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EdVille International School

Kazakhstan, Astana

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Kazakh, Russian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Opened 2023
Bus Service Yes
Aidar Bulatov
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), BTEC Qualification
Taught languages English, Kazakh, Russian, French, German
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Edville International School in Astana offers educational programs for students aged 6 to 18. Its curriculum integrates more than 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses from CollegeBoard, such as Calculus AB/BC, Physics C, and Computer Science, alongside Pearson's BTEC Level 3 qualifications. A distinctive feature of Edville's high school is its Venture School program, which runs alongside specialized extracurriculars like the Teenvestor investment club, Madison Avenue marketing club, and Silicon Ville venture club to teach applied business skills. Students can also join clubs for robotics (with USTEM Foundation), genetics (with GenomiX), and debate (Oxford Union style). Faculty include international examiners, coaches of national olympiad teams, and regular jury members of international olympiads. Edville maintains two buildings at its Astana campus, providing tailored learning environments and dedicated college counseling for university admissions. The school's founder focuses on creating an individual pathway for each high school student, drawing on his 18 years of experience guiding young Kazakhstanis to their dream universities. Edville's primary program focuses on microskills, AI literacy, STEM fundamentals, and critical thinking. The school is currently introducing the Oxford International Curriculum, aiming to become the first in Kazakhstan to do so. In 2025, Edville was the only school awarded a medal of excellence from the President of Kazakhstan.

18 Kuyshi Dina Street, Astana, Kazakhstan

The Essentials

EdVille International School has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Kazakh, Russian.

Location
EdVille International School in Astana is located at 18 Kuyshi Dina Street. The school operates across two dedicated buildings – primary in one, middle and high school in the other – to provide the best-suited environment for each stage of a student's growth. Comprehensive facilities include sports areas, a canteen, security, cameras with sound, and an AI-driven anti-bullying system that supports a safe, efficient, and welcoming learning experience.

Stages
The school is divided into three main age-specific programs. The Primary Years Program (1-4 grades), the Middle Years Program (5-6 grades), and the High School Program (7-11 grades).

Type
EdVille International School operates as a co-educational full-day school. Edville does not provide boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
At Edville, "Think Global, Act Local" is more than a motto, it shapes the community we build. Our classrooms reflect the multicultural heritage of Kazakhstan, a country that proudly unites over 130 nationalities, and we welcome every student as a valued global citizen.

Additional learning support
EdVille International School in Astana provides personalised learning support built into the school day. Every middle and high school student follows an individual learning pathway with a dedicated tutor, building weekly goals trackable in our mobile app. In-house preparation for SAT, IELTS, BTEC qualifications, and 23 Advanced Placement subjects – the most in Central Asia – comes with regular mock exams and individual progress analytics. Our faculty including international examiners, olympiad coaches, and industry practitioners operates as a mentor network supporting each student's academic growth and university admission.

Country affiliation
While located in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, Edville is an international school with roots in Kazakhstan.

Religious affiliation
EdVille International School does not have any affiliation to any particular religion.

School day structure
EdVille International School in Astana runs a structured school day that develops discipline and self-organisation. Each morning begins at 08:40 with a 20-minute morning sync between the class and its tutor to set the day’s goals and review progress. Lessons follow the core curriculum with electives built into the timetable, and every day ends with a mandatory one-hour academic étude – supervised independent study where students complete homework with a tutor present. A personal digital profile keeps each student's schedule, grades, and goals visible to student, parent, and tutor through a mobile app at all times.

Bus service
EdVille International School in Astana offers a dedicated school bus service that provides families with a safe, comfortable, and convenient daily commute to and from campus.
Academics

EdVille International School teaches Advanced Placement (AP), BTEC Qualification for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
EdVille International School structures its curriculum across three distinct stages: Primary, Middle, and High School. The Primary Years Program for ages 6 to 10 focuses on algorithmic thinking, in-depth language learning, chess, and required reading. In the Middle Years Program for ages 11 to 14, students undertake Pre-AP, Pre-IELTS, PSAT, and SSAT coursework while preparing for specialized national school admissions (RFMSh, BIL, and NIS) and academic olympiads. The High School Program for ages 15 to 18 culminates in BTEC qualifications and over 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including subjects like Calculus AB/BC, Microeconomics, and Computer Science. Additionally, high school students participate in the Venture School program, which incorporates applied studies in investments, marketing, and management.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Multilingual learning is part of EdVille's program, with an international context and structured development of critical thinking.

Mental Wellbeing
Mindfulness Club exists as part of EdVille's clubs and communities.
Parent Experience

Community
Clubs & communities include Bumblebee robotics club, GenomiX Club, Oxford Union Debates Club, Urban Gambit chess club, EdVille Orchestra, EdVille Cyberlabs Club, Teenvestor investment club, Silicon Ville venture club, Supermarket marketing club, MyExtra consulting club, SOFO philosophy club, EdVille Greens (eco club), Mindfulness Club, and Tiger Parents club.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
EdVille International School is a modern international school with two Astana campuses: 26/1 Sarayshyk Street and 18 Kuyshi Dina Street. It combines world-class educational practices with a personalized approach for every learner. It offers age-specific programs designed to unlock every child's full potential. The school draws on professionals with international experience who inspire students daily. Our faculty includes coaches of Kazakhstan national teams, expatriates from the United Kingdom and Russia, international programme examiners, PhDs and Doctors of Science, authors of textbooks and olympiad tasks, and Bolashak programme alumni.

Academic Facilities
Educational Programs are organized into Primary Years, Middle Years, and High School. Primary Years Program includes algorithmic thinking, chess, reading, and in-depth language learning. Middle Years Program covers preparation for RFMSh, BIL, and NIS, plus sports, creativity, and music, Olympiads, competitions, and projects, and Pre-AP, Pre-IELTS, PSAT, SSAT. High School Program features Venture School, AP, and BTEC, college counselling, and Investments, Marketing, Management. The school offers 20+ AP courses, including Art and Design, Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science A/Principles, English Language and Composition, European History, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics 1/2, Physics C, Precalculus, Statistics, and World History: Modern.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs & communities include Bumblebee robotics club, GenomiX Club, Oxford Union Debates Club, Urban Gambit chess club, EdVille Orchestra, and EdVille Cyberlabs Club. The Teenvestor investment club and Silicon Ville venture club provide student-led enterprise experiences. Additional activities include Supermarket marketing club, MyExtra consulting club, SOFO philosophy club, EdVille Greens (eco club), Mindfulness Club, and Tiger Parents club. The clubs emphasize participation in Olympiads, competitions, and projects alongside academics.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
EdVille offers 20+ AP courses across subjects including Art and Design, Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science A/Principles, English Language and Composition, European History, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics 1/2, Physics C, Precalculus, Statistics, and World History: Modern. The Primary Years Program emphasizes algorithmic thinking, chess, reading, and in-depth language learning. The Middle Years Program includes preparation for RFMSh, BIL, and NIS, along with sports, creativity, and music, Olympiads, competitions, and projects, plus Pre-AP, Pre-IELTS, PSAT, and SSAT. The High School Program features Venture School, AP and BTEC, college counselling, and programs in Investments, Marketing, and Management.

Arts & Creative
Art and Design are offered through AP courses. EdVille Orchestra band provides opportunities for musical performance. The Middle Years Program supports creativity and music alongside sports, Olympiads, competitions, and projects. Clubs such as the Oxford Union Debates Club and SOFO philosophy club foster creative expression and critical thinking.

Cultural & Language
Multilingual learning and an international context are central. The Primary Years Program includes in-depth language learning. Debates and cultural engagement are supported through clubs such as the Oxford Union Debates Club, and the school highlights a global orientation across its programs.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs and communities include Bumblebee robotics club, GenomiX Club, Urban Gambit chess club, EdVille Orchestra band, EdVille Cyberlabs Club, Teenvestor investment club, Silicon Ville venture club, Supermarket marketing club, MyExtra consulting club, SOFO philosophy club, EdVille Greens eco club, Mindfulness Club, and Tiger Parents club. Extended Learning includes required reading, chess club, and strong preparation for olympiads and academic competitions. These clubs provide opportunities for recreational participation and skill development beyond the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
High School Program includes Venture School, AP and BTEC, college counselling, and programs in Investments, Marketing, and Management. Venture School develops entrepreneurial leadership. College counselling guides university pathways. Investment, Marketing, and Management curricula build professional skills. Clubs such as Teenvestor investment club, MyExtra consulting club, and Silicon Ville venture club provide hands-on leadership experiences.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports, creativity, and music are part of the Middle Years Program. Mindfulness Club supports mental well-being. EdVille emphasizes a growth-oriented environment with multilingual learning and structured development of critical thinking. The campus fosters physical and mental wellbeing through its activity offerings and student-led clubs.
Languages

Language Provision
Multilingual learning is part of EdVille's approach. The Primary Years Program includes in-depth language learning for ages 6-10.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions to EdVille International School in Astana are open for Grades 1–11 through a simple four-step process: an application via website or WhatsApp, a diagnostic test, an admission interview, and enrollment. EdVille's own subject-testing platform is used to place students in the right class within their grade, not to decide admission – selection is based on motivation and curiosity rather than past grades.

Scholarships
EdVille International School in Astana does not offer a formal scholarship programme. Instead, the school focuses on keeping its international programmes and personalised individual learning plans as affordable as possible, supported by sibling and prepayment discounts that help to improve accessiblity of premium school education to families.

Waitlist
EdVille International School in Astana does not maintain a formal waitlist. Places for Grades 1–11 are offered on a rolling basis, so families can usually proceed directly through the admissions process. As class sizes are limited to support a personalised approach, early application is recommended to secure a place for the 2026–2027 academic year.
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