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Haileybury Astana

Kazakhstan, Astana

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KZT 6,936,000 - 18,496,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Kazakh, Russian, Spanish, French
Typical class size 17
Strengths STEM, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Haileybury Astana provides a British curriculum for ages 2–18, delivering Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form. English is the language of instruction across the programme, with staff and a clear progression from early years to pre-university study. Founded in 2011 as a non‑profit educational project, the school opened in 2012 in Astana and is part of the Haileybury Schools Group, with a partner school in Almaty. It has accreditation from Kazakhstan's International Accreditation and Rating Agency. The campus sits along the Ishim River and offers a 25‑metre indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, a dance and performing arts studio, an astroturf pitch and tennis courts, plus a music recording studio and technology‑rich learning zones. The Sci‑Tech Hub opened in 2025, featuring robotics arenas, 3D printers and advanced science laboratories. Co‑curricular life includes MUN conferences, the UNESCO Club, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, language clubs.

www.haileybury.kz

Ivan Panfilov St 4, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan

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The Essentials

Haileybury Astana has 800 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.

Location
Haileybury Astana, Ivan Panfilov Building 4, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.

Stages
Kindergarten; Junior School (ages 5-11); Senior School (ages 11-18).

Type
British education; offers IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Bus service
School Bus Service provided by IE Makhambetov; vehicles include Toyota Coaster and Hyundai County (21-28 seats) with safety belts; BatOnRoute real-time tracking and notifications; Transportation contact Yernar Nuryshev, +7 (7172) 55 98 55, y.nuryshev@haileyburyastana.kz.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Haileybury Astana ranges from KZT 6,936,000 to KZT 18,496,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Admission Fees
Haileybury Astana charges a non-refundable registration fee of KZT 50,000 for entrance assessments and admissions processing. A refundable guarantee deposit of KZT 750,000 is also required after signing the Educational Services Agreement.

Tuition Fees (2026/2027 Academic Year)
The school sets fees in GBP with a base exchange rate of KZT 680 per GBP for the 2026/2027 academic year. The approximate tuition fees in KZT are:

Crèche (Age 2+): KZT 6,936,000 per year, approximately KZT 2,312,000 per term
Nursery – Reception (Age 3–4): KZT 8,670,000 per year, approximately KZT 2,890,000 per term
Key Stage 1 / Year 1–2 (Age 5–6): KZT 12,369,200 per year, approximately KZT 4,123,067 per term
Key Stage 2 / Year 3–6 (Age 7–10): KZT 14,681,200 per year, approximately KZT 4,893,733 per term
Key Stage 3 / Year 7–9 (Age 11–13): KZT 16,762,000 per year, approximately KZT 5,587,333 per term
Key Stage 4 / Year 10–11 (Age 14–16): KZT 18,496,000 per year, approximately KZT 6,165,333 per term
Key Stage 5 / Year 12–13 (Age 16–18): KZT 18,496,000 per year, approximately KZT 6,165,333 per term

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Fees are paid in three instalments during the academic year:

First payment due by 05 June 2026
Second payment due by 20 November 2026
Final payment due by 05 March 2027

The first payment secures the student’s place for the academic year.

Boarding Fees
Haileybury Astana is a day school and does not provide boarding facilities.

Other Costs and Fees
School fees include meals and snacks, co-curricular activities, stationery, English language support, medical centre services, and on-site security. Additional charges may apply for uniforms, school transport, individual music lessons, and activities provided by external organisations.

Refund Information
The guarantee deposit is refundable subject to the school’s withdrawal conditions and settlement of any outstanding balances.

Fee Payment Options
Payments can be made online by Visa or Mastercard through the school website, by bank transfer, or through Forte Bank and selected Kazakhstan banking applications. Kazakhstan citizens pay in KZT using the National Bank exchange rate on the payment date.
Academics

Haileybury Astana teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Full British curriculum for children aged 2 to 18 with English as the language of instruction, including IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Exam Results
IB Diploma Programme results 2025: average score 34; 45% of subject grades were 6 or 7; 79% of students achieved top grades in Theory of Knowledge; 24% were awarded the bilingual Diploma; all leavers progressed to universities of their first or second choice.

Higher Education Progression
Destinations for the IB DP 2025 cohort include the University of Warwick (UK), University of St Andrews (UK), UC Berkeley (USA), University of Toronto (Canada), Maastricht University (Netherlands), HKUST (Hong Kong), University of Nottingham (UK), and other leading universities.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial inquiry: An initial inquiry can be made by email, by phone, or by visiting the school to obtain more information. The Registrar records relevant pupil data for further correspondence. 2. Consultation with Registrar and School tour: Parents considering sending their child to Haileybury Astana arrange a consultation with the Registrar and a tour of the school. 3. Inter-Haileybury transfers (Haileybury Almaty): Pupils transferring from Haileybury Almaty will not be required to sit the entrance test if recommended by the Head of Haileybury Almaty; they are guaranteed a place if there is room in the year group. A Guarantee Payment is paid by applicants from Haileybury Almaty to secure a place. 4. Assessment and Taster day: After registration an assessment is arranged and a Taster day (or morning) is provided; prospective pupils also have a short interview with a staff member. 5. Result of Assessment: After the entrance examination results are processed, parents are informed of the outcome, normally the day after testing. The outcome can be an offer of a place, an invitation to join the Waiting List, or no offer. 6. Receipt of Information package: An information package is provided to parents of enrolled pupils, including a School Handbook (available in English) and an Academic Calendar. 7. Required documents: Within five working days after signing the Educational Services Agreement (ESA), parents provide documents including: Application for Admission; Release agreement; Birth certificate or applicant passport; IDs for parents; previous school reports; Entrance test sheets; a copy of the signed ESA; a Medical questionnaire; Vaccination Card (where applicable). 8. Signing ESA and school uniform: The Registrar provides the ESA; upon agreement, the ESA is signed by the Parent and the Bursar; the Enrolment Check List is completed; new entrants purchase the school uniform. 9. Security system: All collecting adults must have a personal security pass; parents provide a recent photo to the admissions office to obtain a pass. 10. Pupil's first day: On the first day, pupils are familiarized with the timetable, CCAs (co-curricular activities), locker allocation, network login, and House assignment. 11. Timing and waiting list: Places are limited per class; if a year group is full, applicants may be invited to take entrance tests and be placed on the waiting list; if places become available, the Registrar contacts waiting list applicants in chronological order, with earlier applicants invited first. Exceptions can be made for older siblings or multiple-child applications.

Scholarships
Haileybury Astana offers two scholarship programs. 1) Scholarships for IB Diploma Programme (IBDP): A limited number of 100% scholarships are available for top Kazakh students who cannot afford tuition, with additional partial scholarships possible. The competition comprises four stages: 1) Subject testing (English, Maths, Science), 2) CAT4, 3) Team challenge (date TBA), 4) Interviews, followed by results and a finance review. Conditions include age category (born 31/08/2009–30/08/2010), Kazakh citizenship, Advanced English, strong academic performance, successful completion of subject testing, successful interview, and provision of financial documents. The date and time of tests are sent in invitations to shortlisted candidates. 2) Academic Scholarship for 13-year-old pupils (external applicants): Applications are open for external students to study Haileybury Astana from Year 9/12+. The competition stages are video submission (Jan 21–Feb 20, 2026), subject testing (Feb 28, 2026), CAT4 (Mar 15, 2026), interviews (Apr 6–8, 2026), and financial review (Apr 27–May 12, 2026). Eligibility includes Kazakh citizenship, strong academic performance, English at Upper-Intermediate level, and birth date 01.09.2012–31.08.2013. All applicants must complete the application form, and only shortlisted candidates are invited to submit a 1-minute video answering: “Why should I receive a scholarship at Haileybury Astana?” Registration uses a Google form.

Waitlist
Haileybury Astana maintains a waiting list for full year groups. When a year group is full, applicants may be invited to sit entrance tests and be placed on the waiting list. As places become available, the Registrar contacts applicants on the waiting list in chronological order (first applied is invited). Exceptions to this rule may be made for children with an older sibling in the school or for applications for more than one child.
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