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Uzbekistan, Tashkent
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1. Visit the campus. Parents are welcome to visit the CIS Tashkent campus by submitting the campus visits form or by calling the Admissions Office to book an appointment. The campus visit may occur before the assessment or at a later date.
2. Assessments. Either during the campus visit or at a later date, prospective pupils take an assessment. The type of assessment varies by age, but for most ages it includes an English and Maths test and an interview with the School Psychologist, and children under 10 also meet with a speech therapist. The assessment determines the child's ability to succeed and whether any additional support may be needed. Feedback from the specialists is provided to the parents.
3. Acceptance. After testing, if the child is a suitable fit and a place is available, a place must be reserved by completing the Application Form and paying the Entrance Fee. Most students join CIS in September, but admissions are possible throughout the year provided that places exist.
4. Start times. Most students join in September, but admissions are possible throughout the year provided that places exist.
5. Documents. Along with the Application Form, the original or copies of the following documents need to be provided by the parents: Child's Birth Certificate; Child's passport and their identity card (Russian) or visa (non-Russian); Passport of one of the parents and their identity card (Russian) or visa (non-Russian); Two passport-size photographs of the child; One passport-size photograph of the adult(s) who will be responsible for collecting the child from school; Medical and health records for the child; Signed medical insurance declaration; Any available academic transcripts from previous schools. Copies of all documentation will be made by the admissions office.
6. Fees. The cost of entrance assessment for Moscow, the Moscow region and St. Petersburg is 15,000 rubles; for Tashkent it is 750,000 UZS.
7. Contact.
Located in Tashkent, CIS International School offers an education for ages 2–18. The curriculum blends Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels with a Russian curriculum at appropriate stages. The Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3–5) forms a secure start; Primary (ages 5–11) combines International Primary with Russian studies; Secondary (ages 11–16) follows International Secondary alongside Russian studies; 16–18 students pursue IGCSE and A-Level routes with Russian elements. The programme is delivered by teachers from the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA and South Africa. The campus features science labs, art and crafts rooms, an ICT suite, and a Dance Hall; an in-house canteen serves healthy meals four times daily. Classrooms have ergonomic furniture and multi-touch boards; the library houses over 3,000 titles. A nurse, psychologist and speech therapist support wellbeing; security is 24/7 with regular drills. Extra-curriculars span music, sports, robotics, debates and language clubs, reflecting a broad ethos.
