campus sits along the Ishim River and offers a 25‑metre indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, a dance and performing arts studio, an astroturf pitch and tennis courts, plus a music recording studio and technology‑rich learning zones. The Sci‑Tech Hub opened in 2025, featuring robotics arenas, 3D printers and advanced science laboratories. Co‑curricular life includes MUN conferences, the UNESCO Club, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, language clubs.

Founded in 2000 as a branch of the NNEF Public Foundation, the International School of Almaty (ISA) is a prestigious co-educational day school located centrally on Satpaev Street in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Serving a dynamic polilingual community, ISA provides a unique curriculum that seamlessly integrates Kazakhstani national educational standards with the globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The school has been authorized for over 20 years to deliver the inquiry-based IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Instruction operates in a robust trilingual environment, nurturing fluency in English, Russian, and Kazakh. As a designated UNESCO Associated School, ISA heavily prioritizes holistic personality development, requiring students to engage in extensive Personal and Social Projects. With a strong emphasis on mutual respect, personal responsibility, and community service, ISA effectively cultivates well-mannered, globally-minded learners prepared for success at top-tier universities worldwide.

The International Steppe School of Astana is an IB World private day school in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana. It delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum in an English-language learning environment and operates as a branch of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, reflecting the group's national program. Founded in 2013 as the International School of Astana, the campus was renamed in 2025 as part of a Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools rebranding. The school's program emphasizes enquiry-based learning across science, humanities, and intercultural understanding. Academic and intellectual clubs include Tugan Elge Tagzym, a 2025 initiative focusing on scientific exploration, nature study, and historical research, alongside the My Homeland project examining Lake Taldykol. Cultural and language activity is represented by Festival of Hope, a 2025 intercultural dialogue and leadership event. The school also hosts exhibitions of joint social and mentoring projects for grades 8 and 11, and hosts the 4th Experiential Learning Conference, underscoring leadership development and collaboration.

Kazakhstan International School (KIS) is an international IB World School offering Kindergarten through Grade 12 for students aged 2 to 18. The IB framework is followed: PYP for Grades 1–5, MYP for Grades 5–9, and DP for Grades 10–11, with DP authorization completed by 2020. In the early years, instruction is in English and an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program supports non-native speakers. KIS emphasizes inquiry-based learning and provides a continuity pathway from PYP to MYP. The school began over two decades ago as a Montessori kindergarten and relocated to a central campus in 2018, extending to Grade 10 and completing the MYP; in 2020 it became an all-through IB school for ages 2 to 18 with Diploma Programme authorization. In 2023 KIS achieved MSA accreditation. Facilities include a Main Campus uniform store, an optional bus service with annual fees, a canteen with hot meals, and a gym opened in 2023 for secondary students. A 360° virtual tour showcases the spaces.

Kazakhstan International School Astana offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP) in Astana's EXPO area. The DP follows six subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts, with three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects, plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service. KIS Astana plans an inquiry-led, globally minded curriculum from Early Years through to DP, with PYP in Kindergarten through Grade 5 and MYP in Grades 6-10. The 2024 campus provides indoor and outdoor spaces, including an artificial football pitch, a running track, a tennis court, two indoor pools, a large sports hall, and dedicated spaces for Music, Art, Dance, and Physical Education. After-school options feature Football, Karate, Robotics, Drama, Chess, Dombra, and languages. The school emphasizes a multilingual, culturally diverse community with English as the medium of instruction and a planned Parent-Teacher Association.

Spectrum International School Astana delivers a Cambridge International Curriculum for ages 3 to 18, with a dual diploma option. The school runs Cambridge Primary Grades 0–5, Lower Secondary 6–8, Cambridge IGCSE 9–10, and Advanced AS/A Levels 11–12, with the curriculum adapted to Spectrum's context and aligned to CAIE standards. The school provides a 13-year education and operates a Testing Center for international exams to support entry to leading universities. The campus is housed in a new building opened in 2023–24, five minutes from the Khazret Sultan Mosque, with science laboratories, rehearsal and performance spaces, and skylights that flood interiors with natural light. Security is high, with 255 CCTV cameras and on-site 24/7 staff. Spectrum hosts a broad activity program through Spectrum Life, including Coding Club, Art Club, Debate, and Music, and maintains partnerships with Bilim Orda, UNESCO, ECIS, and the London College of Music Examinations. Alumni join SIS World Network.