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Instructs in German

Ages 6 - null years

Fees RUB 813,000 - 1,103,000

Type Co-educational

The Deutsche Schule St. Petersburg (DSP) is a private, full‑day German international school in Saint Petersburg. Instruction is conducted in German by native‑speaking teachers within a multicultural environment. Classes 1–10 follow German educational standards, with primary and secondary curricula aligned to the Thuringian system; Grades 5–10 are organized into Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium tracks. In Grade 10, students sit for the Mittlerer Schulabschluss, and Grades 11–12 lead to the Oberstufenabschluss. Russian is integrated into the curriculum, alongside foreign-language instruction. The school holds the EXZELLENTE AUSLANDSSCHULE quality seal and participates in the Deutsche Auslandsschulen network under the patronage of the German Federal Foreign Office. The campus spans four floors in a modern city‑center building (about 3,500 m²) and includes a computer room, art room, library, canteen and differentiation rooms, plus a partly green outdoor area of about 900 m² with a playground and a large football field. Ganztagsangebot runs 8:00–16:00 with active parental involvement and a broad clubs program, and graduates receive an international diploma.

Location

Saint Petersburg, Russia. The German School of Saint Petersburg has a separate building on the Petrogradsky side with a playground. It is a private, full-day school with clubs and outings. The school serves grades 1–10, and a German-language kindergarten operates alongside the school.

Stages

Kindergarten and grades 1–10.

Type

Private, full-day school

Country affiliation

Germany; part of the international network of German international schools under the patronage of the German Federal Foreign Office.

School day structure

Full-day school with clubs and after-school activities.

Application fees
- No separate application or entrance fee is published for admission to the school. The admissions process is described as a sequence of visit, trial lesson, interviews and (if required) a placement test.

Tuition fees (by year group and academic year)
- School (grades 1–10): Annual tuition is RUB 1,103,000 for the 2026/2027 academic year. The base tuition is uniform for all school classes (the same rate applies across year groups 1–10).
- Kindergarten / preschool (separate kindergarten program): Annual tuition is RUB 813,000 for the 2025/2026 academic year (the kindergarten program maintains a single base fee for all groups).

Per-term / installment equivalents (computed from the published annual fee)
- The school publishes a single annual amount rather than itemised term fees. The figures below are equal-installment equivalents derived from the published annual tuition and are presented only as arithmetic breakdowns (they do not assert that the school bills on these exact schedules):
- If billed in two equal semester payments: RUB 551,500 per semester (school). RUB 406,500 per semester (kindergarten).
- If billed in three equal term payments: RUB 367,667 per term (school). RUB 271,000 per term (kindergarten).
- If billed in 12 equal monthly payments: RUB 91,917 per month (school, rounded). RUB 67,750 per month (kindergarten, exact division shown rounded).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's published information states the annual base tuition and notes invoice issuance (Rechnungsstellung) as part of the admissions / enrolment process; specific billing schedules (exact installment options, due dates, late-payment penalties) are set out in the school's standard contract and in the formal invoice. Parents are directed to the school secretariat for details and formal billing.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a full-day day school (no boarding program is indicated). No boarding fees are published.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Meals / catering: School catering is organised; the kindergarten notes three meals per day in its schedule. Meal charges or cafeteria fees may apply in addition to tuition depending on the chosen service.
- Extracurricular clubs, optional courses, excursions, educational materials and school supplies: these categories of paid services are commonly listed under the school's documents for paid educational services and may incur additional charges. Specific prices for optional activities are published in the school's paid-services documentation and in the standard contract.
- Uniform: no mandatory school uniform fee is published in the publicly listed materials.

Sibling discounts and scholarships
- A sibling discount is published: a reduction of 15%–30% for the second and subsequent children enrolled. Information on other scholarships or reductions is handled through the secretariat.

Refund and termination of payment (contract) information
- Refunds, refunds conditions and the financial consequences of early termination or withdrawal are governed by the school's standard contract for paid educational services and by the accompanying procedural documents for paid services. Those contract documents define the formal refund and termination rules.

Fee payment options
- The school issues invoices as part of enrolment and invoicing is referenced in the admissions description; the standard paid-services contract and the invoice itself set out accepted payment methods and bank/payment details. For billing queries and to obtain formal payment instructions (invoice, bank details or card payment options) contact the school secretariat at sekretariat@ds.spb.ru or by the school phone.

Brief note on published details not itemised in public materials
- The school publishes a single annual tuition amount (school) and a kindergarten annual amount; it does not publish a detailed per-term fee schedule, explicit list of mandatory extras, or a public, line-by-line payment-method table in the same place as the headline tuition. The standard paid-services contract and the school's paid-services documents contain the formal terms (billing schedule, payment methods, refund and other contractual rules). Parents should consult the school's contract documentation and the secretariat for the formal billing schedule and exact payment instructions.

Admissions

1. The most important condition for admission is the German language. If the child already attends a German-speaking school or another German Auslandsschule and has sufficient German language skills, admission can be granted without a language test. Russian language skills are not required for admission.

2. A guided tour of the school is conducted to learn about the school concept. The purpose is to familiarize the child with the environment and educational approach. Families have the opportunity to ask questions during this visit.

3. A trial day in the appropriate class is arranged. The trial day helps assess the child's fit with the class level and routines. Parents are invited to observe and discuss impressions at the end.

4. A welcome meeting with the parents is held. This meeting provides a forum to discuss the child's background, the school's expectations, and next steps. The meeting concludes with initial enrollment decisions and scheduling.

5. For children coming from German schools: an admission interview and an evaluation of their report are conducted. This process reviews prior academic records and readiness for the German-language program. The interview provides an opportunity to discuss the child's background and learning needs.

6. For children coming from Russian schools: an admission interview, evaluation of their report, and/or a language test are conducted. The process assesses prior achievement and German language readiness. Parents are informed about next steps and any required testing.

7. For children from Russian schools, from the second half of the second grade, the successful completion of a language test is mandatory for admission. For admission up to the end of the first half of the second grade, German language knowledge is desirable but not required. The language test ensures readiness for German-language instruction.

8. Financial information: The base annual fee for all classes for the 2026/2027 school year is 1,103,000 rubles. A discount of 15% to 30% applies to the second and subsequent children. For reductions and scholarships, inquire at the secretariat.

Scholarships

Reductions and scholarships are available. The second and subsequent children receive a discount of 15% to 30%. Details and eligibility are discussed with the secretariat.

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Alabuga International School

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - null years

Fees RUB 677,564

Pupils 168

Type Co-educational

Alabuga International School is an IB World School located at 1 Nord Drive, Yelabuga, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. Founded on September 1, 2014, AIS delivers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) under the IB framework, alongside Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula. Education is conducted in English for all grades, with STEM subjects taught in English and a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, including robotics. The school also offers an Engineering, Chess, and Physical Education focus where English remains the preferred language. AIS integrates an emotional intelligence program based on the Australian PEEC framework and a Robotech/robotics initiative to foster practical problem solving and teamwork. Students participate in international Olympiads and competitions. Facilities include a library, canteen, medical care, safety and inclusion measures. The Summer campus expands leadership and sports. AIS is led by SEZ Alabuga cluster and maintains a commitment to international mindedness.

Location

1 Nord Drive, Yelabuga, Republic of Tatarstan, 423600, Russia.

Stages

Junior School (pre-kindergarten) and Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP) is referenced in AIS's education sections.

Additional learning support

Inclusive education and support for diverse learners.

Country affiliation

Russia

School day structure

The school day runs from 7:00 to 19:00 with five meals a day, compulsory walks, and sports clubs.

Bus service

Transfer by bus between Naberezhnye Chelny and Yelabuga; route Naberezhnye Chelny – Yelabuga; departure at 7:00; service available for students in Grades 3–11; comfortable buses with experienced drivers.

Application / Registration fee
- There is no registration or application fee for admission to Alabuga International School.

Tuition fees — summary by age / year group (monthly amounts and VAT where shown)
- Children aged 2 years (supervision and care):
- Cost per child (per month) excl. VAT: RUB 47,053.06; cost for two children from same family (per child) excl. VAT: RUB 44,700.40; cost for three or more children (per child) excl. VAT: RUB 42,347.76. (Applying 20% VAT gives RUB 56,463.67 / RUB 53,640.48 / RUB 50,817.31 respectively).

- Preschool children aged 3–7 years (monthly, shown as supervision + education components):
- For families entering under the most recent contract cohort shown (entered after 1 September 2019):
- Single child – Sum total per month excl. VAT: RUB 48,905.07; including VAT (20%): RUB 56,463.67.
- Two children – Sum total per child per month excl. VAT: RUB 46,459.81; including VAT: RUB 53,640.49.
- Three or more children – Sum total per child per month excl. VAT: RUB 44,014.56; including VAT: RUB 50,817.30.
- The preschool monthly total is shown as two components: supervision & care (e.g., excl. VAT RUB 11,112.05) plus education (e.g., excl. VAT RUB 37,793.02) for the cohort above.

- School-age children (from 7 years and older, monthly):
- For families under the most recent contract cohort shown (concluded after 1 September 2019):
- Cost per child per month excl. VAT: RUB 47,053.06; including VAT (20%): RUB 56,463.67.
- Cost per child for two children from the same family (per child) excl. VAT: RUB 44,700.40; including VAT: RUB 53,640.48.
- Cost per child for three or more children from the same family (per child) excl. VAT: RUB 42,347.76; including VAT: RUB 50,817.31.
- The school publishes separate monthly tariff lines by contract cohort (rates vary by the date the contract was originally concluded). The figures above are the cohort rates shown for contracts concluded after 1 September 2019.

Tuition expressed annually and prepayment
- Monthly tuition amounts are shown in the school tariff documents. An annual total can be calculated as monthly × 12. A 12‑month prepayment discount of 3% is offered when a 12‑month prepayment is made (applied once and repeatable only after 12 months). Example (using the common single‑child monthly including VAT rate shown): annual without discount = RUB 56,463.67 × 12 = RUB 677,564.04; annual with 3% 12‑month prepayment discount ≈ RUB 657,237.12.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are published as monthly tariffs; the school documents show monthly billing lines and note that tuition for school holidays (autumn, winter, spring and May holidays) is calculated in proportion to the number of days the child actually attends during those periods. A 12‑month prepayment discount (3%) and a 5% referral/new‑child introduction discount are described in the tariff notes. Multi‑child discounted tariff columns are provided (two‑child and three‑plus child rates). Specific invoice dates, installment deadlines and formal payment schedule items are set out in the school's service agreements/contract for the applicable period.

Boarding / accommodation fees
- The school's published fee documents and admission policy present the school as full‑time (day) provision; published tariff documents and the service descriptions focus on supervision/care, preschool and educational services and on transport — there are no separate published monthly boarding (overnight accommodation) tariff lines in the fee schedules examined. If a boarding or internat option is required, the contract templates govern additional services; however, no explicit boarding monthly rate is published in the fee documents reviewed.

Transport (monthly)
- Transport services are charged per route on a monthly basis. Representative published monthly amounts (effective dates shown on the tariff document):
- Route: Naberezhnye Chelny – International School (route 1): excl. VAT RUB 7,188.61; including VAT (20%) RUB 8,626.33 per child per month.
- Other routes published as example: excl. VAT RUB 3,594.31; including VAT RUB 4,313.17 per child per month (per route entry in the tariff sheet).
- Transport tariffs include reduced per‑child figures when two or more children from the same family are enrolled (document shows columns for one child, two children, three+).

Additional paid services and extracurriculars
- Additional educational services and clubs are charged separately by service. Example item published: design‑thinking additional educational service (in individual form) — cost excl. VAT RUB 1,370.00 per academic hour (40 minutes). The school provides separate published price lists for other additional services.

Other costs (examples and notes)
- The preschool tariff documents break down the monthly charge into supervision & care and education components (each shown separately in the tariff tables). The documents also show transport and other additional‑service price lists as separate monthly or per‑unit charges. The fee schedules show explicit differentials for families with two children and with three or more children.

Discounts and referrals
- A 12‑month prepayment discount of 3% is offered for a 12‑month prepayment. A 5% monthly referral discount for bringing in a new child is described in tariff notes and examples; the documents explain how the referral discount is calculated and combined with other discounts. Multi‑child tariffs (two children / three+ children) are published.

Refunds and cancellation / prorating
- Tuition for school holidays is calculated proportionally to the number of days the child actually stays at school (prorating for holiday periods). Contractual terms governing cancellation, refunds and other enforcement clauses are set out in the school's standard service agreements (contract templates) and apply to individual enrollments. The tariff notes also explain how discounts are handled if attendance is within limited months. Specific refund deadlines, notice periods and any non‑refundable components are described in the contract documents.

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedules and the service agreement templates state invoicing and contractual payment obligations but do not list a standardized public menu of payment methods (for example: explicit bank account / SWIFT details, card‑payment portal or third‑party payment processors are not shown directly on the tariff pages reviewed). The contract templates and school administration set the invoice and payment terms for each enrolment. Parents should follow the payment instructions provided in the enrolment contract and invoices.

Key practical points for parents (factual checklist)
- There is no registration/application fee.
- Monthly tuition examples (including VAT where published) commonly shown in the fee tables: single‑child monthly including VAT RUB 56,463.67 for the cohorts displayed.
- Transport, additional lessons and preschool supervision/care are charged separately and shown as monthly or per‑unit charges in the published price lists.
- A 3% discount is available for a 12‑month prepayment; a 5% referral discount is described in the tariff notes; multi‑child reduced tariff columns are published. Tuition for holiday periods is prorated.

Documents and effective dates noted in the published tariff files
- The school's published tariff documents and contract templates show effective dates on the respective price lists (examples: tariff sheets effective from 01.09.2023 and 01.09.2024; one additional‑service price list effective from 01.11.2024). Individual enrolment contracts state the precise service period for each child.

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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

AIS implements an emotional intelligence program based on the Positive Education Institute's Australian PEEC program and aimed at developing personal potential.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Education takes place in English. Students have the opportunity to communicate with native speakers for all stages.

Mental Wellbeing

An emotional intelligence program supports mental wellbeing and personal development.

Safeguarding

The territory of AIS is guarded by a private security company with a pass regime and video surveillance on the outer perimeter and inside the school. The school recognises that emotional and social aspects provide the foundation for all academic learning: if a child cannot understand, express or cope with their emotions, they will not be able to focus on learning.

Admissions

1. Admissions procedures are administered by the Head of the school and IB coordinators along with AIS teachers. The procedures are conducted during the academic year and during summer holidays. 2. Age and placement: Admission for children from age 5 is after assessing English and mathematics, as well as an interview with a psychologist; children under 5 are admitted after a psychologist interview. 3. Registration for testing: Registration for testing is done via the feedback form on the AIS site, by email ais@alabuga.ru, or by phone +7 (85557) 5-90-75. To sign up for a tour and test, identification documents are required. 4. Access control: The territory of Alabuga International School is protected with a valid access control. 5. English language criteria: Knowledge of English must be in accordance with grade level (Grade 1–3: Pre-Intermediate; Grade 4–6: Intermediate; Middle Years Programme: outstanding knowledge of English). 6. Psychologist interview: An interview by a psychologist assesses the student's skills, socialization, motivation, and readiness for education. 7. Admission decision: The decision considers multiple factors, but none guarantees admission; factors may include transferring from another international school, families employed by Special Economic Zone “Alabuga,” and winners of State and World Olympiads/contests in math and chess. 8. After admission: Parents are informed of the results immediately; if admitted, information on the conditions for concluding a training contract is provided. 9. Form of education: Full-time education. 10. Educational documents: The school provides pre-school and further education services. Children from age 7 are transferred to a family form of education with attachment to Gymnasium No. 4 in Yelabuga for annual intermediate certification; based on certification results, a statement of the results is issued and, upon completion of the training program, a certificate of basic general education is issued by Gymnasium No. 4.

Scholarships

Not provided

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CIS International School – Gorki Campus

Instructs in English, Russian

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees RUB 21,320 - 33,730

Type Co-educational

The CIS International School – Gorki Campus is located in Solosovo, Odintsovo District, Moscow Region, 143081. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and is housed in two standalone buildings for junior and senior schools. The junior campus includes sleeping rooms for early years learners, a creative studio, and closed-area playgrounds. The senior campus focuses on research and creative work, with professional multi-subject science laboratories and a robotics and engineering studio, plus a cooking club, a theatre stage, and a visual arts space. An amphitheatre with acoustics and lighting supports lectures, concerts, and performances, while outdoor facilities include sports grounds and an ice rink for winter sports. The school offers a broad international curriculum mix, including Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS/A Levels; IB PYP, MYP, DP, and IBCP; IEYC/IPC/IMYC; AP; and curricula such as American, Australian, Canadian, Chinese, French, German, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Finnish, Swiss, European Baccalaureate, EYFS, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and BTEC. Ages 3–18.

Application / Entrance fee
- A one-time entrance (enrolment) fee of EUR 6,000 is charged per family (the amount does not depend on the number of children). The entrance fee covers administration and registration and is non‑refundable. Capital/entrance fee for Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception is EUR 0; for all other year levels the capital/entrance fee is EUR 6,000.

Tuition fees by year group (2026/2027 academic year — two price bands depending on payment date)
Note: tuition rates vary by the date the payment is made. Two published bands apply: payments made by 30 June 2026 (lower rate) and payments made from 1 July 2026 (higher rate). Annual and per‑term amounts are shown below (per‑term amounts are based on a three‑term academic year).

- Pre‑Nursery & Nursery (age 2.5–3)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 20,010 — Per term: EUR 6,670.00.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 21,320 — Per term: EUR 7,106.67.

- Reception (age 4)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 22,360 — Per term: EUR 7,453.33.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 23,830 — Per term: EUR 7,943.33.

- Primary School KS1 & KS2 (Year 1–Year 4, age 5–8)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 26,010 — Per term: EUR 8,670.00.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 27,710 — Per term: EUR 9,236.67.

- Primary School KS2 (Year 5–Year 6, age 9–10)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 27,310 — Per term: EUR 9,103.33.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 29,090 — Per term: EUR 9,696.67.

- Secondary School KS3 (Year 7–Year 9, age 11–13)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 28,840 — Per term: EUR 9,613.33.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 30,720 — Per term: EUR 10,240.00.

- Secondary School KS4 (Year 10–Year 11, age 14–15)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 30,960 — Per term: EUR 10,320.00.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 32,980 — Per term: EUR 10,993.33.

- Sixth Form (Year 12–Year 13, age 16–17)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 31,660 — Per term: EUR 10,553.33.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 33,730 — Per term: EUR 11,243.33.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition rates depend on the payment date. The school publishes two price bands: payments made on or before 30 June 2026 are charged at the lower annual rate; payments on or after 1 July 2026 (and during the 2026/2027 academic period listed) are charged at the higher annual rate. A discount system and payment plans are available. A 5% sibling discount applies to the second and subsequent children. Payments are made in Russian roubles according to the Central Bank rate on the date of payment; if the Central Bank rate is lower than 100 RUR to 1 EUR, a floor rate of 100 RUR per EUR is applied for payment calculations.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed for the Gorki campus; no boarding fees are published for this campus.

Other costs and fees
- School transport is charged separately and is shown as 250,000 RUB per school year (subject to route and availability).
- Tuition fees include school meals served three times a day and include all books.
- Tuition fees do not include transport services, summer courses, or school uniform; these items are invoiced separately.
- Capital/entrance fee: Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception — EUR 0; other year levels — EUR 6,000 (one‑time).

Refund information
- The one‑time entrance/enrolment fee is non‑refundable. (The published fee schedule identifies the entrance fee as non‑refundable.)

Fee payment options
- Published material states payments are made in Russian roubles using the Central Bank exchange rate on the date of payment and that payment plans are available; specific payment channels and invoicing options (for example, bank transfer, direct debit or card) are handled through the school's admissions/accounts process and by the school's finance office.

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