International Schools in Kyrgyzstan
Compare 17 international schools in Kyrgyzstan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KGS 1,053,525), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 17
- Curricula
- 14
- Average annual fee
- KGS 1,053,525
- Fee range
- KGS 5,400 – 2,053,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge (Primary) (10 schools)
- Average school size
- 444 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Oxford International School Bishkek
- Oldest
- QSI International School of Bishkek (1994)
About international schools in Kyrgyzstan
International schools in Kyrgyzstan are a small, concentrated sector - most are in Bishkek - and they tend to combine international syllabuses with local language and legal requirements. English is commonly the main medium in these schools, while Russian and Kyrgyz are widely taught or required by national regulations; some schools advertise trilingual programmes or bilingual streams. Curricula on offer include British (Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level), International Baccalaureate and US-style programmes (including networks such as QSI), and published annual fees vary widely from a few thousand US dollars to figures at the higher end of the international-school market depending on age and school type. Parents should expect the main intake in September but schools usually accept applications year-round where places exist, and typical application paperwork includes previous school reports, passport copies and immunisation records; many schools publish fees in US dollars and add one-off registration or capital levies.
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Curricula
There are 17 international schools in Kyrgyzstan covering 14 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge (Primary) (10), Cambridge (Secondary) (10), Cambridge IGCSE (9), Cambridge A Levels (5), Cambridge International AS Levels (4). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Kyrgyzstan runs from about KGS 5,400 to KGS 2,053,000, averaging roughly KGS 1,053,525. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Kyrgyzstan run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Kyrgyzstan we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.