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Galaxy International School

Kazakhstan, Almaty

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KZT 5,040,000 - 5,710,000
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 415
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Turkish, Russian, Korean
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Galaxy International School provides education for ages 5 to 18, offering Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A Levels, alongside the Kazakh national curriculum and optional Modern Foreign Languages. The curriculum supports a bilingual pathway: English is used for core subjects in Primary and Lower Secondary, with Kazakh Reading and Writing, and Grades 2+ offering Turkish, Russian or Korean. The school is authorized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan as a non-profit international institution and has been a Cambridge International School since 2015, with COBIS and CIS memberships and affiliations with BILIM ORDA and UNESCO Kazakhstan Federation of UNESCO Clubs. It provides on-site meals prepared in a kitchen under nurse supervision to meet healthcare standards, with weekly menus. Extra-curricular activities include Dance, Art, Handcraft, Chess, Piano, Dombyra and Choir; leadership through the Student Council and community service projects are emphasized, and ongoing personal growth opportunities globally.

4-ый микрорайон, 74, Almaty 050063, Kazakhstan

The Essentials

Galaxy International School has 415 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Galaxy International School is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, at Microdistrict 4, 9 (postal code A10A5M5). The direct contacts are +7 702 203 00 20 and +7 727 243 77 80, and the email is info@galaxy.edu.kz. Directions provide a map via 2GIS.

Stages
Primary and Secondary levels, following the Cambridge Curriculum: Cambridge Primary; Cambridge Lower Secondary; Cambridge Upper Secondary; Cambridge Advanced.

Type
International school offering Cambridge International Programmes and Qualifications.

Additional learning support
Educational psychologist and a full-time school psychologist provide learning support, including counselling and assessment. Homeroom teachers offer additional assistance to individual students.

Country affiliation
Kazakhstan

School day structure
Day starts 08:40 and ends 16:10. There are eight lessons with scheduled snacks and breaks; snacks are 09:20-09:35 and 14:20-14:35, and lunch is 12:50-13:30. Clubs or prep run 15:15-16:10.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day school; no boarding is offered.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is worn by students. The uniform set includes Female primary (Grades 1-5): skirt, waistcoat, knitted sweater, blouse and bow; Male primary (Grades 1-5): waistcoat, knitted sweater, trousers, shirt and tie; Female secondary (Grades 6-12): waistcoat, knitted sweater, trousers, blouse and bow; Male secondary (Grades 6-12): waistcoat, knitted sweater, trousers, shirt and tie. The PE kit includes sports trousers, a T-shirt and a track jacket.

Food Options
Students may have breakfast, lunch and a snack on school days. The meals are hot, nutritious and well-balanced, prepared on site in the school kitchen under the supervision of the school nurse to meet the standards of the Ministry of Healthcare of Kazakhstan. The weekly menu is posted on notice boards. Meals are provided by a catering company contracted with the school, and parents must arrange a contract with the company if they wish to have their child eat at school.

Governance and Ownership
Galaxy International School is a private, co-educational day school and is part of BILIM ORDA, an education group that owns a network of institutions in Kazakhstan. Governance is by a Board of Trustees appointed by BILIM ORDA, which sets the school's vision and ensures legal and policy compliance. The Director oversees day-to-day management and reports to the Board, with the authority to form the Senior Leadership Team.
Fees

Annual tuition at Galaxy International School ranges from KZT 5,040,000 to KZT 5,710,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Admission Fees
Galaxy International School charges a one-time admission fee of KZT 10,000 payable during enrolment. No separate enrolment fee is publicly listed.

Tuition Fees (2025/2026 Academic Year)

Kindergarten 3: KZT 5,040,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,680,000 per term)
Grades 1–5: KZT 5,265,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,755,000 per term)
Grades 6–8: KZT 5,380,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,793,000 per term)
Grades 9–10: KZT 5,490,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,830,000 per term)
Grades 11–12: KZT 5,710,000 per year (approximately KZT 1,903,000 per term)

The school publishes annual tuition fees only; term amounts above are estimated by dividing the annual fee into three equal terms.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
The school treats tuition fees as an annual charge. A detailed public billing schedule, instalment deadlines, or payment calendar is not published. The admission fee is payable at enrolment.

Boarding Fees
Galaxy International School is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities.

Other Costs and Fees
School uniform is compulsory for all students, although uniform prices are not publicly available. Meals are arranged separately through an external catering provider. Tuition fees include classroom instruction, textbooks, and some external examination fees.

Refunds and Payment Methods
No public refund policy or accepted payment methods are specified on the school’s website.
Academics

Galaxy International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
Primary (Grade 0–5) core subjects English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives follow the Cambridge Primary Pathway and are taught in English, with Computing, Fine Art, Music and Physical Education also taught in English. Kazakh language (Reading & Writing) is offered as part of the Kazakh National Curriculum, and from Grade 2 students may choose Turkish, Russian or Korean as Modern Foreign Languages. Cambridge Primary is benchmarked with consistent standards and uses Cambridge Primary Progression Tests and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint for assessment. Lower Secondary Curriculum (Grades 6–8) covers English, Mathematics and Science and is designed to prepare students for IGCSE, with Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests and Checkpoint used for assessment. Upper Secondary Curriculum (Grades 9–10) follows a two-year IGCSE programme with students sitting at least five IGCSE subjects in the May/June series, forming a foundation for AS/A Levels or the IB Diploma. AS/A Levels Curriculum describes Cambridge A Levels as the Cambridge qualification; typically three subjects over two years, with AS and A2 components, six grades (A*–E), and university admissions worldwide; students also study English, Pure Mathematics, Physical Education and local compulsory subjects, choosing additional subjects from available options.

Student Teacher Ratio
Approximately 6:1 (415 students and 66 teachers)

Higher Education Progression
Career Counselling provides university admissions guidance; individual counselling addresses academic, social and personal needs; classroom guidance in Upper Secondary covers university admissions and guest lectures; student appraisals involve counsellors, teachers and parents to plan a feasible career path.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Galaxy International School offers a structured social and emotional learning program across Primary and Secondary. In Primary, Personal, Social, Health & Education (PSHE) helps children understand themselves and others, develop relationships, build positive self-esteem, form values, and make healthy choices. It also develops decision-making and assertiveness and promotes a healthy lifestyle. In Secondary, Pastoral Care provides mentoring and a comprehensive programme that embeds social, moral, spiritual and cultural development throughout learning. The guiding statements emphasize balancing academic guidance with psychological support and developing emotional resilience, international-mindedness and respect. Together these elements aim to prepare students to be confident, responsible global citizens.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides Learning Support in Primary with access to an Educational Psychologist and a dedicated Pastoral Care team. The primary programme supports students to reach their full potential and address individual needs. The Secondary Learning Support programme is designed to help students with mild learning difficulties advance in a mainstream environment. Key services include an Educational Psychologist, EAL (English as an Additional Language) support, a homeroom teacher and co-curricular support. These supports help students develop self-awareness, confidence and independent study habits.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL support is provided in the Secondary School. EAL sessions are provided in English and focus on bridging identified gaps in ability. The course is individualized to address the specific needs of each student and will be coordinated with the current core content curriculum being taught. The aim is to enable the child to transfer to the mainstream class.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a full-time school psychologist who provides counselling for issues including school refusal, anxiety, depression, anger and peer difficulties. The school psychologist also conducts assessments of social, emotional and coping skills. PSHE and Pastoral Care contribute to emotional, intellectual and physical development within the learning experience, with Secondary Pastoral Care offering daily mentoring by a homeroom teacher and a broad programme of activities to support students.
Parent Experience

History
Galaxy International School is recognised and authorised by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a non-profit educational institution established to implement a new educational model aligned with national and international standards. In 2018, the school was awarded the status of an international school. Galaxy became a Cambridge International School on 27 October 2015, enabling Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced (AS/A Levels). The school holds memberships with COBIS (since December 2016) and CIS (since September 2022), and is affiliated with BILIM ORDA (established 1997) and UNESCO Kazakhstan Federation of UNESCO Clubs.

Community
Galaxy International School maintains an active, values-driven community focused on developing students as individuals. It aims to foster intellectual curiosity, promote meaningful reflection, and involve students in various extracurricular activities to build well-rounded global citizens. Regular home visits by faculty support a close home–school partnership, and parents are encouraged to attend school events including Parent Teacher Conferences and student concerts.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent Representative Group exists. Parents are important members of our school community whose role plays a vital part in the progress of their child; they participate in committees such as the Catering Services Quality Assurance Committee, established at the start of each academic year. Parental involvement is welcomed at all times.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Meals are served on school days with breakfast, lunch and snacks. Food is freshly prepared in the kitchen on school premises. Meals are prepared under the supervision of the school nurse to meet the standards of the Ministry of Healthcare of Kazakhstan. The meals are provided by a contracted catering company, with parents choosing to arrange contracts with the company if they wish their children to eat at school. The weekly menu is posted on relevant notice boards at the school.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a range of diverse extra-curricular activities after school. Many clubs are run by external providers. The clubs typically include: Dance, Art, Handcraft, Football, Basketball, Chess, Piano, Dombyra, and Choir. The timetable changes termly and new clubs can arise mid-term, with information provided to parents and students. At the end of the school year, an annual club fest showcases students' works and talents.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school integrates Cambridge International Programmes and the national curriculum of Kazakhstan. It aims to foster intellectual curiosity and meaningful reflection. The school offers a range of after-school clubs including Dance, Art, Handcraft, Football, Basketball, Chess, Piano, Dombyra and Choir.

Arts & Creative
Dance, Art, Handcraft, Piano and Choir are offered as after-school clubs. Dombyra is listed as a cultural/arts club. Most clubs are run by external providers and take place after school. The timetable changes termly and new clubs can arise mid-term; an annual club fest showcases student work.

Cultural & Language
Dombyra is offered as a cultural activity. The extracurricular activities page lists a range of clubs including Dance, Art, Handcraft, Football, Basketball, Chess, Piano, Dombyra and Choir.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs are offered, and many are run by external providers. The list includes Dance, Art, Handcraft, Football, Basketball, Chess, Piano, Dombyra and Choir. The timetable changes termly and an annual club festival showcases student work.

Community & Service
Students participate in community service projects through the whole-school Student Council Programme; leadership is tied to community service. Through participation in the Student Council and involvement in community service projects, students learn leadership skills and ethics. The Student Council represents the views of the student body to the Senior Leadership Team, promotes communications within the school and supports the educational development of students. It also assists with induction for new students, contributes to school policy, helps in sporting and cultural activities, and organises fundraising for charity.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership provides opportunities for leadership development and involvement in community service. The Student Council represents student views to the Senior Leadership Team, promotes good communications within the school and supports the educational development of students. It also assists with induction for new students, contributes to school policy, helps in sporting and cultural activities, and organises fundraising events for charity.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Meaningful Care and Support is provided to students. Dedicated Professional Staff support students and contribute to a caring school environment. Clubs after school and sports activities promote physical well-being; the timetable changes termly and an annual club festival showcases student talents.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for core subjects in Primary (Grade 0 to Grade 5). Kazakh language (Reading & Writing) is offered under the Kazakh National Curriculum. Starting from Grade 2, Turkish, Russian or Korean is offered as Modern Foreign Languages.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial inquiry: The Admissions Process begins when candidates or their parents contact GIS Almaty. Staff provide general information about school programmes, admissions process, school daily hours, tuition fees, and vacancies in the class. This stage helps families understand what GIS offers and what to expect next.
2. Admissions examination: Registered candidates take a CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) admissions examination and an interview with the Vice Principal for Academics. The examination assesses cognitive abilities and the interview provides an opportunity to discuss readiness and fit. The combined process helps determine the candidate's suitability for GIS programmes and grade level.
3. Admissions Committee: Formed by the Director, the Admissions Committee evaluates candidates in light of their examination results, age, candidate priority status, previous school records, class vacancies and other criteria when making enrolment decisions. The committee considers all information before making a decision to enrol or reject the candidate. The decision is then announced to the public.
4. Admissions Documents: Having completed basic financial commitments, candidates or their parents/carers submit all the admissions documents in a manner specified by the School. The School reviews the documents as part of finalising enrolment.
5. Order: The candidates are officially deemed as enrolled by an order issued by the school. This formal order completes the admissions process and confirms enrolment.

Scholarships
Merit-based Discounts: GIS currently enrolled students in grades 2–8 may be eligible for a merit-based discount. Eligibility requires students to score above 90% in all Cambridge examination sections; Grades 2–5 may require recommendation letters from classroom and homeroom teachers, while Grades 6–8 must accumulate 150 merit points by 25 May. The discount applies for one academic year and cannot be combined with other offers, except for early payment and sibling discounts. The discount amount is 10%. Applications are not necessary; students achieving over 90% on progression or checkpoint tests are automatically eligible.
Merit-based Scholarships: For current GIS students in grades 10–12, the GIS Scholarship Program provides a tuition discount and textbook coverage for one academic year, with renewal contingent on meeting criteria. Selection criteria include high scores in IGCSE or AS-level examinations, a minimum of 150 merit points, notable achievements in academics, sports, or the arts, community engagement, and a GPA of 85% or higher. Recipients must maintain academic excellence, a clean disciplinary record, and active contributions to the school community; the scholarship is renewable annually through examination and cannot be combined with other discounts except for certain allowances. Applications should be sent by email to the Secondary Principal with relevant certificates and documents by May 25th each year. For 10th Grade: IGCSE results must meet defined criteria (e.g., at least three A* grades across specified groups); For 11th Grade: AS-level results require at least two A grades and one B across two subject groups; the scholarship criteria also consider notable accomplishments and community engagement.
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