Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
There are only a small number of schools that describe themselves as international in Tajikistan, and most are concentrated in the capital, Dushanbe. The group includes English-medium, American-style schools as well as Cambridge (IGCSE/AS/A-Level) and bilingual schools that combine Russian and international programmes. Instruction is commonly in English or Russian, with Tajik offered as a subject or after-school class in some schools; many schools also advertise dedicated English-support for arriving students. Published tuition rates are listed in local somoni for schools that publish fees (so converted amounts vary), and the academic year typically starts around August/September with some mid-year admissions possible - parents should expect limited places and contact schools early.
Compare 8 international schools in Tajikistan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TJS 13,954), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 8 international schools in Tajikistan covering 13 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (2), Cambridge (Secondary) (2), Cambridge (Primary) (2), IB (PYP) (1), IB (MYP) (1). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across Tajikistan runs from about TJS 1,500 to TJS 36,868, averaging roughly TJS 13,954. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Tajikistan run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
doris lists every international school in Tajikistan we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
