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Edville International School in Astana offers educational programs for students aged 6 to 18. Its curriculum integrates more than 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses from CollegeBoard, such as Calculus AB/BC, Physics C, and Computer Science, alongside Pearson's BTEC Level 3 qualifications. A distinctive feature of Edville's high school is its Venture School program, which runs alongside specialized extracurriculars like the Teenvestor investment club, Madison Avenue marketing club, and Silicon Ville venture club to teach applied business skills. Students can also join clubs for robotics (with USTEM Foundation), genetics (with GenomiX), and debate (Oxford Union style). Faculty include international examiners, coaches of national olympiad teams, and regular jury members of international olympiads. Edville maintains two buildings at its Astana campus, providing tailored learning environments and dedicated college counseling for university admissions. The school's founder focuses on creating an individual pathway for each high school student, drawing on his 18 years of experience guiding young Kazakhstanis to their dream universities. Edville's primary program focuses on microskills, AI literacy, STEM fundamentals, and critical thinking. The school is currently introducing the Oxford International Curriculum, aiming to become the first in Kazakhstan to do so. In 2025, Edville was the only school awarded a medal of excellence from the President of Kazakhstan.
18 Kuyshi Dina Street, Astana, Kazakhstan
EdVille International School has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Kazakh, Russian.
EdVille International School in Astana is located at 18 Kuyshi Dina Street. The school operates across two dedicated buildings – primary in one, middle and high school in the other – to provide the best-suited environment for each stage of a student's growth. Comprehensive facilities include sports areas, a canteen, security, cameras with sound, and an AI-driven anti-bullying system that supports a safe, efficient, and welcoming learning experience.
The school is divided into three main age-specific programs. The Primary Years Program (1-4 grades), the Middle Years Program (5-6 grades), and the High School Program (7-11 grades).
EdVille International School operates as a co-educational full-day school. Edville does not provide boarding facilities.
At Edville, "Think Global, Act Local" is more than a motto, it shapes the community we build. Our classrooms reflect the multicultural heritage of Kazakhstan, a country that proudly unites over 130 nationalities, and we welcome every student as a valued global citizen.
EdVille International School in Astana provides personalised learning support built into the school day. Every middle and high school student follows an individual learning pathway with a dedicated tutor, building weekly goals trackable in our mobile app. In-house preparation for SAT, IELTS, BTEC qualifications, and 23 Advanced Placement subjects – the most in Central Asia – comes with regular mock exams and individual progress analytics. Our faculty including international examiners, olympiad coaches, and industry practitioners operates as a mentor network supporting each student's academic growth and university admission.
While located in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, Edville is an international school with roots in Kazakhstan.
EdVille International School does not have any affiliation to any particular religion.
EdVille International School in Astana runs a structured school day that develops discipline and self-organisation. Each morning begins at 08:40 with a 20-minute morning sync between the class and its tutor to set the day’s goals and review progress. Lessons follow the core curriculum with electives built into the timetable, and every day ends with a mandatory one-hour academic étude – supervised independent study where students complete homework with a tutor present. A personal digital profile keeps each student's schedule, grades, and goals visible to student, parent, and tutor through a mobile app at all times.
EdVille International School in Astana offers a dedicated school bus service that provides families with a safe, comfortable, and convenient daily commute to and from campus.
EdVille International School teaches Advanced Placement (AP), BTEC Qualification for students aged 6 to 18.
EdVille International School structures its curriculum across three distinct stages: Primary, Middle, and High School. The Primary Years Program for ages 6 to 10 focuses on algorithmic thinking, in-depth language learning, chess, and required reading. In the Middle Years Program for ages 11 to 14, students undertake Pre-AP, Pre-IELTS, PSAT, and SSAT coursework while preparing for specialized national school admissions (RFMSh, BIL, and NIS) and academic olympiads. The High School Program for ages 15 to 18 culminates in BTEC qualifications and over 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including subjects like Calculus AB/BC, Microeconomics, and Computer Science. Additionally, high school students participate in the Venture School program, which incorporates applied studies in investments, marketing, and management.
Admissions to EdVille International School in Astana are open for Grades 1–11 through a simple four-step process: an application via website or WhatsApp, a diagnostic test, an admission interview, and enrollment. EdVille's own subject-testing platform is used to place students in the right class within their grade, not to decide admission – selection is based on motivation and curiosity rather than past grades.
EdVille International School in Astana does not offer a formal scholarship programme. Instead, the school focuses on keeping its international programmes and personalised individual learning plans as affordable as possible, supported by sibling and prepayment discounts that help to improve accessiblity of premium school education to families.
EdVille International School in Astana does not maintain a formal waitlist. Places for Grades 1–11 are offered on a rolling basis, so families can usually proceed directly through the admissions process. As class sizes are limited to support a personalised approach, early application is recommended to secure a place for the 2026–2027 academic year.
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