British International School Moscow vs British International School Moscow – School 2

	B British International School Moscow Moscow, Russia	B British International School Moscow – School 2 Moscow, Russia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RUB 16,590 - 1,650,000	Fees / year RUB 16,590 - 1,650,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach	Curriculum British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 1,000
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Russian	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1994	Opened 1994
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location BIS Moscow operates across six campuses in Moscow, Russia. Campuses are School №1 (6A Bolshaya Akademicheskaya Street), School №2 (9 Priorova Street), School №3 (19 Novoyasenevsky Prospekt, building 5), School №5 (35A Nakhimovskiy Prospekt), School №7 (9 building 1 Priorova Street) and School №9 (35B Nakhimovskiy Prospekt). The main office is at 24 Bolshaya Akademicheskaya Street.	Location School №2 is located at 9 Priorova Street, Moscow. It is part of the British International School in Moscow network.
Stages	Stages Two programmes are offered: International Programme (ages 2-18) based on the English National Curriculum; Russian Programme (ages 6-18) aligned with Russian standards. International Programme runs from Foundation Stage (ages 2-5) through Key Stages 1-5 (ages 5-11, 11-14, 14-18) culminating in an A-level programme; Russian Programme covers Primary (ages 6-9), General education (ages 10-15) and Secondary (ages 16-18).	Stages Key Stage 2 (7–11 years).
School type	School type —	School type International Programme school offering the English National Curriculum (in English).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix About 1000 students from over 50 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix Students from over 50 nationalities; multicultural environment.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Speech therapist and a psychologist support students; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided.	Additional learning support EAL support available; English language development in small groups.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation UK Accredited	Country affiliation British-affiliated; English National Curriculum.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	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.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school provides a school bus as part of its services.	Bus service details Comfortable school buses.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and assessment fees - International programme: Academic assessment and enrolment fee — EUR 4,000 (one‑off, paid at enrolment). - Russian programme: Entrance assessment fee — RUB 100,000 (one‑off, paid at enrolment). - Family / sibling discounts: Family discount up to 15% for multiple children; assessment discounts apply for siblings and for children aged 2–4 as specified by the school. Tuition fees — International programme (amounts shown per academic term and per year) - Nursery (half day, FS): Term EUR 5,530 — Year EUR 16,590. - Nursery (full day): Term EUR 7,100 — Year EUR 21,300. - Reception: Term EUR 8,400 — Year EUR 25,200. - Year 1 (KS1): Term EUR 10,000 — Year EUR 30,000. - Year 2: Term EUR 10,000 — Year EUR 30,000. - Year 3 (KS2): 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 (KS3): 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 (KS4): 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: Term EUR 12,500 — Year EUR 37,500. Tuition fees — Russian programme (RUB; per study period and annual totals for the 2026/2027 academic year) - Year 1: Period I RUB 580,000 — Period II RUB 480,000 — Period III RUB 480,000 — Year total RUB 1,540,000. - Year 2: Period I RUB 580,000 — Period II RUB 480,000 — Period III RUB 480,000 — Year total RUB 1,540,000. - Year 3: Period I RUB 580,000 — Period II RUB 480,000 — Period III RUB 480,000 — Year total RUB 1,540,000. - Year 4: Period I RUB 580,000 — Period II RUB 480,000 — Period III RUB 480,000 — Year total RUB 1,540,000. - Year 5: Period I RUB 590,000 — Period II RUB 490,000 — Period III RUB 490,000 — Year total RUB 1,570,000. - Year 6: Period I RUB 590,000 — Period II RUB 490,000 — Period III RUB 490,000 — Year total RUB 1,570,000. - Year 7: Period I RUB 590,000 — Period II RUB 490,000 — Period III RUB 490,000 — Year total RUB 1,570,000. - Year 8: Period I RUB 650,000 — Period II RUB 500,000 — Period III RUB 500,000 — Year total RUB 1,650,000. - Year 9: Period I RUB 650,000 — Period II RUB 500,000 — Period III RUB 500,000 — Year total RUB 1,650,000. - Year 10: Period I RUB 650,000 — Period II RUB 500,000 — Period III RUB 500,000 — Year total RUB 1,650,000. - Year 11: Period I RUB 650,000 — Period II RUB 500,000 — Period III RUB 500,000 — Year total RUB 1,650,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees for the Russian programme are published for the 2026/2027 academic year and payable in the currency shown; payment is made in the order and within the terms set out in the school contract. - Payment is made by period: 100% prepayment for each academic period is required before the first day of that period. - Payments are accepted in cash at the school's cash office or by bank transfer to the school's account; all bank transfer charges are payable by the payer. Bank payment details are provided in the school contract. - For the International programme, amounts are shown in EUR and the contract includes an exchange‑rate rule for conversion to RUB when payments are made in roubles (the rouble amount is determined at the Central Bank rate on the day of payment, with a floor rate applied where specified). - The school may require an advance payment as security for a place (an example contractual clause provides for an advance of RUB 100,000 to be paid within 10 banking days of contract signing and credited against the first period). Boarding - The school operates as a day school; there are after‑school and extended‑day care options (services provided up to 19:00), but no boarding programme is listed. Other costs and extras - Extended‑day provision (child care until 19:00) is charged in addition to tuition; specific rates are not listed in the published fee table. - Paid clubs (extra‑curricular activities), school bus/transport and school uniform are charged separately; published pages note these services are available and that their costs are provided by the school at the time of enquiry. Contact numbers and the admissions email are available for current rates. Refunds, cancellations and non‑payment - Entrance/assessment fees for admissions testing are non‑refundable. - If a pupil withdraws during an academic period at the parent's initiative, the school may retain payments already received for that period (fees for the period may not be refunded). - In the event of force majeure or extraordinary governmental measures, the school may change the format of education (including remote delivery) without altering the published fee amount and without refund for suspended lessons. - The school may suspend provision of services or terminate the contract for non‑payment; late or missing payments can result in a penalty or loss of the place. Fee payment options - Cash payments in the school's cash office. - Bank transfer to the school's account (bank details are supplied in the school contract; all transfer costs are borne by the payer). (For phone contact and admissions email used for fee enquiries: +7 (495) 987‑44‑86, +7 (495) 426‑03‑11, admissions@bismoscow.com.)	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.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is compulsory at BIS Moscow.	Uniform requirement The school has a dress code and school uniform.
Food options	Food options Freshly prepared meals are provided.	Food options The daily menu is cooked onsite.
House system	House system The school has a house system with named houses; each house has its own name, logo, color, paraphernalia and a mentor (an English teacher).	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a non-commercial private educational institution. It holds a license to conduct educational activities (No. Л035-01298-77/00386359) issued by Moscow's Department of Education and Science; it has state accreditation (Certificate No. 004024, issued 14 December 2015) and British Schools Overseas accreditation.	Governance and ownership The school is part of The British International School Moscow network, governed by NPEI; General Director is Alexey Evsikov.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The British International School Moscow follows the English National Curriculum. The International Programme runs from Foundation Stage (Reception, 2-5 years) through Secondary (up to 16 years). It covers English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, ICT, Languages, Physical Education, Art and Design, Music, and Design and Technology. English and Russian are compulsory languages in Key Stage 3; French, German and Spanish are optional. For Years 10-11, an IGCSE programme is offered; Years 12-13 feature an A-Level pre-university course. The programme is taught by qualified teachers from the UK and other English-speaking countries to prepare students for examinations and university entry worldwide.	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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average class size under 15 students.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at leading universities worldwide. Notable destinations include University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania. Other destinations include University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Birmingham, Bournemouth University, University of Surrey, and Trinity College Dublin.	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.
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 Over 25 after-school clubs (robotics, 3D modeling, chess, ballet, coding, mental arithmetic, football, drama and more) support social and cultural development. Sessions with a psychologist and a speech therapist are available. The programs focus on the social and cultural development of the individual.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) International Programme uses English as the language of instruction; an EAL support programme provides tutor support and intensive mini-group lessons in grammar, phonics, reading and writing. The Russian Programme includes English study with native speakers. Class sizes are limited to 15 students to provide a personalised learning experience.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language All subjects in the International Programme are taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. Students are immersed in an English-speaking environment from day 1. EAL support includes tutor assistance and intensive mini-group lessons in grammar, phonics, reading and writing.	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.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing There are sessions with a psychologist to support mental wellbeing. On-site medical service is available if required.	Mental wellbeing There is a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office on site to support student wellbeing and language development.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding A safe environment is provided by 24-hour security and video surveillance. On-site medical service is available if required.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The British International School Moscow operates six campuses across Moscow. The school provides a well-balanced schedule including time for rest and outdoor play, freshly prepared meals, and a transport service. Students have access to over 25 after-school clubs, including robotics, 3D modeling, chess, ballet, coding, mental arithmetic, football and drama, with psychologist and speech therapist support available as needed. The learning environment is safeguarded by 24-hour security, video surveillance, and on-site medical services.	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.
Sports facilities	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.
Academic 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.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Over 25 after-school clubs are offered, including robotics, 3D modeling, chess, coding, mental arithmetic, ballet, football, and drama. Psychologist and speech therapist sessions are available. A safe and active environment is provided with 24-hour security and video surveillance, and an on-site medical service. Extracurricular offerings include sports competitions, concerts, themed events, family trips, and visits to museums and exhibitions.	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.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The British International School Moscow traces its origins to 1994 with the establishment of School 1 for children aged 3–7 taught in English. In 1995, Schools 2 and 3 opened for children aged 7–11 and 11+, operating under the English National Curriculum. In 1997, School 5 and Kindergarten were opened, introducing a Russian education programme for ages 7–18 with English instruction. The International Programme was created in 2002, and in 2007 the Secondary School 7 was opened to offer A‑levels and IGCSEs; Cambridge University accreditation was achieved in 2011 and the A‑level programme was assigned in 2014. COBIS accreditation followed in 2016, the same year the school was mentioned in a Queen's Jubilee anniversary album; by 2023 BIS² operated six schools with about 1,000 students, 300 staff and 2,000 parents.	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.
Community	Community The BIS Moscow community includes a Student Community with a School Association and annual Head Boy and Head Girl elections. BIS² offers more than 25 clubs across creative, intellectual and sport areas, with a broad extracurricular programme including museum quests, theatre visits, stage performances, shelter visits, environmental projects and volunteering. The school runs a Social Programme (ESG) focused on Ecology, Charity and Volunteering, and maintains active parent involvement through events and projects. News and Events highlight activities such as Sports Day at School №9, Art Exhibitions at School №7, Science Day at School №1, and BIS Summer Fairs.	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.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association School 1's Parents Teachers Association conducted meetings to discuss how parents can contribute to the school community, including noting a PTA Meeting on 24 October 2016 at School 1 to decide on year‑ahead initiatives.	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.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Intellectual clubs include Programming Python/Roblox, Chess, Mental Arithmetic, and 3D Modeling. BIS² has more than 25 clubs in total, enabling students to develop coding, logical thinking, and problem-solving through practical projects. Debates and other competitions are part of the broad extracurricular program, with opportunities to participate in school events. These clubs foster collaboration and inquiry across the curriculum.	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.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Creative clubs include Pottery, Art Club, Design of Clothes, Guitar, Ukulele, Drama, Art Studio, Ceramics, and Painting. There are also dance and movement clubs such as Ballet, Modern Dance, Hip Hop, and Latin-American Dance. The clubs provide hands-on opportunities to express ideas, create, and perform. Stage performances and exhibitions are part of the programme.	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.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Chinese for beginners is offered as a language club. Classes, communication and extracurricular activities are all in English. The language-focused and cultural activities complement the English-language International Programme framework.	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.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Recreational clubs include Game of Go and Chess, along with dance and music clubs such as Latin-American Dance, Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern Dance, Guitar, and Ukulele. Creative hobbies are supported through Art Studio, Painting, Drama, and other arts-based clubs. These activities encourage social interaction and collaborative creativity.	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.
Community & service	Community & service Ecology involves environmental lectures, waste separation, and eco-projects. Charity work includes cooperation with charitable foundations and a shelter for homeless animals. Volunteering is a BIS² tradition, with students organizing events that support school and city volunteer groups.	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.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Head Boy and Head Girl elections are held annually. The School Council and House System provide student leadership opportunities, with Head students representing the school at official events.	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.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport and health clubs include Eastern Martial Arts, Yoga for kids, Latin-American Dance, Football, and Ballet. The after-school programme offers child care, meals, and outdoor activities from 15:30 to 19:00.	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.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction in the International Programme. English and Russian are compulsory languages in the Secondary curriculum, with French, German or Spanish available as a second language option. The Russian Programme includes in-depth English classes and a second foreign language (French, Spanish or German), with Chinese offered as additional education.	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.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school has two language strands: the English-language International Programme and the Russian Programme. Classes, communication and extracurricular activities in the International Programme are taught in English. The Russian Programme is conducted fully in English by native speakers. A second foreign language is studied (French, Spanish or German).	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.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Foundation Stage and Primary are English-speaking environments. The International Programme uses English for all classes, providing full immersion in English. In Secondary, English and Russian are compulsory, with French, German or Spanish available as optional second languages. Education in the Russian Programme is conducted fully in English by native speakers.	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.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Free consultation. Free consultation is available by telephone from Monday to Friday 9:00–18:00 at +7 (495) 987-44-86 and +7 (495) 426-03-11. This call provides an opportunity to seek advice and ask questions about BIS Moscow's international programmes. It marks the first step in the admissions process. 2. Fill out the form. Fill out the form on the BIS Moscow website. The school administrator will contact the family and invite them to a meeting and a tour of the school. This initiates the next stage of placement. 3. Personal meeting with the Headteacher and School tour. A personal meeting with the Headteacher is arranged and a tour of the school is provided. The meeting offers an opportunity to learn about the educational process and to discuss the child's needs with BIS Moscow staff. 4. Trial day and Assessment. A trial day can be organised, and an assessment is conducted during the visit. This helps BIS Moscow determine suitability for the programme and class placement. Families can observe classroom activities and routines during the trial. 5. School enrollment. Based on the recommendations of teachers and the results of the meetings, a decision is made and information about the admission is sent to parents. This communicates the outcome and outlines next steps for enrollment. 6. Signing of a contract and its payment. The contract is signed and payment is made. This finalises the admission arrangement and confirms the pupil's place at BIS Moscow.	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.
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