Kazakhstan, Almaty
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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.
Charterhouse Almaty has typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.
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.
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.
First overseas campus of Charterhouse, UK, in Central Asia, delivered in partnership with International Educational Corporation. Sister school of Charterhouse UK. British independent education.
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.
United Kingdom
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.
Annual tuition at Charterhouse Almaty ranges from KZT 50,000 to KZT 18,020,000 for 2026/27.
Charterhouse Almaty teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 4 to 18.
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.
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.
The school is academically selective and offers a fully embedded Super-Curriculum.
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.
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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