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United World International School

Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 608
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Kyrgyz, Russian
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

United World International School is located at A. Masaliev str. 26 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and provides Cambridge-based education for ages 5–18. The curriculum centers on Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge AS and A Levels, with Cambridge programs forming the core of both the primary and secondary experience. Preschool through Secondary are organized as age bands: Preschool (5–6), Lower Primary (7–8), Upper Primary (9–11), and Secondary (12–18). Established in 2014 after a cooperative agreement with Cambridge International Examinations and Silk Road International School, the school has ECIS regular membership since 2011 and serves more than 497 students from about 25 nationalities, with a team of international teachers. It is a candidate school for the IB Diploma Programme and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. The campus offers a broad range of ECAs in science, arts, languages, and sports, including Debate, Dance, Turkish language, and Leadership activities.

Абсамат Масалиев көчөсү Бишкек, 720016, Kyrgyzstan

The Essentials

United World International School has 608 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
International Education in the heart of Bishkek. Located in central Bishkek, the school describes itself as being in the heart of the city. The school bus service covers all areas of Bishkek and is run by a private company, with GPS tracking and safety features on board.

Stages
Preschool 5-6; Lower Primary 7-8; Upper Primary 9-11; Lower Secondary 12-14; IGCSE 15-16; AS and A Levels 17-18.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Nationalities: 20; more than 600 students aged 5–18.

School day structure
Primary Day: 08:30–17:40 with lessons from 08:30–16:15, Lunch 12:00–12:50, Dinner 16:15–16:40, Self-study 16:40–17:30 and Departure 17:40. Secondary Day: 08:30–17:40 with lessons and breaks as listed; Lunch 12:50–13:35; Dinner 16:15–16:40; Self-study or Extra-curricular 15:25–16:15 and 16:40–17:30; Departure 17:40.

Bus service
The school bus service is run by TARGET and covers all areas of Bishkek. Buses are equipped with seat belts, surveillance and GPS tracking. The representative is Mr. Ruslan (0555 60 00 94, r.narynov@uwis.edu.kg).
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a school uniform, which the children are expected to wear at all times unless notified to the contrary. Uniforms can be ordered throughout the year through the school secretary.

Food Options
Students are provided with hot, healthy, nutritious and well-balanced meals. The food is freshly prepared and cooked in the kitchen on school premises.

Governance and Ownership
United World International School is a not-for-profit private international school registered as a subsidiary of International Educational Institution SAPAT under Kyrgyz Republic Law. The SAPAT board appoints a Director who runs the school; general policy is decided by the School's Senior Management Team. Financial management is carried out by SAPAT Educational Institution.
Fees
Application fees
- Not published. The school's official Admissions / School Fees and Scholarships page does not list an application or enrolment fee and contains a notice that the fees schedule will be updated.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- Preschool (Early Years): Not published.
- Primary (Cambridge Primary): Not published.
- Lower Secondary (Cambridge Lower Secondary): Not published.
- IGCSE (Cambridge IGCSE years): Not published.
- AS & A Levels: Not published.
- The school does not publish term or annual tuition figures on its published School Fees page.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Not published. No published schedule of billing cycles (termly/semesterly/annual) or formal payment terms (due dates, late-payment penalties, installment options) is available on the school's fees page.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not listed as a programme on the school's public pages. No boarding fees are published or described. If a boarding option were offered it is not shown among the school's student-life or admissions pages.

Other costs and fees
- Uniforms: The school has a mandatory school uniform that may be ordered year-round through the school secretary. Prices for uniform items are not published.
- School bus: A school-bus service is available and is operated by a private company (TARGET); the school provides the bus-service contact but does not publish fare(s) or route pricing on the fees page.
- School meals: Hot, balanced meals are prepared on the school premises and a cafeteria menu (PDF) is available, but meal pricing is not published.
- Extras (external exams, field trips, textbooks, activity fees, insurance): No itemized list of additional compulsory or optional charges is published on the fees page.

Refund information
- Not published. There is no published statement of refund or withdrawal penalties, pro‑rata refunds, or refund timelines on the public School Fees and Scholarships page.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)
- Not published. No published list of accepted payment methods, bank details, or online payment portals is available on the school's public fees information.

Summary of the search and data availability
- The school's official Admissions > School Fees and Scholarships page currently states that School Fees and Scholarship Opportunities will be updated and contains no fee figures or payment schedules; consequently, no application, tuition, boarding, or other fee amounts can be provided here. Uniform, bus-service and meal arrangements are described but without prices. Official fee amounts, billing schedule, payment methods, and refund policy are not published on the school's public fees page.
Academics

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

Curriculum
International Education in the heart of Bishkek. Established in 2014, United World International School offers Cambridge programs and qualifications, including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge AS and A Levels. The school serves ages 5-18: Preschool (ages 5-6), Lower Primary (ages 7-8), Upper Primary (ages 9-11), and Secondary (ages 12-18), with Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary in the early years and Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Levels in the upper years. These Cambridge programs form the core of the school's curriculum for both primary and secondary education.

Student Teacher Ratio
There are about 608 students and 110 teachers, giving a student-teacher ratio of about 5.5 to 1.

Exam Results
UWIS students have been admitted to MIT, University of Toronto, and Tsinghua University for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Higher Education Progression
Global university destinations include MIT, University of Toronto, and Tsinghua University for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school delivers its curriculum in English and provides ESL support for new students. The majority of teachers are native English speakers. Kyrgyz and Russian are taught from Year 1 and continue through all Key Stages.

Mental Wellbeing
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Safeguarding
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Parent Experience

History
Established in 2014 in Bishkek, United World International School offers Cambridge programs including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary 1, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge AS and A Levels. The school opened its doors on August 18, 2014 after a cooperative educational agreement with Cambridge International Examinations and Silk Road International School. ECIS regular membership has been held since April 2011. The school has more than 497 students from about 25 nationalities and employs highly qualified international teachers. It is a candidate school for the Diploma Programme and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School.

Community
UWIS offers a wide range of extracurricular activities for its students through clubs. The activities include sports, performing arts, science, chess and board games, music, drama and reader's theatre. ECAs are conducted by teachers and external instructors, including wushu, robotics and electronics, with a full list published each term. Some ECAs have an additional charge and the registration process is explained to parents at the beginning of the academic year.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is a Parents Association and an Alumni Association. Registration to join the Parents Association and the Alumni Association is available. The Alumni Association organizes events and features Alumni Stories.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
UWIS offers a broad range of academic and intellectual ECAs. These include Science Club, Math Olympiad Club, Geography Club, Debate Club, Chess, Book Club and Peer Tutoring. External instructors run additional ECAs such as robotics and electronics. A full list is published each term and some ECAs have an additional charge.

Arts & Creative
UWIS provides a broad range of arts and performing arts ECAs. These include Dance Club, Guitar, Violin, Piano and Vocal Club, Drama and Acting Skills, and Performing Arts. Film Making & Photography, Ipad Art Club and Dance & Gymnastics are also offered. Some ECAs are run by external instructors and may incur additional charges.

Cultural & Language
Turkish language is offered as a club, alongside Komuz club, the Kyrgyz national instrument. These cultural and language ECAs promote cultural understanding and language practice. ECAs are organized by teachers, with some provided by external instructors.

Social & Hobbies
UWIS offers a variety of social and hobby ECAs. Examples include Students' Newspaper, Book Club, Board Games, Gardening & Eco Club, Knitting, Recycling Club and Cooking Club. Outdoor Games and other informal activities also contribute to social life outside the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
UWIS provides leadership and professional development through Student Council and Character Building initiatives. These programs develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills. College Counseling supports university readiness and career planning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is promoted through multiple sports and physical activities. Sports clubs include Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer Club and Archery, as well as Dance & Gymnastics. Outdoor Games and other fitness-oriented ECAs help students stay active.
Reputation

Awards
Over 500 students from over 40 countries attend UWIS.

Accreditations
The school has Cambridge International Examinations accreditation since 2014, reflecting its status as a Cambridge International Centre. The school is authorised by the Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Education. UWIS is part of the SAPAT network and is listed as a British Curriculum school within SAPAT. The school follows Cambridge programs and qualifications (Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge AS and A Levels). The school is a non-profit day school delivering a British style of education in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Admissions

Admissions
1. UWIS serves the international community in Kyrgyzstan as well as local students seeking an international education in English. The Admissions Office is the central inquiry point for prospective students and families. Applications are accepted throughout the year based on admission exam results. Prospective families are invited to visit the school campus to observe students and teaching staff and to experience the school atmosphere. 2. Choose the program level corresponding to the student's age: Preschool, Primary, Lower Secondary, or IGCSE/AS & A Levels. Complete the online form for the relevant program; the form asks for your name, email, phone number, subject, and a message. After submission, the Admission Officer will contact you to discuss next steps and arrange any required assessments. Each level provides a dedicated Apply now link to start the process. 3. Admission to UWIS is based on entrance exams in Maths and English and an interview with the Principal and/or coordinators. The main requirement for entry is the ability to access the curriculum using English. ESL support is available for new students who need language assistance. The majority of teachers are native English speakers, supported by English-speaking international staff. 4. School hours are 8:30 to 17:30. A bus service is available. A school uniform is mandatory. The maximum class size is 18 students. ESL support is provided free of charge for new students.

Scholarships
School Fees and Scholarship Opportunities will be updated soon.
School Events
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