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Contofield International School

Tajikistan, Dushanbe

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Russian
Fees Unlisted
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Contofield International School is an English-medium international school in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, established in 2012. The campus hosts students from Tajikistan and more than 29 nationalities in a diverse setting. The school follows a British-adapted curriculum with a strong STEM emphasis and is officially registered as a Cambridge International School, offering Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level courses. For Grade 12, students can obtain a Canadian High School Diploma (Ontario board) through a distance-learning program with a partner Canadian school accredited by the Ontario board. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Social/Cultural Studies, Information Technology, Arts, Music, Physical Education, Dance, Drama, and Craft, with additional focus on self-identity and cultural awareness in the middle years. The school emphasizes experiential, project-based learning and regular assessments. Extracurriculars include Chess, Drama, Dance, Arts and Music, as well as a Student Council that coordinates events and service initiatives, promoting leadership and wellbeing across Grades 1-11.

The Essentials

Contofield International School has 500 pupils, instruction in English, Russian.

Location

Located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan at Bokhoro 2, near Alfemo. It is described as being in the heart of Dushanbe City. The campus serves students from multiple nationalities and is accessible to residents of the city.

Stages

Kindergarten to Grade 12, with Grade 12 offered via a Canadian High School Diploma (Ontario board) through a distance learning program with a partnered Canadian school.

Type

International school offering a British-adapted curriculum with Cambridge International School accreditation and Canadian Accredited School status.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Students and staff come from over 29 nationalities.

Additional learning support

Additional language support may be available for students transitioning between curricula.

Country affiliation

Tajikistan

Fees
Summary statement
- No published, itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year is publicly available in the school's published materials. A prospectus listing exists but does not show fee amounts in the accessible page preview.

Application fees
- No amount for an application or non-refundable application fee is publicly listed in the school's accessible materials. No specific application fee figure for 2026/27 or 2025/26 could be found.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- No per-term or per-year tuition figures by year group (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High School) are published in the school's accessible prospectus listing for 2025 or later. There are no publicly available numeric tuition rates for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years in the materials located.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule (for example: annual, termly, monthly), payment deadlines, late-payment penalties, or installment plan details were found in the school's publicly accessible materials.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- There is no public mention of boarding provision or boarding fees in the accessible school information. No boarding fee schedule is available.

Other costs and additional charges
- No public schedule was found for other mandatory or typical charges such as registration/acceptance fees, building/maintenance levies, uniforms, textbooks, examination fees, transport (bus) fees, meals, extracurricular activity fees, instrument or music lesson fees, or field-trip charges. No specific amounts are published in the accessible prospectus listing.

Refund information
- No published refund, withdrawal, or cancellation policy (including refund timelines or pro‑rata refund rules) was located in the accessible materials for 2025 or 2026.

Fee payment options
- No publicly stated accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, local currency cash, international wire transfer, credit/debit card, online payment portal) are listed in the accessible school materials.

Brief note on findings and insufficiency
- A downloadable prospectus file (CIS-Prospectus-2024-2025-1.pdf) is linked from the school's prospectus page, but fee amounts and a complete fee schedule were not visible in the accessible preview or page content. Because a full fee schedule was not retrievable from the accessible materials, no numeric fee figures for the requested academic years (2026/27 or 2025/26) can be provided here.
Academics

Contofield International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum

The school offers a British-adapted curriculum with a strong STEM focus, taught in English from Kindergarten through High School. It is officially registered as a Cambridge International School, offering Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level and A Level courses. For Grade 12, Contofield provides a Canadian High School Diploma (Ontario board) via a distant learning program in collaboration with a partner Canadian school accredited by the Ontario board. The curriculum covers English (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Grammar, Composition, Spelling and Writing), Mathematics, Social / Cultural Studies (History, Geography), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Information Technology, Arts, Music, Physical Education, Dance, Drama, Chess and Craft. Regular evaluation includes fixed-term assessments, weekly tests, daily homework and extensive classwork, complemented by projects, presentations and experiments.

Higher Education Progression

Cambridge qualifications provide a pathway to higher education, with internationally benchmarked IGCSE, AS Level and A Level courses that prepare students to apply to universities in the UK, Canada, the US, Europe and beyond.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Contofield International School celebrates diversity with students and staff from over 29 nationalities. The inclusive environment promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding, laying the foundation for global citizenship. The school fosters integrity, respect, and compassion as core values in daily life. Through experiential learning and real-world experiences, students develop creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. The school emphasizes leadership development and teamwork through a balanced mix of academics and extracurricular activities.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Entrance assessments may be required to determine placement in the English sector or the Russian sector. The school offers English-language instruction in the English sector and a Russian sector for language-balanced programming. Additional language support may be available for students transitioning between curricula. The school teaches in English.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Eligibility and Expression of Interest
Age Requirements: Students must meet the age criteria set for their respective grade levels. The school reserves the right to verify age and academic records before admission.
Expression of Interest: Our school has an open door policy. Any student interested in admission is welcome to visit the school's premises and experience live classrooms, prior to formal admission.
Application Submission: All applications must be accompanied by the required documents, including:
✓ Previous school records.
✓ Birth certificate.
✓ Medical information.

2. Entrance Assessment
An entrance assessment may be required to evaluate the student's academic level and suitability for either the Russian or English sector, where felt required. The decision will be dependent on the Director and school's academic department.

3. Enrolment in Russian and English Sectors
Sector Placement
Students are assigned to the Russian or English sector based on:
✓ Parents preference
✓ Student language proficiency and educational background
✓ Availability of space in the classroom
Additional language support may be available for students transitioning between curricula. Options may be discussed with school's Director and academics department.

4. Admission Confirmation
✓ Enrolment Fee: Admission is only confirmed upon payment of a non-refundable enrolment fee.
✓ Acceptance Notification: Parents/guardians will receive an official confirmation letter of acceptance once the admission process is complete.
✓ Educational Journey: Congratulations! You are now part of Contofield.

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