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Italian International School Italo Calvino

Instructs in Italian

Ages 3 - null years

Fees RUB 7,400 - 10,300

Type Co-educational

Located at Leninsky Prospekt 78A, the Italian International School Italo Calvino delivers education under the Italian Ministry of Education for Italian pupils. The school follows the five-year Italian primary program, with Italian as the language of instruction, and continues through a three-year middle school and a four-year linguistic lyceum that deepens Italian, English, Spanish and Russian or German, plus Latin. From the second year, CLIL integrates content and language learning, and internships and international projects broaden opportunities, including overseas options in the EU, UK, USA and Canada. The diploma of maturity is recognized, with nostrification possible in Russia. The campus includes a language laboratory, a theatre laboratory, a gym and a soccer field, and spaces for applied arts, chess and logic games. All students receive music instruction, and the school organizes summer camp and end-of-year arts and cultural program. The school collaborates with Dante Alighieri Society and offers PLIDA certificates.

Location

The Italo Calvino Italian International School is located in Moscow, Russia, at Leninsky Prospekt 78A, building 1, 119261. It is the Italian international school under the Italian General Consulate in Moscow. It follows the Italian state education program approved by the Italian Ministry of Education and is applicable in Russia and other countries.

Stages

Kindergarten; Primary School; Middle School; Linguistic Lyceum (four-year language lyceum).

Type

Italian international school affiliated with the Italian General Consulate in Moscow.

Additional learning support

Inclusive education; accepts children with developmental differences; provides psychological support and psycho-pedagogical consultations.

Country affiliation

Italy; affiliated with the Italian Ministry of Education and part of the Italian educational system abroad; associated with the Italian General Consulate in Moscow.

School day structure

The school day runs from 8:30 to 16:45, Monday through Friday.

Application / Registration fees

- Application (registration deposit at time of submitting the enrollment form): EUR 300 (non‑refundable if you withdraw after paying the deposit).
- One‑off registration fee on first formal enrolment: EUR 650 (paid on enrollment; non‑rateizzabile and non‑refundable). From the second year of attendance the registration fee is EUR 200.

Tuition fees by school year (annual amounts)

- Kindergarten (Scuola dell'infanzia): EUR 7,400 per year. Meals are charged separately.
- Primary school (Scuola primaria): EUR 8,950 per year. Textbooks for primary pupils are included in the tuition; meals are charged separately.
- Middle school (Scuola secondaria di I grado): EUR 9,500 per year. Meals are charged separately.
- Linguistic lyceum (Scuola secondaria di II grado / Liceo linguistico): EUR 10,300 per year. Meals are charged separately.

Per‑term / payment breakdown and schedule

- Tuition may be paid in a single annual payment or in three instalments. Available options: single payment due by 15 June (one‑off annual payment) or three instalments with the following deadlines: 1st instalment by 30 September, 2nd instalment by 15 November, 3rd instalment by 15 December. A separate non‑refundable base annual quota must be paid by 31 August and is not subject to discount, instalment or refund. Parents choose the single or three‑instalment option on the enrolment contract. Late payment penalties apply (0.01% of the overdue amount for each day of delay). Certificates and admission to classes can be withheld until outstanding fees are settled.

Billing terms and what the tuition covers

- The annual tuition covers: delivery of the educational programme (including emergency online lessons if the school is closed for force majeure), use of school premises, accident insurance. For primary pupils school textbooks are included in the tuition. Optional extra services and extracurricular courses are billed separately.

Meals / catering

- School catering (Mediterranean / Italian menu) is available but charged in addition to tuition. Meal orders and payments for catering must be placed in advance and paid by the 25th of the previous month.

Exams, language courses and other additional charges

- PLIDA (Italian language certification) examination fees apply when taken at the school; PLIDA fees start from around EUR 54 (varies by level and exam parts). Other optional language courses or extracurricular activities may be free or charged depending on the programme; optional programmes are invoiced separately.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school and does not list boarding provision or boarding fees.

Uniforms and school supplies

- The school has provided a school uniform (news about a donated uniform was published); specific uniform purchase rules or fees are not listed as a standard compulsory fee. School supplies and any items beyond textbooks (where those are not included) are the responsibility of parents and may be charged separately for particular activities or optional services.

Refund and withdrawal rules

- The one‑off registration fee and the base annual quota are non‑refundable. In case of early withdrawal from the school a partial refund of the attendance quota may be granted at the administration's discretion if a written refund request is submitted at least 30 days before the withdrawal date. In the event of school closure for force majeure, reimbursement rules differ by service: optional extra services (for example catering or extracurricular activities) are not due for the period the services cannot be provided; the school may evaluate reimbursements in case of definitive closure.

Accepted payment methods and banking details

- Payments are accepted by bank transfer only (to the school's ruble or euro accounts). Payments may be made in euros or in rubles (conversion at the Central Bank of Russia rate on the payment date or another rate set by the school); all bank charges (payer and intermediary) are borne by the parents. The school's contract and administrative documents set out the beneficiary account details for transfers. No credit‑card payment option is listed.

Penalties and collection

- Late payment incurs a penalty of 0.01% per day on the overdue amount. The school reserves the right to deny access to lessons and to withhold diplomas/certificates until all amounts due are paid; legal recovery may be initiated for unpaid debts.

Other notes on costs

- Textbooks for primary pupils are included in the tuition; accident insurance is included. Additional optional activities, camps, special projects, or private lessons are charged separately. Parents are responsible for bank transfer fees and any other charges associated with payment.

If you need the exact annexed fee breakdown that itemises the non‑refundable base quota and the separate frequency components used in the contract, see the school's enrolment contract annex (Allegato 1) for the 2026/2027 year which contains those line‑by‑line figures.

Curriculum

Five-year primary education follows the Italian state education program, with Italian as the main language of instruction. Graduates master Italian, English, and Russian and are prepared to continue to secondary education. The primary stage corresponds to four Russian grades, and graduates may enter Italo Calvino's secondary school without entrance exams. The three-year middle school continues the Italian program and adds Spanish; at the end of middle school students take the Italian state exam and receive a diploma of completion. The four-year linguistic lyceum deepens language study—Italian, English, Spanish, and Russian or German, plus Latin—and prepares students to apply to universities worldwide or in Russia (EGE required for Russian entry). The linguistic lyceum employs CLIL (content and language integrated learning) from the second year and offers internships and international projects; overseas options exist in EU/UK/USA/Canada, and the diploma is recognized internationally.

Exam Results

An Italian maturità certificate can be obtained after completing the lyceum and passing the state exam; this diploma is recognized worldwide. The school also issues an Italian certificate recognized in EU countries, the USA, Canada, and Australia. In Russia, nostrification may be required for recognition of the Italian diploma.

Higher Education Progression

The school provides support for admission to Italian universities and assists with applications to universities worldwide.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Imagine your child is daily in a 'little Italy' and becomes part of the school's international community. The child is free to communicate and express themselves, and their opinion matters to others. Our priority is to create a comfortable psychological environment. An important component of our policy is inclusivity. We accept children with developmental differences and make the learning process accessible and equal for all of our students. Studios, clubs, and projects—music, visual arts, theater, and other activities—offer opportunities to develop talents outside the main program.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school supports inclusive education and accepts children with developmental differences.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Italian is the primary language of instruction: subjects are taught in Italian, with support for bilingual students in the early stages. English is studied as a second foreign language under international programs with emphasis on conversational practice. A second foreign language is Russian or Spanish (about three hours per week). In the lyceum, a third language can be added, for example German.

Mental Wellbeing

Enrollment is open year-round. If you enroll your child, we will do everything to help them adapt to the new environment, provide psychological support, and assist in mastering the curriculum and Italian language.

Safeguarding

The school prioritizes a comfortable psychological environment and inclusivity, and accepts children with developmental differences to make the education accessible and equal for all students.

Admissions

1. Enrollment period and eligibility. Enrollment begins in January of the school year preceding the year in which a child is planned to start. The school admits children of any nationality. The main language of instruction is Italian, and applicants who are not native Italian speakers must demonstrate an appropriate level of Italian proficiency. 2. Kindergarten admission criteria. For entry to kindergarten, a child must be three years old by April 30 of the following year. Two-year-olds may enroll in the Primavera program if there are places available. 3. Kindergarten admission process and waitlists. The number of new kindergarten enrollments is determined by the head of the kindergarten by January 31 based on available spaces. By August 31, parents on the waiting list are informed about acceptance or rejection of their enrollment request. 4. Primary school admission criteria. General education in Italy lasts 10 years; for primary entry, a child must be six years old by December 31 of the current year. Because instruction is conducted in Italian, admission for non-native Italian speakers is based on sufficient Italian proficiency and understanding of course material, assessed by a teachers' commission during an entrance examination. Transfers from Italian public schools require Nulla Osta. 5. First-grade documentation. For entry to the first grade of primary school, education documents and special knowledge documents are not required under the applicable law. 6. Early enrollment and second-grade entry. Early enrollment to primary is possible under certain conditions; there is a process for early entry to the first grade, and in some cases it may be possible to enter directly into the second grade after passing the first-grade examination (not available for early-entry admissions). The cost of the entrance testing and examination is specified in Appendix 1 to the Attendance Contract. 7. Nulla Osta requirement for higher grades. For entries into the second grade and above, a Nulla Osta from the child's previous Italian school is required. 8. Application, deposits, and contracts. When enrolling, parents complete a registration form and sign the Attendance Contract; an advance sum is indicated on the registration form as a place-holding deposit and is credited toward tuition. The deposit is not refunded if the family withdraws from the school. 9. Fees and meals. Tuition is 8950 euros per year. There are discounts: 10% for Italian citizens and 20% for families with two or more children (these discounts do not stack). Mediterranean diet meals are available as an optional paid service.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded annually for academic merit and for economic need. For the 2023–2024 academic year, two merit scholarships of 500 euros are available for the lyceum and two merit scholarships of 400 euros are available for the middle school, issued as tuition discounts. Merit is determined based on annual results and averaged scores; higher merit scholarships may be awarded to students with excellent results who are in financial need (average typically at least 8/10 with supporting documentation). More information is available from the school secretary.

Waitlist

Waitlists are used when applications exceed available places. Priority is given to Italian citizens or siblings already attending the school. Decisions on admission from the waitlist are communicated by August 31. Enrollment decisions are made in order of application when spaces are limited, and a waiting list is formed accordingly.

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CIS International School – Gorki Campus

Instructs in English, Russian

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees RUB 21,320 - 33,730

Type Co-educational

The CIS International School – Gorki Campus is located in Solosovo, Odintsovo District, Moscow Region, 143081. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and is housed in two standalone buildings for junior and senior schools. The junior campus includes sleeping rooms for early years learners, a creative studio, and closed-area playgrounds. The senior campus focuses on research and creative work, with professional multi-subject science laboratories and a robotics and engineering studio, plus a cooking club, a theatre stage, and a visual arts space. An amphitheatre with acoustics and lighting supports lectures, concerts, and performances, while outdoor facilities include sports grounds and an ice rink for winter sports. The school offers a broad international curriculum mix, including Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS/A Levels; IB PYP, MYP, DP, and IBCP; IEYC/IPC/IMYC; AP; and curricula such as American, Australian, Canadian, Chinese, French, German, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Finnish, Swiss, European Baccalaureate, EYFS, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and BTEC. Ages 3–18.

Application / Entrance fee
- A one-time entrance (enrolment) fee of EUR 6,000 is charged per family (the amount does not depend on the number of children). The entrance fee covers administration and registration and is non‑refundable. Capital/entrance fee for Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception is EUR 0; for all other year levels the capital/entrance fee is EUR 6,000.

Tuition fees by year group (2026/2027 academic year — two price bands depending on payment date)
Note: tuition rates vary by the date the payment is made. Two published bands apply: payments made by 30 June 2026 (lower rate) and payments made from 1 July 2026 (higher rate). Annual and per‑term amounts are shown below (per‑term amounts are based on a three‑term academic year).

- Pre‑Nursery & Nursery (age 2.5–3)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 20,010 — Per term: EUR 6,670.00.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 21,320 — Per term: EUR 7,106.67.

- Reception (age 4)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 22,360 — Per term: EUR 7,453.33.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 23,830 — Per term: EUR 7,943.33.

- Primary School KS1 & KS2 (Year 1–Year 4, age 5–8)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 26,010 — Per term: EUR 8,670.00.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 27,710 — Per term: EUR 9,236.67.

- Primary School KS2 (Year 5–Year 6, age 9–10)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 27,310 — Per term: EUR 9,103.33.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 29,090 — Per term: EUR 9,696.67.

- Secondary School KS3 (Year 7–Year 9, age 11–13)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 28,840 — Per term: EUR 9,613.33.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 30,720 — Per term: EUR 10,240.00.

- Secondary School KS4 (Year 10–Year 11, age 14–15)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 30,960 — Per term: EUR 10,320.00.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 32,980 — Per term: EUR 10,993.33.

- Sixth Form (Year 12–Year 13, age 16–17)
- Annual (payment by 30 June 2026): EUR 31,660 — Per term: EUR 10,553.33.
- Annual (payment from 1 July 2026): EUR 33,730 — Per term: EUR 11,243.33.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition rates depend on the payment date. The school publishes two price bands: payments made on or before 30 June 2026 are charged at the lower annual rate; payments on or after 1 July 2026 (and during the 2026/2027 academic period listed) are charged at the higher annual rate. A discount system and payment plans are available. A 5% sibling discount applies to the second and subsequent children. Payments are made in Russian roubles according to the Central Bank rate on the date of payment; if the Central Bank rate is lower than 100 RUR to 1 EUR, a floor rate of 100 RUR per EUR is applied for payment calculations.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed for the Gorki campus; no boarding fees are published for this campus.

Other costs and fees
- School transport is charged separately and is shown as 250,000 RUB per school year (subject to route and availability).
- Tuition fees include school meals served three times a day and include all books.
- Tuition fees do not include transport services, summer courses, or school uniform; these items are invoiced separately.
- Capital/entrance fee: Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception — EUR 0; other year levels — EUR 6,000 (one‑time).

Refund information
- The one‑time entrance/enrolment fee is non‑refundable. (The published fee schedule identifies the entrance fee as non‑refundable.)

Fee payment options
- Published material states payments are made in Russian roubles using the Central Bank exchange rate on the date of payment and that payment plans are available; specific payment channels and invoicing options (for example, bank transfer, direct debit or card) are handled through the school's admissions/accounts process and by the school's finance office.

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Heritage International School Moscow

Instructs in English, Russian

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees RUB 1,520,000 - 2,470,000

Type Co-educational

Heritage International School Moscow operates across three campuses: Sokolniki, Leninsky, and Tyumen. Sokolniki near Preobrazhenskaya Ploschad; Leninsky at Krupskoy 1 near University metro; Tyumen at Fedyuninskogo 30 in LCD Ozhogino. It serves children aged 2 to 18 and is affiliated with the United Kingdom. The core programme is the British curriculum taught in English by international teachers, including UK EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels. An Integrated Russian Programme runs alongside Cambridge curricula, and a bespoke co-curriculum adds sports, creativity and technology. A Values based Education framework supports character development in a multicultural, bilingual environment. The school offers extensive language options and curricula, including French, German, Italian, and more. Facilities include a learning resource network, five meals daily prepared on site, a football pitch, secure campuses with CCTV, and 24 hour security. More than 50 clubs, a house system, and field trips enrich life. Learners are supported.

Location

Heritage International School operates campuses in Moscow and Tyumen, Russia. In Moscow there are Sokolniki and Leninsky Campuses; Sokolniki is near Sokolniki Park and the Yauza River, with address Moscow Krasnobogatyrskaya Street 90/3 (Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad metro). Leninsky Campus is Moscow Krupskoy Street 1. The Tyumen Campus is Tyumen, Russia, at Fedyuninskogo Street 30. The school offers English-language instruction across its programmes.

Stages

Early Years; Primary School; Secondary and Advanced

Additional learning support

On-site nurse, psychologist and speech therapist; additional support available as needed.

Country affiliation

United Kingdom

School day structure

Opening hours 8:00 to 19:00

Sokolniki Campus — Tuition (2026/2027)
- Pre‑Nursery – Reception (ages 2–5): annual fee 1,520,000 ₽. Payment in three equal instalments: 506,667 ₽ per instalment (annual ÷ 3).
- Year 1 – Year 2 (ages 5–7): annual fee 2,120,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 706,667 ₽ per instalment.
- Year 3 – Year 6 (ages 7–11): annual fee 2,220,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 740,000 ₽ per instalment.
- Year 7 – Year 9 (ages 11–14): annual fee 2,370,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 790,000 ₽ per instalment.
- Year 10 – Year 13 (ages 14–18): annual fee 2,470,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Payment in three equal instalments: 823,333 ₽ per instalment.

Leninsky Campus — Tuition (2026/2027)
- Nursery, Reception, Year 1–2: annual fee 1,520,000 ₽ (price shown for both before and from 1 September). Payment is made in three equal instalments. Capital/entrance fee and sibling concession details are published for this campus.

Tyumen Campus — Tuition (2026/2027)
- Pre‑Nursery – Reception (ages 2–5): annual fee 980,000 ₽. Three instalments: 326,667 ₽ per instalment.
- Year 1 – Year 2 (ages 5–7): annual fee 1,350,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 450,000 ₽ per instalment.
- Year 3 – Year 6 (ages 7–11): annual fee 1,460,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 486,667 ₽ per instalment.
- Year 7 – Year 9 (ages 11–14): annual fee 1,570,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 523,333 ₽ per instalment.
- Year 10 – Year 11 (ages 14–16): annual fee 1,670,000 ₽ (price from 1 September). Three instalments: 556,667 ₽ per instalment.

Application / Entrance / Capital fees
- Sokolniki campus: Capital (entrance) Fee 400,000 ₽ per family; not charged for Nursery and Reception year groups. This fee is one‑time and non‑refundable.
- Leninsky campus: Entrance (capital) Fee 120,000 ₽ per family; a sibling concession of 50,000 ₽ is published for the second child (no capital fee for the second child). The entrance fee is one‑time and non‑refundable.
- Tyumen campus: Capital (entrance) Fee 250,000 ₽ per family; not charged for Nursery and Reception year groups. This fee is one‑time and non‑refundable.
- No separate smaller “application fee” is listed in the published fee schedules; the campus-level capital/entrance fee is the specified one‑time charge at enrolment.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment plan: fees are payable in three instalments for an academic year of 8 months or more. The school also offers a 5% discount for payment of the full annual fee in one lump sum. Additional discounts are offered for payment of two or more years in advance. The capital/entrance fee is payable once on enrolment and is non‑refundable.
- Published fee schedules show different published annual prices depending on the date of contract/payment (examples: “price until June 30” and “price from September 1”), i.e. earlier contract/payment dates correspond to lower published annual prices. Instalment amounts above are calculated as the published annual fee divided by three in accordance with the three‑instalment payment plan.

Boarding / accommodation
- The published campus information does not present a full boarding programme or boarding fees for school‑age students. Sokolniki lists bedrooms only for children aged 3–5 (rest/sleep facilities in Early Years) and no boarding programme or boarding fees are published. No boarding fees are shown in the tuition schedules.

Other costs and additional fees
- Items explicitly listed as included in the published annual fee (Sokolniki example) are: Cambridge and Russian curricula, Cambridge assessment, textbooks and learning materials, free clubs (selected), personal devices for Primary, five meals per day, city trips, and certain specialist classes (psychologist/speech therapist if required).
- Items listed as chargeable in addition to the annual tuition include: school uniform, extra clubs, evening supervision group, summer school, international trips and other optional activities. Exact prices for these optional items are not published in the main fee tables.

Refund information
- The capital/entrance fee is stated as one‑time and non‑refundable. No other formal refund schedule for tuition instalments or pro‑rata refunds is published in the fee schedule pages; tuition payment terms refer to instalment schedules, lump‑sum discounts and adjustments for multi‑year payments.

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule describes the instalment structure, lump‑sum discount and capital fee but does not list specific payment instruments (bank transfer details, card acceptance, or other payment methods) within the public fee pages. Payment instrument details are not published on the fee pages.

Notes on effective year
- Published schedules show the 2026/2027 academic year prices and list the fees as valid from 01.09.2025 in the published tables. Use the campus‑specific figures above for Sokolniki, Leninsky and Tyumen as the current published annual and instalment amounts for 2026/2027.

Food Options

Five meals a day are provided. Our chef prepares five balanced meals daily using high-quality ingredients.

House System

There are four Houses: Aquarius, Leo, Libra and Taurus. All students are placed in a House and earn points for demonstrating school Values in class, on the playground, on the sports field, and in the community. Points accrue to the House; weekly awards are given and a House Cup is awarded at the end of the year.

Governance and Ownership

Ownership is part of Heritage School's group of companies, including LLC Heritage School Sokolniki and ANEO Heritage International School Sokolniki in Moscow, and LLC Heritage School Tyumen and ANEO Heritage International School Tyumen.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Heritage provides a values-based education that supports social and emotional development. A co-curriculum (sports, creativity and technology) complements academic learning. Pupils have representation and participate in themed weeks, fostering voice and community. Growth Mindset and a House System promote resilience, collaboration and self-belief. Assemblies contribute to personal development and reflective practice. There is a support service for children and parents that listens to students and families and provides assistance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Lessons are conducted in English by highly qualified international teachers. Multiculturalism and bilingual environment enrich learning. Children speak English both in classes and out. Native-speaking teachers are employed. An additional foreign language is offered.

Mental Wellbeing

There is a support service for children and parents. It listens to students and parents and provides assistance.

Safeguarding

Child Protection is listed as a feature of Heritage International School's advantages, indicating safeguarding measures are integrated into the school's framework.

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