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Kazakhstan, Astana
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Haileybury Astana integrates social and emotional learning through the Haileybury Habits and the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile. A four-House system provides pastoral care with House Masters and House Staff who meet with pupils daily. Healthy competition is fostered through school sports, performing arts and academic activities. The school supports resilient, creative, independent, courageous, inquisitive and reflective learners in a safe, caring environment.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support helps pupils access the mainstream curriculum. EAL lessons operate in place of other language classes, with entry assessments and ongoing placement decisions. Pupils remain in EAL until their English enables access to the main curriculum, at which point exit is determined by teacher recommendation and a language assessment. Kazakh language is taught as the host language from Key Stage 1, with Kazakh classes offered in all years and IGCSE/IB contexts providing relevant opportunities.
English is the primary language of instruction for all classes. Language courses are offered in English, French, Kazakh, Russian and Spanish, with mother tongue provision. The EAL program provides English language support for pupils needing extra help, with formal assessment on entry and ongoing support. About 80% of pupils speak English as an additional language, and most staff are fluent in English and at least one other language.
Well-being is integrated into school life through the House System and dedicated pastoral care. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered to pupils as part of personal development. The University Counselling service provides guidance for university applications and life skills, including interviews, essay support and career planning. The Tootoot safeguarding app enables confidential reporting of concerns, contributing to a safe, supportive environment.
Safeguarding and the welfare of pupils are paramount. All staff have a role in protecting pupils, and safeguarding is supported by a dedicated platform (Tootoot) for reporting concerns. A designated safeguarding lead coordinates safeguarding across the school, with ongoing training and a commitment to early intervention and the best outcomes for pupils.
Haileybury Astana provides a British curriculum for ages 2–18, delivering Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form. English is the language of instruction across the programme, with staff and a clear progression from early years to pre-university study. Founded in 2011 as a non‑profit educational project, the school opened in 2012 in Astana and is part of the Haileybury Schools Group, with a partner school in Almaty. It has accreditation from Kazakhstan's International Accreditation and Rating Agency. The campus sits along the Ishim River and offers a 25‑metre indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, a dance and performing arts studio, an astroturf pitch and tennis courts, plus a music recording studio and technology‑rich learning zones. The Sci‑Tech Hub opened in 2025, featuring robotics arenas, 3D printers and advanced science laboratories. Co‑curricular life includes MUN conferences, the UNESCO Club, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, language clubs.
