International Schools in Tajikistan
Compare 8 international schools in Tajikistan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TJS 13,954), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 8
- Curricula
- 13
- Average annual fee
- TJS 13,954
- Fee range
- TJS 1,500 – 36,868
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (2 schools)
- Average school size
- 280 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Contofield International School
- Oldest
- Dushanbe International School (1997)
About international schools in Tajikistan
International international schools in Tajikistan are a small, mostly Dushanbe-centred sector that serves expatriate families, returnees and local families seeking an alternative to the national curriculum. Schools commonly offer Cambridge (IGCSE/A-level) or American-style programmes (including Advanced Placement) and often belong to international networks; instruction is predominantly in English while Tajik and Russian are usually taught as additional languages. Published tuition levels vary widely by provider and age, with some Cambridge schools publishing annual fees in the low thousands of US dollars and other international providers (for example QSI) publishing substantially higher K-12 tuition and capital fees, so expect a broad range depending on programme and services. Admissions generally follow an August/September academic year with rolling applications, language assessments for non-English speakers and termly or quarterly payment schedules, so relocating families should allow time for testing, document clearance and confirmation of places before moving.
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Curricula
There are 8 international schools in Tajikistan covering 13 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (2), Cambridge (Secondary) (2), Cambridge (Primary) (2), British Curriculum (2), IB (PYP) (1). 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 Tajikistan runs from about TJS 1,500 to TJS 36,868, averaging roughly TJS 13,954. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan 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.