Tajikistan, Dushanbe
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The school provides a Cambridge curriculum from Kindergarten through AS and A Levels. Kindergarten develops foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a play-based yet structured environment. Cambridge Primary covers core subjects such as mathematics, English, and science. Cambridge Lower Secondary builds on prior knowledge with more specialized study, including foreign languages, history, and technology, preparing students for the IGCSE level. Cambridge IGCSE is offered as a globally recognized qualification, and AS and A Levels provide pathways to university study. The school is the only Cambridge International Education Accredited School in Tajikistan.
Extra Curricular Activities include organized weekly events and celebrations such as English Language Week (October 13–17), Russian Language Week (December 15–19), Mathematics Week (December 1–5), Science Week (January 19–23), History and Geography Week (November 17–21), Arts and Music Week (February 16–20), and ICT Week (February 2–6). The calendar also marks national celebrations including Independence Day of Tajikistan (September 9) and Navruz Celebration (March 21–24). These activities provide experiential and cultural learning alongside classroom study.
Dushanbe International School (DIS) is a Cambridge International School in Tajikistan for students aged 3 to 18. Established in 1997 as a joint venture between the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Shelale Educational Corporation, DIS provides a continuous Cambridge curriculum from Kindergarten through AS and A Levels. The programme begins with a play-based yet structured Kindergarten approach to literacy, numeracy, and social skills, followed by Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A Levels. The school is a Cambridge Exams Centre and is the only Cambridge International Education Accredited School in Tajikistan. DIS holds CIS accreditation (since 2020; renewed 2025) and registered as a UCAS centre in 2026. A calendar of theme weeks—English, Tajik, and Russian Language Weeks; Mathematics and Science Weeks; Arts and Music Week—supports language development, arts, and experiential learning. The mission emphasizes critical thinking, global citizenship, and access to universities worldwide, abroad.