MTK International School

AZ 1022, Baku, Azerbaijan, 151 Samad Vurgun Street. In the heart of Baku's Ganjlik district.

Preschool (ages 2-6) using the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (EYFS) for Pre-Nursery to Reception; Transition Class (ages 5-6) uses Cambridge Stage 1; Primary School (ages 6-11) uses the Cambridge Primary curriculum; Secondary School (ages 11-18) offers Azerbaijani and Russian Streams and an International Stream with Cambridge Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary and Advanced curricula.

International Cambridge-curriculum school offering Preschool, Primary and Secondary education; streams include Azerbaijani/Russian and International.

Diverse international student body with host-country (Azerbaijani) and expatriate learners; MTK provides English-language teaching and support for learners at different English proficiency levels.

Learning Support program with ESL & LS coordinators and a team of ESL & LS teachers; differentiated tasks, dual-language resources, and targeted interventions to support learners from Transition to Grade 8.

MTK High School provides education for students aged 14-18 years. The Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced curricula are taught as core programmes of study, designed for international settings and harmonised with host-country National Curriculum requirements. Most lessons are taught in English, with some Azerbaijani instruction to meet the needs of host-country and expatriate students. The curriculum blends Cambridge with compulsory local subjects, including Azerbaijani Language, Azerbaijani History, Azerbaijani Geography and Azerbaijani Literature, as well as National Curriculum Mathematics, with Azerbaijani and global themes reflected in teaching. All host-country students who complete Secondary School receive the Attestat; Grade 10 leads to Cambridge IGCSE and Grades 11-12 lead to AS and A-Level examinations, recognised locally and internationally. MTK graduates achieve full academic proficiency in English and fluency in native languages, enabling a wide range of educational and career options.

Cambridge IGCSE in Grade 10 and Cambridge AS/A-Level in Grades 11-12 provide internationally recognised qualifications for university entrance. Azerbaijani State Examinations are completed by host-country students where required, alongside Cambridge qualifications, for local university entry. These qualifications enable entry to top universities in Azerbaijan and abroad. MTK graduates are proficient in English and fluent in native languages, widening options for higher education and careers.

MTK offers Leadership Programmes in the High School, including Model United Nations clubs and conferences, to nurture leadership skills and provide experiences beyond the core curriculum.

Preschool includes rich social-emotional learning. Small groups and caring teachers build confidence and a love of learning. Primary focuses on building strong foundations and nurturing critical thinking, responsibility and teamwork through engaging lessons and projects, with close family communication. Middle School offers an inquiry-driven curriculum across English, mathematics, sciences, humanities and ICT, with opportunities to develop study habits, independence and digital literacy through clubs, competitions and community projects. Vision and Mission emphasize social and emotional well-being in a safe environment, with students feeling valued, connected and supported by peers, teachers, families and the wider community.

The school provides English instruction accessible to students with varying levels of English proficiency. The school also has an English as a Second Language (ESL) and Learning Support (LS) program, including an ESL & LS Coordinator and a team of ESL & LS teachers to provide support and interventions to students (Transition to Grade 8) to raise achievement.

The MTK program includes the RULER social-emotional learning approach to support students' emotional wellbeing. MTK aims to foster social and emotional well-being as part of its mission and provides a safe environment for learning.

The school provides a safe environment and emphasizes student well-being within its mission.

1. Submission of online application form. Submitting an online application starts the MTK admissions process. After submission, information about the pre-entry assessment is provided. To participate in the pre-entry assessment, registration must be completed via the link provided on the MTK site. The family may receive further details by MTK after registration. 2. Participation in pre-entry assessment process. Admission to Preschool and Transitional groups is based on the results of an interview with academic staff and a psychologist, and a trial day may be offered if necessary. Admission to Grade 1 is based on the results of an interview with academic staff and a psychologist. Admission to Grades 2–10 is determined by examination results; where necessary, an interview with the psychologist and an assessment for SEND may be conducted, and a trial day may be arranged. 3. Registration and documentation. If a place is offered, submit copies of parents' IDs, a copy of the student's ID, 4 photos (3x4), Medical Card, and Certificate of residence. Information on the offer (unconditional/conditional/reject) will be provided within 3 workdays via phone and email. Following the official offer, sign the contract and provide the required documents for enrolment. Admissions for the 2024-2025 academic year start in February 2024 and end when all spots are filled. Waiting list may be offered if no places are available; MTK makes every effort to provide an accurate estimate of the likely waiting time. Conditional offers may be issued in certain circumstances to support progress with follow-up reassessment.

Waiting list. If no places are available in the targeted group/class, a place on the waiting list may be offered. While this may be conditional upon who leaves the school (plans of current students may change), MTK makes every effort to provide an accurate estimate regarding the likely waiting time.