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MTK International School

Azerbaijan, Baku

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AZN 7,000 - 15,500
Ages 2 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, French, German, Russian
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

MTK International School in Baku serves Preschool through High School, ages 2 to 18, on the Modern Educational Complex Named in Honour of Heydar Aliyev campus. It offers an international Cambridge-based pathway alongside a bespoke curriculum, with EYFS, Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. Azerbaijani and Russian language streams run alongside an English-taught international stream. Most lessons are taught in English, with Azerbaijani language classes to support host-country and expatriate learners. The school blends Cambridge programmes with compulsory local subjects, including Azerbaijani Language, History, Geography, and Literature, and National Curriculum Mathematics. Graduates receive Attestat on completing Secondary, with IGCSE at Grade 10 and AS/A-levels at Grades 11-12. Facilities include a STEAM Center, a library, a Music School, catering, transport, and extensive extracurriculars. The campus offers after-school programmes, clubs, leadership and service projects, and Olympiads, with a video tour available for prospective families.

AZ 1022, Bakı şəhəri, Azərbaycan, Səməd Vurğun küçəsi, 151 Baku, 1022, Azerbaijan

The Essentials

MTK International School has instruction in English.

Location
AZ 1022, Baku, Azerbaijan, 151 Samad Vurgun Street. In the heart of Baku's Ganjlik district.

Stages
Preschool (ages 2-6) using the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (EYFS) for Pre-Nursery to Reception; Transition Class (ages 5-6) uses Cambridge Stage 1; Primary School (ages 6-11) uses the Cambridge Primary curriculum; Secondary School (ages 11-18) offers Azerbaijani and Russian Streams and an International Stream with Cambridge Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary and Advanced curricula.

Type
International Cambridge-curriculum school offering Preschool, Primary and Secondary education; streams include Azerbaijani/Russian and International.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Diverse international student body with host-country (Azerbaijani) and expatriate learners; MTK provides English-language teaching and support for learners at different English proficiency levels.

Additional learning support
Learning Support program with ESL & LS coordinators and a team of ESL & LS teachers; differentiated tasks, dual-language resources, and targeted interventions to support learners from Transition to Grade 8.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school uses Beat Catering for cafeteria services. Menus are prepared monthly; meals are cooked daily with fresh ingredients. In the preschool, students receive 3 main meals and 2 snacks per day, while in the school section they receive 2 main meals and 1-2 snacks daily. Meals follow healthy nutrition principles and hygiene and safety standards are strictly monitored; a diverse and optional menu selections are offered. The composition and nutritional values of the meals are regularly reviewed by a medical professional.

Governance and Ownership
MTK International School is a private educational institution with a high degree of individual autonomy; care and education are regulated by the Law On Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and all relevant regulations and charters. The Director of the complex, in partnership with the (academic) Senior Leadership Team, oversees the educational process and daily activities, and all are appointed by the school trustees. A pedagogical council operates within MTK which is run according to the Charter of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Fees

Annual tuition at MTK International School ranges from AZN 7,000 to AZN 15,500 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No separate application or non-refundable registration fee amount is published in the publicly available admissions materials for the 2026/27 academic year (and none is published for 2025/26).

Tuition fees (by school year and term)

- Specific tuition amounts by year group or per term are not published in the publicly available materials for the 2026/27 academic year. No full fee schedule for 2025/26 is published in the public admissions or main pages either.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payments are accepted on the basis of an agreement/contract with the family; parents are required to check student details before payment submission. Online payment service functionality is noted as activated from 17 February 2026.

- The rules state that tuition fee payments must be made by bank card when using the online payment channel; parents complete payment by entering the contract and student ID details and then entering debit/credit card information.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published in the school's public materials; there is no public listing of dormitory or boarding charges.

Other costs and additional charges (uniform, meals, transport, extracurriculars, exams, materials, etc.)

- Specific prices for uniforms, transport, meals or standard extracurricular charges are not published in the publicly available materials. Separate short-term programs and courses (for example, summer programmes and teacher training courses) list program-specific fees that cover materials and meals for those programmes, but no standing annual charges for uniforms or regular extracurriculars are published.

Refund information

- Paid tuition may be refunded according to the terms of the signed contract. Refunds of tuition paid via card are processed back to the card used for payment according to the contract terms; parents must approach the registration office and submit a written application to request a refund or to report an overpayment. Refunds are governed by the contract between the family and the school.

Fee payment options and practical payment instructions

- Accepted payment channels include online card payment (Visa and MasterCard).

- Local bank payment options are provided: payments to Pasha Bank via the Million terminal/online service, with an instruction to select the AZN account and to include student identifying information and which fee the payment is for. Pasha Bank identifiers and required tax/ID fields are provided in the school's payment instructions.

- Kapital Bank terminal payment instructions are provided, with a requirement to include student serial/ID information and to enter the company TIN/CIF numbers per the payment rules.

- The payment guidance explicitly requires that the student's full identifying information (surname, given name and father's name and student serial/ID) and the fee category (for example: tuition, music, other services, outstanding debt) be included in the payment description/assignment.

Summary of unavailable items (publicly not published)

- The school does not publish, in the publicly available admissions/main pages and payment rules, numeric values for: application/registration fees, per-term or per-year tuition for each year group, uniform costs, regular meal plans for the academic year, transport fares, or boarding fees for 2026/27 (and none were published for 2025/26). The publicly available materials do, however, publish payment procedures, bank payment instructions, accepted card types, and the contractual refund process.
Academics

MTK International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 17.

Curriculum
MTK High School provides education for students aged 14-18 years. The Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced curricula are taught as core programmes of study, designed for international settings and harmonised with host-country National Curriculum requirements. Most lessons are taught in English, with some Azerbaijani instruction to meet the needs of host-country and expatriate students. The curriculum blends Cambridge with compulsory local subjects, including Azerbaijani Language, Azerbaijani History, Azerbaijani Geography and Azerbaijani Literature, as well as National Curriculum Mathematics, with Azerbaijani and global themes reflected in teaching. All host-country students who complete Secondary School receive the Attestat; Grade 10 leads to Cambridge IGCSE and Grades 11-12 lead to AS and A-Level examinations, recognised locally and internationally. MTK graduates achieve full academic proficiency in English and fluency in native languages, enabling a wide range of educational and career options.

Higher Education Progression
Cambridge IGCSE in Grade 10 and Cambridge AS/A-Level in Grades 11-12 provide internationally recognised qualifications for university entrance. Azerbaijani State Examinations are completed by host-country students where required, alongside Cambridge qualifications, for local university entry. These qualifications enable entry to top universities in Azerbaijan and abroad. MTK graduates are proficient in English and fluent in native languages, widening options for higher education and careers.

Gifted and Talented
MTK offers Leadership Programmes in the High School, including Model United Nations clubs and conferences, to nurture leadership skills and provide experiences beyond the core curriculum.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Preschool includes rich social-emotional learning. Small groups and caring teachers build confidence and a love of learning. Primary focuses on building strong foundations and nurturing critical thinking, responsibility and teamwork through engaging lessons and projects, with close family communication. Middle School offers an inquiry-driven curriculum across English, mathematics, sciences, humanities and ICT, with opportunities to develop study habits, independence and digital literacy through clubs, competitions and community projects. Vision and Mission emphasize social and emotional well-being in a safe environment, with students feeling valued, connected and supported by peers, teachers, families and the wider community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides English instruction accessible to students with varying levels of English proficiency. The school also has an English as a Second Language (ESL) and Learning Support (LS) program, including an ESL & LS Coordinator and a team of ESL & LS teachers to provide support and interventions to students (Transition to Grade 8) to raise achievement.

Mental Wellbeing
The MTK program includes the RULER social-emotional learning approach to support students' emotional wellbeing. MTK aims to foster social and emotional well-being as part of its mission and provides a safe environment for learning.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe environment and emphasizes student well-being within its mission.
Parent Experience

History
The Modern Educational Complex Named in Honour of Heydar Aliyev began its activities on September 1, 2001, with the participation of National Leader Heydar Aliyev. It remains committed to national heritage while applying international educational approaches and continually evolving as a school community. It is an active member of CIS – the Council of International Schools.

Community
MTK offers Preschool, Primary, Middle School, and High School (Azerbaijani/Russian Stream and International Stream). The school life features regular news and events, including music education and Novruz celebrations, as well as student achievements. Upcoming events include International Women's Day on March 8, Ramadan and Nowruz on March 20, and Victory Day on May 9.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The MTK campus is housed in The Modern Educational Complex Named in Honour of Heydar Aliyev in Baku, at AZ 1022, 151 Samad Vurgun Street. It serves Preschool through High School, with an International Stream and Azerbaijani and Russian language streams. The campus includes a STEAM Center, a library, a catering service, and student transport. The Music School and Extracurricular Programmes are part of the school. A video tour of the campus is available.

Academic Facilities
STEAM Center supports cross-disciplinary learning. The Library provides learning resources for students. The Music School offers performing arts instruction.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular Programmes are offered, with opportunities to participate in clubs, competitions and community projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Clubs, leadership programmes, charity and community projects, sports teams, competitions and Olympiads form MTK's extracurricular programme. The after-school programme includes academic clubs and competitions and opportunities to participate in Olympiads. Examples include spelling bees and chess that illustrate teamwork and academic engagement.

Arts & Creative
Art and music are offered as after-school activities. There is a dedicated Music school within the MTK curriculum. These programs provide opportunities for students to explore creativity beyond the classroom.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs and leadership programmes form part of MTK's after-school life. Sports teams are available as part of the extracurricular programme. Community and charity projects and other activities encourage collaboration and social interaction.

Community & Service
Community and charity projects and programmes are part of MTK's extracurricular programme. Students participate in community service through after-school activities. These activities promote social responsibility through hands-on involvement.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership programmes are included in MTK's extracurricular offerings, with a focus on developing leadership skills. The after-school activities provide opportunities to lead clubs, teams and community projects. These experiences contribute to students' personal and future professional development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports teams and physical activities are part of MTK's after-school programme. The programme runs until 17:15, providing supervised after-school care. These activities support physical fitness and overall well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Azerbaijani is the language of instruction in the Azerbaijani Stream. Russian is the language of instruction in the Russian Stream. Azerbaijani language is used as the state language for the Russian Stream. English is taught as a foreign language, and Modern Foreign Languages available include German, French, Russian, and Arabic. In the International Stream, most lessons are in English, with Azerbaijani taught as needed to support local requirements.

Bilingual Teaching
MTK High School offers three streams: Azerbaijani Stream (instruction in Azerbaijani), Russian Stream (instruction in Russian), and International Stream (primarily English-medium with some Azerbaijani). Most lessons in the International Stream are taught in English, with the balance between English- and Azerbaijani-instruction varying to meet host-country and expatriate students. English as a Second Language is taught, and Modern Foreign Languages such as German, French, Russian or Arabic are offered as options.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submission of online application form. Submitting an online application starts the MTK admissions process. After submission, information about the pre-entry assessment is provided. To participate in the pre-entry assessment, registration must be completed via the link provided on the MTK site. The family may receive further details by MTK after registration.

2. Participation in pre-entry assessment process. Admission to Preschool and Transitional groups is based on the results of an interview with academic staff and a psychologist, and a trial day may be offered if necessary. Admission to Grade 1 is based on the results of an interview with academic staff and a psychologist. Admission to Grades 2–10 is determined by examination results; where necessary, an interview with the psychologist and an assessment for SEND may be conducted, and a trial day may be arranged.

3. Registration and documentation. If a place is offered, submit copies of parents' IDs, a copy of the student's ID, 4 photos (3x4), Medical Card, and Certificate of residence. Information on the offer (unconditional/conditional/reject) will be provided within 3 workdays via phone and email. Following the official offer, sign the contract and provide the required documents for enrolment. Admissions for the 2024-2025 academic year start in February 2024 and end when all spots are filled.

Waitlist
If no places are available in the targeted group/class, a place on the waiting list may be offered. While this may be conditional upon who leaves the school (plans of current students may change), MTK makes every effort to provide an accurate estimate regarding the likely waiting time.
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