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Astana is home to 5 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 10 international schools in Astana, Kazakhstan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KZT 9,570,077), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Perspective Elementary School in Astana caters to students in grades 1-4 through a full-day model that balances structured lessons, meals, outdoor play, and after-school clubs. The school limits its micro-classes to a maximum of 16 students, ensuring teachers can provide individualized attention. Instead of a traditional syllabus, the curriculum is built around a proprietary 90-microskill program that covers specific capabilities like public speaking, conflict resolution, and teamwork. Instruction spans four languages: Kazakh, Russian, English, and French. A distinctive feature of the school is the Perspective Pentathlon, an annual decathlon-style intellectual competition that evaluates reasoning, pattern recognition, and critical thinking over rote memorization. Parents can monitor their child's daily grades, club activities, soft-skills development, and teacher feedback in real-time through the school's custom-built Perspective LMS application. The daily schedule seamlessly integrates supervised homework sessions, allowing students to complete assignments before heading home.
EdVille International School in Astana offers educational programs for students aged 6 to 18, utilizing a multilingual approach. The curriculum integrates more than 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, such as Calculus, Physics C, and Computer Science, alongside BTEC qualifications. A distinctive feature of the high school is its Venture School program, which operates alongside specialized extracurriculars like the Teenvestor investment club, Supermarket marketing club, and Silicon Ville venture club to teach applied business and management skills. Students also have access to clubs focusing on robotics, genetics, and debate. Faculty members include international examiners and coaches of national academic teams. Extracurricular reading and competitive chess are required components of the primary and middle years. EdVille maintains two campuses in Astana, providing tailored learning environments and dedicated college counseling to prepare students for university admissions.
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.
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.
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.
Spectrum International School Astana delivers a Cambridge International Curriculum for ages 3 to 18, with a dual diploma option. The school runs Cambridge Primary Grades 0–5, Lower Secondary 6–8, Cambridge IGCSE 9–10, and Advanced AS/A Levels 11–12, with the curriculum adapted to Spectrum's context and aligned to CAIE standards. The school provides a 13-year education and operates a Testing Center for international exams to support entry to leading universities. The campus is housed in a new building opened in 2023–24, five minutes from the Khazret Sultan Mosque, with science laboratories, rehearsal and performance spaces, and skylights that flood interiors with natural light. Security is high, with 255 CCTV cameras and on-site 24/7 staff. Spectrum hosts a broad activity program through Spectrum Life, including Coding Club, Art Club, Debate, and Music, and maintains partnerships with Bilim Orda, UNESCO, ECIS, and the London College of Music Examinations. Alumni join SIS World Network.
QSI International School of Astana offers a bespoke, AP-enabled K–12 program administered by Quality Schools International. The curriculum is organized around Exit Outcomes—Knowledge, Competencies, and Success Orientations—and delivered through Mastery Learning, flexible pacing, and small class sizes. Courses include Mathematics; English/Literature; Cultural Studies; Science; Languages Other Than English; Creative and Applied Arts; and Personal Health. An Intensive English program supports language development, with placement assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics guiding level placement; AP courses are offered in eight subjects, with AP exams in May. Opened in 2005, the campus features 35 classrooms, a central library, science and computer laboratories, art and music rooms, a double gym, weight room, auditorium, and an Early Childhood Center with its own library and cafeteria. The school emphasizes Kazakh and Central Asian culture and offers active clubs such as Model United Nations, Math Counts, and Scholars Cup, alongside extensive language study (Russian, Spanish, French, Kazakh).
The Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Astana is part of Kazakhstan's Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools network, offering the IB MYP (12–16) and the IB DP (16–18). Instruction is in English; Language and Literature are taught in Kazakh, Russian and English, with Language Acquisition in the same languages. The MYP covers Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Humanities, Science, Design, Arts and Physical Education. The DP core comprises the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS; six subjects from six groups, typically three HL and three SL. The DP was authorised in 2013; this is the network's only NIS delivering IB. Accreditations include Council of International Schools (Dec 2023) and UNESCO Club status (2019). Located on Hussein Bin Talal Street, Astana, a 5-hectare campus; founded 2010. Extracurriculars include Robotics and Chess; plus arts and language/cultural clubs. Routes: NIS-Program or IB, with acceleration or independent study.
Miras International School Astana is a private school in Kazakhstan offering Baccalaureate continuum: PYP, MYP and DP, for students aged 3 to 18. Opened in 1999, it was Kazakhstan's first school authorized for all IB continuums and it maintains graduates enrolling at top universities. The teaching staff comes from more than 10 countries, with many teachers experienced as international examiners. The campus includes a Music School offering a five‑year program in piano, dombra, violin and vocal studies, plus a Music Studio and an Early Musical Development group. The Centre for Harmonics runs after‑school arts and sports activities, including Dance, Painting, Football, Taekwondo, Basketball, Chess, Breakdance and Robotics, with language classes for primary students. A Learning Support Center provides psychological support and SEN services. Multilingual language instruction covers Kazakh, English, Russian and French, with the French Section renamed Ecole française internationale Charles de Gaulle - Miras, the only French-language instruction in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan International School Astana offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP) in Astana's EXPO area. The DP follows six subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts, with three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects, plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service. KIS Astana plans an inquiry-led, globally minded curriculum from Early Years through to DP, with PYP in Kindergarten through Grade 5 and MYP in Grades 6-10. The 2024 campus provides indoor and outdoor spaces, including an artificial football pitch, a running track, a tennis court, two indoor pools, a large sports hall, and dedicated spaces for Music, Art, Dance, and Physical Education. After-school options feature Football, Karate, Robotics, Drama, Chess, Dombra, and languages. The school emphasizes a multilingual, culturally diverse community with English as the medium of instruction and a planned Parent-Teacher Association.
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