Most popular international schools in Russia

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.

Annual fees

RUB 9,700 – 10,510

Ages

0 to 18 years

Curriculum

German Curriculum

Alabuga International School is an IB World School located at 1 Nord Drive, Yelabuga, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. Founded on September 1, 2014, AIS delivers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) under the IB framework, alongside Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula. Education is conducted in English for all grades, with STEM subjects taught in English and a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, including robotics. The school also offers an Engineering, Chess, and Physical Education focus where English remains the preferred language. AIS integrates an emotional intelligence program based on the Australian PEEC framework and a Robotech/robotics initiative to foster practical problem solving and teamwork. Students participate in international Olympiads and competitions. Facilities include a library, canteen, medical care, safety and inclusion measures. The Summer campus expands leadership and sports. AIS is led by SEZ Alabuga cluster and maintains a commitment to international mindedness.

Annual fees

RUB 677,564 – 677,564

Ages

Ages not listed

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)

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.

Annual fees

RUB 1,133,200 – 1,733,400

Ages

Ages not listed

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

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.

Annual fees

RUB 7,617 – 12,220

Ages

Ages not listed

Curriculum

French Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

RUB 9,240 – 10,010

Ages

0 to 18 years

Curriculum

Bespoke Curriculum

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)

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.

Annual fees

RUB 21,320 – 33,730

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Chinese National Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Canadian Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum, CBSE Curriculum, Christian Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, European Baccalaureate, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Finnish Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Jordanian Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Myanmar Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, SEN focussed, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Taiwan 108 Curriculum, Thai Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum