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CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Russian
Fees RUB 14,640 - 24,010
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Russian, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Arabic, English
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in St. Petersburg, CIS International School - St. Petersburg Campus offers a four-band international curriculum for ages 3 to 18. EYFS is provided as an International Private Kindergarten for ages 3-5; Primary School (ages 5-11) combines International Primary and Russian curricula; Secondary School (11-16) delivers International Secondary and Russian curricula; ages 16-18 study Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Levels alongside the Russian curriculum. Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels are recognised by 140 universities worldwide. The campus features science laboratories, art and crafts classrooms, and an ICT room; the library holds over 3,000 books, including science titles and fiction. A dance hall supports performing arts, and a canteen serves meals four times daily. Safety is supported by 24/7 security, a nurse, a psychologist, and a speech therapist. Teaching staff come from the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA, South Africa and other countries, bringing international perspectives to classroom learning.

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The Essentials

CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Russian.

Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia. The Saint Petersburg Campus is located at Primorsky Prospekt, 62, Building 1, Saint Petersburg, 197183. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00. The CIS Saint Petersburg Campus is part of CIS International School's network of campuses in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Tashkent.

Stages
Early years (EYFS) International Private Kindergarten (3-5 years); Primary School (5-11 years) International Primary and Russian Curriculum; Secondary School (11-16 years) International Secondary and Russian Curriculum; 16-18 years Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A Level with Russian Curriculum.

Additional learning support
A nurse, a psychologist, and a speech therapist are available to assist students.

Country affiliation
Russia
Diving Deeper

Food Options
On-site school meals are provided: Balanced, child-focused meals prepared on-site 3-4 times a day; high-quality ingredients from trusted suppliers; Halal food standards are followed.

Governance and Ownership
The Tashkent campus is licensed to host Cambridge International Examinations and deliver Cambridge International programmes. CIS Tashkent is a licensed Duke of Edinburgh's International Award organization, and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan licenses CIS Tashkent.
Fees

Annual tuition at CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus ranges from RUB 14,640 to RUB 24,010 for 2026/27.

Application / enrolment fees
- Entrance (enrolment) fee: EUR 3,000 per family, payable once on enrolment and non‑refundable.
- Capital fee: Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception = EUR 0; all other year levels = EUR 3,000 (one‑off).

Tuition fees — annual and per‑term (by year group)
Note: the school operates five short terms per academic year; per‑term amounts below are the annual fee divided by five.
- Pre‑Nursery & Nursery (age 2.5–3)
- Annual: EUR 14,640. Per term: EUR 2,928.00.
- Reception (age 4)
- Annual: EUR 16,390. Per term: EUR 3,278.00.
- Primary (KS1 & KS2: Years 1–4, age 5–8)
- Annual: EUR 20,880. Per term: EUR 4,176.00.
- Primary (KS2: Years 5–6, age 9–10)
- Annual: EUR 21,380. Per term: EUR 4,276.00.
- Secondary (KS3: Years 7–9, age 11–13)
- Annual: EUR 21,660. Per term: EUR 4,332.00.
- Secondary (KS4: Years 10–11, age 14–15)
- Annual: EUR 23,420. Per term: EUR 4,684.00.
- Sixth Form (Years 12–13, age 16–17)
- Annual: EUR 24,010. Per term: EUR 4,802.00.

Alternative published fee bands (payment‑date dependent)
- The school publishes alternative annual fee bands tied to payment timing (discount system). Example alternative annual bands shown include: EUR 15,540; EUR 17,400; EUR 22,170; EUR 22,690; EUR 22,990; EUR 24,850; EUR 33,890; and higher bands up to EUR 33,890 for some payment options. Divide any annual band by five to obtain the per‑term equivalent.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is organised in five short terms; term dates are published in the school calendar. Per‑term billing can be calculated by dividing the annual tuition by five.
- Tuition amounts depend on the date of payment; a discount system is applied to certain payment dates. Payment plans are offered (details handled by Admissions/Finance).
- Sibling discount: 5% for the second and subsequent enrolled child. Corporate billing arrangements are available by agreement.

Boarding fees
- The campus does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees. No boarding charges apply.

Other costs and regularly charged extras
- School transport (bus): 250,000 ₽ per school year (route/availability dependent). Transport is charged separately.
- School meals: included in tuition (three meals per day). All required textbooks are included in tuition.
- School uniform: not included in tuition; uniform costs are charged to families separately.
- Summer courses, some co‑curricular activities and optional programmes: charged extra and are not included in tuition. Paid after‑school club fees at the Saint Petersburg campus are published for some clubs; the average fee for paid group clubs is about 8,000 ₽ per month.
- Examination and external assessment costs (where applicable) and certain specialist course fees may be charged in addition to tuition.

Refund information
- The entrance (enrolment) fee of EUR 3,000 per family is non‑refundable. No detailed, publicly published tuition refund schedule is included on the tuition pages; specific refund and cancellation terms are handled through the school's admissions/finance process.

Fee payment options and currency rules
- Invoicing/currency: Payments are made in Russian Rubles and are calculated using the Central Bank exchange rate on the date of payment. If the Central Bank rate is lower than 100 RUB per EUR, a floor rate of 100 RUB = 1 EUR is applied for payment calculation.
- The school publishes that payment plans and corporate invoicing options are available; detailed payment instructions and accepted payment channels (bank account details, invoicing schedule, any card acceptance) are provided directly by the school's Admissions/Finance at the time of contracting and invoicing.

Summary points a parent needs to note
- One‑off costs: Entrance fee EUR 3,000 per family (non‑refundable); capital fee EUR 3,000 for most year levels (zero for Pre‑Nursery/Nursery/Reception).
- Annual tuition: listed by year group above; the school operates five terms per year and per‑term amounts above are annual ÷ 5.
- Inclusions/exclusions: Tuition includes meals and textbooks; transport, uniform and some optional activities are extra.
Academics

CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge secondary education diplomas, and International AS & A Level, are offered and recognised by about 140 universities worldwide. EYFS is provided as International Private Kindergarten for ages 3-5. Primary School KS1 & KS2 follows International Primary and Russian curriculum for ages 5-11. Secondary School KS3 to KS4 provides International Secondary and Russian curriculum for ages 11-16. For ages 16-18, the school offers IGCSE & A‑Level (A/AS Level) and Russian curriculum.

Exam Results
Campus Saint Petersburg Year 11 IGCSE A-C grades 61%; Year 12 AS exams A-C grades 83%; Year 13 A-level A or B grades 72% and A-C grades 83%.

Higher Education Progression
Cambridge qualifications are recognised by around 140 universities; graduates progress to universities in the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada and other countries.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses values-based and holistic approaches to learning and emphasizes positive relationships and a strong sense of community to support each student's development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Admission may include an interview with a school psychologist; if necessary, a meeting with a speech therapist is organized. A psychologist and a speech therapist are available to assist students throughout their school journey.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English; the entire educational process is conducted in English with English-language instruction supported by native speakers.

Mental Wellbeing
Health care includes a nurse, a psychologist, and a speech therapist available to assist students, and quiet hour (sleep) is provided as part of student welfare.
Parent Experience

Community
The school community is supported by international teachers from the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA, and South Africa. The training program leads to Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Levels, recognized by about 140 universities worldwide, including the USA, Great Britain, Australia, and Canada. The campus offers International Private Kindergarten, Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16), and IGCSE & A-Level (16-18) pathways, with a Russian curriculum option. A broad range of extracurricular activities is offered, including Music Clubs, Sports Clubs, Technical Clubs, Humanities Clubs, and Creative Clubs; facilities include science labs, a dance hall, a canteen, playgrounds, a library with more than 3,000 books, health care (nurse, psychologist, speech therapist), after-school activities, and 24/7 security.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Labs and studio spaces include science laboratories, art and crafts classrooms, and an ICT room. Classrooms are equipped with ergonomically designed furniture, interactive multi-touch displays, and computers. The library houses more than 3,000 books, including textbooks, science magazines, and works of fiction. A dance hall supports dance, music, and drama classes, and the campus has a canteen for meals. Playgrounds and sports grounds provide outdoor space, and safety is ensured with high-end security equipment and regular safety drills.

Sports Facilities
Playgrounds and sports grounds are available for outdoor activities. A dance hall is used for dance, music, and drama classes.

Academic Facilities
Labs and studio spaces include science laboratories, art and crafts classrooms, and an ICT room. Classrooms are equipped with ergonomically designed furniture, an Interactive multi-touch display board, and a computer. The library contains over 3,000 books, including textbooks, science magazines, and fiction.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include Music Clubs (Individual Vocal Training, Individual Piano Lessons, Recorder, Acoustic Guitar Club, and 10 more clubs), Sports Clubs (Basketball, Jiu-jitsu, Capoeira, Chess, and 9 more clubs), Technical Clubs (Minecraft Programming, Robotics, 3D Modeling), Humanities Clubs (Public Speaking, Chinese, German, Arabic, and 16 more clubs), and Creative Clubs (Ballet, Pantomime, Handicrafts, Board Game Making, and 6 more clubs).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications, recognized by universities in the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada and about 140 other countries. The curriculum is delivered across four bands: International Private Kindergarten (EYFS, 3-5 years); Primary School (5-11) with International Primary and Russian curricula; Secondary School (11-16) with International Secondary and Russian curricula; and IGCSE & A-Level (16-18) with the Russian curriculum option. The international program is delivered by a teaching staff from the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA, South Africa and other countries. This combination prepares students to be competitive at the world level.

Arts & Creative
Music Clubs include Individual Vocal Training, Individual Piano Lessons, Recorder and Acoustic Guitar Club, with 10 more clubs. Creative Clubs include Ballet, Pantomime, Handicrafts and Board Game Making, with additional clubs. The campus has a Dance Hall for dance, music and drama classes, and a library with substantial arts resources to support creative work.

Cultural & Language
Humanities Clubs include Public Speaking, Chinese, German and Arabic, with many more. Language and cultural activities are offered across these humanities clubs and language-related groups.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs span sports, tech and hobbies, including Basketball, Jiu-jitsu, Capoeira and Chess, plus Minecraft Programming, Robotics and 3D Modeling, among others. A broad range of clubs supports social and leisure interests beyond core academics.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Facilities include labs and studio spaces, a Dance Hall for dance, music and drama classes, and a library with more than 3,000 books. The in-house canteen provides healthy meals four times a day. A nurse, a psychologist and a speech therapist are available, and the campus features 24/7 security. Playgrounds and sports grounds support outdoor activity.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English (in the International programme) and Russian (in the Russian programme) for ages 2.5–18. Ages 2.5–18 are served by these programmes. Cambridge IGCSE and A-level are offered within the international pathway.

Bilingual Teaching
Two parallel programmes exist: International and Russian, for ages 2.5–18. The International programme provides English immersion with full academic fluency. The Russian programme offers a national school-leaving certificate and the International A-level option. Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE and A-level) are part of the international pathway.

Immersion Programs
English immersion with full academic fluency is provided in the International pathway. The school maintains a full language immersion environment. The International learning environment includes teachers from around the world and a broad global outlook embedded in the curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
Stage 1. Assessment: Before admission, each child completes an English and Mathematics assessment to determine academic level and appropriate year group. A meeting with a school psychologist is held; for children under 10, this also includes a speech and language assessment. Parents receive individual feedback and professional recommendations following the assessment. Stage 2. Enrollment: Seat reservation follows testing. Parents complete the application forms and pay the enrollment fee. Admission timelines indicate most students enroll in spring and summer; admission during the academic year is possible subject to availability. Stage 3. Required documents: Parents are required to submit the following documents: birth certificate; child's passport (from age 14) and visa - for foreign citizens; passport of one parent and visa - for foreign citizens; medical record and health insurance policy; academic transcripts from previous schools; two photographs of the child (3×4 cm); one photograph (3×4 cm) of the authorized adult (up to five persons may be designated). Copies of all documents can be made at the school office; application forms are provided at the CIS office.
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