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British International School Moscow – School 1

Russia, Moscow

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RUB 16,590 - 1,540,000
Ages 2 - 7 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Russian, French, German, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

British International School Moscow – School 1 is located at 6A Bolshaya Akademicheskaya Street, Moscow. It delivers the English National Curriculum with a two-year Foundation Stage (ages 2–5) and progression through Key Stages 1–5, with all subjects taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. A Classic British A-Level pre-university programme is offered for ages 16–18. The school has Cambridge University Accreditation (2011) and COBIS accreditation (2016). Facilities include spacious, computer-equipped classrooms on a networked campus, multimedia projectors, interactive boards, and a modern library with online and offline access. On-site psychology and speech therapy support, accessible entrances, lifts, and onsite canteen meals support daily learning. An Extended Day Group runs after school from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities. There are more than 25 clubs, including 3D modelling, programming (Python/Roblox), and chess, plus sports and performing arts, enabling varied student interests to flourish throughout the year.

School №1, 6A Bolshaya Akademicheskaya Street, Moscow

The Essentials

British International School Moscow – School 1 has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
School №1 is located at 6A Bolshaya Akademicheskaya Street, Moscow. The British International School Moscow operates six campuses across Moscow. The school provides two educational programmes: International Programme and Russian Programme. The International Programme runs from ages 2 to 18, and the Russian Programme runs from ages 7 to 18.

Stages
International Programme (Foundation Stage 2–5, Key Stage 1–2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5/A-Level) and Russian Programme (Primary 7–9, General Education 10–15, Secondary 16–18).

Type
International school (private international day school).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from over 50 nationalities.

Additional learning support
EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided to help students with language development.

Country affiliation
Russia.

School day structure
Younger students can stay in school until 15:30 or until 19:00 for the after-school programme.

Bus service
A transport service is provided.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Extended Day Group provides after‑school care from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities.

Uniform Requirement
There is a dress code and a school uniform.

Food Options
Daily meals are cooked onsite.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the British International School in Moscow network with six campuses. Cambridge Education Limited provides constant quality control of education for the preschool and elementary levels.
Fees

Annual tuition at British International School Moscow – School 1 ranges from RUB 16,590 to RUB 1,540,000 for 2026/27.

Application / entrance fees
- International programme entrance testing (one‑off): EUR 4,000. This one‑time fee covers interview, any required trial day/week, individual academic testing and first‑day diagnostic for an individual learning plan.
- Discount for additional children (international testing): second and subsequent children — EUR 1,000 per child (reduced testing fee). Free entrance testing is applied in specified cases (for example young children aged 2–4 and certain transfers).
- Russian programme entrance testing (one‑off): RUB 100,000.

Tuition fees — International programme (relevant to School 1: ages 2–7)
- Preparatory (half day) — EUR 5,530 per trimester / EUR 16,590 per year.
- Preparatory (full day) — EUR 7,100 per trimester / EUR 21,300 per year.
- Preparatory / early primary (P/Н) — EUR 8,400 per trimester / EUR 25,200 per year.
- Year 1 (Lower Primary) — EUR 10,000 per trimester / EUR 30,000 per year.
- Year 2 (Lower Primary) — EUR 10,000 per trimester / EUR 30,000 per year.

Tuition fees — Russian programme (primary years shown; amounts in RUB)
- Class 1 (Primary) — Term I RUB 580,000 / Term II RUB 480,000 / Term III RUB 480,000 → Year total RUB 1,540,000.
- Class 2 (Primary) — Term I RUB 580,000 / Term II RUB 480,000 / Term III RUB 480,000 → Year total RUB 1,540,000.
- Class 3 (Primary) — Term I RUB 580,000 / Term II RUB 480,000 / Term III RUB 480,000 → Year total RUB 1,540,000.
- Class 4 (Primary) — Term I RUB 580,000 / Term II RUB 480,000 / Term III RUB 480,000 → Year total RUB 1,540,000.
(Note: the Russian programme is published as for ages 7–18 and therefore applies starting at primary school levels.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment frequency: payment is accepted by trimester or by year (annual payment is an option).
- Currency and exchange rule: amounts contracted in EUR are converted to RUB at the Central Bank of Russia exchange rate on the day of payment; if the Central Bank EUR rate on the day of payment is below RUB 96 per EUR, a floor rate of RUB 96 per EUR is applied for calculation.
- Loyalty / sibling discount: family discount up to 15% when two or more children are enrolled simultaneously. Discounted entrance testing for subsequent children is published.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed among fee items for School 1; no boarding fees are published for the School 1 provision.

Other charges and typical additional costs
- Extended‑day / after‑school care: this service is offered (supervision and activities up to 19:00). Specific prices are published on request.
- Paid clubs and activities: paid creative, intellectual and sports clubs are available; separate charges apply and are specified per club.
- School transport (school bus): premium bus service with routes; transport fees are charged separately and must be confirmed with admissions.
- School uniform: uniform is available to order; cost of uniform items is charged separately and is published on request.
- Materials / extras: core textbooks, a standard set of learning materials and certain school supplies are included for the programmes indicated; extra optional materials or activities may incur additional charges.

Refund information
- No general, detailed tuition refund schedule is published together with the fee tables; refund or adjustment conditions are handled in the enrolment/payment documentation and by the school's administrative terms. For entrance testing the published fees are charged as stated for each programme.

Fee payment options
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, card or invoice procedures) are not itemised within the published fee tables; payment arrangement details and invoicing are handled through Admissions (contact information provided with admissions).

Contact for fee confirmation and payment queries: admissions phone +7 (495) 987‑44‑86 and admissions@bismoscow.com.
Academics

British International School Moscow – School 1 teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 7.

Curriculum
International Programme follows the English National Curriculum for students aged 2–18, with all subjects taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. Foundation Stage (2–5) is a two‑year EYFS programme. Ages 5–11 cover Key Stage 1 and 2 with 12 compulsory subjects of the English National Curriculum, and SATs in English and Mathematics are taken in Years 7 and 11. Ages 11–14 cover Key Stage 3; Years 7–9 study Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Art, Computer Science and Computer Technology, English and Russian, with a third language option (French, German or Spanish). Ages 14–16 cover Key Stage 4; students follow the British secondary curriculum, studying Mathematics, Languages, Art and Science, History and Literature, and developing essay writing, research and presentation skills. Ages 16–18 cover Key Stage 5; the Classic British A-Level pre-university programme is offered.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size is under 15 students; no class has more than 20 students.

Exam Results
A-level results in 2023 averaged 35 out of 42 for the International Programme. In A-level finals, 45% of BIS² students achieved A*–A. Graduate statistics cover 2012–2023, and graduates enter leading universities worldwide, including Oxford University, Cambridge University, University College London, Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates progress to higher education at leading universities worldwide. The bilingual environment supports high English proficiency, enabling access to international higher education pathways. Notable destinations include Oxford University, Cambridge University, University College London, Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through a well-rounded programme and a broad range of activities, with access to pastoral wellbeing resources such as a school psychologist and speech therapist when needed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English and operates the English National Curriculum for the international programme; for students who do not yet speak English, an English as an Additional Language (EAL) support programme is provided with tutor support and intensive mini-group lessons.

Mental Wellbeing
There are sessions with a psychologist to support student mental wellbeing as part of the school's wellbeing provisions.

Safeguarding
A safe environment is provided with 24-hour security and video surveillance, and on-site medical service if required.
Parent Experience

History
The school was founded in 1994 with School 1 for children aged 3-7, and education at School 1 is conducted in English, with an English-language support programme for non-English speakers. In 1995, School 2 for ages 7-11 and School 3 for ages 11+ opened, continuing to educate entirely in English under the English National Curriculum. The International Programme was created in 2002, expanding international education options. In 2007, Primary School 9 opened to provide additional English-language education. Cambridge University Accreditation was achieved in 2011, COBIS accreditation followed in 2016, and by 2023 BIS² operated six schools with almost 300 staff, about 1,000 students, and around 2,000 parents.

Community
School 1 has a Student Community and a BIS Alumni Community as part of its Communities. The School 1 Newsletter communicates with families and covers events such as International Day, Halloween Dress-Up Disco, and PTA meetings. Community service activities include a project with the Ministry of Emergency Situations to design an English teaching aid for Fire Safety. Stars of the Week and other recognitions appear in School 1 communications.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is a Parents Teachers Association for School 1. Parents are invited to attend PTA meetings to help shape the year's activities, including a PTA meeting scheduled for Monday 24 October 2016 at 09:10. The newsletter invites parents to attend the next meeting and contribute their time, energy and ideas. Halloween Dress-Up Disco was planned for 28 October 2016 as a PTA-linked event. The School 1 Newsletter notes the PTA's role in school community activities and invites parent involvement in planning and events.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Spacious and comfortable classrooms. Updated computer resources are available; almost all classrooms are equipped with computers connected to a local network with high-speed Internet. Classrooms are equipped with multimedia projectors and interactive boards with software. A modern online and offline library is available, and there is a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office on site. Entrances are accessible with ramps and handrails, there are lifts, and canteens provide a daily menu cooked onsite.

Sports Facilities
Equipped gym on site. An equipped sports ground. An outdoor play area.

Academic Facilities
Spacious and comfortable classrooms. Updated computer resources are provided; almost all classrooms have computers connected to a local network with high-speed Internet. Classrooms are equipped with multimedia projectors and interactive boards with software. The library is modern and accessible online and offline; the school has a logopedist's room and a psychologist's office to support learning. Entrances are accessible with ramps and handrails, there are lifts, and Internet access is available in all classrooms and the library with access to electronic educational resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are more than 25 clubs, including more than 10 creative and intellectual clubs and 6 sports and recreational clubs. Clubs include 3D modeling, pottery, football, chess, ballet, programming (Python/Roblox), guitar, taekwondo, Chinese for beginners, Latin-American dance, art studio, drama, yoga, modern dance, design of clothes, mental arithmetic, Eastern martial arts, ukulele, painting and hip hop. A flexible system allows joining several clubs and switching between them during the year. An Extended Day Group runs after school from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities. On-site speech therapist and psychologist offices support students, and there is an after-school programme and summer school.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
3D modelling uses a 3D pen to create models and understand the structure of the surrounding world. Programming Python/Roblox introduces the basics of coding. Chess develops abstract and critical thinking, and mental arithmetic strengthens brain functions, emotional intelligence, and competitive skills. Speed reading builds reading speed, attention, and memory.

Arts & Creative
Art Studio and Painting introduce visual expression through painting and crafts. Ceramics (Pottery) teaches working with clay to create images. Drama, Ballet, Modern Dance, Hip Hop, Guitar, and Ukulele foster performance and creativity. Design of clothes introduces simple design sketches and first projects.

Cultural & Language
Chinese for beginners covers grammar, vocabulary and hieroglyphs. Latin-American Dance teaches cha-cha-cha, samba and salsa. Game of Go is offered as a classroom activity to develop strategic thinking.

Social & Hobbies
Flexible system of club classes lets students sign up for multiple clubs and switch clubs during the year. There is an after-school programme organized for school students from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities. This supports social interaction and informal interests.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and teamwork are key development areas. Clubs such as chess and 3D modelling foster collaboration and strategic thinking. The flexible club system encourages initiative and exploration of different activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical and mental health is a development focus. Clubs include Football, Taekwondo (WT), Yoga for kids, Eastern martial arts, Martial arts, Ballet, Modern Dance, Aerobics, and Gymnastics. The school provides access to a Speech Therapist and a Psychologist to support wellbeing; The After-school programme includes meals and outdoor activities.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English and Russian. The International Programme uses the English National Curriculum, with all subjects taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. The Russian Programme follows the Russian Federal State Educational Standards, with English studied in depth using native speakers. English language support is available through EAL for students needing language development.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers two educational programmes: International Programme and Russian Programme. In the International Programme, the English National Curriculum is followed and all subjects are taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. In the Russian Programme, education is delivered under the Russian Federal State Educational Standards, with English taught in depth by native English speakers. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) support programme is available to help students who are starting to learn English or who need language improvement.

Immersion Programs
Students are immersed in an English-speaking environment from day 1. The curriculum is personalised for students who are just starting to learn English or who need to improve their language skills. EAL support offers tutor-led mini-group lessons in grammar, phonics, reading and writing.
Admissions

Admissions
1) The International Programme serves ages 2-18 and follows the English National Curriculum, with all subjects taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. The Russian Programme serves ages 7-18 and follows the Federal State Educational Standards, with English studied in depth with native speakers. Classes are limited to 15 students to provide a highly personalised approach, and students are immersed in an English-speaking environment from day one with an EAL (English as an Additional Language) support programme for learners starting English or needing language improvement. 2) Open House days provide an opportunity to learn more and meet staff. There are currently no planned events, but you can subscribe to notifications to be informed of the nearest occasion. The Open House Day programme lasts 1.5-2 hours and includes registration, tasting of school menu dishes, school uniform presentation, and meeting with the Headteacher. 3) To apply, fill out the Russian programme request form or the English National Curriculum request form. The admissions team can be contacted at admissions@bismoscow.com and by phone during working hours (Mon–Fri, 9:00-18:00). 4) After submitting the appropriate form, BIS Moscow will provide enrollment information and next steps. The admissions team will respond to inquiries and coordinate the next actions with the family. For assistance, contact admissions@bismoscow.com or +7 (495) 987-44-86 during working hours.
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