Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between October 2025 and September 2026.
IS Moscow – Krylatskoe Campus is part of the International School of Moscow, located on the site of the 1980 Olympic Games and offering a truly international education from ages 3 to 18. The school teaches the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form, with the EYFS framework used for the youngest learners on both the Rosinka and Krylatskoe campuses. The Krylatskoe site houses dynamic, technology-enabled classrooms, specialist science rooms, multimedia spaces, and an open-plan library, complemented by large indoor and outdoor sport facilities, including a bespoke climbing wall, Astroturf pitches, and Olympic-standard venues on the Upper Campus. Outdoor spaces include a garden and allotment for hands-on learning. IS Moscow is COBIS-accredited and Cambridge International Examinations-registered, and part of Nord Anglia Education, with collaborations with MIT and UNICEF through the Global Campus platform. Graduates advance to top universities worldwide, including Cambridge, Oxford, UCLA, and other leading universities globally.
Annual fees
RUB 26,990 – 47,900
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Deutsche Schule Moskau is a German Auslandsschule on grounds belonging to the German Embassy in Moscow. It serves children from kindergarten through secondary school (Gymnasium) for ages 0–18, with German as the language of instruction. English and French are taught as foreign languages, and Russian is the host country language from grade 1 to 12. The school leads students to Mittlere Reife and the Allgemeine Deutsche Hochschulreife, preparing them for university study in Germany. The curriculum concentrates on German language proficiency and multilingualism, while intercultural competence is developed through exchanges with Russian and international partner schools and cross-cultural projects. Facilities include a library with German-language resources curated with the Goethe-Institut, a cafeteria, and a school bus service; classes average about 15 students. Distinctive programs include AG programme, the TonArt choir, internship weeks, and a study trip to Berlin, reinforcing language, culture and career orientation. The school values democratic civic participation.
Hinkson Christian Academy, or HCA, is a private, co-educational Christian day school in Moscow offering an English-language American curriculum from kindergarten through grade 12. The school is licensed by the Russian Ministry of Education and accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Instruction is conducted in English, with ESL support and language study in Korean and Russian. The high school provides a college-preparatory program with AP courses for juniors and seniors and honors options. The campus includes 22 classrooms, a computer lab, science lab, arts facilities, a library with English and growing Korean collections, a gymnasium with a weight room, and dedicated ESL and learning-support spaces. Activities include drama, music, choir, and theater alongside competitive sports such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, and more. Notable features include a Korean language program for grades 1-8 and a parent-partnership community for families worldwide.
Located in central Moscow, Lycée Français Alexandre Dumas de Moscou delivers the French national curriculum from preschool to terminale, within the AEFE network. The school operates on two campuses: Site Milioutinski for collège and lycée, and Site IDF for preschool and primary. Students follow a plurilingual pathway with a European section and a Russian international section, and several foreign languages (Russian, English, German and Spanish) are taught from early years; Latin is offered as an optional subject from 5e to Terminale. The institution emphasizes sciences and digital technologies, with CECRL-based language assessment and pathways such as SIR, SELO and PARLE. The school provides strong university and grandes écoles guidance and a robust extracurricular program, including theatre, dance and choir, sports, and student governance through MDL, AEL and APENG. Its purpose is to prepare globally mobile learners who can pursue higher education in France, Russia, Europe, North America and beyond worldwide.
Deutsche Schule Moskau – Friedrich-Joseph Haass is a German Auslandsschule in Moscow. It serves a Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School, leading to Mittlere Reife and Allgemeine Hochschulreife. Operated as the Moscow division of the Deutscher Schul- und Kindergartenverein Russland (DSKVR), the school hosts the German Embassy in Moscow and follows a curriculum that emphasizes German language across subjects and ongoing engagement with Russia and Germany. Instruction is in German, with Russian taught as a foreign language beginning in Grade 6 (second language) and in Grade 10 (third language); a Russian course runs from Grade 3 to 9 (RUK). The program focuses on differentiated, student-centered teaching, intercultural competence and cross-curricular learning. Facilities include a library with German-language holdings supported by the Goethe-Institut, sport grounds for physical education, and a Jugendclub for after-school activities. The school offers AGs, exchanges, leadership opportunities, and study trips to Berlin to broaden horizons worldwide.
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.
Annual fees
RUB 1,520,000 – 2,470,000
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Chinese National Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
British International School Moscow (BISM) offers education for ages 2 to 18 across six campuses in Moscow. The school follows the English National Curriculum and Cambridge pathways, including IGCSE and A Levels, while incorporating the Reggio Emilia approach to early years learning. The International Programme runs from Foundation Stage through Secondary, with core subjects in English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, ICT, Languages, Art and Design, Music, and Design and Technology. English and Russian are compulsory languages in Key Stage 3, with French, German and Spanish optional. Years 10–11 offer IGCSE, and Years 12–13 provide an A‑level pre-university course. All teaching is delivered by qualified teachers from the UK and other English‑speaking countries to prepare students for examinations and university entry worldwide. The multi-campus arrangement supports facilities, 25-plus after‑school clubs, on‑site medical services, 24‑hour security, and a strong emphasis on student leadership, volunteering through a School Council, House System, and charity work.
Annual fees
RUB 16,590 – 1,650,000
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach
Cambridge Lyceum Moscow operates across several campuses in Moscow, offering programs for learners from ages 2 to 18. Private day school and preschool facilities are located at 14/3 and 14A Verkhnyaya Krasnoselskaya Street, 92 Vernadskogo Avenue, 9 Ladozhskaya Street, and 8 Juliana Semenova Street. The school provides Cambridge-based programs alongside a Russian national track, with a combined option to pursue dual Russian and Cambridge diplomas. The Cambridge pathway includes IGCSE, AS-/A-Levels and Cambridge Secondary education, with English taught as the language of instruction; the Russian program leads to the Russian secondary certificate. A Russian-Cambridge blend offers both qualifications. The British program is currently temporarily suspended. The school emphasizes a Design and Arts focus with specialized studios and distance-learning options, and a strong English-language program beginning in the early years, supported by Cambridge English examinations and progression toward Cambridge assessments. The school is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment Group.
Annual fees
Fees not listed
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Japanese Curriculum, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge (Secondary)
Heritage International School – Sokolniki Campus sits in Moscow at Krasnobogatyrskaya Street 90/3, near Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad metro. The campus offers a mix of curricula, including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, and national streams such as Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Indian, British, American and IB PYP, with lessons taught in English by qualified international teachers. The school serves ages 2 to 18 and is based in Russia. Facilities are modern and support study and recreation, with a learning resource network, five meals daily, on-site medical staff, and a football pitch. The Sokolniki Campus is an LRN examination center and combines the UK EYFS with Cambridge Primary alongside an Integrated Russian Programme, a values-based education, and additional language offerings, plus a broad co-curricular program including sports, creativity and technology. Strong student leadership is fostered via a House System and pupil representation, and more than 50 clubs support diverse interests globally.
Annual fees
RUB 1,520,000 – 2,470,000
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Japanese Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (PYP)
International School of Tomorrow in Moscow offers a bicultural, bilingual learning environment built on two full curriculums: the ACE/International School of Tomorrow program and the Russian national program, with English as the language of instruction and Russian available for some students. The school delivers a co-curricular program and progresses toward university readiness, offering diplomas in Vocational, General, College Preparatory, and Honors, with dual enrollment options. Established in 1992 to serve the diplomatic community, the school has 35 years of international education in Russia and holds Moscow accreditation (2015-2025) with NCPSA/AI (2018) and MSA-CESS (2019). Core subjects include Math, English, Social Studies, Science, taught through a diagnostic-based, individualized approach. The school emphasizes Bible-based moral principles and Character Building, with English-language instruction and opportunities to learn Russian and French as additional languages. Facilities include a nurse, 24/7 security, transport, and two daily meals. Student leadership programs and an international staff support citizenship.
