Uzbekistan, Tashkent
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International Talent Academy is a full-cycle international school in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, offering an IB program across PYP, MYP and DP. Instruction is in English and Chinese, with a blended Russian‑English Diploma environment and alignment with Uzbek and Russian standards. Kindergarten begins at age 3 with English immersion and five meals; School runs from age 7 to 15, with daily English, an option to study a second foreign language, psychologist support, project‑based learning, and three meals. The Diploma Programme follows six subject groups at Higher and Standard Levels and includes Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS, preparing students for university. Learning emphasizes real‑life tasks and an integrated focus on IQ, EQ and VQ. The campus on 3.7 acres near an eco‑park houses equipped classrooms, a gym, a choreography hall, rooms for creativity, a tennis court and green outdoor spaces. An IB coordinator leads the program within a social project ethos.
International Talent Academy has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Russian, English.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Mirzo-Ulugbek district, C-1 Buyuk Ipak Yuli, 10B. Located near the eco-park in central Tashkent.
Kindergarten (ages 3–5); Grade 0 (age 6); School (ages 7–15). Recruitment is up to Grade 9; training through Grade 11.
Full-cycle international private school.
Classes with a psychologist and a speech therapist; a child psychologist works with the child and leads other sessions.
Uzbekistan
Operating hours 08:00–18:30.
Annual tuition at International Talent Academy ranges from UZS 26,000,000 to UZS 133,000,000 for 2026/27.
International Talent Academy teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP).
International Talent Academy is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP), with Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate status. The curriculum combines IB standards with the Standards of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation Standards. Instruction is in English and Chinese, and the program covers Art, Acting skills, Robotics, Computer Technology, Mathematics, Music, Piano, Choreography, Gymnastics, Taekwondo, Yoga, Football and Basketball. Age bands are Kindergarten from 3 years old; Grade 0 from 6; School from 7 to 15 years old, with recruitment up to grade 9 and training through grade 11. The Diploma Programme uses six subject groups with Higher Level and Standard Level, includes Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS, and is designed to prepare students for university and higher education. The learning approach emphasizes project-based learning across subjects with real-life tasks and an integrated focus on IQ, EQ and VQ.
The Diploma Programme prepares students for university and higher education; DP graduates excel at university and often begin their studies with advanced standing.
The school emphasizes the harmonious development of IQ, EQ, and VQ, prioritizing emotional intelligence, psychological comfort, and healthy growth. The Soft Skills program shows children learn to communicate with peers, express personal opinions, generate ideas, present projects, work in a team, and lead their own activities. A psychologist and a speech therapist work with children, including in kindergarten. Teachers are international specialists, and the school provides an individual progress track with regular parent feedback. There is a non-evaluative system that avoids public grading and focuses on development and empathy, with progress shared with parents on a regular basis.
The educational program includes English as a language of instruction; kindergarten offers a learning program in two languages with immersion in an English-speaking environment and daily English. The program also features English and Chinese among its offerings, with subjects taught under the IB framework in English. Students progress through an IB-aligned curriculum with exposure to languages and international-standard subjects.
A psychologist works with children, including in kindergarten, and the program emphasizes emotional intelligence and psychological comfort. The generation of the future focuses on mindfulness, communication, teamwork, and healthy emotional and mental development, aiming for graduates who can build a happy and successful life and career.
From the first day, children learn basic rules of behavior, with a system that encourages students to contribute to rule-making and to understand personal boundaries. There is an emphasis on equality and respectful communication, with teachers and psychologists helping students establish boundaries and feel heard. The school maintains regular progress feedback to parents to keep them involved in the learning process. Staff include international specialists who contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment and individualized student support.
1. Initial contact. Parents or legal representatives reach out to the admissions team by phone or via the site to request information and provide contact details. 2. Consultation and school tour. An admissions manager provides basic information about infrastructure, process, costs, and the educational program. If there is an available place in the desired class, a tour is scheduled; tours are by appointment only and late arrivals (over 15 minutes) cancel the tour and require rescheduling. After the tour, applicants complete a survey. Applications for preschool groups and school enrollments are accepted from September through August; in July there are only tours and testing sign-ups in August; the academic year runs from September to June, so early applications are encouraged. 3. Testing and interview. Admission depends on age for the year and, for the program, the student undergoes testing in Russian, Mathematics, and English, with results announced within three working days. Students meeting the minimum thresholds are invited to an interview; the student interview is conducted by a psychologist and teachers, while the parents' interview is conducted by the deputy director or a designate. If admission is denied after the interview, no second interview is scheduled. 4. Admission decision. The school informs the legal representatives of the admission decision and the admissions manager conveys the decision and next steps; the school reserves the right not to disclose detailed reasons for the decision. 5. Offer and contract. Legal representatives receive the admission offer and may accept or decline it. If accepted, they review and sign the Educational Services Agreement and pay all charges listed in the contract within five working days. 6. Documentation. After signing, legal representatives provide required documents within three working days: a birth certificate and the child's passport (if available), copies of the parents' passports, health certificate (Form 086), vaccination record (Form 063), three 3x4 photos, the admission application (Annex 1), and consent for psychological and medical support (Annex 2); if transferring from another school, a withdrawal slip is also required.
Waitlist. When a group or class is full, applications are placed on a waitlist and applicants are informed of their status. Vacancies are filled by contacting waitlisted applicants in chronological order; if a family declines, the next applicant is contacted. The administration reserves the right to offer a vacant place to families whose children already attend ITA.