British International School Moscow – School 2 vs CIS International School – Moscow Campus

	B British International School Moscow – School 2 Moscow, Russia	C CIS International School – Moscow Campus Moscow, Russia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RUB 16,590 - 1,650,000	Fees / year RUB 14,640 - 24,010
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Russian
Opened	Opened 1994	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location School №2 is located at 9 Priorova Street, Moscow. It is part of the British International School in Moscow network.	Location The Moscow campus is located in Moscow, Russia.
Stages	Stages Key Stage 2 (7–11 years).	Stages —
School type	School type International Programme school offering the English National Curriculum (in English).	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Students from over 50 nationalities; multicultural environment.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support EAL support available; English language development in small groups.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British-affiliated; English National Curriculum.	Country affiliation Russia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Extended Day Group runs from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities; after-school care is available.	School day structure The Moscow campus operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Bus service details	Bus service details Comfortable school buses.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission fees - International (English National Curriculum) academic assessment fee: EUR 4,000 (one‑off, payable at enrolment). Sibling discount: assessment reduced to EUR 1,000 for children with a sibling already enrolled; children aged 2–4 receive assessment free in designated circumstances. - Russian programme entry assessment fee: 100,000 ₽ (one‑off, payable at enrolment). Tuition fees — International programme (fees shown per term and per year, EUR) - Nursery (½ day): Term EUR 5,530 · Year EUR 16,590. - Nursery (1 day): Term EUR 7,100 · Year EUR 21,300. - Reception: Term EUR 8,400 · Year EUR 25,200. - Year 1: Term EUR 10,000 · Year EUR 30,000. - Year 2: Term EUR 10,000 · Year EUR 30,000. - Year 3: Term EUR 10,550 · Year EUR 31,650. - Year 4: Term EUR 10,550 · Year EUR 31,650. - Year 5: Term EUR 10,550 · Year EUR 31,650. - Year 6: Term EUR 10,550 · Year EUR 31,650. - Year 7: Term EUR 11,700 · Year EUR 35,100. - Year 8: Term EUR 11,700 · Year EUR 35,100. - Year 9: Term EUR 11,700 · Year EUR 35,100. - Year 10: Term EUR 12,150 · Year EUR 36,450. - Year 11: Term EUR 12,150 · Year EUR 36,450. - Year 12 (A‑level): Term EUR 12,500 · Year EUR 37,500. - Year 13 (A‑level): Term EUR 12,500 · Year EUR 37,500. Tuition fees — Russian programme (fees shown by study period and total year, Russian roubles; published for 2026/2027) - Year 1: Period I 580,000 ₽ · Period II 480,000 ₽ · Period III 480,000 ₽ · Year total 1,540,000 ₽. - Year 2: Period I 580,000 ₽ · Period II 480,000 ₽ · Period III 480,000 ₽ · Year total 1,540,000 ₽. - Year 3: Period I 580,000 ₽ · Period II 480,000 ₽ · Period III 480,000 ₽ · Year total 1,540,000 ₽. - Year 4: Period I 580,000 ₽ · Period II 480,000 ₽ · Period III 480,000 ₽ · Year total 1,540,000 ₽. - Year 5: Period I 590,000 ₽ · Period II 490,000 ₽ · Period III 490,000 ₽ · Year total 1,570,000 ₽. - Year 6: Period I 590,000 ₽ · Period II 490,000 ₽ · Period III 490,000 ₽ · Year total 1,570,000 ₽. - Year 7: Period I 590,000 ₽ · Period II 490,000 ₽ · Period III 490,000 ₽ · Year total 1,570,000 ₽. - Year 8: Period I 650,000 ₽ · Period II 500,000 ₽ · Period III 500,000 ₽ · Year total 1,650,000 ₽. - Year 9: Period I 650,000 ₽ · Period II 500,000 ₽ · Period III 500,000 ₽ · Year total 1,650,000 ₽. - Year 10: Period I 650,000 ₽ · Period II 500,000 ₽ · Period III 500,000 ₽ · Year total 1,650,000 ₽. - Year 11: Period I 650,000 ₽ · Period II 500,000 ₽ · Period III 500,000 ₽ · Year total 1,650,000 ₽. What the tuition covers (selected inclusions) - Tuition fees include the stated educational programme, support from native English‑speaking educators (international programme), partial excursion programme, onsite catering up to Year 6, free school clubs (where indicated) and learning materials as published. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are invoiced by academic period (term). Payment for each academic period is due as 100% prepayment before the first day of the period. - For 9th and 11th classes the third study period is payable in full regardless of the examination schedule. - Payments are made in roubles (the Contract sets payment in roubles). For international programme amounts published in euros, the contract converts euro amounts to roubles at the Central Bank of the Russian Federation rate on the day of payment; a floor exchange rate rule is applied where published. - All bank charges and transfer costs are the responsibility of the payer. Payments may be made in cash at the school's cash desk or by bank transfer to the school's account. Specific bank details and payment instructions are set out in the contract. Boarding - The school does not publish or operate a boarding provision; no boarding fees are listed. Transportation, extended‑day care and paid after‑school clubs are offered as additional services and are charged separately. Other charges and optional fees - Extended‑day childcare (until 19:00) is an additional paid service. - Paid extracurricular clubs (creative, educational and sports clubs) are charged separately. - School bus transport is a paid service with multiple routes; bus fees are charged separately. - School uniform is sold through the school's uniform service/showroom; uniform costs are additional. - External examination board fees (where applicable for IGCSE/A‑Level/Edexcel) and any optional private tuition, specialist assessments, school trips beyond those partially included, visas/immigration documentation, and similar third‑party charges are payable in addition to tuition where required (these items are not listed as included in standard tuition). Refunds, cancellation and notice - The entry/assessment fee is non‑refundable. - When a pupil leaves during an academic period at the parents' initiative, the school may retain the fees for that period (the contract allows no refund for the ongoing period). A written notice period (contractual notice) is required prior to the end of the current study period; the standard contractual notice is at least 50 calendar days before the end of the current academic period. - The school does not provide refunds for absence for illness, for periods when classes are suspended for public health or other force‑majeure reasons, or where the contract specifically excludes refund in those circumstances. - Failure to pay by the required deadline may result in suspension of services and non‑admission to classes until payment is received; the contract allows unilateral termination for non‑payment. Fee payment options (methods) - Payment methods specified in the contract: cash payments at the school cash desk and bank transfers to the school's account. All transfer charges are paid by the payer. The contract specifies the school's bank details for transfers. Notes for parents (concise summary) - International programme fees are published in euros per term and per year; amounts are converted to roubles for contractual payment with a stated conversion rule. - Russian programme fees for the 2026/2027 academic year are published in roubles by study period and as annual totals. - Assessment fees are payable once at enrolment and are non‑refundable; sibling discounts and age‑based exemptions for assessments are published.	Fee details Application / enrolment fees - Entrance (one‑time) fee: EUR 4,000 per family. This fee is payable once on enrolment and is non‑refundable. Capital fee for Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception: EUR 0; capital fee for other year levels: EUR 4,000. Tuition fees (annual) — Moscow Campus (2026/27 academic‑year rates by payment date and year group) Note: annual tuition is shown by year group with two price points depending on the payment date window. - Pre‑Nursery & Nursery (age 2.5–3): EUR 13,740 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 14,640 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027. - Reception (age 4): EUR 15,390 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 16,390 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027. - Year 1–4 (Primary, age 5–8): EUR 19,600 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 20,880 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027. - Year 5–6 (Primary, age 9–10): EUR 20,060 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 21,380 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027. - Year 7–9 (Secondary KS3, age 11–13): EUR 20,330 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 21,660 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027. - Year 10–11 (Secondary KS4, age 14–15): EUR 21,980 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 23,420 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027. - Year 12–13 (Sixth Form, age 16–17): EUR 22,530 if paid from 21 Mar 2026 until 30 Jun 2026; EUR 24,010 if paid from 1 Jul 2026 until 18 Jun 2027. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition amounts are annual figures and the applicable fee depends on the date of payment; two published price bands apply according to the payment window shown above (early payment window and standard payment window). A discount system is applied depending on payment timing. - Payment currency and conversion rule: payments are made in Russian rubles (RUB) using the Central Bank exchange rate on the date of payment; if the Central Bank rate is below 100 RUB = 1 EUR the school uses a rate of 100 RUB per 1 EUR for billing. - Sibling discount and payment plans: a 5% sibling discount applies for the second and subsequent children; payment plans are offered (details handled by Admissions/Finance). Boarding fees - No separate boarding fees are published for the Moscow campus; the fee schedule for this campus does not list boarding as a provision or charge. (If boarding is required, check the campus programme offerings directly.) Other costs / additional fees - School transport (optional, subject to availability and route): RUB 250,000 per school year. Tuition fees include three meals per day. - Tuition fees do not include: transport services (see above for cost), summer courses, and school uniform. All books are included in tuition for all year levels. - School uniform is supplied separately (uniform items and purchase arrangements are handled outside the tuition charge). Refund information - The one‑time entrance/enrolment fee is non‑refundable. Specific refund provisions for tuition or other charges are not itemised in the public fee schedule; the school's published fee notes explicitly state the entrance fee is non‑refundable. Fee payment options - The fee schedule is expressed in euros but payments are collected in Russian rubles as set out above (Central Bank rate rule). The published fee pages indicate availability of payment plans and reference finance/admissions for payment arrangements; specific payment channels (for example, bank transfer or credit card) are not itemised on the public fee schedule.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a dress code and school uniform.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The daily menu is cooked onsite.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of The British International School Moscow network, governed by NPEI; General Director is Alexey Evsikov.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The British International School Moscow follows the English National Curriculum across all stages from Foundation Stage (2–5 years) through Primary (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) to Secondary (Key Stage 3 and 4) and on to pre‑university study. Primary includes Key Stage 1 (5–7 years) and Key Stage 2 (7–11 years). In Key Stage 3 (11–14 years), English and Russian are compulsory languages, with French, German and Spanish optional. For ages 14–16, the IGCSE programme is offered, and for 16–18, the A‑level programme. The programme is taught in English by native speakers, with English as an Additional Language support as needed. On completion of the English National Curriculum, students can continue their education in the A‑level pre‑university course.	Curriculum details —
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression A‑level study prepares students for university, and graduates have entered top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, University College London, Princeton 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 —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Teaching is fully conducted in English by native speakers according to the English National Curriculum. The school provides support and assistance in the adaptation of children new to English.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing There is a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office on site to support student wellbeing and language development.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Spacious and comfortable classrooms with updated computer resources. The campus is secured with outdoor video surveillance and includes an outdoor play area. Students wear a dress code and school uniform, and there is an equipped sports ground and an on-site gym. Meals are cooked onsite and a modern online and offline library supports learning. The school also provides a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office, and offers music and art classes.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes an equipped gym for physical education. There is an equipped sports ground for team sports and PE activities. An outdoor play area supports outdoor activities. Security is provided by a video surveillance system.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Spacious and comfortable classrooms support learning. Updated computer resources support digital work. A modern online and offline library provides study resources. The school has a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office to support student well-being and learning needs. Music and art classes are offered.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extended Day Group offers after-school care from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities. Summer school provides a Summer Programme with English-language development and activities. School clubs include more than 10 creative and intellectual clubs. There are 6 sports and recreational clubs.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The British International School Moscow was established in 1994 as the first private international school in Moscow. In 1995, School 2 opened for children aged 7 to 11 and School 3 for older students, delivering English-language education under the English National Curriculum. Tatiana Konstantinovna Anufrieva was the founder and led BIS Moscow for twenty-six years. BIS Moscow achieved Cambridge accreditation in 2011 and was honoured in 2016 for inclusion in a Queen's anniversary album. As of 2023 BIS² has almost three hundred employees, one thousand students, two thousand parents, and six schools.	History —
Community	Community The BIS community includes a range of events and clubs across campuses. Students immerse themselves in English-language environments and socialise in multicultural settings. The school offers extended day care, a Summer Programme, and more than 10 creative and 6 sports clubs. Media on the BIS site documents events such as Family Fun Day (North Campuses), Halloween 2023 at BIS 2, and Summer Fairs at BIS 1 and 2; Open House Days are held to showcase BIS.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association A Parents' Teacher Association exists at BIS Moscow. PTA meetings have been held, including a PTA Meeting in School 1 on 10 March, as recorded in Newsletter 20. Newsletters document PTA notices and parent involvement.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school has more than 25 clubs in various areas, including a strong set of intellectual and STEM activities. Intellectual clubs include Programming PYTHON / ROBLOX, Chess, Mental arithmetic, and 3D modeling. Extracurricular activities foster curiosity and leadership and encourage teamwork. Lunch and after-school clubs provide opportunities to learn new skills without leaving BIS.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school has 10 creative clubs, including Pottery, Art Club, Design of clothes, Guitar, Art studio, Ukulele, and Drama. These clubs foster creativity and artistic talents. The program includes stage performances and visits to theatres as part of extracurricular activities. Clubs enable students to develop performance and collaboration skills.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Extracurricular activities include museum quests and theatre tours, alongside stage performances and other cultural events. Students participate in cultural experiences that broaden their understanding of the arts and society. The program also includes community engagement through environmental initiatives and charitable projects.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school offers lunch and after-school clubs with more than 25 options, giving pupils opportunities to learn new skills and socialize within the school. Clubs span creative, intellectual, and sport/health activities. These activities foster leadership, teamwork, and personal interests.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service Ecology is taught through environmental lectures, separate garbage collection, and eco-projects and events. Charity involves cooperation with charitable foundations, educational projects, and a shelter for homeless animals. Volunteering is a BIS² tradition with students organizing events to support local volunteer organizations.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school holds annual Head Boy and Head Girl elections, with duties including participation in school decision-making and representing BIS at official events. Representatives of each class participate in decision-making and in developing initiatives. The Junior Duke Award recognises younger pupils who complete a 10-task challenge.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school offers sport and health clubs including Eastern martial arts, Yoga for kids, Latin-American Dance, Football, and Ballet. These activities promote physical fitness and well-being as part of after-school life. Clubs contribute to a balanced routine and physical health.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The International Programme follows the English National Curriculum, with English and Russian languages compulsory in Years 7–9 and French, German and Spanish optional. The Russian Programme is the main general educational programme, usually taught in Russian, with English-language instruction available in the International Programme. English is the language of instruction for the international stream, and EAL support is available.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The British International School Moscow operates two educational programmes at School 2: the International Programme taught in English according to the English National Curriculum, and the Russian Programme, which is the main general educational programme taught in Russian. There is no single bilingual programme within one stream.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs English-language immersion is provided through the International Programme; classes, communication and extracurricular activities are in English. The school offers English as a Second Language (EAL) to meet individual needs.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The International Programme runs for ages 2 to 18 and follows the English National Curriculum. All subjects are taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. The Russian Programme runs for ages 7 to 18 and follows the Federal State Educational Standards, with English taught in depth by native speakers. The school has students of over 50 nationalities. Classes are limited to 15 students. Students are immersed in an English-speaking environment from day 1 with EAL support including tutoring and intensive mini-group lessons in grammar, phonics, reading and writing. Two educational programmes are offered: International Programme and Russian Programme. Admissions inquiries can be sent to admissions@bismoscow.com or by telephone at +7 (495) 987-44-86; Working hours Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00.	Admissions Campus Moscow: Admissions: Admissions manager. Student services: Secretary. Contracts. Working hours: Monday: 8:00-17:00; Tuesday: 8:00-17:00; Wednesday: 8:00-17:00; Thursday: 8:00-17:00; Friday: 8:00-17:00; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.
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