Tien Shan International School

Kazakhstan, Almaty

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Kazakh American International School (KAIS)

KZT 2,430,000 - 3,000,000

Ages 6 to 19 years

IB (PYP), Advanced Placement (AP), BTEC Qualification

Instructs in English, Kazakh and Russian

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 5 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 160

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum

Taught languages English

Typical class size 15

Strengths Sport, STEM, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Tien Shan International School is an English-medium international school located near Almaty, Kazakhstan, serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1995, the school has approximately 160 students and offers an American-style curriculum within a Christian educational environment. Classes are relatively small, with an average size of around 15 students, allowing teachers to work closely with students across different age groups. The campus is located in the Karasai District south of Dolan village, in a quieter rural setting outside the city. Students participate in athletics and interschool activities through organisations including COASH and CAFA, with sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and cross country. The school is accredited by ACSI and MSA/CESS. In addition to academics, the school places emphasis on community involvement and service activities, reflecting its long-standing focus on supporting international and locally based families in Kazakhstan.

PO 36 Box 10, Almaty 050036, Karasay, Kazakhstan

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Fees

Annual tuition at Tien Shan International School is USD 17,000. That works out at roughly USD 17,000 for the early years, USD 17,000 for primary, USD 17,000 for secondary.

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Where is Tien Shan International School located?

The school is located near Almaty, Kazakhstan, on a campus in the Karasai District south of Dolan village in a quieter rural setting outside the city.

What ages and grades does the school serve?

Tien Shan International School serves students aged 5 to 18, covering Kindergarten through Grade 12.

What curriculum does the school follow and what is the language of instruction?

The school offers an American-style curriculum delivered in an English-medium environment within a Christian educational context.

How large are classes at Tien Shan International School?

Classes are relatively small, with an average size of around 15 students, allowing teachers to work closely with students across different age groups.

How many students attend the school?

The school has approximately 160 students enrolled.

What is the campus setting like?

The campus sits in a quieter rural area south of Dolan village in the Karasai District, providing a more relaxed setting outside the city of Almaty.

What sports and interschool activities are offered?

Students participate in athletics and interschool activities through organisations including COASH and CAFA, taking part in sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and cross country.

What extracurricular activities beyond sport does the school emphasize?

The school places emphasis on community involvement and service activities in addition to athletics, reflecting its focus on supporting both international and locally based families.

Are there opportunities for students to take part in community service?

Yes, community involvement and service activities are a clear focus of the school and form an important part of student life.

How does the school support student wellbeing and close teacher-student relationships?

Small class sizes enable teachers to work closely with students, and the school operates within a Christian educational environment that emphasizes community and care.

How does the school support families new to Kazakhstan or international families?

Tien Shan has a long-standing focus on supporting international and locally based families, using small class sizes and community-oriented programs to help with integration and support.

Is Tien Shan International School a co-educational school?

Yes, the school is co-educational, admitting both boys and girls across its Kindergarten through Grade 12 programme.

What is the school's religious or values-based orientation?

The school provides education within a Christian educational environment, which informs its values and community activities.

Is the school accredited and by which organisations?

Tien Shan International School is accredited by ACSI and MSA/CESS.

When was Tien Shan International School founded?

The school was founded in 1995 and has been serving students and families in the Almaty region since then.

How involved is the school with the local community?

The school places emphasis on community involvement and service activities, engaging students in initiatives that connect them with the local community.

How does the school's size affect the student experience?

With approximately 160 students and average class sizes of around 15, students benefit from a close-knit environment where teachers can give more individual attention.

Do students compete against other schools?

Yes, students take part in interschool competitions and athletics through organisations such as COASH and CAFA.

Does the school specifically support both local and international students?

Yes, the school has a long-standing focus on supporting both international and locally based families in Kazakhstan.

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