European Azerbaijan School

The European Azerbaijan School is located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Primary Campus: 7C Hasan Majidov Street, Yasamal district. Secondary Campus: 1128 Abbaszadeh Street, Baku. Both campuses are within the city of Baku.

Early Learning Centre (ages 3–5); Primary School (Grade 1–4); Middle Years Programme (Grade 5–9); Diploma Programme (Grade 10–12); Career-Related Programme (CP).

Private international day school; IB World School.

Azerbaijan

Primary Schedule runs 8:30–16:00, including breakfast, core lessons, breaks, lunch, and language sessions. Secondary Schedule runs 8:30–16:00 with six periods, breaks, and a lunch period.

The school provides transport using nine school buses. Buses operate from different parts of the city with a guide-teacher on each bus; 190 students use the service daily. Buses are equipped with GPS and First Aid kits.

IB World School delivering the International Baccalaureate programmes across four divisions: Early Learning Centre (3–5), Primary (PYP), Middle (MYP), and Secondary (DP and CP). The curriculum includes the Primary Years Programme for Grades 1–4, Middle Years Programme for Grades 5–9, Diploma Programme for Grades 10–12, and Career-Related Programme. Language of instruction is English, with Azerbaijani used in some language subjects; language acquisition options include Russian, German, Spanish and French. The DP is a two-year program with six subjects (three HL and three SL) plus the Core (TOK, CAS and Extended Essay). The CP leads to higher education, apprenticeships or employment, and a university consultant supports students with offers from prestigious universities worldwide.

15–21 students per class.

IB Examination Results 2025 and 2024.

DP prepares students for success at university; CP leads to higher education, apprenticeships or employment; university consultant supports students to receive offers from prestigious universities around the world.

EAS fosters collaborative learning and a safe, caring environment where diversity is valued and positive social interactions are promoted. The school minimizes risk of harm and supports student wellbeing. An established Safeguarding Committee monitors safeguarding and child protection arrangements, and all staff receive safeguarding and child protection training every year. Students have a right to be heard and to be taken seriously when concerns arise. The school community emphasizes respectful relationships among staff, students and parents and provides learning opportunities that promote healthy lifestyle choices, contributing to a joyous classroom where students feel safe, secure and accepted.

Psychological support with counseling is designed to facilitate achievement, improve behavior and support social development. The school counseling service offers individual counseling, guidance lessons, assemblies and whole‑school programs such as Bullying Awareness Week, E-safety Week and Random Act of Kindness Week. The learning support team identifies educational needs early and monitors progress for students with learning difficulties. English Additional Language (EAL) and Azerbaijani language support give targeted assistance to help students integrate into regular classrooms; the EAL department uses Cambridge Global English. The Student Support Team includes a Deputy Director for Student Affairs, leaders for various year groups, a psychologist, a university consultant, a social affairs coordinator and the school nurse.

English is the language of instruction for the majority of lessons and English proficiency is emphasised to meet IB programme requirements and to enable students to communicate ideas and emotions. An integrated English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme supports students at all levels up to the IB Diploma Programme, with diagnostic testing and additional support in English and related language courses. The language profile shows diverse linguistic backgrounds; English is the main language of instruction and 70% of instructional time is delivered in English, with the remainder dedicated to maintaining linguistic and cultural identity. Initial placement includes diagnostic tests in English and Azerbaijani to determine appropriate language courses and movement between courses.

The school promotes wellbeing through a safe, supportive environment and a focus on healthy lifestyle choices. Counseling services and a psychologist support student mental wellbeing, with individual sessions, guidance lessons and school-wide programs addressing wellbeing and safety. The Student Support Team works to identify needs early and provide guidance, while the broader wellbeing approach emphasizes positive relationships among staff, students and families.

The Child Protection Policy aims to keep children safe by ensuring safe learning environments, identifying students at risk and communicating safeguarding commitments to the school community. The Safeguarding Committee monitors safeguarding arrangements and ensures staff are trained to respond to concerns; annual safeguarding training is provided for all staff. The policy applies to all members of the school community, including staff, students, parents and visitors.

1. Eligibility and overview: Admission is open to students of all nationalities who can access and benefit from the international curriculum and programmes offered by the school. The school provides the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with specialist teachers and dedicated IB programme coordinators guiding learning. Additional support is available for non-Azerbaijani students who cannot follow language courses in the local language. 2. What makes EAS special: Highly qualified teachers, including staff recruited internationally; a support network for students' social, language and learning needs as well as university counselling; and two state-of-the-art campuses with modern science labs, top sports facilities (including a swimming pool and gymnasium), a modern theatre, a fully equipped computer lab, music and art rooms, a spacious library and a large dining area. An individualized approach to learning recognises the different needs and perspectives of our students and families. 3. Admissions process and campus visits: The best way to learn about EAS is to visit the campus for an admissions tour; the admissions office can be contacted to arrange this. 4. Application process by level and key steps: Early Learning Centre (ELC) eligibility is based on age and an assessment of social, emotional, physical and mental maturity, with ongoing teacher observations. Primary Education (Grades 1-4) uses age eligibility (6 by December 31) and an internal online test in English and Mathematics plus a motor-skills assessment; conditional admission may be offered if results indicate potential for improvement, with contract and fees in place. For MYP (Grades 5-9), students are tested for cognitive abilities and English language proficiency, with Azerbaijani interviews to gauge language needs and potential EAL provision. DP (Grades 10-12) entry requires prior IB grounding (where applicable), an application, an essay, an interview, and a panel decision; notification follows, with language placement assessments as needed. 5. Documentation and contracts: The following documents are typically required: parent/guardian application, photos, original and copy of national ID (Azerbaijani) or passport/residency for international students, school transfer certificates and transcripts (where applicable), and medical certificates; a contract is signed and school fees arranged upon admission. Conditional admissions may require probation and ongoing evaluation during the initial period. 6. Appeals, assessment and language placement: If a decision is appealed, a formal process is available with specified timelines; further assessments may be conducted to ensure optimum placement in language and curriculum courses. A psychological assessment is conducted for ELC, Primary and Secondary to evaluate thinking, learning, behaviour and other aspects, and results inform planning for support where needed. 7. Transfer and ministry requirements: For grade advancement and transfer, families may need to follow the relevant ministry procedures, including transfer links as applicable. The admissions policy also notes alignment with appropriate placement and progression within the IB pathways.

Admissions decisions fall into four categories: Accept, Accept conditionally, Decline and Waiting List. The Admissions Office informs families of the outcome; age guidelines and placement rules apply, and decisions may place applicants on the Waiting List when a place is not immediately available. The policy includes an age-appropriate class numbering and placement framework to ensure suitable grade alignment and progression.