United Kingdom, London
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There is a compulsory uniform from Reception class onwards.
There is the option of either a packed lunch or a hot lunch (subject to availability).
AZBUKA Foundation is a non-profit charity incorporated in 2013, governed by a board of Trustees and supported by patrons and consultants. Surplus is reinvested into the work; operating costs are covered by tuition fees and fundraising/donations. Scholarships and grants are available to support access, and AZBUKA aims to be affordable to a variety of working families.
AZBUKA Russian-English International School & Nursery is a London-based independent bilingual school offering EYFS and the British Curriculum for ages 2 to 11. The nursery is registered with Ofsted as the UK's first pre-school with a Russian curriculum for bilingual children, and the primary school at Studland Hall (Hammersmith) teaches a bilingual programme with English and Russian as the main languages. Class sizes are small, 8–10 pupils, with two teachers per class, each native in their language, ensuring balanced language distribution. The rotating specialist approach covers maths, English, science, Geography, History, Arts, Music, Design & Technology, PE, Spanish, Philosophy for Children, ICT and PSHE. The school emphasizes culture-rich learning, with school trips, productions, and community events, and prepares pupils for seamless transition to UK secondary education or abroad. Extra features include AZBUKA Saturday School, Cultural Centre and Bilingual Education Resource. The programme supports a culture-rich creative ethos and family engagement opportunities.