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Kazakhstan offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 4 international schools in Kazakhstan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KZT 10,901,296), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
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.
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