British International School Moscow vs CIS International School – Moscow Campus

	B British International School Moscow 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, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach	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, Russian	Instruction language English, Russian
Opened	Opened 1994	Opened 2015
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 The Moscow campus is located in Moscow, Russia.
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 —
School type	School type —	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix About 1000 students from over 50 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
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 —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation UK Accredited	Country affiliation Russia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	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 The school provides a school bus as part of its services.	Bus service details —
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 / 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 Uniform is compulsory at BIS Moscow.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Freshly prepared meals are provided.	Food options —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing There are sessions with a psychologist to support mental wellbeing. On-site medical service is available if required.	Mental wellbeing —
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 —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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 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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