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Charterhouse Almaty

Kazakhstan, Almaty

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KZT 50,000 - 18,020,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2026
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Kazakh, Russian, French, Mandarin, English
Typical class size 22
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Charterhouse Almaty is the first overseas Charterhouse campus, located on Adilov Street in Almaty. For ages 4 to 18, students follow a British curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, taught in English. The Junior School (Reception to Year 6) uses a UK-based framework enriched by the Charterhouse approach and Kazakh context, with Kazakh language, literature and history alongside inclusive core subjects. A Super-Curriculum extends beyond exams, including independent reading, academic competitions, guest lectures and Sixth Form electives to cultivate research, debate, critical thinking and articulate communication. The campus is spacious and purpose-built, with modern academic facilities. Cultural integration is central: Kazakhstan heritage is honoured in curriculum and community. Co-curriculars include Performing Arts, sport and outdoor education, with clubs across Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, and Cultural and Language strands. Opening in September 2026, Charterhouse Almaty joins Charterhouse's global family with a focus on standards and global citizenship.

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The Essentials

Charterhouse Almaty has typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location

Charterhouse Almaty is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Admissions Office is in Almaty city, 400 Kapparov Street, Block 5G, 2nd Floor. The campus sits on a serene 3-hectare site with more space per student than any other school in Almaty. It is the first overseas campus of Charterhouse, UK and is part of the Charterhouse family of schools.

Stages

Junior School (Reception to Year 6, age 4-10); Senior School (Years 7-10, age 11-16); Sixth Form (Year 12) opens in September 2027; Boarding House (Years 9-12) opens in September 2027; All Year Groups Open (Reception to Year 13) by September 2028.

Type

First overseas campus of Charterhouse, UK, in Central Asia, delivered in partnership with International Educational Corporation. Sister school of Charterhouse UK. British independent education.

Additional learning support

A Learning Support Department provides individual and group support for students with SEN; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available; The King's English Programme supports students lacking sufficient English from Year 3 onward.

Country affiliation

United Kingdom

School day structure

The daily schedule is structured yet flexible, balancing core academic subjects with co-curricular and super-curricular activities. Charterhouse Almaty operates an extended school day.

Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Charterhouse Almaty ranges from KZT 50,000 to KZT 18,020,000 for 2026/27.

Application & registration fees
- Registration (application) fee: KZT 50,000 (non‑refundable).
- Guarantee deposit: 10% of the annual tuition fee; the fee schedule shows the 10% amount in GBP for each year group and also states the 10% requirement.

Tuition fees — annual and per‑term (academic year 2026–2027)
- Pre‑school / Reception (age 4): Annual tuition KZT 7,820,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 3,084,556; Term 2 KZT 2,041,889; Term 3 KZT 2,693,556.
- Year 1 (age 5): Annual tuition KZT 11,900,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 4,693,889; Term 2 KZT 3,107,222; Term 3 KZT 4,098,889.
- Year 2 (age 6): Annual tuition KZT 12,580,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 4,962,111; Term 2 KZT 3,284,778; Term 3 KZT 4,333,111.
- Year 3 (age 7): Annual tuition KZT 13,260,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 5,230,333; Term 2 KZT 3,462,333; Term 3 KZT 4,567,333.
- Year 4 (age 8): Annual tuition KZT 13,940,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 5,498,556; Term 2 KZT 3,639,889; Term 3 KZT 4,801,556.
- Year 5 (age 9): Annual tuition KZT 14,620,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 5,766,778; Term 2 KZT 3,817,444; Term 3 KZT 5,035,778.
- Year 6 (age 10): Annual tuition KZT 15,300,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,035,000; Term 2 KZT 3,995,000; Term 3 KZT 5,270,000.
- Year 7 (age 11): Annual tuition KZT 15,980,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,303,222; Term 2 KZT 4,172,556; Term 3 KZT 5,504,222.
- Year 8 (age 12): Annual tuition KZT 16,660,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,571,444; Term 2 KZT 4,350,111; Term 3 KZT 5,738,444.
- Year 9 (age 13): Annual tuition KZT 17,340,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,839,667; Term 2 KZT 4,527,667; Term 3 KZT 5,972,667.
- Year 10 (age 14): Annual tuition KZT 18,020,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 7,107,889; Term 2 KZT 4,705,222; Term 3 KZT 6,206,889.

- Additional published annual headline figures are provided in GBP for Year groups through Year 13 (GBP amounts shown in the published fee schedule): Reception GBP £11,500; Year 1 GBP £17,500; Year 2 GBP £18,500; Year 3 GBP £19,500; Year 4 GBP £20,500; Year 5 GBP £21,500; Year 6 GBP £22,500; Year 7 GBP £23,500; Year 8 GBP £24,500; Year 9 GBP £25,500; Year 10 GBP £26,500; Year 11 GBP £27,500; Year 12 GBP £28,500; Year 13 GBP £29,500. The published GBP schedule also lists the equivalent guarantee deposit amounts in GBP (10% shown next to each year group).

Guarantee deposit and registration
- Registration (application) fee: KZT 50,000, payable on application and non‑refundable.
- Guarantee deposit: 10% of the annual tuition fee; the published fee schedule shows the 10% figure and the GBP equivalents for each year group. The guarantee deposit is paid separately to the annual tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition is payable in three instalments for the 2026–2027 academic year with the following due dates: Term 1 payment due 15 July 2026; Term 2 payment due 15 November 2026; Term 3 payment due 15 March 2027.
- School fees are payable in Kazakhstani Tenge. The published fee schedule states that the KZT amount is applied using the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) exchange rate on the date of payment (a coefficient mechanism is described for conversion where applicable).

Boarding fees (where applicable)
- A Boarding House will open in September 2027 for Years 9–12. No separate boarding fee schedule for 2026–2027 is published. Boarding arrangements and fees will apply from the year the Boarding House opens.

Other costs and exclusions
- The published fee schedule includes core academic provision, daily meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks), the daily co‑curricular programme, wellbeing and pastoral care, textbooks, exercise books and stationery, access to digital learning resources (excluding GCSE and Sixth Form textbooks), English as an Additional Language provision, and medical and safeguarding services as part of the tuition.
- Additional charges payable separately include: individual music lessons, school trips within Kazakhstan and abroad, and fees charged by external examination boards. These additional costs are notified to families in advance.

Refund information and withdrawal-related notes
- The registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable. The published fee schedule sets out the guarantee deposit requirement (10% of annual tuition) but does not set out detailed refund mechanics for that deposit within the fee table; refund and cancellation terms are established through the school's enrolment/parent contract and related school policies.

Fee payment options
- The fee documents state that fees are payable in KZT using the NBRK exchange rate on the date of payment; specific payment channels (for example: bank transfer, credit card, local payment platforms) are not itemised in the published fee schedule. Invoices and contractual documents supplied on acceptance set out the precise payment instructions and currency/convertibility procedure.
Academics

Charterhouse Almaty teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum

The Charterhouse Almaty curriculum is a British independent school education delivered in partnership with Charterhouse, UK. Junior School (Reception to Year 6) follows a UK based curriculum rooted in the English National Curriculum, enhanced by the Charterhouse approach and integrated with Kazakhstan context. UK taught subjects such as Geography, Music and Drama are delivered with Kazakh cultural content. The school integrates Kazakhstan heritage within the curriculum and community while maintaining high academic standards. It uses a fully embedded Super-Curriculum that extends beyond examinations, including independent reading, academic competitions, guest lectures and university style Sixth Form electives to develop research, debate, critical thinking and articulate communication.

Higher Education Progression

The curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for higher education at leading universities worldwide. It emphasizes university ready skills such as critical thinking, research and articulate communication, embedded in the Super-Curriculum. These competencies align with what top universities look for in applicants.

Gifted and Talented

The school is academically selective and offers a fully embedded Super-Curriculum.

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Admissions

Admissions

The admissions process comprises six steps. Enquiry & Visit: Contact our Admissions team to arrange a personal visit (or virtual if you are unable to visit) for an introduction to the school and its curriculum. The school follows a UK-based curriculum rooted in the English National Curriculum, with Kazakh context. Families learn about how Kazakh language and local studies are integrated into the timetable, and about the Junior and Senior School structure. The visit helps families understand the admissions pathway and what to expect during the process. 1) Enquiry & Visit is completed by arranging the visit and learning about the curriculum and school structure. 2) The visit provides information about the British curriculum with Kazakh context and how it is delivered in Junior and Senior Schools. 3) The visit supports families in understanding next steps in the admissions process.

Scholarships

Yes, a limited number of scholarships based on academic achievement and talent are available. Scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis.

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