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British International School Moscow – School 2

Russia, Moscow

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RUB 16,590 - 1,650,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, 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, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School
Introduction

British International School Moscow – School 2, at School №2, 9 Priorova Street, Moscow, delivers the English National Curriculum for learners aged 2 to 18, taught in English by native speakers with EAL support as needed. The school provides a seamless pathway from Foundation Stage through Primary (Key Stages 1 and 2) to Secondary (Key Stages 3 and 4) and an A-level pre-university programme. In Key Stage 3, English and Russian are compulsory, with French, German and Spanish available; IGCSEs are offered at 14–16, followed by A-levels at 16–18. Facilities include spacious classrooms, updated computer resources, an on-site gym, a sports ground, an outdoor play area, meals on site, and a modern library. Support services include a psychologist and a speech therapist; music and art classes complete the curriculum. The school offers Extended Day, a Summer Programme, and more than 25 clubs across academic, arts and cultural activities, including programming, chess and theatre visits, pottery and volunteering.

School №2, 9 Priorova Street, Moscow, Russia

The Essentials

British International School Moscow – School 2 has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
School №2 is located at 9 Priorova Street, Moscow. It is part of the British International School in Moscow network.

Stages
Key Stage 2 (7–11 years).

Type
International Programme school offering the English National Curriculum (in English).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from over 50 nationalities; multicultural environment.

Additional learning support
EAL support available; English language development in small groups.

Country affiliation
British-affiliated; English National Curriculum.

School day structure
Extended Day Group runs from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities; after-school care is available.

Bus service
Comfortable school buses.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a dress code and school uniform.

Food Options
The daily menu is cooked onsite.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of The British International School Moscow network, governed by NPEI; General Director is Alexey Evsikov.
Fees

Annual tuition at British International School Moscow – School 2 ranges from RUB 16,590 to RUB 1,650,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees

- International (English National Curriculum) academic assessment fee: EUR 4,000 (one‑off, payable at enrolment). Sibling discount: assessment reduced to EUR 1,000 for children with a sibling already enrolled; children aged 2–4 receive assessment free in designated circumstances.
- Russian programme entry assessment fee: 100,000 ₽ (one‑off, payable at enrolment).

Tuition fees — International programme (fees shown per term and per year, EUR)

- Nursery (½ day): Term EUR 5,530 · Year EUR 16,590.
- Nursery (1 day): Term EUR 7,100 · Year EUR 21,300.
- Reception: Term EUR 8,400 · Year EUR 25,200.
- Year 1: Term EUR 10,000 · Year EUR 30,000.
- Year 2: Term EUR 10,000 · Year EUR 30,000.
- Year 3: Term EUR 10,550 · Year EUR 31,650.
- Year 4: Term EUR 10,550 · Year EUR 31,650.
- Year 5: Term EUR 10,550 · Year EUR 31,650.
- Year 6: Term EUR 10,550 · Year EUR 31,650.
- Year 7: Term EUR 11,700 · Year EUR 35,100.
- Year 8: Term EUR 11,700 · Year EUR 35,100.
- Year 9: Term EUR 11,700 · Year EUR 35,100.
- Year 10: Term EUR 12,150 · Year EUR 36,450.
- Year 11: Term EUR 12,150 · Year EUR 36,450.
- Year 12 (A‑level): Term EUR 12,500 · Year EUR 37,500.
- Year 13 (A‑level): Term EUR 12,500 · Year EUR 37,500.

Tuition fees — Russian programme (fees shown by study period and total year, Russian roubles; published for 2026/2027)

- Year 1: Period I 580,000 ₽ · Period II 480,000 ₽ · Period III 480,000 ₽ · Year total 1,540,000 ₽.
- Year 2: Period I 580,000 ₽ · Period II 480,000 ₽ · Period III 480,000 ₽ · Year total 1,540,000 ₽.
- Year 3: Period I 580,000 ₽ · Period II 480,000 ₽ · Period III 480,000 ₽ · Year total 1,540,000 ₽.
- Year 4: Period I 580,000 ₽ · Period II 480,000 ₽ · Period III 480,000 ₽ · Year total 1,540,000 ₽.
- Year 5: Period I 590,000 ₽ · Period II 490,000 ₽ · Period III 490,000 ₽ · Year total 1,570,000 ₽.
- Year 6: Period I 590,000 ₽ · Period II 490,000 ₽ · Period III 490,000 ₽ · Year total 1,570,000 ₽.
- Year 7: Period I 590,000 ₽ · Period II 490,000 ₽ · Period III 490,000 ₽ · Year total 1,570,000 ₽.
- Year 8: Period I 650,000 ₽ · Period II 500,000 ₽ · Period III 500,000 ₽ · Year total 1,650,000 ₽.
- Year 9: Period I 650,000 ₽ · Period II 500,000 ₽ · Period III 500,000 ₽ · Year total 1,650,000 ₽.
- Year 10: Period I 650,000 ₽ · Period II 500,000 ₽ · Period III 500,000 ₽ · Year total 1,650,000 ₽.
- Year 11: Period I 650,000 ₽ · Period II 500,000 ₽ · Period III 500,000 ₽ · Year total 1,650,000 ₽.

What the tuition covers (selected inclusions)

- Tuition fees include the stated educational programme, support from native English‑speaking educators (international programme), partial excursion programme, onsite catering up to Year 6, free school clubs (where indicated) and learning materials as published.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are invoiced by academic period (term). Payment for each academic period is due as 100% prepayment before the first day of the period.
- For 9th and 11th classes the third study period is payable in full regardless of the examination schedule.
- Payments are made in roubles (the Contract sets payment in roubles). For international programme amounts published in euros, the contract converts euro amounts to roubles at the Central Bank of the Russian Federation rate on the day of payment; a floor exchange rate rule is applied where published.
- All bank charges and transfer costs are the responsibility of the payer. Payments may be made in cash at the school's cash desk or by bank transfer to the school's account. Specific bank details and payment instructions are set out in the contract.

Boarding

- The school does not publish or operate a boarding provision; no boarding fees are listed. Transportation, extended‑day care and paid after‑school clubs are offered as additional services and are charged separately.

Other charges and optional fees

- Extended‑day childcare (until 19:00) is an additional paid service.
- Paid extracurricular clubs (creative, educational and sports clubs) are charged separately.
- School bus transport is a paid service with multiple routes; bus fees are charged separately.
- School uniform is sold through the school's uniform service/showroom; uniform costs are additional.
- External examination board fees (where applicable for IGCSE/A‑Level/Edexcel) and any optional private tuition, specialist assessments, school trips beyond those partially included, visas/immigration documentation, and similar third‑party charges are payable in addition to tuition where required (these items are not listed as included in standard tuition).

Refunds, cancellation and notice

- The entry/assessment fee is non‑refundable.
- When a pupil leaves during an academic period at the parents' initiative, the school may retain the fees for that period (the contract allows no refund for the ongoing period). A written notice period (contractual notice) is required prior to the end of the current study period; the standard contractual notice is at least 50 calendar days before the end of the current academic period.
- The school does not provide refunds for absence for illness, for periods when classes are suspended for public health or other force‑majeure reasons, or where the contract specifically excludes refund in those circumstances.
- Failure to pay by the required deadline may result in suspension of services and non‑admission to classes until payment is received; the contract allows unilateral termination for non‑payment.

Fee payment options (methods)

- Payment methods specified in the contract: cash payments at the school cash desk and bank transfers to the school's account. All transfer charges are paid by the payer. The contract specifies the school's bank details for transfers.

Notes for parents (concise summary)

- International programme fees are published in euros per term and per year; amounts are converted to roubles for contractual payment with a stated conversion rule.
- Russian programme fees for the 2026/2027 academic year are published in roubles by study period and as annual totals.
- Assessment fees are payable once at enrolment and are non‑refundable; sibling discounts and age‑based exemptions for assessments are published.
Academics

British International School Moscow – School 2 teaches British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The British International School Moscow follows the English National Curriculum across all stages from Foundation Stage (2–5 years) through Primary (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) to Secondary (Key Stage 3 and 4) and on to pre‑university study. Primary includes Key Stage 1 (5–7 years) and Key Stage 2 (7–11 years). In Key Stage 3 (11–14 years), English and Russian are compulsory languages, with French, German and Spanish optional. For ages 14–16, the IGCSE programme is offered, and for 16–18, the A‑level programme. The programme is taught in English by native speakers, with English as an Additional Language support as needed. On completion of the English National Curriculum, students can continue their education in the A‑level pre‑university course.

Higher Education Progression
A‑level study prepares students for university, and graduates have entered top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, University College London, Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Teaching is fully conducted in English by native speakers according to the English National Curriculum. The school provides support and assistance in the adaptation of children new to English.

Mental Wellbeing
There is a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office on site to support student wellbeing and language development.
Parent Experience

History
The British International School Moscow was established in 1994 as the first private international school in Moscow. In 1995, School 2 opened for children aged 7 to 11 and School 3 for older students, delivering English-language education under the English National Curriculum. Tatiana Konstantinovna Anufrieva was the founder and led BIS Moscow for twenty-six years. BIS Moscow achieved Cambridge accreditation in 2011 and was honoured in 2016 for inclusion in a Queen's anniversary album. As of 2023 BIS² has almost three hundred employees, one thousand students, two thousand parents, and six schools.

Community
The BIS community includes a range of events and clubs across campuses. Students immerse themselves in English-language environments and socialise in multicultural settings. The school offers extended day care, a Summer Programme, and more than 10 creative and 6 sports clubs. Media on the BIS site documents events such as Family Fun Day (North Campuses), Halloween 2023 at BIS 2, and Summer Fairs at BIS 1 and 2; Open House Days are held to showcase BIS.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A Parents' Teacher Association exists at BIS Moscow. PTA meetings have been held, including a PTA Meeting in School 1 on 10 March, as recorded in Newsletter 20. Newsletters document PTA notices and parent involvement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Spacious and comfortable classrooms with updated computer resources. The campus is secured with outdoor video surveillance and includes an outdoor play area. Students wear a dress code and school uniform, and there is an equipped sports ground and an on-site gym. Meals are cooked onsite and a modern online and offline library supports learning. The school also provides a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office, and offers music and art classes.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes an equipped gym for physical education. There is an equipped sports ground for team sports and PE activities. An outdoor play area supports outdoor activities. Security is provided by a video surveillance system.

Academic Facilities
Spacious and comfortable classrooms support learning. Updated computer resources support digital work. A modern online and offline library provides study resources. The school has a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office to support student well-being and learning needs. Music and art classes are offered.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extended Day Group offers after-school care from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities. Summer school provides a Summer Programme with English-language development and activities. School clubs include more than 10 creative and intellectual clubs. There are 6 sports and recreational clubs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has more than 25 clubs in various areas, including a strong set of intellectual and STEM activities. Intellectual clubs include Programming PYTHON / ROBLOX, Chess, Mental arithmetic, and 3D modeling. Extracurricular activities foster curiosity and leadership and encourage teamwork. Lunch and after-school clubs provide opportunities to learn new skills without leaving BIS.

Arts & Creative
The school has 10 creative clubs, including Pottery, Art Club, Design of clothes, Guitar, Art studio, Ukulele, and Drama. These clubs foster creativity and artistic talents. The program includes stage performances and visits to theatres as part of extracurricular activities. Clubs enable students to develop performance and collaboration skills.

Cultural & Language
Extracurricular activities include museum quests and theatre tours, alongside stage performances and other cultural events. Students participate in cultural experiences that broaden their understanding of the arts and society. The program also includes community engagement through environmental initiatives and charitable projects.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers lunch and after-school clubs with more than 25 options, giving pupils opportunities to learn new skills and socialize within the school. Clubs span creative, intellectual, and sport/health activities. These activities foster leadership, teamwork, and personal interests.

Community & Service
Ecology is taught through environmental lectures, separate garbage collection, and eco-projects and events. Charity involves cooperation with charitable foundations, educational projects, and a shelter for homeless animals. Volunteering is a BIS² tradition with students organizing events to support local volunteer organizations.

Leadership & Professional
The school holds annual Head Boy and Head Girl elections, with duties including participation in school decision-making and representing BIS at official events. Representatives of each class participate in decision-making and in developing initiatives. The Junior Duke Award recognises younger pupils who complete a 10-task challenge.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers sport and health clubs including Eastern martial arts, Yoga for kids, Latin-American Dance, Football, and Ballet. These activities promote physical fitness and well-being as part of after-school life. Clubs contribute to a balanced routine and physical health.
Languages

Language Provision
The International Programme follows the English National Curriculum, with English and Russian languages compulsory in Years 7–9 and French, German and Spanish optional. The Russian Programme is the main general educational programme, usually taught in Russian, with English-language instruction available in the International Programme. English is the language of instruction for the international stream, and EAL support is available.

Bilingual Teaching
The British International School Moscow operates two educational programmes at School 2: the International Programme taught in English according to the English National Curriculum, and the Russian Programme, which is the main general educational programme taught in Russian. There is no single bilingual programme within one stream.

Immersion Programs
English-language immersion is provided through the International Programme; classes, communication and extracurricular activities are in English. The school offers English as a Second Language (EAL) to meet individual needs.
Admissions

Admissions
The International Programme runs for ages 2 to 18 and follows the English National Curriculum. All subjects are taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries. The Russian Programme runs for ages 7 to 18 and follows the Federal State Educational Standards, with English taught in depth by native speakers. The school has students of over 50 nationalities. Classes are limited to 15 students. Students are immersed in an English-speaking environment from day 1 with EAL support including tutoring and intensive mini-group lessons in grammar, phonics, reading and writing. Two educational programmes are offered: International Programme and Russian Programme. Admissions inquiries can be sent to admissions@bismoscow.com or by telephone at +7 (495) 987-44-86; Working hours Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00.
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