Most popular international schools in Moscow

Located in central Moscow, Lycée Français Alexandre Dumas de Moscou delivers the French national curriculum from preschool to terminale, within the AEFE network. The school operates on two campuses: Site Milioutinski for collège and lycée, and Site IDF for preschool and primary. Students follow a plurilingual pathway with a European section and a Russian international section, and several foreign languages (Russian, English, German and Spanish) are taught from early years; Latin is offered as an optional subject from 5e to Terminale. The institution emphasizes sciences and digital technologies, with CECRL-based language assessment and pathways such as SIR, SELO and PARLE. The school provides strong university and grandes écoles guidance and a robust extracurricular program, including theatre, dance and choir, sports, and student governance through MDL, AEL and APENG. Its purpose is to prepare globally mobile learners who can pursue higher education in France, Russia, Europe, North America and beyond worldwide.

Deutsche Schule Moskau – Friedrich-Joseph Haass is a German Auslandsschule in Moscow. It serves a Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School, leading to Mittlere Reife and Allgemeine Hochschulreife. Operated as the Moscow division of the Deutscher Schul- und Kindergartenverein Russland (DSKVR), the school hosts the German Embassy in Moscow and follows a curriculum that emphasizes German language across subjects and ongoing engagement with Russia and Germany. Instruction is in German, with Russian taught as a foreign language beginning in Grade 6 (second language) and in Grade 10 (third language); a Russian course runs from Grade 3 to 9 (RUK). The program focuses on differentiated, student-centered teaching, intercultural competence and cross-curricular learning. Facilities include a library with German-language holdings supported by the Goethe-Institut, sport grounds for physical education, and a Jugendclub for after-school activities. The school offers AGs, exchanges, leadership opportunities, and study trips to Berlin to broaden horizons worldwide.

Hinkson Christian Academy, or HCA, is a private, co-educational Christian day school in Moscow offering an English-language American curriculum from kindergarten through grade 12. The school is licensed by the Russian Ministry of Education and accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Instruction is conducted in English, with ESL support and language study in Korean and Russian. The high school provides a college-preparatory program with AP courses for juniors and seniors and honors options. The campus includes 22 classrooms, a computer lab, science lab, arts facilities, a library with English and growing Korean collections, a gymnasium with a weight room, and dedicated ESL and learning-support spaces. Activities include drama, music, choir, and theater alongside competitive sports such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, and more. Notable features include a Korean language program for grades 1-8 and a parent-partnership community for families worldwide.

Japanese School in Moscow is located at Leninskiy Prospekt, 78А корпус 1, Moskva 119261, Russia. It follows a Japanese Curriculum and operates as a Japanese international school. The institution is organized into two divisions: Elementary School (grades 1–6) and Middle School (grades 1–3). The elementary division includes six grades, while the middle division covers three grades. Current enrollment totals 30 students, with 20 in elementary and 10 in middle school; there are 17 boys and 13 girls. Enrollment by grade is shown in the classroom layout. A new daily schedule has been issued for 2026. The school provides a structured progression from elementary to middle school within the Japanese curriculum, supporting families seeking continuity for students living in Moscow. This configuration reflects a clear, grade-based structure that aligns with standard Japanese educational organization. The school serves expatriate and local families seeking a consistent, culturally grounded approach to schooling in Moscow.

IS Moscow – Krylatskoe Campus is part of the International School of Moscow, located on the site of the 1980 Olympic Games and offering a truly international education from ages 3 to 18. The school teaches the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form, with the EYFS framework used for the youngest learners on both the Rosinka and Krylatskoe campuses. The Krylatskoe site houses dynamic, technology-enabled classrooms, specialist science rooms, multimedia spaces, and an open-plan library, complemented by large indoor and outdoor sport facilities, including a bespoke climbing wall, Astroturf pitches, and Olympic-standard venues on the Upper Campus. Outdoor spaces include a garden and allotment for hands-on learning. IS Moscow is COBIS-accredited and Cambridge International Examinations-registered, and part of Nord Anglia Education, with collaborations with MIT and UNICEF through the Global Campus platform. Graduates advance to top universities worldwide, including Cambridge, Oxford, UCLA, and other leading universities globally.

Located at Leninsky Prospekt 78A, the Italian International School Italo Calvino delivers education under the Italian Ministry of Education for Italian pupils. The school follows the five-year Italian primary program, with Italian as the language of instruction, and continues through a three-year middle school and a four-year linguistic lyceum that deepens Italian, English, Spanish and Russian or German, plus Latin. From the second year, CLIL integrates content and language learning, and internships and international projects broaden opportunities, including overseas options in the EU, UK, USA and Canada. The diploma of maturity is recognized, with nostrification possible in Russia. The campus includes a language laboratory, a theatre laboratory, a gym and a soccer field, and spaces for applied arts, chess and logic games. All students receive music instruction, and the school organizes summer camp and end-of-year arts and cultural program. The school collaborates with Dante Alighieri Society and offers PLIDA certificates.

Cambridge Lyceum Moscow operates across several campuses in Moscow, offering programs for learners from ages 2 to 18. Private day school and preschool facilities are located at 14/3 and 14A Verkhnyaya Krasnoselskaya Street, 92 Vernadskogo Avenue, 9 Ladozhskaya Street, and 8 Juliana Semenova Street. The school provides Cambridge-based programs alongside a Russian national track, with a combined option to pursue dual Russian and Cambridge diplomas. The Cambridge pathway includes IGCSE, AS-/A-Levels and Cambridge Secondary education, with English taught as the language of instruction; the Russian program leads to the Russian secondary certificate. A Russian-Cambridge blend offers both qualifications. The British program is currently temporarily suspended. The school emphasizes a Design and Arts focus with specialized studios and distance-learning options, and a strong English-language program beginning in the early years, supported by Cambridge English examinations and progression toward Cambridge assessments. The school is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment Group.

Embassy of India School Moscow – Kendriya Vidyalaya is a CBSE-affiliated institution established in 1987 to serve the Embassy of India personnel and the Indian community in Moscow. Located at the Embassy of India premises in Vorontsovo Polye, the school educates students from class I to XII, offering Science and Commerce streams and enrolling over 270 students. The Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation acts as the School's Patron, with the Deputy Chief of Mission serving as Chairperson of the School Management Committee. The curriculum follows the NCERT framework, emphasizing academic achievement alongside character development tailored to an international context. The school maintains multilingual academic and cultural engagement, publishing a school magazine in English, Hindi, French, and Russian. It also hosts cultural events and performances linked to Indian and Russian traditions. Activities include celebrations such as Independence Day and poetry contests that promote cross-cultural understanding and language enrichment globally.

Heritage International School Moscow operates across three campuses: Sokolniki, Leninsky, and Tyumen. Sokolniki near Preobrazhenskaya Ploschad; Leninsky at Krupskoy 1 near University metro; Tyumen at Fedyuninskogo 30 in LCD Ozhogino. It serves children aged 2 to 18 and is affiliated with the United Kingdom. The core programme is the British curriculum taught in English by international teachers, including UK EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels. An Integrated Russian Programme runs alongside Cambridge curricula, and a bespoke co-curriculum adds sports, creativity and technology. A Values based Education framework supports character development in a multicultural, bilingual environment. The school offers extensive language options and curricula, including French, German, Italian, and more. Facilities include a learning resource network, five meals daily prepared on site, a football pitch, secure campuses with CCTV, and 24 hour security. More than 50 clubs, a house system, and field trips enrich life. Learners are supported.