British International School Moscow – School 7 vs Heritage International School Moscow
British International School Moscow – School 7 and Heritage International School Moscow are both in Moscow, about 12 km apart. Both schools offer British, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels programmes, and Heritage International School Moscow also offers EYFS, Cambridge (Primary), Chinese National, Indian, Japanese, French, German, Italian, American and Bespoke. Published annual fees are RUB 16,590 - 1,650,000 at British International School Moscow – School 7 and RUB 1,520,000 - 2,470,000 at Heritage International School Moscow, which puts Heritage International School Moscow roughly 139% higher. British International School Moscow – School 7 takes pupils from 11 to 18, and Heritage International School Moscow from 2 to 18.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Curriculum
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Chinese National Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
15
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Russian
Opened
Opened
1994
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Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
School №7, Moscow, 9 bld 1 Priorova Street. The school is part of The British International School Moscow network. Teaching is conducted in English by native speakers according to the English National Curriculum.
Location
Heritage International School operates campuses in Moscow and Tyumen, Russia. In Moscow there are Sokolniki and Leninsky Campuses; Sokolniki is near Sokolniki Park and the Yauza River, with address Moscow Krasnobogatyrskaya Street 90/3 (Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad metro). Leninsky Campus is Moscow Krupskoy Street 1. The Tyumen Campus is Tyumen, Russia, at Fedyuninskogo Street 30. The school offers English-language instruction across its programmes.
Early Years; Primary School; Secondary and Advanced
School type
School type
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School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Psychologist's and speech therapist's services.
Additional learning support
On-site nurse, psychologist and speech therapist; additional support available as needed.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
British
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
Opening hours 8:00 to 19:00
Bus service details
Bus service details
Comfortable school buses.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and assessment fees
- International programme (English National Curriculum): one‑off academic assessment fee of EUR 4,000 payable at enrolment. For families with a sibling already enrolled, the assessment fee is EUR 1,000. Children aged 2–4 receive a free assessment. - Russian programme: one‑off academic assessment fee of ₽100,000 payable at enrolment.
Tuition fees — International programme (amounts shown per term and per year)
- Nursery (½ day): EUR 5,530 per term — EUR 16,590 per year. - Nursery (1 day): EUR 7,100 per term — EUR 21,300 per year. - Reception: EUR 8,400 per term — EUR 25,200 per year. - Year 1: EUR 10,000 per term — EUR 30,000 per year. - Year 2: EUR 10,000 per term — EUR 30,000 per year. - Year 3: EUR 10,550 per term — EUR 31,650 per year. - Year 4: EUR 10,550 per term — EUR 31,650 per year. - Year 5: EUR 10,550 per term — EUR 31,650 per year. - Year 6: EUR 10,550 per term — EUR 31,650 per year. - Year 7: EUR 11,700 per term — EUR 35,100 per year. - Year 8: EUR 11,700 per term — EUR 35,100 per year. - Year 9: EUR 11,700 per term — EUR 35,100 per year. - Year 10: EUR 12,150 per term — EUR 36,450 per year. - Year 11: EUR 12,150 per term — EUR 36,450 per year. - Year 12 (A‑level): EUR 12,500 per term — EUR 37,500 per year. - Year 13 (A‑level): EUR 12,500 per term — EUR 37,500 per year.
Tuition fees — Russian programme (amounts shown by study period and annual totals, Roubles)
- Year 1: ₽580,000 (I) | ₽480,000 (II) | ₽480,000 (III) — total ₽1,540,000 per year. - Year 2: ₽580,000 | ₽480,000 | ₽480,000 — total ₽1,540,000 per year. - Year 3: ₽580,000 | ₽480,000 | ₽480,000 — total ₽1,540,000 per year. - Year 4: ₽580,000 | ₽480,000 | ₽480,000 — total ₽1,540,000 per year. - Year 5: ₽590,000 | ₽490,000 | ₽490,000 — total ₽1,570,000 per year. - Year 6: ₽590,000 | ₽490,000 | ₽490,000 — total ₽1,570,000 per year. - Year 7: ₽590,000 | ₽490,000 | ₽490,000 — total ₽1,570,000 per year. - Year 8: ₽650,000 | ₽500,000 | ₽500,000 — total ₽1,650,000 per year. - Year 9: ₽650,000 | ₽500,000 | ₽500,000 — total ₽1,650,000 per year. - Year 10: ₽650,000 | ₽500,000 | ₽500,000 — total ₽1,650,000 per year. - Year 11: ₽650,000 | ₽500,000 | ₽500,000 — total ₽1,650,000 per year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition figures are published as per‑term and per‑year amounts; the per‑term figures multiply to the published annual totals (three terms per academic year). - Payments are made according to the education contract; for the Russian programme the school specifies payment in roubles to the school cashier or to the school's bank account as set out in the contract. - For the International programme, when payments are converted into roubles the amount payable under the education contract is determined by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation exchange rate on the day of payment. If on the day of payment the euro exchange rate is less than ₽96, payment will be accepted at the floor rate of ₽96 per EUR.
Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school with extended‑day childcare options; there is no published boarding programme or boarding fee schedule. After‑school care is available until 19:00 for younger children.
Other costs and extras
- Extended day group (child care until 19:00): this is charged separately; detailed pricing is available from the school. - Paid after‑school clubs and activities: many creative, educational and sports clubs are charged separately; parents are given club‑specific fees. - School bus service: the school offers multiple bus routes; transport is charged separately and route‑specific prices are provided by the school. - School uniform: uniform is available through the school's provision (showroom and ordering); uniform cost is charged separately. - Excursions and some specialty activities: portions of the excursion programme are included in tuition; certain trips or specialist external providers may incur additional charges.
Refunds and cancellation
- Refunds, cancellations and any related penalties are governed by the terms of the education contract; the school states that payment is to be made in the order and within the deadlines established by that contract. Specific refund or cancellation rules are set out in the contract.
Fee payment options
- For the Russian programme the school specifies payment in roubles either at the school's cashier or by transfer to the school's bank account. - Currency conversion rules for euro amounts are applied as described above when euro fees are converted into roubles for payment under the contract. The school lists flexible payment options but does not publish detailed card/payment‑processor options in the fee schedule; bank transfer and cash payment to the school are explicitly described.
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Fee details
Sokolniki Campus — Tuition (2026/2027) - Pre‑Nursery – Reception (ages 2–5): annual fee 1,520,000 ₽. Payment in three equal instalments: 506,667 ₽ per instalment (annual ÷ 3). - Year 1 – Year 2 (ages 5–7): annual fee 2,120,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 706,667 ₽ per instalment. - Year 3 – Year 6 (ages 7–11): annual fee 2,220,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 740,000 ₽ per instalment. - Year 7 – Year 9 (ages 11–14): annual fee 2,370,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 790,000 ₽ per instalment. - Year 10 – Year 13 (ages 14–18): annual fee 2,470,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 823,333 ₽ per instalment.
Leninsky Campus — Tuition (2026/2027) - Nursery, Reception, Year 1–2: annual fee 1,520,000 ₽ (price shown for both before and from 1 September). Payment is made in three equal instalments. Capital/entrance fee and sibling concession details are published for this campus.
Tyumen Campus — Tuition (2026/2027) - Pre‑Nursery – Reception (ages 2–5): annual fee 980,000 ₽. Three instalments: 326,667 ₽ per instalment. - Year 1 – Year 2 (ages 5–7): annual fee 1,350,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 450,000 ₽ per instalment. - Year 3 – Year 6 (ages 7–11): annual fee 1,460,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 486,667 ₽ per instalment. - Year 7 – Year 9 (ages 11–14): annual fee 1,570,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 523,333 ₽ per instalment. - Year 10 – Year 11 (ages 14–16): annual fee 1,670,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 556,667 ₽ per instalment.
Application / Entrance / Capital fees - Sokolniki campus: Capital (entrance) Fee 400,000 ₽ per family; not charged for Nursery and Reception year groups. This fee is one‑time and non‑refundable. - Leninsky campus: Entrance (capital) Fee 120,000 ₽ per family; a sibling concession of 50,000 ₽ is published for the second child (no capital fee for the second child). The entrance fee is one‑time and non‑refundable. - Tyumen campus: Capital (entrance) Fee 250,000 ₽ per family; not charged for Nursery and Reception year groups. This fee is one‑time and non‑refundable. - No separate smaller “application fee” is listed in the published fee schedules; the campus-level capital/entrance fee is the specified one‑time charge at enrolment.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard payment plan: fees are payable in three instalments for an academic year of 8 months or more. The school also offers a 5% discount for payment of the full annual fee in one lump sum. Additional discounts are offered for payment of two or more years in advance. The capital/entrance fee is payable once on enrolment and is non‑refundable. - Published fee schedules show different published annual prices depending on the date of contract/payment (examples: “price until June 30” and “price from September 1”), i.e. earlier contract/payment dates correspond to lower published annual prices. Instalment amounts above are calculated as the published annual fee divided by three in accordance with the three‑instalment payment plan.
Boarding / accommodation - The published campus information does not present a full boarding programme or boarding fees for school‑age students. Sokolniki lists bedrooms only for children aged 3–5 (rest/sleep facilities in Early Years) and no boarding programme or boarding fees are published. No boarding fees are shown in the tuition schedules.
Other costs and additional fees - Items explicitly listed as included in the published annual fee (Sokolniki example) are: Cambridge and Russian curricula, Cambridge assessment, textbooks and learning materials, free clubs (selected), personal devices for Primary, five meals per day, city trips, and certain specialist classes (psychologist/speech therapist if required). - Items listed as chargeable in addition to the annual tuition include: school uniform, extra clubs, evening supervision group, summer school, international trips and other optional activities. Exact prices for these optional items are not published in the main fee tables.
Refund information - The capital/entrance fee is stated as one‑time and non‑refundable. No other formal refund schedule for tuition instalments or pro‑rata refunds is published in the fee schedule pages; tuition payment terms refer to instalment schedules, lump‑sum discounts and adjustments for multi‑year payments.
Fee payment options - The published fee schedule describes the instalment structure, lump‑sum discount and capital fee but does not list specific payment instruments (bank transfer details, card acceptance, or other payment methods) within the public fee pages. Payment instrument details are not published on the fee pages.
Notes on effective year - Published schedules show the 2026/2027 academic year prices and list the fees as valid from 01.09.2025 in the published tables. Use the campus‑specific figures above for Sokolniki, Leninsky and Tyumen as the current published annual and instalment amounts for 2026/2027.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
The school has a dress code and a school uniform.
Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
The daily menu is cooked onsite.
Food options
Five meals a day are provided. Our chef prepares five balanced meals daily using high-quality ingredients.
House system
House system
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House system
There are four Houses: Aquarius, Leo, Libra and Taurus. All students are placed in a House and earn points for demonstrating school Values in class, on the playground, on the sports field, and in the community. Points accrue to the House; weekly awards are given and a 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 network (NPEI). The General Director is Alexey Evsikov (appointed July 2026).
Governance and ownership
Ownership is part of Heritage School's group of companies, including LLC Heritage School Sokolniki and ANEO Heritage International School Sokolniki in Moscow, and LLC Heritage School Tyumen and ANEO Heritage International School Tyumen.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Two educational pathways are offered: International Programme (ages 11–18) following the English National Curriculum, and the Russian Programme. In Key Stage 3 (11–14) and Key Stage 4 (14–16), students study subjects aligned with the English National Curriculum, taught in English by native-speaking teachers. Key Stage 4 covers two-year IGCSE courses in 6–9 subjects. In Key Stage 5 (16–18), the A-level programme is offered, with subjects including Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Russian, English Literature, Geography, Economics, Spanish, History, Informatics, French and German; A-level is studied over two years in 3–4 subjects. Teaching is conducted in English by native speakers, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students who are learning English.
Curriculum details
British curriculum is the foundation of Heritage International School, with lessons conducted in English by international teachers. The UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Cambridge Primary curriculum are delivered in English. An Integrated Russian Programme runs alongside Cambridge curricula. A co-curriculum (sports, creativity and technology) complements classroom learning, and the Values-based Education framework supports character development. English language learning starts from the very beginning in a multicultural, bilingual environment where students speak English in and out of class. The school serves children from 3 to 18 years.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Average class size is under 15, with no more than 20 students per class. The teaching staff numbers over 137 teachers from the UK, other English-speaking countries and Russia.
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Exam results
Exam results
Graduates' A-level scores ranged from A* to B. In 2023 the school's average results reached 35 out of 42 maximum points, and 45% of BIS² students achieved the highest possible A*-A grade.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates enter top 50 universities worldwide. 100% of graduates enter leading universities in Russia and around the world.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
Psychologist's and speech therapist's services are available.
Social & emotional learning
Heritage provides a values-based education that supports social and emotional development. A co-curriculum (sports, creativity and technology) complements academic learning. Pupils have representation and participate in themed weeks, fostering voice and community. Growth Mindset and a House System promote resilience, collaboration and self-belief. Assemblies contribute to personal development and reflective practice. There is a support service for children and parents that listens to students and families and provides assistance.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
Lessons are conducted in English by highly qualified international teachers. Multiculturalism and bilingual environment enrich learning. Children speak English both in classes and out. Native-speaking teachers are employed. An additional foreign language is offered.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Psychologist's services are available to support mental wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing
There is a support service for children and parents. It listens to students and parents and provides assistance.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
Child Protection is listed as a feature of Heritage International School's advantages, indicating safeguarding measures are integrated into the school's framework.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
Spacious and comfortable classrooms support learning. Updated computer resources enable digital learning. The library provides modern online and offline access. Security is provided by an outdoor video surveillance system. There is an outdoor play area and an equipped sports ground. A psychologist and a speech therapist are available to support students.
Facilities overview
Modern facilities create an atmosphere for efficient study and recreation. The school operates across multiple campuses: Sokolniki (Moscow), Leninsky (Moscow) and Tyumen. The age range served is from 3 to 18 years. A learning resource network supports teaching and learning. Five meals a day are prepared by a chef using high-quality ingredients.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The school has an equipped gym. There is an equipped sports ground for physical education and outdoor activities. An outdoor play area supports active play and physical education. Facilities support a range of physical education and sporting activities.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Spacious and comfortable classrooms support daily lessons. Updated computer resources enable digital learning. The library provides modern online and offline access. Teaching is conducted in English by native speakers according to the English National Curriculum. The school provides access to a psychologist and a speech therapist to support learners.
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Field trips are offered in line with the academic programme. These trips accompany the curriculum as part of the educational experience.
Extra curricular facilities
There are more than 50 clubs available for students. The co-curriculum includes sports, creativity and technology. There is a house system and pupil representation as part of the co-curriculum. Themed Week is part of the school program. A learning resource network supports learning.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
School 7 is part of the British International School Moscow (BIS) network. BIS began with School 1 in 1994 as the first private international school in Moscow for ages 3–7 with English instruction. In 1995 BIS opened School 2 for 7–11 years and School 3 for 11 years old. In 1997 BIS opened School 5 with a Russian education programme while continuing English language instruction. In 2014 Secondary School 7 opened, allowing students to study under the A level and IGCSE programmes. The A level pre university qualification was assigned to BIS in 2014 and COBIS accreditation was awarded in 2016. By 2023 BIS operated six schools with about 1,000 students and around 2,000 parents.
History
Heritage International School educates children from age 3 in Moscow and Tyumen within an international environment. The UK EYFS and Cambridge Primary curricula are delivered in English, with an Integrated Russian Programme. The founders have a track record of developing and managing a network of Cambridge international schools in Russia and abroad. The Heritage network includes Moscow Sokolniki Campus, Moscow Leninsky Campus, Tyumen Campus, and La Berezka, and the school is ranked among the top private schools in Moscow and the Moscow region.
Community
Community
The BIS 7 community includes a School Association with representatives of each class, teachers and headteachers who participate in decision making and the development of initiatives. Head Boy and Head Girl elections are held annually to participate in school decisions and to represent the school at official events. BIS 7 offers BIS² clubs with more than 25 clubs across creative, intellectual and sport areas, including Pottery, Art Club, Design of clothes, Guitar, Art studio, Ukulele, Drama, Programming PYTHON / ROBLOX, Chess, Mental arithmetic and 3D modeling, plus sport and health clubs such as Eastern martial arts, Yoga for kids, Latin American Dance, Football and Ballet. Extracurricular activities include field trips, theatre tours, stage performances, visits to shelters, and environmental initiatives. The social programme ESG covers Ecology, Charity and Volunteering, with opportunities to participate in environmental projects and community service.
Community
Heritage International School fosters a multicultural and bilingual environment, with children speaking English in class and beyond. English learning starts from the very beginning. The school offers more than 50 clubs and a broad co-curricular program including sports, creativity and technology. Pupil representation and themed weeks are part of school life, complemented by assemblies and a staff of native-speaking teachers with international experience.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
The school offers two educational programmes: Cambridge and Russian. The Cambridge curriculum is taught in English by highly qualified international teachers, and a Russian curriculum is also provided. Cambridge Assessment is included, along with textbooks and learning materials.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
Field trips are part of Extracurricular Activities. The school offers a number of educational field trips aligned with the academic programme.
Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
A wide range of co-curriculum activities is offered, including free clubs. City trips are provided, and international trips are part of the programme. A Summer School is available, and Evening supervision group and extra clubs are offered for an additional fee.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
The House System and pupil representation foster leadership and student voice. The Themed Week and the broader co-curriculum support leadership development and active participation.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
A medical officer, speech therapist and psychologist provide support as required. Five balanced meals a day are prepared in our own kitchen. A football pitch with race tracks is available. The campus is secured with a closed perimeter and 24‑hour security staff and CCTV monitoring.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
The English National Curriculum is taught through the International Programme. English and Russian are compulsory languages, with French, German and Spanish available as optional languages. A-level courses include Spanish, French and German as offered subjects, taught in English by native speakers.
Language provision
Languages taught include English (main language of instruction), Russian (Integrated Russian Programme), and an Additional foreign language. The British curriculum (EYFS and Cambridge Primary) is delivered in English, with Russian integrated into the programme. Ages 3 to 18 are served.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
The International Programme uses English as the language of instruction. English and Russian are compulsory in Key Stage 3, while French, German and Spanish are offered as optional languages.
Bilingual teaching
Integrated Russian and Cambridge curricula create a bilingual environment. English is the language of instruction, with Russian provided through an Integrated Russian Programme. The UK EYFS and Cambridge Primary curriculum are delivered in English. The school serves children from 3 to 18 years.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
Classes, communication and extracurricular activities are conducted in English, providing full immersion in an English-language environment. English as a Second Language (EAL) is available to meet individual learner needs.
Immersion programs
An integrated language model immerses students in both English and Russian curricula. English-language instruction is the primary medium, while Russian language components are included through the Integrated Russian Programme. The curriculum blends British Cambridge Primary with Russian programming to broaden future opportunities. The school serves ages 3 to 18.
Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
Cambridge International Curriculum external accreditation; enables Cambridge exams (IGCSE and A Level) and results accepted by many universities worldwide. LRN examination center accreditation for Sokolniki Campus. Licensing by the Moscow Department of Science and Education for Sokolniki Campus.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Free consultation. You can seek advice and ask questions by phone at +7 (495) 987-44-86 and +7 (495) 426-03-11, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00. The school is located at School №7, Moscow, 9 bld 1 Priorova Street. 2. Fill out the admission form on the BIS Moscow website. 3. Personal meeting with the Headteacher and a school tour. This allows learning about the educational process and the learning environment. 4. Trial day and assessment. A free trial day is organised; the child participates in the learning atmosphere and takes an individual test to measure the level of English and general knowledge. 5. School enrolment. The admission decision is based on the recommendations of teachers and meeting results; parents are informed of the admission. 6. Signing of a contract and payment.
