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Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
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The school welcomes applications from expatriate families seeking an English-medium, international education in Bishkek. The submission includes a completed application packet and an application fee of 50 USD per child. Copies of passports for the student and parents, academic records or writing and math samples, the results of standardized tests, and an immunization record are required. After submission, materials are reviewed and next steps may include testing for English proficiency and grade placement if necessary, followed by an interview of parents and child. 2. Testing for English proficiency and grade placement if necessary. If English proficiency or grade placement is in question, testing is conducted to determine appropriate placement. The assessment informs language support needs and grade level. Results may influence subsequent steps in the admissions process. Families will be informed of the outcome. 3. Interview of parents and child. The interview helps confirm information and assess fit. Both parties participate and the interview informs the next steps in the process. 4. Decision made and family notified. A decision is made regarding the application and families are notified via email or phone within two weeks or as spots become available. If accepted, families proceed with enrollment. 5. Enrollment. Enrollment forms and documentation are submitted for review and placement confirmation. The school reviews enrollment materials for eligibility and requests any missing documents. Additional steps, if required, will be communicated by the admissions team. 6. Testing. Testing for English proficiency and grade placement if necessary. The tests determine placement and any language support needs. Test results guide enrollment actions and class placement. Tests occur after enrollment materials are received. 7. Interview. An enrollment interview is scheduled for the parent and student. The interview confirms information and readiness for enrollment. Both parties should participate. The interview outcomes are recorded as part of the enrollment decision. 8. Confirmation. The family receives official acceptance confirmation of enrollment. Enrollment is finalized and next steps for start dates and orientation will be provided.
Hope Academy of Bishkek is an English-medium international school offering kindergarten through grade 12 with AP, American, and British curricula. The campus serves 172 students from 24 countries in Elementary K–5 and Secondary 6–12. About 70% of students speak a language other than English at home, supported by 26 teachers, one teaching assistant, three counselors, and 21 support staff from 13 countries. All classes are taught in English, with Korean and Russian offered as foreign languages. The campus comprises three buildings with 14 classrooms, a science lab, an art room, an assembly hall, and a 17,000-volume library, plus a playground and a sports field. The secondary program includes Honors and AP courses, with electives such as public speaking, creative writing, graphic design, photography, outdoor education, music theory, drama, and cooking. Hope is a SAT and AP testing center, with basketball and soccer in its athletics program and a strong drama and visual arts offering.
