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British International School Moscow – School 9

Russia, Moscow

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RUB 16,590 - 1,650,000
Ages 3 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, German Curriculum, French Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages Russian
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School
Introduction

British International School Moscow School 9 is a primary campus serving ages 3 to 11. Opened in 2007, it delivers the English National Curriculum with a Russian programme and English taught in small groups, Russian integrated into the timetable. The Primary School runs Foundation Stage (3–5), Key Stage 1 (5–7) and Key Stage 2 (7–11). In Year 5–6 students undertake English-language examinations and progress to the international A-level pathway at School 7 or School 3 after completing School 9. The campus features spacious classrooms, a modern library, updated computer resources, a gym and sports ground, on-site dining, and a daily meals service. Support services include a psychologist and a speech therapist, plus EAL. After-school Extended Day care, a Summer School and over 25 clubs (robotics, 3D modeling, chess, ballet, coding, drama, football) enrich learning. Headteacher Jon Christie leads a community of around 1,000 students, 2,000 parents and 300 staff across six BIS Moscow schools.

School №9, Moscow, 35B Nakhimovskiy Prospekt

The Essentials

British International School Moscow – School 9 has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The British International School Moscow – School 9 is located at School No. 9, Moscow, 35B Nakhimovskiy Prospekt. It is in Moscow, Russia, within the BIS Moscow network of campuses. The campus serves students in the primary range, located on the Nakhimovskiy Prospekt site.

Stages
Primary School comprises Foundation Stage (3-5 years), Key Stage 1 (5-7 years) and Key Stage 2 (7-11 years). It serves children aged 3 to 11.

Additional learning support
English lessons are taught in small groups with additional support and individual approach; there is a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office on site.

School day structure
Extended Day Group runs from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities; the daily menu is cooked onsite.

Bus service
Bus service provided with comfortable school buses.
Diving Deeper

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

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

Food Options
The school has a daily menu cooked onsite; meals are provided as part of the Extended Day Group.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-commercial private education institution; The British International School Moscow operates School №9 as part of the BIS Moscow network.
Fees

Annual tuition at British International School Moscow – School 9 ranges from RUB 16,590 to RUB 1,650,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Assessment fees
- International (English National Curriculum) programme: EUR 4,000 payable once at enrolment (assessment and admission procedures).
- Russian programme: RUB 100,000 payable once at enrolment (assessment and admission procedures).

Tuition fees — International programme (English National Curriculum) — per term and per year
- Nursery (½ day): EUR 5,530 per term; EUR 16,590 per year.
- Nursery (1 day): EUR 7,100 per term; EUR 21,300 per year.
- Reception: EUR 8,400 per term; EUR 25,200 per year.
- Year 1: EUR 10,000 per term; EUR 30,000 per year.
- Year 2: EUR 10,000 per term; EUR 30,000 per year.
- Year 3: EUR 10,550 per term; EUR 31,650 per year.
- Year 4: EUR 10,550 per term; EUR 31,650 per year.
- Year 5: EUR 10,550 per term; EUR 31,650 per year.
- Year 6: EUR 10,550 per term; EUR 31,650 per year.
- Year 7: EUR 11,700 per term; EUR 35,100 per year.
- Year 8: EUR 11,700 per term; EUR 35,100 per year.
- Year 9: EUR 11,700 per term; EUR 35,100 per year.
- Year 10: EUR 12,150 per term; EUR 36,450 per year.
- Year 11: EUR 12,150 per term; EUR 36,450 per year.
- Year 12 (A‑level): EUR 12,500 per term; EUR 37,500 per year.
- Year 13 (A‑level): EUR 12,500 per term; EUR 37,500 per year.

Tuition fees — Russian programme (amounts shown by study period and annual total)
- Year 1: RUB 580,000 (I) | RUB 480,000 (II) | RUB 480,000 (III) — RUB 1,540,000 per year.
- Year 2: RUB 580,000 | RUB 480,000 | RUB 480,000 — RUB 1,540,000 per year.
- Year 3: RUB 580,000 | RUB 480,000 | RUB 480,000 — RUB 1,540,000 per year.
- Year 4: RUB 580,000 | RUB 480,000 | RUB 480,000 — RUB 1,540,000 per year.
- Year 5: RUB 590,000 | RUB 490,000 | RUB 490,000 — RUB 1,570,000 per year.
- Year 6: RUB 590,000 | RUB 490,000 | RUB 490,000 — RUB 1,570,000 per year.
- Year 7: RUB 590,000 | RUB 490,000 | RUB 490,000 — RUB 1,570,000 per year.
- Year 8: RUB 650,000 | RUB 500,000 | RUB 500,000 — RUB 1,650,000 per year.
- Year 9: RUB 650,000 | RUB 500,000 | RUB 500,000 — RUB 1,650,000 per year.
- Year 10: RUB 650,000 | RUB 500,000 | RUB 500,000 — RUB 1,650,000 per year.
- Year 11: RUB 650,000 | RUB 500,000 | RUB 500,000 — RUB 1,650,000 per year.

What the tuition covers
- Tuition fees include the educational programme, native English‑speaking teaching support (where applicable), partial excursions, onsite meals up to Year 6 (international programme), free school clubs (as stated), learning materials and school supplies, and EAL support where required.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing periods follow the school's academic periods (study periods/terms). Payment is required per each academic period.
- Payment is 100% prepayment for the academic period and must be received before the first day of the period being paid for.
- For families choosing to secure a place by advance agreement, the school accepts an advance payment that is credited toward the first academic period per the contract arrangement.
- For the international programme published fees are shown in EUR; amounts payable under the school contract in RUB are determined at the Central Bank of Russia exchange rate on the day of payment, with a contractual floor rate applied where stated. The school allows payment by term (trimester) or for the full year.

Refunds and contract termination
- The admission/assessment fee (entry testing) is non‑refundable.
- If a pupil leaves during an academic period at the parent's initiative, the school may withhold the fee for that academic period (i.e., fees for the period may not be refunded). A written notice of withdrawal must be provided no less than 50 calendar days before the end of the current academic period.
- If an academic period is cancelled or changed by the school for reasons of force majeure or official sanitary restrictions, the cost of education is not subject to refund in the circumstances described in the contract.
- The school may suspend or terminate provision of services for late or missing payments until outstanding amounts are received.

Boarding
- The British International School in Moscow does not provide boarding; no boarding fees apply.

Other fees and additional charges
- Extended day (after‑school care to 19:00), paid extra clubs (creative, educational, sports) and school bus services are charged in addition to tuition; specific prices for these services are not listed in the published tuition tables and are charged separately.
- School uniform is available for purchase; specific uniform costs are charged separately and are not included in the tuition figures. Consultation and fitting services are provided.

Payment options and practical details
- Accepted payment methods: payment in Russian roubles by bank transfer to the school's account or by cash payment at the school's cash desk. The school's contract and official documents list the school bank account details for transfers. All bank transfer fees are borne by the payer.
- For international programme fees published in EUR, the contractual payment may be settled in roubles according to the Central Bank of Russia exchange rate on the payment date (contractual provisions apply).

Discounts and concessions
- Family (multiple‑sibling) discount up to 15% is available. Assessment discounts for siblings and free assessment for children aged 2–4 are published in the school's loyalty terms.

(End of fees overview)
Academics

British International School Moscow – School 9 teaches British Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, German Curriculum, French Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
Foundations Stage 3-5 years; Primary School includes Key Stage 1 5-7 years and Key Stage 2 7-11 years. The International Programme follows the English National Curriculum. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Computing, Design Technology, Art, Music and Russian; English-language instruction is central and Russian is taught as part of the curriculum. In Year 1-2, children study English, Mathematics, Science, Music, Art, Russian, History, Geography and Physical Education. In Years 3-4, students are immersed in an English-language environment and study English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Design Technology, Arts, Russian, Physical Education and Music. In Years 5-6, students study English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Design Technology, Arts, Russian, Physical Education and Music, with Year 5 students sitting international language exams. After completing School 9, graduates may progress to the international A-level programme at School 7 or School 3.

Higher Education Progression
After School 9, graduates can continue their studies through the international A-level programme at School 7 or at School 3.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasises character and ethics development; students are taught how to build effective relationships, public speaking and debating, which develops confidence and communication skills.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Speech and language therapy services are available on site.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers English as a Second Language (EAL), specially designed to meet the individual needs of students. Classes, communication and extracurricular activities are all in English, ensuring full immersion in the language environment.

Mental Wellbeing
An on-site psychologist's office provides mental wellbeing support for pupils.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is included in welfare, health and safety provisions for pupils.
Parent Experience

History
School 9 opened in 2007 as a primary school offering English-language education for children aged 3 to 11, with an adaptation programme for those who require English support. The British International School Moscow originated with School 1 in 1994, followed by the openings of Schools 2 and 3 in 1995 and School 5 in 1997, the latter introducing a Russian education programme. In 2011 BIS Moscow received Cambridge University Accreditation; COBIS accreditation followed in 2016, the same year the school was mentioned in a Queen's Jubilee album. By 2023 BIS Moscow consisted of six schools, with around 1,000 students, about 2,000 parents, and almost 300 staff.

Community
Community life includes Family Fun Day at School 9, a Uniform Fair, and Open House Days in August 2024. Media features show Family Fun Day (South Campuses) and Summer Fairs at BIS 9 (June 2023) and Inter-School Football competitions (June 2023). The school states that students enjoy theatrical performances, festive events, and extracurricular clubs, all conducted in English.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has spacious and comfortable classrooms, updated computer resources, and a modern online and offline library. Security is provided by an outdoor video surveillance system and there is an outdoor play area. Dress code and school uniform are part of the environment. The campus includes an equipped sports ground, an equipped gym, music and art classes, comfortable school buses, a daily menu cooked onsite, and on‑site dining facilities. A psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office support student wellbeing.

Sports Facilities
Equipped gym on site. Equipped sports ground. The facilities support a broad physical education program and multiple sports clubs.

Academic Facilities
The international programme is supplementary and English National Curriculum; the Russian programme is the main general educational programme. Primary School runs Foundation Stage 3–5 years, Key Stage 1 5–7 years, and Key Stage 2 7–11 years with Year 1 to Year 6. Children study English, Mathematics, Science, Music, Art, Russian, History, Geography and Physical Education, with English taught in small groups and additional support. In Year 5 and Year 6, they study English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Design Technology, Arts, Russian, PE and Music. Students are immersed in the English-language environment at our elementary schools in Moscow, Russia. After graduating School 9, students can continue their studies in the international A-level programme at School 7 or at School 3.

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

Academic & Intellectual
Foundation Stage 3-5 years; Primary School Key Stage 1 5-7 years; Key Stage 2 7-11 years. In Year 1, children study English, Mathematics, Science, Music, Art, Russian, History, Geography and Physical Education. They are immersed in an English-language environment and taught in English in small groups, with Year 5 students taking international language exams. After completing School 9, students can continue the international A-level programme at School 7 or at School 3.

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular activities include more than 10 creative and intellectual clubs and 6 sports and recreational clubs. The school hosts theatrical performances and festive events, all conducted in English. The school offers over 25 clubs after classes, including robotics, 3D modeling, chess, ballet, coding, mental arithmetic, football, drama and more.

Cultural & Language
Students are immersed in an English-language environment and socialise in a multicultural setting. The school has students from over 50 nationalities. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available to help learners improve English.

Social & Hobbies
Students enjoy theatre and festive events and participate in extracurricular clubs. The school offers a wide range of clubs and activities described above. Extended Day Group provides after-school care from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals and outdoor activities.

Leadership & Professional
Headteacher of School 9 is Jon Christie. Admissions include a personal meeting with the Headteacher and campus tour. The admissions process comprises a free consultation, completing a form, a trial day and assessment, and contract signing.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Extended Day Group provides care from 15:30 to 19:00 with meals. Daily meals are prepared on site and a transport service is available. Security and video surveillance are in place and medical service is available if required; the campus includes a psychologist's office and a speech therapist's office, an equipped gym and a modern library.
Languages

Language Provision
The International Programme follows the English National Curriculum. The English and Russian languages are compulsory, while French, German and Spanish are optional. The International Programme is taught in English by teachers from the UK and other English-speaking countries. The Russian Programme is the main general educational programme.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers two language tracks: an International Programme taught in English and a Russian Programme that is the main general educational programme. The International Programme is taught in English by teachers from the UK and other English-speaking countries. The Russian Programme provides Russian-language instruction as the primary curriculum.

Immersion Programs
Classes, communication and extracurricular activities are all in English, ensuring full immersion in the language environment. Foundation Stage is immersed in an English-speaking environment. In primary years, students are immersed in an English-language environment at BIS Moscow School 9.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Free consultation. Seek advice and ask questions during a free consultation. Call +7 (495) 987-44-86 and +7 (495) 426-03-11 from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00. This initial contact starts the admissions process for BIS School 9.
2. Fill out the form. Fill out the form on the BIS Moscow website. The admissions officer will contact you and invite you to a meeting and a tour of the campus. This step initiates the process toward a decision.
3. Personal meeting with the Headteacher and campus tour. You will have a personal meeting with the Headteacher and a campus tour. The meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the educational process and observe the learning environment.
4. Trial day and assessment. A free trial day is organised, during which the child is immersed in the learning atmosphere and takes an individual test to measure the level of English and general knowledge. The trial day is conducted to assess the child in a real classroom setting.
5. School enrolment. Based on the recommendations of teachers and the results of the meetings, a decision is made. Information about the admission is sent to parents. The enrolment process continues to the contract stage.
6. Signing of a contract and its payment. The enrolment is completed with signing of the contract and payment. This formalizes the admission.
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