Kazakhstan, Astana
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English language support is provided through the EAL Department. English as an additional language (EAL) is English language intervention for students whose level of English is low and who require specialized courses to develop English language proficiency. It takes place during the mainstream English lessons with a specialised EAL teacher and in reduced groups of the same level. The intervention can last from one term only to four terms depending on the starting level and improvement of the student. The aim is that the student progresses rapidly so they can join their peers for English as soon as they are ready.
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.