Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
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| Name | Age | Fee | Track | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool PS1 | 2 | 980,000 SOM | Preschool | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Preschool PS2 | 3 | 980,000 SOM | Preschool | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Preschool PS3 | 4 | 980,000 SOM | Preschool | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 0 | 5 | 1,847,000 SOM | Primary | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 1,847,000 SOM | Primary | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 1,847,000 SOM | Primary | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 1,847,000 SOM | Primary | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 1,847,000 SOM | Primary | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 1,847,000 SOM | Primary | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 1,913,000 SOM | Middle School | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 1,913,000 SOM | Middle School | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 1,913,000 SOM | Middle School | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 1,981,000 SOM | High School (Grades 9-10) | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 1,981,000 SOM | High School (Grades 9-10) | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 2,053,000 SOM | High School (Grades 11-12) | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 2,053,000 SOM | High School (Grades 11-12) | Standard annual fee including Capital Fund Fee |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 300 USD | Initial enrolment (administration) fee; payable at time of first application |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 1,000 USD | Place reservation deposit; non-refundable but deductible from the first fee payment; required at enrolment (not required for institutions paying the Capital Fund Fee) |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Textbook deposit (Middle) | 500 USD | Refundable on leaving provided all books are returned in good condition |
| School bus | 72,000 SOM | Annual; 10% sibling discount applies |
| Textbook deposit (High) | 500 USD | Refundable on leaving provided all books are returned in good condition |
| Textbook deposit (Primary) | 200 USD | Refundable on leaving provided all books are returned in good condition |
| Remote learning surcharge | 10,000 USD | Added to full annual fee when remote learning with teacher support is implemented; requires minimum number of remote students |
| EAL tuition | 2,000 USD | From Grade 4 and up; based on pre-admission testing |
Bishkek International School (BIS) is a non-profit, community-run international school in Kyrgyz Republic, serving 400 students aged 2 to 18 from 34 countries. BIS is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-10), the Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-13) and the Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18). For 14-16 year olds, BIS provides the Cambridge IGCSE to prepare for the DP. English is the main language of instruction, with English Language Acquisition programs and opportunities to learn Kyrgyz, Russian, French, Spanish, German and Mandarin. The school is accredited by NEASC and the Kyrgyz Ministry of Education and Science for national certificates. Its campus features two libraries, three science labs, art room, a music room, a maker-space, fourteen classrooms, plus outdoor facilities including a full-size basketball court, grass field and adventure playground. BIS emphasizes community governance and involvement, opened in 2011 after being established by the community.