Most popular international schools in Bishkek

Bishkek International School (BIS) is a non-profit, community-run international school in Kyrgyz Republic, serving 400 students aged 2 to 18 from 34 countries. BIS is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-10), the Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-13) and the Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18). For 14-16 year olds, BIS provides the Cambridge IGCSE to prepare for the DP. English is the main language of instruction, with English Language Acquisition programs and opportunities to learn Kyrgyz, Russian, French, Spanish, German and Mandarin. The school is accredited by NEASC and the Kyrgyz Ministry of Education and Science for national certificates. Its campus features two libraries, three science labs, art room, a music room, a maker-space, fourteen classrooms, plus outdoor facilities including a full-size basketball court, grass field and adventure playground. BIS emphasizes community governance and involvement, opened in 2011 after being established by the community.

Silk Road International School delivers the full Cambridge Pathway from Primary through Advanced levels. Situated in the 11th Micro-region, the campus features specialized science laboratories and a dedicated Chemistry Room, supporting inquiry-based learning in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. The school provides the widest array of Cambridge IGCSE subjects in the city, including distinct options like Travel & Tourism, Economics, and Global Perspectives. A signature initiative is the VEX Robotics program, where students engineer and program modular robots, frequently competing in regional tournaments such as the VEX V5 Robotics Competition in Almaty. Additionally, the school actively integrates local cultural heritage into student life through the Komuz club, teaching students to play the traditional Kyrgyz instrument. The English-instructed curriculum is supplemented by extensive language support, catering to a multilingual student body.

Hope Academy of Bishkek is an English-medium international school offering kindergarten through grade 12 with AP, American, and British curricula. The campus serves 172 students from 24 countries in Elementary K–5 and Secondary 6–12. About 70% of students speak a language other than English at home, supported by 26 teachers, one teaching assistant, three counselors, and 21 support staff from 13 countries. All classes are taught in English, with Korean and Russian offered as foreign languages. The campus comprises three buildings with 14 classrooms, a science lab, an art room, an assembly hall, and a 17,000-volume library, plus a playground and a sports field. The secondary program includes Honors and AP courses, with electives such as public speaking, creative writing, graphic design, photography, outdoor education, music theory, drama, and cooking. Hope is a SAT and AP testing center, with basketball and soccer in its athletics program and a strong drama and visual arts offering.

Oxford International School Bishkek is a private day school delivering a bilingual English-Russian curriculum from early years through the diploma stage. The Cambridge framework guides Primary (Cambridge Primary), Secondary (Cambridge Secondary) and IGCSE studies, complemented by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the final two years. The school serves more than 1,000 students with over 70 qualified teachers across 80 classrooms, and class sizes do not exceed 20 students, fostering close, individualized attention. Accreditations from the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), and the Middle States Association (MSA) reflect international standards. The Early Years Programme emphasizes play-based learning, bilingual development, emotional intelligence; Primary years integrate modern technologies and leadership development; Middle Years deepen subject study with STEAM and international Olympiad participation; Diploma Programme supports university preparation and pathways including TOEFL/IELTS/SAT. The campus operates with 24/7 security, underscoring a safe environment for global-minded families today and beyond.

QSI International School of Bishkek is an English-medium school in Kyrgyzstan serving ages 2–18. The program follows North American standards and uses Mastery Learning and Performance-Based Education. Preschool uses Frog Street and develops language, literacy, mathematics, social studies/health, motor skills, arts, social-emotional development, and independence. Elementary (ages 5–11) provides mathematics, literacy, science, cultural studies, art, music, technology, and physical education, with Russian, French, or Kyrgyz as foreign languages and Intensive English for speakers. Middle School covers math, reading, writing, science, cultural studies, art, music, technology, and PE; foreign languages include Russian, French, or Kyrgyz, with Intensive English. Secondary emphasizes mathematics, biology/physics/chemistry, world cultural studies, history, economics, literature and writing, art, music, PE, foreign language and technology; students complete a year-long research project. AP courses including AP Capstone are part of the curriculum. The QSI network supports Bishkek. Facilities include a rebuilt main building (2020) and arts, gym, and sports spaces.