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International College of Continuous Education

Kazakhstan, Almaty

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Russian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 140
Type Co-educational
Opened 1993
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Russian, English, Kazakh
Typical class size 18
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

International College of Continuous Education (ICCE) in Kazakhstan offers an IB education with Primary Years Programme for grades 1–4 and Middle Years Programme for grades 5–10. It is a private, non-governmental institution licensed and IB-accredited for PYP and MYP. The college emphasizes Continuity in Education from kindergarten through higher education, a framework approved by the Ministry of Education. Since 1994 ICCE has partnered with the Oxford Baccalaureate for extended studies and summer language training, and later became a representative of the Oxford Baccalaureate in Central Asia, with graduates representing Kazakhstan in the Oxford IB. The IB pathway is reinforced by PYP Exhibitions and MYP assessments. Distinctive facilities include Music studio Tonika, Contemporary Dance Studio, and Visual Arts studios (Decorative and Applied Arts, Fine Art). The school also offers Language Meridian club, a Chess Club White Rook, Robotics, and sports as part of its extracurricular program. Community service and a Student Self-Government Council foster leadership, while field trips support health, culture, and intercultural understanding.

Zheltoksan St 69A, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan

The Essentials

International College of Continuous Education has 140 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in Russian.

Location
Almaty, Kazakhstan. Main campus at 69A Zheltoksan Street, Almaty 480004. The Kindergarten is at 138A Panfilova Street, Almaty. ICCE also operates a campus in Astana at 8/4 Tashenov Street, Astana.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary School Education (PYP); Middle School Education (MYP); General Secondary Education (IB continuum).

Type
Non-governmental private educational institution; licensed and accredited by the International Baccalaureate for Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Additional learning support
Support staff: psychological and speech therapy service.

Country affiliation
Kazakhstan

School day structure
Kindergarten operates five days a week (excluding national holidays) from 8:00 to 18:00; meals are provided four times daily (breakfast, second breakfast, lunch, and dinner); a doctor and a nurse provide medical care.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform: Students wear casual clothing that is neat, comfortable, and appropriate for its purpose and the season. Grades 1-4 must have and change into changeable shoes. For physical education and sports, an appropriate uniform is required; provocative hairstyles, bright jewelry, and cosmetics are not allowed.

Food Options
Three meals are provided during the school day.

Governance and Ownership
The college is a non-governmental educational institution; General Director is Dr. Lyudmila Shelukhina.
Fees
Application fees
- No application, registration, or entrance fee amount is published by the school for the 2026/27 academic year. No public fee for application or initial registration is listed on the school's publicly available pages.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)
- The school does not publish a breakdown of tuition fees by year group, nor per-term or per-year numeric tuition figures for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) on its public pages. No public schedule showing amounts for specific grades, terms, or annual totals is available.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public billing schedule, payment-deadline calendar, installment plan details, or formal payment terms (for example: due dates by term, penalties for late payment, or discounts for advance payment) are published on the school's public pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The institution is described as a full-time day educational institution. There is no published boarding program or boarding-fee schedule; boarding is not indicated as an offered paid service.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniform: the school publishes uniform requirements but does not publish retail prices or a uniform-fee schedule on its public pages.
- Meals, extracurriculars, activities, camps, and trips: the school references meals and extracurricular programmes in descriptive material, but no public, itemised fee schedule for meals, clubs, elective courses, musical or sports studios, or field trips is published. Specific costs for optional activities are not listed.
- Textbooks, supplies, examination or external-assessment fees: no itemised public list of these charges is published.

Refund information
- No publicly posted refund policy or formal rules about tuition refunds, pro‑rata refunds for mid-term withdrawals, or conditions for refunding fees is available on the school's public pages.

Fee payment options
- No publicly published list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, online payment gateway, or cash at accounts office) is available on the school's public pages.

Summary of findings
- A public, itemised fee schedule (application fees, tuition per grade and per term, boarding fees, billing schedule, refund policy, and payment methods) is not published on the school's public pages for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26. The school's publicly available pages describe programmes, uniforms, parent procedures and general policies but do not list numeric fee amounts or formal billing rules. For this reason, specific monetary amounts and formal payment deadlines cannot be provided from publicly available materials.
Academics

International College of Continuous Education teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is implemented at ICCE, with two stages: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades 1–4 and Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 5–10.

Higher Education Progression
IB students confidently enter the world's leading universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Psychological and speech therapy services support students' social, emotional, and intellectual wellbeing with an individualized approach. The college maintains a favorable psychological climate through inclusive practices. Psychological and pedagogical consultations are held, and recommendations are developed for each student. Regular speech-therapy sessions are provided for primary students when needed.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusive policy supports students with special educational needs. The college uses a three-level model of psychological and pedagogical support for inclusive education to address correction, adaptation, and socialization. Diagnostics determine students' knowledge, skills, and needs to tailor the educational approach. The aim is to create a psychologically comfortable learning environment and involve students in social activities to promote progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Kazakh is studied as the state language and Russian is the language of instruction. Russian as a foreign language is available to support students who need language development. English is taught as a foreign language. Languages policy emphasizes developing communicative skills and confidence in communication.

Mental Wellbeing
Psychological and speech therapy services promote mental wellbeing and a supportive emotional climate with an individualized approach. They provide psycho-pedagogical consultations to assess needs and develop tailored recommendations for each student. Regular sessions with a psychologist or speech therapist are available to support learners' wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The safety system includes a security and fire alarm system and an emergency notification system. Forty video cameras monitor entrances, exits, adjacent territory, and areas where crowds gather to protect children during lessons and breaks. The facility is guarded around the clock by security personnel, and there is an alarm button to contact off-site security. The college trains students and staff in safety rules to foster a safety culture.
Parent Experience

History
History of ICCE is a story of traditions, achievements, and changes that have shaped its unique atmosphere over many years. Founded in 1993, the school became not just an educational institution but a cultural and social hub for generations of students. The Concept of Continuity in Education, developed in 1993 from kindergarten through higher education, was approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the college received a license to conduct educational activities. In 1994, ICCE signed a contract with the Oxford Baccalaureate for extended studies and summer language training, which has since helped students improve English and develop intercultural understanding. Later, the college gained the status of representative of the Oxford Baccalaureate in Central Asia, and 14 ICCE graduates represent Kazakhstan in the Oxford International Baccalaureate.

Community
ICCE fosters student leadership through the Student Self-Government Council, a tradition since 1994. Charity Week is held each December in collaboration with the House of Mercy, including Rainbow Quest and a school-wide charity fair. The school participates in academic and cultural events, including the international Olympiad 'Aqbota' and the city-wide 'Polyglot' contest, as well as arts-related festivals and New Year performances.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music studio 'Tonika'; Contemporary Dance Studio; Studio of decorative and applied arts; Fine Art Studio; Language club 'Meridian'; Chess Club 'White Rook'; Sports club; Robotics.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
International College of Continuous Education offers International Baccalaureate programmes, including Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Students participate in a PYP Exhibition and related MYP assessments as part of the school's IB pathway. The school provides a spectrum of general and IB-aligned education across primary, middle, and secondary levels.

Arts & Creative
The Extracurricular Programmes include a Music studio 'Tonika' and a Contemporary Dance Studio. There is also a Studio of Decorative and Applied Arts and a Fine Art Studio to support visual and performing arts. Students can engage in music, dance, and visual arts through these studios.

Cultural & Language
The school operates a Language Club named 'Meridian' to foster language learning and intercultural engagement. The calendar also features cultural and language-focused events such as the Day of Languages of the Peoples of the Republic of Kazakhstan. These activities complement classroom learning and IB experiences.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a Chess Club 'White Rook' and a Sports Club to foster strategic thinking and physical activity. A Robotics extracurricular activity is available to develop STEM skills and teamwork. These clubs provide opportunities for social interaction and hobbies beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
Charity events and community activities are part of ICCE's culture. The Self-Government Council participates in volunteer activities and coordinates social initiatives. Charity fairs involving student-made crafts are organized, supporting community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Through the Student Self-Government Council, students develop leadership and governance skills. The council represents students to the school administration, organizes platforms for creative communication, and mentors new students. Its activities include helping shape the educational plan and coordinating school events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical well-being is supported through sports competitions and active recreation days, including trips to the mountains for health. The school calendar features events like volleyball competitions and health-focused excursions. Cultural and musical activities, such as performances in the Tonika music studio, enrich well-being and campus life.
Languages

Language Provision
The Kazakh language, as the state language, is studied according to the program approved by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan for schools with a non-Kazakh language of instruction. The Russian language is the language of instruction and provides the study of the curriculum within the State Educational Standard and the IB programs (PYP, MYP). English is taught as a foreign language. Languages taught include Kazakh (state language), Russian (language of instruction), Russian as a foreign language (individual programs), and English as a foreign language.

Bilingual Teaching
Russian is the language of instruction. Kazakh is studied as the state language. English is taught as a foreign language.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Grade 1 enrollment is for children who have reached the age of 6 by September 1 of the current year. Children who will turn 6 by the end of the current calendar year may also be admitted to Grade 1 at the request of their parents or legal representatives. To enroll a child in Grade 1, submit: an application from the parents or legal representatives; a copy of the child's birth certificate; a health certificate (form No. 065u); a child's health passport (form No. 026/u-3); two photographs (3×4); and the child's IIN. The acceptance of applications begins on April 1 of the current year, and the enrollment order is issued after the agreement between the school and the parents or legal representatives.
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