Kazakhstan, Astana
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Koshkarbayev Avenue, 11, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Cambridge Primary Grades 0-5; Lower Secondary Grades 6-8; Cambridge IGCSE Grades 9-10; AS/A Level Grades 11-12.
International school.
EAL Department; Student support services.
Kazakhstan
Application and Admission Fees
Spectrum International School charges a one-time registration and entrance fee of KZT 100,000–1,000,000 depending on the admissions category and programme level.
Tuition Fees (2025/2026 Academic Year)
Grade 0: KZT 6,470,000 per year, approximately KZT 2,156,667 per term
Grades 1–5 (Cambridge Primary): KZT 8,470,000 per year, approximately KZT 2,823,333 per term
Grades 6–8 (Cambridge Lower Secondary): KZT 8,925,000 per year, approximately KZT 2,975,000 per term
Grades 9–10 (IGCSE): KZT 9,400,000 per year, approximately KZT 3,133,333 per term
Grades 11–12 (AS/A Level): KZT 9,400,000 per year, approximately KZT 3,133,333 per term
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Tuition fees are generally payable across the academic year in instalments. The school also offers several early payment discounts:
Up to 10% discount for full annual payment made before 31 March 2026
5% discount for full payment made before 30 June 2026
7–8% discounts for partial advance payments made before the stated deadlines
Boarding Fees
Spectrum International School operates as a day school and does not offer boarding accommodation.
Other Costs and Fees
Tuition includes the academic programme, textbooks, one set of school uniforms, and sports uniforms. Meals are charged separately at KZT 757,000 per year and include breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Additional costs may apply for extracurricular activities, transport, and optional school trips.
Refund Information
The school does not publicly provide a detailed refund policy. Registration and entrance fees are generally non-refundable.
Fee Payment Options
Payments are accepted in KZT according to the school’s billing schedule. The school provides payment plans and advance payment discount options.
Spectrum International School Astana delivers a Cambridge International Curriculum for ages 3 to 18, with a dual diploma option. The school runs Cambridge Primary Grades 0–5, Lower Secondary 6–8, Cambridge IGCSE 9–10, and Advanced AS/A Levels 11–12, with the curriculum adapted to Spectrum's context and aligned to CAIE standards. The school provides a 13-year education and operates a Testing Center for international exams to support entry to leading universities. The campus is housed in a new building opened in 2023–24, five minutes from the Khazret Sultan Mosque, with science laboratories, rehearsal and performance spaces, and skylights that flood interiors with natural light. Security is high, with 255 CCTV cameras and on-site 24/7 staff. Spectrum hosts a broad activity program through Spectrum Life, including Coding Club, Art Club, Debate, and Music, and maintains partnerships with Bilim Orda, UNESCO, ECIS, and the London College of Music Examinations. Alumni join SIS World Network.