Charterhouse Almaty vs Galaxy International School

	C Charterhouse Almaty Almaty, Kazakhstan	G Galaxy International School Almaty, Kazakhstan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KZT 50,000 - 18,020,000	Fees / year KZT 5,040,000 - 5,710,000
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 415
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2026	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Charterhouse Almaty is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Admissions Office is in Almaty city, 400 Kapparov Street, Block 5G, 2nd Floor. The campus sits on a serene 3-hectare site with more space per student than any other school in Almaty. It is the first overseas campus of Charterhouse, UK and is part of the Charterhouse family of schools.	Location Galaxy International School is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, at Microdistrict 4, 9 (postal code A10A5M5). The direct contacts are +7 702 203 00 20 and +7 727 243 77 80, and the email is info@galaxy.edu.kz. Directions provide a map via 2GIS.
Stages	Stages Junior School (Reception to Year 6, age 4-10); Senior School (Years 7-10, age 11-16); Sixth Form (Year 12) opens in September 2027; Boarding House (Years 9-12) opens in September 2027; All Year Groups Open (Reception to Year 13) by September 2028.	Stages Primary and Secondary levels, following the Cambridge Curriculum: Cambridge Primary; Cambridge Lower Secondary; Cambridge Upper Secondary; Cambridge Advanced.
School type	School type First overseas campus of Charterhouse, UK, in Central Asia, delivered in partnership with International Educational Corporation. Sister school of Charterhouse UK. British independent education.	School type International school offering Cambridge International Programmes and Qualifications.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support A Learning Support Department provides individual and group support for students with SEN; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available; The King's English Programme supports students lacking sufficient English from Year 3 onward.	Additional learning support Educational psychologist and a full-time school psychologist provide learning support, including counselling and assessment. Homeroom teachers offer additional assistance to individual students.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation Kazakhstan
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The daily schedule is structured yet flexible, balancing core academic subjects with co-curricular and super-curricular activities. Charterhouse Almaty operates an extended school day.	School day structure Day starts 08:40 and ends 16:10. There are eight lessons with scheduled snacks and breaks; snacks are 09:20-09:35 and 14:20-14:35, and lunch is 12:50-13:30. Clubs or prep run 15:15-16:10.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration (application) fee: KZT 50,000 (non‑refundable). - Guarantee deposit: 10% of the annual tuition fee; the fee schedule shows the 10% amount in GBP for each year group and also states the 10% requirement. Tuition fees — annual and per‑term (academic year 2026–2027) - Pre‑school / Reception (age 4): Annual tuition KZT 7,820,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 3,084,556; Term 2 KZT 2,041,889; Term 3 KZT 2,693,556. - Year 1 (age 5): Annual tuition KZT 11,900,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 4,693,889; Term 2 KZT 3,107,222; Term 3 KZT 4,098,889. - Year 2 (age 6): Annual tuition KZT 12,580,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 4,962,111; Term 2 KZT 3,284,778; Term 3 KZT 4,333,111. - Year 3 (age 7): Annual tuition KZT 13,260,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 5,230,333; Term 2 KZT 3,462,333; Term 3 KZT 4,567,333. - Year 4 (age 8): Annual tuition KZT 13,940,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 5,498,556; Term 2 KZT 3,639,889; Term 3 KZT 4,801,556. - Year 5 (age 9): Annual tuition KZT 14,620,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 5,766,778; Term 2 KZT 3,817,444; Term 3 KZT 5,035,778. - Year 6 (age 10): Annual tuition KZT 15,300,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,035,000; Term 2 KZT 3,995,000; Term 3 KZT 5,270,000. - Year 7 (age 11): Annual tuition KZT 15,980,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,303,222; Term 2 KZT 4,172,556; Term 3 KZT 5,504,222. - Year 8 (age 12): Annual tuition KZT 16,660,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,571,444; Term 2 KZT 4,350,111; Term 3 KZT 5,738,444. - Year 9 (age 13): Annual tuition KZT 17,340,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 6,839,667; Term 2 KZT 4,527,667; Term 3 KZT 5,972,667. - Year 10 (age 14): Annual tuition KZT 18,020,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 KZT 7,107,889; Term 2 KZT 4,705,222; Term 3 KZT 6,206,889. - Additional published annual headline figures are provided in GBP for Year groups through Year 13 (GBP amounts shown in the published fee schedule): Reception GBP £11,500; Year 1 GBP £17,500; Year 2 GBP £18,500; Year 3 GBP £19,500; Year 4 GBP £20,500; Year 5 GBP £21,500; Year 6 GBP £22,500; Year 7 GBP £23,500; Year 8 GBP £24,500; Year 9 GBP £25,500; Year 10 GBP £26,500; Year 11 GBP £27,500; Year 12 GBP £28,500; Year 13 GBP £29,500. The published GBP schedule also lists the equivalent guarantee deposit amounts in GBP (10% shown next to each year group). Guarantee deposit and registration - Registration (application) fee: KZT 50,000, payable on application and non‑refundable. - Guarantee deposit: 10% of the annual tuition fee; the published fee schedule shows the 10% figure and the GBP equivalents for each year group. The guarantee deposit is paid separately to the annual tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is payable in three instalments for the 2026–2027 academic year with the following due dates: Term 1 payment due 15 July 2026; Term 2 payment due 15 November 2026; Term 3 payment due 15 March 2027. - School fees are payable in Kazakhstani Tenge. The published fee schedule states that the KZT amount is applied using the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) exchange rate on the date of payment (a coefficient mechanism is described for conversion where applicable). Boarding fees (where applicable) - A Boarding House will open in September 2027 for Years 9–12. No separate boarding fee schedule for 2026–2027 is published. Boarding arrangements and fees will apply from the year the Boarding House opens. Other costs and exclusions - The published fee schedule includes core academic provision, daily meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks), the daily co‑curricular programme, wellbeing and pastoral care, textbooks, exercise books and stationery, access to digital learning resources (excluding GCSE and Sixth Form textbooks), English as an Additional Language provision, and medical and safeguarding services as part of the tuition. - Additional charges payable separately include: individual music lessons, school trips within Kazakhstan and abroad, and fees charged by external examination boards. These additional costs are notified to families in advance. Refund information and withdrawal-related notes - The registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable. The published fee schedule sets out the guarantee deposit requirement (10% of annual tuition) but does not set out detailed refund mechanics for that deposit within the fee table; refund and cancellation terms are established through the school's enrolment/parent contract and related school policies. Fee payment options - The fee documents state that fees are payable in KZT using the NBRK exchange rate on the date of payment; specific payment channels (for example: bank transfer, credit card, local payment platforms) are not itemised in the published fee schedule. Invoices and contractual documents supplied on acceptance set out the precise payment instructions and currency/convertibility procedure.	Fee details Application and Admission Fees Galaxy International School charges a one-time admission fee of KZT 10,000 payable during enrolment. No separate enrolment fee is publicly listed. Tuition Fees (2025/2026 Academic Year) Kindergarten 3: KZT 5,040,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,680,000 per term) Grades 1–5: KZT 5,265,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,755,000 per term) Grades 6–8: KZT 5,380,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,793,000 per term) Grades 9–10: KZT 5,490,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,830,000 per term) Grades 11–12: KZT 5,710,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,903,000 per term) The school publishes annual tuition fees only; term amounts above are estimated by dividing the annual fee into three equal terms. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms The school treats tuition fees as an annual charge. A detailed public billing schedule, instalment deadlines, or payment calendar is not published. The admission fee is payable at enrolment. Boarding Fees Galaxy International School is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities. Other Costs and Fees School uniform is compulsory for all students, although uniform prices are not publicly available. Meals are arranged separately through an external catering provider. Tuition fees include classroom instruction, textbooks, and some external examination fees. Refunds and Payment Methods No public refund policy or accepted payment methods are specified on the school’s website.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding House opens in September 2027 for Years 9–12 (age 11–16). The boarding is optional, providing an on-campus living and learning environment. The on-campus arrangement is designed to closely reflect the boarding experience at Charterhouse, UK.	Boarding arrangements Day school; no boarding is offered.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform is worn by students. The uniform set includes Female primary (Grades 1-5): skirt, waistcoat, knitted sweater, blouse and bow; Male primary (Grades 1-5): waistcoat, knitted sweater, trousers, shirt and tie; Female secondary (Grades 6-12): waistcoat, knitted sweater, trousers, blouse and bow; Male secondary (Grades 6-12): waistcoat, knitted sweater, trousers, shirt and tie. The PE kit includes sports trousers, a T-shirt and a track jacket.
Food options	Food options Dining is an integral part of school life at Charterhouse Almaty.	Food options Students may have breakfast, lunch and a snack on school days. The meals are hot, nutritious and well-balanced, prepared on site in the school kitchen under the supervision of the school nurse to meet the standards of the Ministry of Healthcare of Kazakhstan. The weekly menu is posted on notice boards. Meals are provided by a catering company contracted with the school, and parents must arrange a contract with the company if they wish to have their child eat at school.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Charterhouse family of schools, a network with a long history in British education spanning more than 400 years.	Governance and ownership Galaxy International School is a private, co-educational day school and is part of BILIM ORDA, an education group that owns a network of institutions in Kazakhstan. Governance is by a Board of Trustees appointed by BILIM ORDA, which sets the school's vision and ensures legal and policy compliance. The Director oversees day-to-day management and reports to the Board, with the authority to form the Senior Leadership Team.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Charterhouse Almaty curriculum is a British independent school education delivered in partnership with Charterhouse, UK. Junior School (Reception to Year 6) follows a UK based curriculum rooted in the English National Curriculum, enhanced by the Charterhouse approach and integrated with Kazakhstan context. UK taught subjects such as Geography, Music and Drama are delivered with Kazakh cultural content. The school integrates Kazakhstan heritage within the curriculum and community while maintaining high academic standards. It uses a fully embedded Super-Curriculum that extends beyond examinations, including independent reading, academic competitions, guest lectures and university style Sixth Form electives to develop research, debate, critical thinking and articulate communication.	Curriculum details Primary (Grade 0–5) core subjects English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives follow the Cambridge Primary Pathway and are taught in English, with Computing, Fine Art, Music and Physical Education also taught in English. Kazakh language (Reading & Writing) is offered as part of the Kazakh National Curriculum, and from Grade 2 students may choose Turkish, Russian or Korean as Modern Foreign Languages. Cambridge Primary is benchmarked with consistent standards and uses Cambridge Primary Progression Tests and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint for assessment. Lower Secondary Curriculum (Grades 6–8) covers English, Mathematics and Science and is designed to prepare students for IGCSE, with Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests and Checkpoint used for assessment. Upper Secondary Curriculum (Grades 9–10) follows a two-year IGCSE programme with students sitting at least five IGCSE subjects in the May/June series, forming a foundation for AS/A Levels or the IB Diploma. AS/A Levels Curriculum describes Cambridge A Levels as the Cambridge qualification; typically three subjects over two years, with AS and A2 components, six grades (A*–E), and university admissions worldwide; students also study English, Pure Mathematics, Physical Education and local compulsory subjects, choosing additional subjects from available options.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Approximately 6:1 (415 students and 66 teachers)
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for higher education at leading universities worldwide. It emphasizes university ready skills such as critical thinking, research and articulate communication, embedded in the Super-Curriculum. These competencies align with what top universities look for in applicants.	Higher education progression Career Counselling provides university admissions guidance; individual counselling addresses academic, social and personal needs; classroom guidance in Upper Secondary covers university admissions and guest lectures; student appraisals involve counsellors, teachers and parents to plan a feasible career path.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school is academically selective and offers a fully embedded Super-Curriculum.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Pastoral care is bespoke; specialist tutoring and House teams invest time in getting to know students individually, supporting progress and wellbeing. A House-based structure creates a close-knit community where adults know every student well and guidance is personalised. Wellbeing is placed at the heart of school life, with a broad co-curricular and super-curricular programme to develop character and leadership. The tutoring and mentoring approach emphasises forming positive relationships, staying active and purposeful, and unlocking individual talents. The pastoral framework supports both academic and personal growth.	Social & emotional learning Galaxy International School offers a structured social and emotional learning program across Primary and Secondary. In Primary, Personal, Social, Health & Education (PSHE) helps children understand themselves and others, develop relationships, build positive self-esteem, form values, and make healthy choices. It also develops decision-making and assertiveness and promotes a healthy lifestyle. In Secondary, Pastoral Care provides mentoring and a comprehensive programme that embeds social, moral, spiritual and cultural development throughout learning. The guiding statements emphasize balancing academic guidance with psychological support and developing emotional resilience, international-mindedness and respect. Together these elements aim to prepare students to be confident, responsible global citizens.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Charterhouse Almaty will have a Learning Support Department providing individual and group support tailored to each student's needs. Children with SEN who meet entry requirements can enrol, with learning needs supported by the department's provisions.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides Learning Support in Primary with access to an Educational Psychologist and a dedicated Pastoral Care team. The primary programme supports students to reach their full potential and address individual needs. The Secondary Learning Support programme is designed to help students with mild learning difficulties advance in a mainstream environment. Key services include an Educational Psychologist, EAL (English as an Additional Language) support, a homeroom teacher and co-curricular support. These supports help students develop self-awareness, confidence and independent study habits.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision is available. Students with limited English may receive intensive EAL support, and from Year 3 onwards The King's English Programme provides dedicated small-group support to accelerate language development.	English as an additional language EAL support is provided in the Secondary School. EAL sessions are provided in English and focus on bridging identified gaps in ability. The course is individualized to address the specific needs of each student and will be coordinated with the current core content curriculum being taught. The aim is to enable the child to transfer to the mainstream class.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing for young people means staying safe, eating and sleeping well, being active and forming positive relationships. Our pastoral teams will take time to know each student as an individual and provide support when needed, keeping wellbeing at the heart of the school experience.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through a full-time school psychologist who provides counselling for issues including school refusal, anxiety, depression, anger and peer difficulties. The school psychologist also conducts assessments of social, emotional and coping skills. PSHE and Pastoral Care contribute to emotional, intellectual and physical development within the learning experience, with Secondary Pastoral Care offering daily mentoring by a homeroom teacher and a broad programme of activities to support students.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school provides safeguarding and pupil protection services.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Spacious and purpose-built campus designed to foster a world-class educational experience.	Facilities overview Meals are served on school days with breakfast, lunch and snacks. Food is freshly prepared in the kitchen on school premises. Meals are prepared under the supervision of the school nurse to meet the standards of the Ministry of Healthcare of Kazakhstan. The meals are provided by a contracted catering company, with parents choosing to arrange contracts with the company if they wish their children to eat at school. The weekly menu is posted on relevant notice boards at the school.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Modern teaching approaches and cutting-edge facilities.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities The school offers a range of diverse extra-curricular activities after school. Many clubs are run by external providers. The clubs typically include: Dance, Art, Handcraft, Football, Basketball, Chess, Piano, Dombyra, and Choir. The timetable changes termly and new clubs can arise mid-term, with information provided to parents and students. At the end of the school year, an annual club fest showcases students' works and talents.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Charterhouse Almaty began with a question in the classroom of a British school, sparking the founding of Charterhouse Almaty. In 2004, Charterhouse UK and IEC signed an exclusive agreement to establish Charterhouse Almaty—the first overseas Charterhouse campus in Central Asia. Charterhouse was founded in 1611 and is one of the world's historic schools; it educated pioneering thinkers and innovators and helped shape football. Charterhouse Almaty will join this global family as a flagship collaboration built on trust, personal connection and ambition. Opening in September 2026, it will welcome students aged 4 to 18, delivering a British curriculum taught in English, and will celebrate Kazakh identity through specialist Kazakh language, literature and history.	History Galaxy International School is recognised and authorised by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a non-profit educational institution established to implement a new educational model aligned with national and international standards. In 2018, the school was awarded the status of an international school. Galaxy became a Cambridge International School on 27 October 2015, enabling Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced (AS/A Levels). The school holds memberships with COBIS (since December 2016) and CIS (since September 2022), and is affiliated with BILIM ORDA (established 1997) and UNESCO Kazakhstan Federation of UNESCO Clubs.
Community	Community Charterhouse Almaty engages the local community through events such as a Nauryz celebration, where the curriculum was unveiled. It introduced Kazakhstan's first Innovative Technologies curriculum at the 80th anniversary event of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan. The COBIS inspection in June 2026 described the school's preparations as exemplary. Charterhouse Almaty is part of the Charterhouse family of schools.	Community Galaxy International School maintains an active, values-driven community focused on developing students as individuals. It aims to foster intellectual curiosity, promote meaningful reflection, and involve students in various extracurricular activities to build well-rounded global citizens. Regular home visits by faculty support a close home–school partnership, and parents are encouraged to attend school events including Parent Teacher Conferences and student concerts.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association Parent Representative Group exists. Parents are important members of our school community whose role plays a vital part in the progress of their child; they participate in committees such as the Catering Services Quality Assurance Committee, established at the start of each academic year. Parental involvement is welcomed at all times.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers a Super-Curriculum embedded in school life, extending beyond examinations. It includes independent reading, academic competitions, guest lectures and university-style electives in the Sixth Form, combining academic rigour with research, debate, critical thinking and articulate communication.	Academic & intellectual The school integrates Cambridge International Programmes and the national curriculum of Kazakhstan. It aims to foster intellectual curiosity and meaningful reflection. The school offers a range of after-school clubs including Dance, Art, Handcraft, Football, Basketball, Chess, Piano, Dombyra and Choir.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school provides opportunities in the performing arts as part of co-curricular life.	Arts & creative Dance, Art, Handcraft, Piano and Choir are offered as after-school clubs. Dombyra is listed as a cultural/arts club. Most clubs are run by external providers and take place after school. The timetable changes termly and new clubs can arise mid-term; an annual club fest showcases student work.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school honours and integrates Kazakhstan's cultural heritage by embracing local customs, languages and values within the curriculum and community.	Cultural & language Dombyra is offered as a cultural activity. The extracurricular activities page lists a range of clubs including Dance, Art, Handcraft, Football, Basketball, Chess, Piano, Dombyra and Choir.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school's co-curricular life includes sport, the performing arts and outdoor education, building resilience, creativity and leadership.	Social & hobbies After-school clubs are offered, and many are run by external providers. The list includes Dance, Art, Handcraft, Football, Basketball, Chess, Piano, Dombyra and Choir. The timetable changes termly and an annual club festival showcases student work.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Students participate in community service projects through the whole-school Student Council Programme; leadership is tied to community service. Through participation in the Student Council and involvement in community service projects, students learn leadership skills and ethics. The Student Council represents the views of the student body to the Senior Leadership Team, promotes communications within the school and supports the educational development of students. It also assists with induction for new students, contributes to school policy, helps in sporting and cultural activities, and organises fundraising for charity.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership development is part of the Super-Curriculum, and university-style electives in the Sixth Form prepare students for higher education and future leadership, alongside opportunities for research, debates and articulate communication.	Leadership & professional Student leadership provides opportunities for leadership development and involvement in community service. The Student Council represents student views to the Senior Leadership Team, promotes good communications within the school and supports the educational development of students. It also assists with induction for new students, contributes to school policy, helps in sporting and cultural activities, and organises fundraising events for charity.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport, outdoor education and the performing arts form part of co-curricular life, contributing to students' physical and mental wellbeing and resilience.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Meaningful Care and Support is provided to students. Dedicated Professional Staff support students and contribute to a caring school environment. Clubs after school and sports activities promote physical well-being; the timetable changes termly and an annual club festival showcases student talents.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. Kazakh language, literature and history are specialist Kazakh-language subjects, with Kazakh language lessons mandatory from Year 1. Russian, French and Chinese (Mandarin) are available as IGCSE options. English-language development is supported through The King's English Programme from Year 3 for students needing additional English support.	Language provision English is the language of instruction for core subjects in Primary (Grade 0 to Grade 5). Kazakh language (Reading & Writing) is offered under the Kazakh National Curriculum. Starting from Grade 2, Turkish, Russian or Korean is offered as Modern Foreign Languages.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction for the British curriculum. Kazakh language lessons are mandatory from Year 1 for both local and expatriate students, and Kazakh language, literature and history are taught as specialist subjects. Kazakh and Russian are taught as part of the curriculum to develop proficiency in both languages. From Year 3 onwards, students with insufficient English join The King's English Programme for targeted English-language support.	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations COBIS inspection report in June 2026 described as absolutely exemplary; the school is part of the Charterhouse family of schools.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The admissions process comprises six steps. Enquiry & Visit: Contact our Admissions team to arrange a personal visit (or virtual if you are unable to visit) for an introduction to the school and its curriculum. The school follows a UK-based curriculum rooted in the English National Curriculum, with Kazakh context. Families learn about how Kazakh language and local studies are integrated into the timetable, and about the Junior and Senior School structure. The visit helps families understand the admissions pathway and what to expect during the process. 1) Enquiry & Visit is completed by arranging the visit and learning about the curriculum and school structure. 2) The visit provides information about the British curriculum with Kazakh context and how it is delivered in Junior and Senior Schools. 3) The visit supports families in understanding next steps in the admissions process.	Admissions 1. Initial inquiry: The Admissions Process begins when candidates or their parents contact GIS Almaty. Staff provide general information about school programmes, admissions process, school daily hours, tuition fees, and vacancies in the class. This stage helps families understand what GIS offers and what to expect next. 2. Admissions examination: Registered candidates take a CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) admissions examination and an interview with the Vice Principal for Academics. The examination assesses cognitive abilities and the interview provides an opportunity to discuss readiness and fit. The combined process helps determine the candidate's suitability for GIS programmes and grade level. 3. Admissions Committee: Formed by the Director, the Admissions Committee evaluates candidates in light of their examination results, age, candidate priority status, previous school records, class vacancies and other criteria when making enrolment decisions. The committee considers all information before making a decision to enrol or reject the candidate. The decision is then announced to the public. 4. Admissions Documents: Having completed basic financial commitments, candidates or their parents/carers submit all the admissions documents in a manner specified by the School. The School reviews the documents as part of finalising enrolment. 5. Order: The candidates are officially deemed as enrolled by an order issued by the school. This formal order completes the admissions process and confirms enrolment.
Scholarships	Scholarships Yes, a limited number of scholarships based on academic achievement and talent are available. Scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis.	Scholarships Merit-based Discounts: GIS currently enrolled students in grades 2–8 may be eligible for a merit-based discount. Eligibility requires students to score above 90% in all Cambridge examination sections; Grades 2–5 may require recommendation letters from classroom and homeroom teachers, while Grades 6–8 must accumulate 150 merit points by 25 May. The discount applies for one academic year and cannot be combined with other offers, except for early payment and sibling discounts. The discount amount is 10%. Applications are not necessary; students achieving over 90% on progression or checkpoint tests are automatically eligible. Merit-based Scholarships: For current GIS students in grades 10–12, the GIS Scholarship Program provides a tuition discount and textbook coverage for one academic year, with renewal contingent on meeting criteria. Selection criteria include high scores in IGCSE or AS-level examinations, a minimum of 150 merit points, notable achievements in academics, sports, or the arts, community engagement, and a GPA of 85% or higher. Recipients must maintain academic excellence, a clean disciplinary record, and active contributions to the school community; the scholarship is renewable annually through examination and cannot be combined with other discounts except for certain allowances. Applications should be sent by email to the Secondary Principal with relevant certificates and documents by May 25th each year. For 10th Grade: IGCSE results must meet defined criteria (e.g., at least three A* grades across specified groups); For 11th Grade: AS-level results require at least two A grades and one B across two subject groups; the scholarship criteria also consider notable accomplishments and community engagement.
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