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British Curriculum International Schools in Kazakhstan

Compare 13 British Curriculum international schools in Kazakhstan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KZT 6,870,268), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
13
Curricula
12
Average annual fee
KZT 6,870,268
Fee range
KZT 9,050 – 19,189,600
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (11 schools)
Average school size
740 pupils
Largest by enrolment
NNEF International School of Almaty
Oldest
Kazakh American International School (KAIS) (1998)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Kazakhstan

British-curriculum international schools in Kazakhstan deliver English-medium programmes based on the National Curriculum of England, commonly preparing older students for Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSEs and A-levels while younger years follow UK primary frameworks or the International Primary Curriculum. Many schools operate in the two largest cities, Almaty and Astana, and combine English teaching with required Kazakh and Russian lessons or bilingual streams to meet national expectations and local family needs. Annual tuition commonly sits between roughly KZT 2.5 million and KZT 8 - 9 million at mid-range schools, with a small number of British-brand or boarding campuses charging into the tens of millions of tenge; parents should budget extra for one-off enrolment fees, transport, meals and exam entry charges. Admissions usually follow a Northern-hemisphere rhythm for a September start, with places offered on the basis of an application, basic assessments or interview, proof of prior schooling and registration/enrolment fees, and many schools run rolling or termly entry as places allow.

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6 international schools in Almaty

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6 international schools in Astana

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1 international school in Aktau

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FAQs for Kazakhstan

What does “British curriculum” mean in a Kazakhstan international school?
It typically means the school uses the frameworks, subject scope and assessment routes derived from the National Curriculum for England, delivered in English and leading in upper years to Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSEs and A-levels (or occasionally vocational British qualifications). Schools adapt syllabuses locally to include Kazakh and Russian language, national history or statutory elements so that international programmes sit alongside local requirements.
What ages and examinations are covered by these schools?
Most British-curriculum schools cover early years through to sixth form, roughly ages 3 - 18, with foundational primary years, IGCSE examinations in Years 10 - 11 and A-levels (or equivalent) in Years 12 - 13 for university preparation. Some schools also offer alternative senior routes such as the International Baccalaureate or vocational qualifications, so check each school’s senior-phase offerings.
What language(s) will my child learn and study in?
English is the principal medium of instruction in British-curriculum schools, but Kazakh and Russian are widely taught as compulsory or strongly encouraged languages and, for Kazakh nationals, certain subjects may be delivered in Kazakh to meet national standards. Many schools advertise trilingual provision or dedicated language-acquisition support for students joining with limited English.
How much should we expect to pay and what extra costs are common?
Published tuition for international schools in Kazakhstan varies but commonly falls in the mid-range of roughly KZT 2.5 - 9 million per year, while a minority of full-fee British campuses charge substantially more; beyond tuition expect one-off registration or capital charges, lunch and uniform costs, transport, extracurricular activity fees and external exam entries. Always check each school’s current fee schedule and the refund/cancellation terms attached to enrolment payments.
How does the admissions process and timing usually work for families relocating here?
Most schools run admissions year-round but plan for a September intake, with many families applying in the spring or early summer; the process commonly requires an application form, previous school records, a registration/enrolment fee, and age-appropriate assessments or interviews (and in some cases English language screening). If you are relocating, contact schools early to ask about waiting lists, document requirements for local registration and any English-as-an-additional-language support the school provides.