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Kazakhstan offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 9 international schools in Kazakhstan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KZT 7,981,713), location, and more to find the right international school now.
KAU School, established in 1998 in Almaty, offers an education spanning from preschool through 11th grade. The school implements a trilingual curriculum, teaching subjects in English, Russian, and Kazakh to prepare students for international and local opportunities. Students in secondary grades choose between natural-mathematical and social-humanitarian tracks; the former features supplementary hours in mathematics and programming, while the latter delivers core subjects entirely in English. Classes are capped at 21 students, ensuring teachers can concentrate on individual student needs. A distinguishing feature of KAU School is its integrated support system, utilizing on-site psychologists and speech therapists to assist student development. The campus on Toraigyrov Street includes specialized areas for extracurricular activities, such as a recording studio and a co-working space. The school’s full-day schedule runs from 8:30 to 16:30 and incorporates four meals daily alongside dedicated homework periods, supported by bus transportation across the city.
Haileybury Almaty is a British international school serving students aged 4 to 18 in central Almaty. The school follows Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and Cambridge A Levels in Years 12–13, preparing pupils for university study both abroad and in Kazakhstan. Founded in 2008 in association with Haileybury in the United Kingdom, it is a not-for-profit educational project inspired by Kazakhstani philanthropists. The campus is designed to be earthquake-resilient, with facilities for sport, drama, music, and STEAM learning. A 25-metre indoor pool, gym, sports hall, dedicated dance and performing arts studios, and a Maker Space with a Robotics Lab support practical enquiry and engineering design. Performing arts spaces include a theatre, practice rooms, a recording studio, and a music suite. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is delivered here, and Haileybury Almaty runs a CCA program across academic, cultural, language, service, and wellbeing activities, including debates, MUN, and charity work.
Ardingly Astana is the Kazakh branch of Ardingly College, a British independent school, located in Astana and opened in September 2024. The school delivers the Cambridge Curriculum in English, with Kazakh, Russian and other languages taught to support bilingual development. International teachers with experience in the United Kingdom and abroad contribute to a global learning environment. The campus offers a close-knit, supportive atmosphere, with small class sizes and an individualized approach that involves families in the educational journey. Students benefit from a rigorous academic program alongside extensive extracurricular opportunities, including sports and creative activities that foster all-round growth. The school connects to the Ardingly College heritage while preparing students for international pathways. All students engage in language learning and cultural understanding as part of daily life, equipping them with communication skills and global awareness within Kazakhstan's capital. The campus emphasizes inclusive learning and safeguarding, with pastoral staff supporting students' wellbeing.
The International Steppe School of Astana is an IB World private day school in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana. It delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum in an English-language learning environment and operates as a branch of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, reflecting the group's national program. Founded in 2013 as the International School of Astana, the campus was renamed in 2025 as part of a Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools rebranding. The school's program emphasizes enquiry-based learning across science, humanities, and intercultural understanding. Academic and intellectual clubs include Tugan Elge Tagzym, a 2025 initiative focusing on scientific exploration, nature study, and historical research, alongside the My Homeland project examining Lake Taldykol. Cultural and language activity is represented by Festival of Hope, a 2025 intercultural dialogue and leadership event. The school also hosts exhibitions of joint social and mentoring projects for grades 8 and 11, and hosts the 4th Experiential Learning Conference, underscoring leadership development and collaboration.
Kazakhstan International School (KIS) is an international IB World School offering Kindergarten through Grade 12 for students aged 2 to 18. The IB framework is followed: PYP for Grades 1–5, MYP for Grades 5–9, and DP for Grades 10–11, with DP authorization completed by 2020. In the early years, instruction is in English and an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program supports non-native speakers. KIS emphasizes inquiry-based learning and provides a continuity pathway from PYP to MYP. The school began over two decades ago as a Montessori kindergarten and relocated to a central campus in 2018, extending to Grade 10 and completing the MYP; in 2020 it became an all-through IB school for ages 2 to 18 with Diploma Programme authorization. In 2023 KIS achieved MSA accreditation. Facilities include a Main Campus uniform store, an optional bus service with annual fees, a canteen with hot meals, and a gym opened in 2023 for secondary students. A 360° virtual tour showcases the spaces.
Founded in 2000 as a branch of the NNEF Public Foundation, the International School of Almaty (ISA) is a prestigious co-educational day school located centrally on Satpaev Street in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Serving a dynamic polilingual community, ISA provides a unique curriculum that seamlessly integrates Kazakhstani national educational standards with the globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The school has been authorized for over 20 years to deliver the inquiry-based IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Instruction operates in a robust trilingual environment, nurturing fluency in English, Russian, and Kazakh. As a designated UNESCO Associated School, ISA heavily prioritizes holistic personality development, requiring students to engage in extensive Personal and Social Projects. With a strong emphasis on mutual respect, personal responsibility, and community service, ISA effectively cultivates well-mannered, globally-minded learners prepared for success at top-tier universities worldwide.
Galaxy International School provides education for ages 5 to 18, offering Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A Levels, alongside the Kazakh national curriculum and optional Modern Foreign Languages. The curriculum supports a bilingual pathway: English is used for core subjects in Primary and Lower Secondary, with Kazakh Reading and Writing, and Grades 2+ offering Turkish, Russian or Korean. The school is authorized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan as a non-profit international institution and has been a Cambridge International School since 2015, with COBIS and CIS memberships and affiliations with BILIM ORDA and UNESCO Kazakhstan Federation of UNESCO Clubs. It provides on-site meals prepared in a kitchen under nurse supervision to meet healthcare standards, with weekly menus. Extra-curricular activities include Dance, Art, Handcraft, Chess, Piano, Dombyra and Choir; leadership through the Student Council and community service projects are emphasized, and ongoing personal growth opportunities globally.
Haileybury Astana provides a British curriculum for ages 2–18, delivering Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form. English is the language of instruction across the programme, with staff and a clear progression from early years to pre-university study. Founded in 2011 as a non‑profit educational project, the school opened in 2012 in Astana and is part of the Haileybury Schools Group, with a partner school in Almaty. It has accreditation from Kazakhstan's International Accreditation and Rating Agency. The campus sits along the Ishim River and offers a 25‑metre indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, a dance and performing arts studio, an astroturf pitch and tennis courts, plus a music recording studio and technology‑rich learning zones. The Sci‑Tech Hub opened in 2025, featuring robotics arenas, 3D printers and advanced science laboratories. Co‑curricular life includes MUN conferences, the UNESCO Club, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, language clubs.
Almaty International School (AIS) is a nonprofit private international school in Kalkaman, Almaty, serving students aged 3 to 18. Founded in 1993 by Quality Schools International, AIS offers an American college-preparatory curriculum taught in English, with mastery learning and Advanced Placement courses, including the AP Capstone Diploma Program (AP Seminar and AP Research with a score of 3 or better, along with four other AP exams). The curriculum includes Russian and Kazakh language and culture. The campus spans more than seven hectares and features purpose-built facilities completed in 2017, including a state-of-the-art library, three science laboratories, computer labs with portable laptops and iPad carts, more than 65 classrooms, two gymnasiums, a soccer field with track, and dedicated spaces for art and music. AIS is fully accredited by the Middle States Association and affiliated with the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools. The school participates in COASH, CAFA, and CEESA networks for competitions and activities.
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