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| Name | Age | Fee | Track | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toddlers (2 years old) | 2 | 10,000 USD | Infant / Toddler | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Toddlers (2 years old) | 2 | 10,000 USD | Early Childhood | (Annual tuition: USD 10,000). Three equal installments per year (mid-August, mid-October, early February). The first installment includes the admission fee and the first tuition tranche. The admission fee (one-time, non-refundable): KZT 600,000. Entrance/placement testing (one-time): KZT 20,000. Reservation fee to guarantee a place: equal to one third of the annual tuition (USD 3,333.33), to be paid in KZT at the KASE rate on the payment day; non-refundable if the child withdraws. If paying in KZT, USD amounts are converted at the KASE rate on payment day. Sibling discounts and merit discounts apply as described in the broader policy. Boarding is not offered. |
| Toddlers (age 2) | 2 | 10,000 USD | Early Years | Academic tuition fees (2026–2027) in USD |
| Pre-Kindergarten (3 years old) | 3 | 11,000 USD | Infant / Toddler | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Pre-Kindergarten (3 years old) | 3 | 11,000 USD | Early Childhood | (Annual tuition: USD 11,000). Three equal installments per year (mid-August, mid-October, early February). Reservation and admission-related charges are the same as Toddlers year, payable at enrollment; one-time admission fee and testing apply only for new admissions. If applicable, reservation fee equals USD 3,666.67 (1/3 of annual tuition), paid in KZT at the KASE rate on payment day; non-refundable if withdrawn. USD tuition amounts may be converted to KZT using the day's KASE rate if paying in KZT. |
| Pre‑Kindergarten (age 3) | 3 | 11,000 USD | Early Years | Academic tuition fees (2026–2027) in USD |
| Kindergarten (4 years old) | 4 | 14,500 USD | Infant / Toddler | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Kindergarten (4 years old) | 4 | 14,500 USD | Early Childhood | (Annual tuition: USD 14,500). Three equal installments per year. Reservation fee: USD 4,833.33 (1/3 of annual tuition), payable in KZT at the day's KASE rate. Admission (one-time, non-refundable): KZT 600,000; Entrance testing (one-time): KZT 20,000. First billing period includes admission fee. USD amounts may be converted to KZT if paid in KZT. Discounts available per policy. |
| Kindergarten (age 4) | 4 | 14,500 USD | Early Years | Academic tuition fees (2026–2027) in USD |
| Reception (5 years old) | 5 | 20,000 USD | Primary | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Reception (5 years old) | 5 | 20,000 USD | Primary | (Annual tuition: USD 20,000). Three equal installments per year. Reservation fee: USD 6,666.67 (1/3 of annual tuition), payable in KZT at the KASE rate on payment day. Admission (one-time, non-refundable): KZT 600,000; Entrance testing: KZT 20,000. First billing period includes admission fee. USD to KZT conversion applies if paying in KZT. Discounts/charges per policy. |
| Reception (age 5) | 5 | 20,000 USD | Primary | Academic tuition fees (2026–2027) in USD |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 22,000 USD | Primary | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Grades 1–2 | 6 | 22,000 USD | Primary | (Annual tuition: USD 22,000). Three equal installments per year. Reservation fee: USD 7,333.33 (1/3 of annual tuition), payable in KZT at the KASE rate on payment day. Admission/testing: one-time KZT 20,000; Admission fee: KZT 600,000 applies only for the initial enrollment. First billing period includes admission fee. USD to KZT conversion applies if paying in KZT. Discounts and other charges follow policy. |
| Primary (Grades 1–2) | 6 | 22,000 USD | Primary | Academic tuition fees (2026–2027) in USD |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 22,000 USD | Primary | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Primary (Grades 3–5) | 7 | 24,000 USD | Primary | Academic tuition fees (2026–2027) in USD |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 24,000 USD | Primary | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Grades 3–5 | 8 | 24,000 USD | Primary | (Annual tuition: USD 24,000). Three equal installments per year. Reservation fee: USD 8,000 (1/3 of annual tuition), payable in KZT at the KASE rate on payment day. Admission/testing: one-time KZT 20,000; Admission fee: KZT 600,000 applies to initial enrollment. First billing period includes admission fee. USD to KZT conversion applies if paying in KZT. Discounts and other charges follow policy. |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 24,000 USD | Primary | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 24,000 USD | Primary | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 26,000 USD | Secondary | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Grades 6–8 | 11 | 26,000 USD | Secondary | (Annual tuition: USD 26,000). Three equal installments per year. Reservation fee: USD 8,666.67 (1/3 of annual tuition), payable in KZT at the KASE rate on payment day. Admission/testing: one-time KZT 20,000; Admission fee: KZT 600,000 applies to initial enrollment. First billing period includes admission fee. USD to KZT conversion applies if paying in KZT. Discounts and other charges follow policy. |
| Middle Years (Grades 6–8) | 11 | 26,000 USD | Secondary | Academic tuition fees (2026–2027) in USD |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 26,000 USD | Secondary | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 26,000 USD | Secondary | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Grades 9–10 | 13 | 27,000 USD | Secondary | Academic tuition fees (2026–2027) in USD |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 27,000 USD | Secondary | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Grades 9–10 | 14 | 27,000 USD | Secondary | (Annual tuition: USD 27,000). Three equal installments per year. Reservation fee: USD 9,000 (1/3 of annual tuition), payable in KZT at the KASE rate on payment day. Admission/testing: one-time KZT 20,000; Admission fee: KZT 600,000 applies to initial enrollment. First billing period includes admission fee. USD to KZT conversion applies if paying in KZT. Discounts and other charges follow policy. |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 27,000 USD | Secondary | Annual tuition (2026/27). USD; billed in three equal instalments; first instalment includes one-third of tuition plus the admission fee. |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 600,000 KZT | Admission and enrolment |
| Application Fee | 600,000 KZT | Admission fee and testing are one-time per child; first year only. |
| Application Fee | 0 KZT | Included in admission process; separate from annual tuition |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 600,000 KZT | Admission and enrolment |
| Enrollment Fee | 0 KZT | Admission fee applicable on initial enrollment; not repeated in subsequent years. |
| Enrollment Fee | 0 KZT | Included in admission process; separate from annual tuition |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Reservation fee | 0 USD | One-third of the annual tuition; payable in KZT at the KASE rate on the day of payment; included in first instalment |
| Admission fee (one-time) | 600,000 KZT | Charged on enrolment; non-refundable |
| Entrance exam | 20,000 KZT | Grades 1–12 |
| Reservation fee | 0 KZT | To guarantee a place, equal to one third of the annual tuition; paid in KZT at the KASE rate on day of payment; non-refundable if withdrawn. |
| Admission (one-time, non-refundable) | 600,000 KZT | KZT 600,000 per child; charged once at enrollment. |
| Entrance / placement testing | 20,000 KZT | KZT 20,000 per child; charged once if testing is required. |
| Reservation fee | 3,333.33 KZT | One-third of annual tuition; non-refundable if withdrawn |
| Admission fee | 600,000 KZT | One-off, non-refundable |
Kazakhstan International School Astana offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP) in Astana's EXPO area. The DP follows six subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts, with three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects, plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service. KIS Astana plans an inquiry-led, globally minded curriculum from Early Years through to DP, with PYP in Kindergarten through Grade 5 and MYP in Grades 6-10. The 2024 campus provides indoor and outdoor spaces, including an artificial football pitch, a running track, a tennis court, two indoor pools, a large sports hall, and dedicated spaces for Music, Art, Dance, and Physical Education. After-school options feature Football, Karate, Robotics, Drama, Chess, Dombra, and languages. The school emphasizes a multilingual, culturally diverse community with English as the medium of instruction and a planned Parent-Teacher Association.
