British International School Moscow – School 1 vs Heritage International School – Leninsky Campus

	B British International School Moscow – School 1 Moscow, Russia	H Heritage International School – Leninsky Campus Moscow, Russia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RUB 16,590 - 1,540,000	Fees / year RUB 1,520,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 7 years	Age range 3 - 7 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Russian
Opened	Opened 1994	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location School №1 is located at 6A Bolshaya Akademicheskaya Street, Moscow. The British International School Moscow operates six campuses across Moscow. The school provides two educational programmes: International Programme and Russian Programme. The International Programme runs from ages 2 to 18, and the Russian Programme runs from ages 7 to 18.	Location Leninsky Campus is in the southwestern district of Moscow, at Krupskoy Street 1, near Universitet metro station. It is a new two-storey kindergarten building with its own fenced promenade. Two educational programmes are offered: British and Russian.
Stages	Stages International Programme (Foundation Stage 2–5, Key Stage 1–2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5/A-Level) and Russian Programme (Primary 7–9, General Education 10–15, Secondary 16–18).	Stages Nursery, Reception, Year 1–Year 2 (ages 3–7).
School type	School type International school (private international day school).	School type Private international kindergarten and early years campus.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Students come from over 50 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided to help students with language development.	Additional learning support On-site nurse, psychologist and speech therapist.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Russia.	Country affiliation British curriculum (United Kingdom).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Younger students can stay in school until 15:30 or until 19:00 for the after-school programme.	School day structure Opening hours 8:00 to 19:00; five meals a day served on-site.
Bus service details	Bus service details A transport service is provided.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / entrance fees - International programme entrance testing (one‑off): EUR 4,000. This one‑time fee covers interview, any required trial day/week, individual academic testing and first‑day diagnostic for an individual learning plan. - Discount for additional children (international testing): second and subsequent children — EUR 1,000 per child (reduced testing fee). Free entrance testing is applied in specified cases (for example young children aged 2–4 and certain transfers). - Russian programme entrance testing (one‑off): RUB 100,000. Tuition fees — International programme (relevant to School 1: ages 2–7) - Preparatory (half day) — EUR 5,530 per trimester / EUR 16,590 per year. - Preparatory (full day) — EUR 7,100 per trimester / EUR 21,300 per year. - Preparatory / early primary (P/Н) — EUR 8,400 per trimester / EUR 25,200 per year. - Year 1 (Lower Primary) — EUR 10,000 per trimester / EUR 30,000 per year. - Year 2 (Lower Primary) — EUR 10,000 per trimester / EUR 30,000 per year. Tuition fees — Russian programme (primary years shown; amounts in RUB) - Class 1 (Primary) — Term I RUB 580,000 / Term II RUB 480,000 / Term III RUB 480,000 → Year total RUB 1,540,000. - Class 2 (Primary) — Term I RUB 580,000 / Term II RUB 480,000 / Term III RUB 480,000 → Year total RUB 1,540,000. - Class 3 (Primary) — Term I RUB 580,000 / Term II RUB 480,000 / Term III RUB 480,000 → Year total RUB 1,540,000. - Class 4 (Primary) — Term I RUB 580,000 / Term II RUB 480,000 / Term III RUB 480,000 → Year total RUB 1,540,000. (Note: the Russian programme is published as for ages 7–18 and therefore applies starting at primary school levels.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency: payment is accepted by trimester or by year (annual payment is an option). - Currency and exchange rule: amounts contracted in EUR are converted to RUB at the Central Bank of Russia exchange rate on the day of payment; if the Central Bank EUR rate on the day of payment is below RUB 96 per EUR, a floor rate of RUB 96 per EUR is applied for calculation. - Loyalty / sibling discount: family discount up to 15% when two or more children are enrolled simultaneously. Discounted entrance testing for subsequent children is published. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among fee items for School 1; no boarding fees are published for the School 1 provision. Other charges and typical additional costs - Extended‑day / after‑school care: this service is offered (supervision and activities up to 19:00). Specific prices are published on request. - Paid clubs and activities: paid creative, intellectual and sports clubs are available; separate charges apply and are specified per club. - School transport (school bus): premium bus service with routes; transport fees are charged separately and must be confirmed with admissions. - School uniform: uniform is available to order; cost of uniform items is charged separately and is published on request. - Materials / extras: core textbooks, a standard set of learning materials and certain school supplies are included for the programmes indicated; extra optional materials or activities may incur additional charges. Refund information - No general, detailed tuition refund schedule is published together with the fee tables; refund or adjustment conditions are handled in the enrolment/payment documentation and by the school's administrative terms. For entrance testing the published fees are charged as stated for each programme. Fee payment options - Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, card or invoice procedures) are not itemised within the published fee tables; payment arrangement details and invoicing are handled through Admissions (contact information provided with admissions). Contact for fee confirmation and payment queries: admissions phone +7 (495) 987‑44‑86 and admissions@bismoscow.com.	Fee details Application & entrance fees - A one-time Capital (entrance) Fee is required at admission to the campus; the Capital Fee is stated as one-time and non‑refundable. Tuition fees by year group (Leninsky Campus, 2026/2027) - Nursery (age 3–4): RUB 1,520,000 per academic year. - Reception (age 4–5): RUB 1,520,000 per academic year. - Year 1 – Year 2 (age 5–7): RUB 1,520,000 per academic year. - Standard instalment breakdown for Leninsky: three equal instalments. When the annual fee is paid in three equal instalments, each instalment is RUB 506,667 (annual fee ÷ 3, rounded to the nearest ruble). Billing schedule and payment terms - Leninsky Campus uses a standard payment plan of three equal instalments for the academic year. - A one-time Capital Fee applies; that Capital Fee is non‑refundable. - The published fee structure includes different pricing windows elsewhere on the group's fee pages (pricing varies by contract/payment timing at other campuses); Leninsky's listed tuition figures are shown as the annual amounts above. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable to Leninsky Campus. The campus operates as a day Early Years / primary campus (children up to age 7) with daytime services and meals. Other costs and additional charges - Items included in the published tuition price for Leninsky: learning materials and textbooks, five meals a day, and classes with a psychologist and speech therapist as required; city trips are listed as included. - Items explicitly listed as additional (charged separately): school uniform, paid extra clubs (after‑school activities), and summer school. Specific prices for these items are charged in addition to the annual tuition. Refund information - The Capital (entrance) Fee is one-time and non‑refundable. No separate refundable deposit is listed for Leninsky; no additional campus refund schedule for instalments or pro‑rata tuition refunds is provided on the published fee pages. Fee payment options - The published information for Leninsky specifies the instalment structure (three equal instalments) and the one-time Capital Fee; specific payment instruments (for example, bank transfer or credit/debit card) and formal step-by-step payment instructions are not detailed on the published fee pages. Parents should use the campus contact channels to arrange payment under the stated instalment plan.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Extended Day Group provides after‑school care from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement There is a dress code and a school uniform.	Uniform requirement School uniform is available for an additional fee.
Food options	Food options Daily meals are cooked onsite.	Food options On-site kitchen; five meals a day; meals prepared by a chef using high‑quality ingredients.
House system	House system —	House system There are four Houses within Heritage International School: Aquarius, Leo, Libra and Taurus. Children are placed in a House and earn points for their House across academic, social and sporting activities. Rewards for House Points are given to the House as a whole, and the House Cup is awarded at the end of the year.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of the British International School in Moscow network with six campuses. Cambridge Education Limited provides constant quality control of education for the preschool and elementary levels.	Governance and ownership Heritage International School Leninsky Campus is part of the Heritage International School network. The school group operates across Moscow and Tyumen through multiple entities, including LLC Heritage School Sokolniki, ANEO Heritage International School Sokolniki, LLC Heritage School Tyumen and ANEO Heritage International School Tyumen.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details International Programme follows the English National Curriculum for students aged 2–18, with all subjects taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. Foundation Stage (2–5) is a two‑year EYFS programme. Ages 5–11 cover Key Stage 1 and 2 with 12 compulsory subjects of the English National Curriculum, and SATs in English and Mathematics are taken in Years 7 and 11. Ages 11–14 cover Key Stage 3; Years 7–9 study Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Art, Computer Science and Computer Technology, English and Russian, with a third language option (French, German or Spanish). Ages 14–16 cover Key Stage 4; students follow the British secondary curriculum, studying Mathematics, Languages, Art and Science, History and Literature, and developing essay writing, research and presentation skills. Ages 16–18 cover Key Stage 5; the Classic British A-Level pre-university programme is offered.	Curriculum details Two educational programmes are offered: British and Russian. It teaches a Cambridge Curriculum for children aged 3 to 7 and prepares learners for the Russian curriculum. Qualified educators from the UK and other English-speaking countries teach on-site; Russian curriculum instruction is delivered by Russian teachers. The campus includes an on-site kitchen with five meals a day, a nurse, a psychologist, and a speech therapist. Opening hours are 8:00 to 19:00. The campus is located at Moscow, Krupskoy Street 1, near Universitet metro station.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average class size is under 15 students; no class has more than 20 students.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results A-level results in 2023 averaged 35 out of 42 for the International Programme. In A-level finals, 45% of BIS² students achieved A*–A. Graduate statistics cover 2012–2023, and graduates enter leading universities worldwide, including Oxford University, Cambridge University, University College London, Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates progress to higher education at leading universities worldwide. The bilingual environment supports high English proficiency, enabling access to international higher education pathways. Notable destinations include Oxford University, Cambridge University, University College London, Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school supports social and emotional development through a well-rounded programme and a broad range of activities, with access to pastoral wellbeing resources such as a school psychologist and speech therapist when needed.	Social & emotional learning The school provides a values-based education and fosters social-emotional development. The co-curriculum supports the development of skills beyond academics, including sports, creativity and technology. The house system, assemblies and pupil representation foster community and student voice. Themed Week activities contribute to social learning. A support service for children and parents listens to students and families and offers help in any situation. Growth Mindset is part of the school's approach.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school teaches in English and operates the English National Curriculum for the international programme; for students who do not yet speak English, an English as an Additional Language (EAL) support programme is provided with tutor support and intensive mini-group lessons.	English as an additional language Lessons are conducted in English by highly qualified international teachers. Learning English starts from the very beginning. Children speak English both in classes and out. An Integrated Russian Programme is offered. Native-speaking teachers are invited and bring international experience. An additional foreign language is offered.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing There are sessions with a psychologist to support student mental wellbeing as part of the school's wellbeing provisions.	Mental wellbeing A support service for children and parents is available; the school listens to students and parents and helps in any situation.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding A safe environment is provided with 24-hour security and video surveillance, and on-site medical service if required.	Safeguarding Child Protection is part of Heritage's safeguarding framework.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Spacious and comfortable classrooms. Updated computer resources are available; almost all classrooms are equipped with computers connected to a local network with high-speed Internet. Classrooms are equipped with multimedia projectors and interactive boards with software. A modern online and offline library is available, and there is a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office on site. Entrances are accessible with ramps and handrails, there are lifts, and canteens provide a daily menu cooked onsite.	Facilities overview Leninsky Campus is a two-storey kindergarten building with its own fenced promenade next to the Universitet metro station. It offers two educational programmes, British and Russian, for children aged 3 to 7. The British component uses the Cambridge Curriculum. The campus includes an on-site kitchen with five meals a day, and provides a nurse, psychologist and speech therapist. Opening hours are 8:00 to 19:00.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Equipped gym on site. An equipped sports ground. An outdoor play area.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Spacious and comfortable classrooms. Updated computer resources are provided; almost all classrooms have computers connected to a local network with high-speed Internet. Classrooms are equipped with multimedia projectors and interactive boards with software. The library is modern and accessible online and offline; the school has a logopedist's room and a psychologist's office to support learning. Entrances are accessible with ramps and handrails, there are lifts, and Internet access is available in all classrooms and the library with access to electronic educational resources.	Academic facilities British curriculum for children aged 3 to 7 years; two educational programmes: British and Russian. Cambridge Curriculum and Russian Curriculum are used. Learning materials and textbooks are provided.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities There are more than 25 clubs, including more than 10 creative and intellectual clubs and 6 sports and recreational clubs. Clubs include 3D modeling, pottery, football, chess, ballet, programming (Python/Roblox), guitar, taekwondo, Chinese for beginners, Latin-American dance, art studio, drama, yoga, modern dance, design of clothes, mental arithmetic, Eastern martial arts, ukulele, painting and hip hop. A flexible system allows joining several clubs and switching between them during the year. An Extended Day Group runs after school from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities. On-site speech therapist and psychologist offices support students, and there is an after-school programme and summer school.	Extra curricular facilities City trips are included; paid extra-clubs are offered; Themed Week; House System; Co-curricular activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school was founded in 1994 with School 1 for children aged 3-7, and education at School 1 is conducted in English, with an English-language support programme for non-English speakers. In 1995, School 2 for ages 7-11 and School 3 for ages 11+ opened, continuing to educate entirely in English under the English National Curriculum. The International Programme was created in 2002, expanding international education options. In 2007, Primary School 9 opened to provide additional English-language education. Cambridge University Accreditation was achieved in 2011, COBIS accreditation followed in 2016, and by 2023 BIS² operated six schools with almost 300 staff, about 1,000 students, and around 2,000 parents.	History —
Community	Community School 1 has a Student Community and a BIS Alumni Community as part of its Communities. The School 1 Newsletter communicates with families and covers events such as International Day, Halloween Dress-Up Disco, and PTA meetings. Community service activities include a project with the Ministry of Emergency Situations to design an English teaching aid for Fire Safety. Stars of the Week and other recognitions appear in School 1 communications.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association There is a Parents Teachers Association for School 1. Parents are invited to attend PTA meetings to help shape the year's activities, including a PTA meeting scheduled for Monday 24 October 2016 at 09:10. The newsletter invites parents to attend the next meeting and contribute their time, energy and ideas. Halloween Dress-Up Disco was planned for 28 October 2016 as a PTA-linked event. The School 1 Newsletter notes the PTA's role in school community activities and invites parent involvement in planning and events.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual 3D modelling uses a 3D pen to create models and understand the structure of the surrounding world. Programming Python/Roblox introduces the basics of coding. Chess develops abstract and critical thinking, and mental arithmetic strengthens brain functions, emotional intelligence, and competitive skills. Speed reading builds reading speed, attention, and memory.	Academic & intellectual The school offers two educational programmes: British curriculum for ages 3 to 7 and a Russian curriculum delivered by Russian teachers. Qualified educators from the UK and other English-speaking countries teach the British curriculum, while Russian teachers deliver the Russian programme. The school prepares young learners to study within both curricula, and includes city trips as part of the learning experience.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art Studio and Painting introduce visual expression through painting and crafts. Ceramics (Pottery) teaches working with clay to create images. Drama, Ballet, Modern Dance, Hip Hop, Guitar, and Ukulele foster performance and creativity. Design of clothes introduces simple design sketches and first projects.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Chinese for beginners covers grammar, vocabulary and hieroglyphs. Latin-American Dance teaches cha-cha-cha, samba and salsa. Game of Go is offered as a classroom activity to develop strategic thinking.	Cultural & language The school fosters a bilingual environment from early childhood. It offers British and Russian curricula, delivered by international and Russian teachers respectively. Raising a child in a bilingual environment from an early age is considered a strong investment in their future.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Flexible system of club classes lets students sign up for multiple clubs and switch clubs during the year. There is an after-school programme organized for school students from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities. This supports social interaction and informal interests.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership and teamwork are key development areas. Clubs such as chess and 3D modelling foster collaboration and strategic thinking. The flexible club system encourages initiative and exploration of different activities.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical and mental health is a development focus. Clubs include Football, Taekwondo (WT), Yoga for kids, Eastern martial arts, Martial arts, Ballet, Modern Dance, Aerobics, and Gymnastics. The school provides access to a Speech Therapist and a Psychologist to support wellbeing; The After-school programme includes meals and outdoor activities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing On-site nurse, psychologist, and speech therapist are available. An on-site kitchen provides five meals a day. Opening hours are 8:00 to 19:00.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include English and Russian. The International Programme uses the English National Curriculum, with all subjects taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. The Russian Programme follows the Russian Federal State Educational Standards, with English studied in depth using native speakers. English language support is available through EAL for students needing language development.	Language provision English and Russian are taught. The British curriculum for ages 3 to 7 is delivered in English, and the Russian curriculum prepares learners for the Russian program. An additional foreign language is offered.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers two educational programmes: International Programme and Russian Programme. In the International Programme, the English National Curriculum is followed and all subjects are taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. In the Russian Programme, education is delivered under the Russian Federal State Educational Standards, with English taught in depth by native English speakers. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) support programme is available to help students who are starting to learn English or who need language improvement.	Bilingual teaching Leninsky Campus offers two educational programmes: British and Russian. The school fosters a bilingual environment from an early age. Qualified educators from the UK and other English-speaking countries deliver the British programme, while Russian teachers deliver the Russian programme. The campus serves children aged 3 to 7 and supports bilingual language development across the curricula.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Students are immersed in an English-speaking environment from day 1. The curriculum is personalised for students who are just starting to learn English or who need to improve their language skills. EAL support offers tutor-led mini-group lessons in grammar, phonics, reading and writing.	Immersion programs Bilingual immersion is a core feature. Two educational programmes are offered: British and Russian. Native-speaking and bilingual teachers support language development across the curricula. The campus serves children aged 3 to 7.
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1) The International Programme serves ages 2-18 and follows the English National Curriculum, with all subjects taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. The Russian Programme serves ages 7-18 and follows the Federal State Educational Standards, with English studied in depth with native speakers. Classes are limited to 15 students to provide a highly personalised approach, and students are immersed in an English-speaking environment from day one with an EAL (English as an Additional Language) support programme for learners starting English or needing language improvement. 2) Open House days provide an opportunity to learn more and meet staff. There are currently no planned events, but you can subscribe to notifications to be informed of the nearest occasion. The Open House Day programme lasts 1.5-2 hours and includes registration, tasting of school menu dishes, school uniform presentation, and meeting with the Headteacher. 3) To apply, fill out the Russian programme request form or the English National Curriculum request form. The admissions team can be contacted at admissions@bismoscow.com and by phone during working hours (Mon–Fri, 9:00-18:00). 4) After submitting the appropriate form, BIS Moscow will provide enrollment information and next steps. The admissions team will respond to inquiries and coordinate the next actions with the family. For assistance, contact admissions@bismoscow.com or +7 (495) 987-44-86 during working hours.	Admissions 1. Contact the Admissions team to enquire about what packages and places we have available. 2. Fill in the Application Form. 3. Bring your child to an appointment with the Psychologist and Admissions Team. 4. Provide us with the documents needed for the contract. 5. Sign the educational agreement and make the payment. 6. If you plan admission in September, we can give support and advice on preparation for school.
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