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International Steppe School of Astana

Kazakhstan, Astana

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Kazakh, Russian
Fees KZT 3,200,000 - 7,400,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1426
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Kazakh, Russian
Typical class size 22
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The International Steppe School of Astana is an IB World private day school in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana. It delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum in an English-language learning environment and operates as a branch of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, reflecting the group's national program. Founded in 2013 as the International School of Astana, the campus was renamed in 2025 as part of a Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools rebranding. The school's program emphasizes enquiry-based learning across science, humanities, and intercultural understanding. Academic and intellectual clubs include Tugan Elge Tagzym, a 2025 initiative focusing on scientific exploration, nature study, and historical research, alongside the My Homeland project examining Lake Taldykol. Cultural and language activity is represented by Festival of Hope, a 2025 intercultural dialogue and leadership event. The school also hosts exhibitions of joint social and mentoring projects for grades 8 and 11, and hosts the 4th Experiential Learning Conference, underscoring leadership development and collaboration.

Republic of Kazakhstan, 010000, Astana, Turkestan Street 32/1.

The Essentials

International Steppe School of Astana has 1,426 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Kazakh, Russian.

Location
Turkistan Street, 32/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan. Located in Astana, Kazakhstan. The school operates as a private day IB World School.

Stages
Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP)

Type
IB World School; private day school

Country affiliation
Kazakhstan
Fees

Annual tuition at International Steppe School of Astana ranges from KZT 3,200,000 to KZT 7,400,000 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fee

- A one-time entry (application/registration) fee of KZT 320,000 is charged at enrolment.

Tuition fees (annual amounts by year group)

- Grade 1–4: KZT 4,200,000 per year (Grade 1–4 listed as KZT 4,200,000 for grades 1–4 in the published fee schedule for the 2025/26 year).
- Grade 5–9: KZT 4,900,000 per year (grades shown as KZT 4,900,000 for grades 5–9 in the published fee schedule for the 2025/26 year).
- Grade 10–12: KZT 6,200,000 per year (grades shown as KZT 6,200,000 for grades 10–12 in the published fee schedule for the 2025/26 year).

First-year total (example for new enrolment)

- For a child entering Grade 1 in their first year, the total first-year cost (tuition plus the one-time entry fee) is KZT 4,520,000 (KZT 4,200,000 tuition + KZT 320,000 entry fee).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Published fees are expressed as annual amounts. The school's published fee listings present annual tuition by grade; the entry fee is a one‑time charge at enrolment. No publicly posted detailed per-term instalment schedule, instalment penalties, or discount scheme was provided in the published fee information accessed.

Boarding fees

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee information. The school is presented as a day school with no separate boarding charges published.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- The school's published fee schedules list tuition and the one-time entry fee but do not publish detailed separate charges for items such as uniforms, school lunches, transport (bus), extracurricular clubs, learning resources, internal exam fees, or external examination fees. These categories are commonly charged separately by many schools but no public line-item amounts for them were available in the published fee materials accessed.

Refund information

- No publicly posted, itemised refund schedule for tuition or the entry fee (for example, pro-rata refunds for withdrawal dates) was available in the published fee materials that accompany the school's fee listings.

Fee payment options

- The school's published fee listings present annual amounts but do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, local currency or foreign‑currency payment rules) or the precise billing deadlines in the publicly available fee information accessed.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2013 as the International School of Astana in the capital city of Kazakhstan. In 2025 the school was renamed International Steppe School of Astana as part of a Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools rebranding. It is listed as a branch of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools.

Community
ISA maintains an active school community with a calendar of events emphasizing scientific inquiry, cultural exchange, and student leadership. Examples from 2025 include 'Tugan Elge Tagzym – 2025' (scientific exploration, nature study, and historical research); 'Exhibition of joint social and mentoring projects of grades 8 and 11'; and the '4th Experiential Learning Conference' with related activities. Other 2025 events include 'Festival of Hope – A Dialogue of Cultures and Leadership for the Future' and the 'My Homeland' Project: Exploring Lake Taldykol.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Tugan Elge Tagzym – 2025: scientific exploration, nature study, and historical research. My Homeland project: Exploring Lake Taldykol.

Cultural & Language
Festival of Hope – A Dialogue of Cultures and Leadership for the Future. It took place on April 17, 2025. The event focused on intercultural dialogue and leadership.

Social & Hobbies
Exhibition of joint social and mentoring projects of grades 8 and 11 at ISA. It occurred on April 25, 2025.

Community & Service
Exhibition of joint social and mentoring projects of grades 8 and 11 at ISA. It occurred on April 25, 2025.

Leadership & Professional
The 4th Experiential Learning Conference is being held at ISA. A meeting with international experts as part of the 4th Experiential Learning Conference took place at ISA.
School Events
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