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English International School Moscow

Russia, Moscow

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages French, Russian
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

English International School Moscow is a co-educational international school offering a British-style education to students aged 3 to 18. Located at 14 Lobachevskogo Ulitsa in Moscow's southwestern district, near Leninskiy Prospekt, it serves families seeking an English National Curriculum pathway in an international setting. The curriculum covers Early Years Foundation Stage through Sixth Form, with year-group plans for EYFS, Primary and Secondary, and culminates in IGCSE and A‑Levels coordinated through the Learning Resource Network. Instruction is in English, with robust language provision including native-language lessons and additional Russian, French, and other language offerings supported for multilingual learners through EAL. Facilities include large, light-filled classrooms, a library, extensive ICT resources and interactive whiteboards, plus an outdoor garden and a secure playground for safe, active learning. The school runs a Duke of Edinburgh International Award program and a wide range of clubs. About 42 nationalities are represented, reflecting Moscow's international community.

14 Lobachevskogo Ulitsa, Moscow, Russia 119415

The Essentials

English International School Moscow has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
South-West Moscow, in a prestigious residential and diplomatic area near Leninskiy Prospekt and not far from Prospekt Vernadskogo. Address: 14 Lobachevskogo Ulitsa, Moscow 119415, Russia.

Stages
Ages 3 to 18; Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form.

Type
Co-educational international school for boys and girls; follows the English National Curriculum.

Pupil Nationality Mix
42 nationalities represented.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Fees
Application / Registration fee

- An Assessment Fee (registration charge) exists and is payable once during the admissions process; payment of this fee reserves a place for the child.

Tuition: structure, inclusions and exclusions

- Tuition is billed either termly (every three months) or annually. Tuition covers: core tuition, lunch and morning/afternoon snacks, all books and use of the library. Many extra-curricular activities delivered by internal staff are included. The following are expressly excluded from tuition and charged separately: purchase of school uniform, the school bus service, individual music tuition and extra-curricular activities provided by external providers.

Tuition by year group (amounts)

- The school does not publish tuition amounts for individual year groups or per-term/per-year numeric fees on its publicly available fees page; full fee schedules and numeric tuition values are provided directly by Admissions on request.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is due at the beginning of each term or before the student's first day of the term. The school accepts either termly payments (once every three months) or a single annual payment. Admissions must be completed and the Assessment Fee is payable as part of the registration process.

Boarding / Residential provision

- English International School Moscow operates as a day school (school hours and description identify it as a day school). No boarding accommodation or boarding fees are published or described as part of the school offering. Transport is provided by a paid school bus service (additional charge).

Other costs and fees

- Uniform: school uniform is compulsory and must be purchased from the school shop; a uniform price list is maintained by the school. Costs for uniform items are charged separately from tuition.

- Bus service: the school operates a door-to-door bus service across Moscow and an additional fee applies for use of the bus. Routes and charges are organised at the start of each term.

- Individual music tuition and extra-curricular activities run by external providers are charged extra and are not included in tuition.

Refunds and cancellation

- No detailed public refund schedule or numeric refund policy for tuition and fees is published on the school's publicly available fees pages. The school's terms and conditions include standard legal disclaimers and reserve the school's right to make changes; specific refund and cancellation terms are managed through the school's admissions and finance processes. Parents should obtain the school's formal fee and refund terms from Admissions when arranging enrolment.

Fee payment options

- The school accepts payments in Russian rubles or Euros. Accepted methods include bank transfer or card payments made at school campuses.

Summary of findings (what is and is not published)

- What is published: existence of an Assessment Fee (registration), that tuition is charged termly or annually, what tuition includes and excludes (meals, books, uniform exclusions), payment methods (RUB/EUR, bank transfer or card), that the school is a day school and that an additional bus charge applies.

- What is not published on the school's public fees pages: numeric tuition amounts by year group or per term, the actual Assessment Fee amount, explicit numerical charges for the bus service, uniform price totals, and a detailed public refund schedule. The school provides full numeric fee schedules and the formal fee/refund terms directly through Admissions.
Academics

English International School Moscow teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The English International School Moscow offers a British-style international education for students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum and is adapted to reflect the global focus of the international student community. The school provides Early Years Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form, with year-group curriculum plans for EYFS & Primary and Secondary, including specialist subjects such as ICT, Physical Education, and Art & Design & Technology. The language of instruction is English, with French and Russian taught as languages; a Languages Programme provides native-language lessons delivered by native-speaking teachers. Russian is taught as both a native and non-native language and there is an English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision to support multilingual learners. Examinations include IGCSE and A-Levels, coordinated through Learning Resource Network (LRN).

Exam Results
Students at EIS Moscow sit IGCSE and A-Level examinations. In 2024-25, IGCSE results were strong with 92% A*-C across subjects and 47.1% A*-A, with 100% pass rate for IGCSE English at A*-C and 82% A*-A. AS/A-Level results in 2024-25 included high A*-A grades in Economics, Mathematics, Psychology and Physics, and 67% A*-A across all subjects.

Higher Education Progression
EIS graduates pursue higher education worldwide, with 35% of alumni attending British universities and the majority attending universities in the United States and Western Europe. University destinations include institutions in the UK, USA and Western Europe.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school maintains a safe and supported environment through a holistic approach to education that nurtures moral, social and cultural well-being. Relationships between staff and students are nurtured to support trust and well-being. The House system develops positive and responsible behaviour and acknowledges initiative and leadership to build pupil self-esteem. All pupils receive counselling and guidance as part of the daily programme. Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) lessons provide opportunities to explore emotions, growing up and the world around them. The school is committed to safeguarding children and to the values of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, with staff expected to share this commitment and to act in the best interests of the child.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an English as an Additional Language (EAL) Policy and a SEND Policy. English is the language of instruction throughout the school, with French and Russian language programs to support bilingual development. The EAL Programme is comprehensive and delivered by highly-qualified specialist teachers. The school has two EAL specialists who work exclusively with students to improve their English. New students are assessed on arrival to determine their level of English and follow a personalised EAL programme tailored to their needs, with regular reviews by EAL specialists and the Head of EAL. Support is allocated on a personalised basis, with no fixed formula, and the aim is to help each student access lessons and engage fully.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English as an Additional Language (EAL) Programme is comprehensive and delivered by highly-qualified specialist teachers. Two EAL specialists work exclusively with students to improve their English. New students are assessed on arrival to determine their level of English and follow a personalised EAL programme tailored to their needs, with regular reviews by the EAL specialists and the Head of EAL. English is the language of instruction throughout the school, with native language lessons in French; Russian language classes are also offered. French language lessons start from Year 3 and are taught by a native speaker; Russian language classes are taught by qualified Russian native speakers from EYFS to Year 11, with separate groups for native and non-native speakers where appropriate.

Mental Wellbeing
The school promotes the emotional welfare of students by fostering trusting and supportive relationships between staff and pupils. All pupils receive counselling and guidance as part of the daily programme. Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) lessons provide opportunities to discuss emotions, growing up and the world around them. The school is committed to safeguarding and to upholding the rights of the child under the UNCRC, with staff who take welfare concerns seriously and encourage pupils to talk about anything that worries them.

Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The safeguarding approach is underpinned by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Welfare concerns are taken seriously and staff will act in the best interests of the child. A Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy exists, and the school maintains a zero-tolerance bullying policy.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2006, the English International School, Moscow offers a British-style international education for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. It is located in the South-West of Moscow, in the prestigious residential and diplomatic area near Leninskiy Prospekt and not far from Prospekt Vernadskogo. The school provides a high-quality, innovative and holistic education by adapting the English National Curriculum to reflect the global focus of the international student community. The mission is to ensure every child feels safe, challenged and happy during their learning so that they become confident, resilient global citizens.

Community
The school hosts a diverse international community with students from 42 nationalities. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is part of the program. The school emphasizes driving academic excellence through a challenging programme for university and beyond.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school facilities are excellent, with ample space indoors and outside for learning and play. The building features large classrooms with natural light, wide corridors and high-quality collaborative spaces. An ICT system, including laptops and iPads, supports technology-based activities and teaching, complemented by interactive whiteboards. Structured reading materials support the British education system, and a library fosters reading and research. The outdoor area includes a very large garden used for PE, play and events, and there is a secure enclosed playground with a safe surface and age-appropriate equipment. Much of students' work is displayed around the school, reflecting a culture of visible achievement.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor space includes a very large garden used for PE, play and events. The playground is secure, enclosed and features a safe surface with age-appropriate equipment. These outdoor areas support active learning and wide-ranging physical education activities.

Academic Facilities
The school uses an ICT system with laptops and iPads, and interactive whiteboards enrich teaching and learning. Structured reading materials support students' progress within the British education framework. Large classrooms with natural light, wide corridors and collaborative spaces support learning. A library is available to cultivate reading and research. The school prioritizes safety with a high-perimeter fence and internal security.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is part of the school's extracurricular programme. There are 42 nationalities represented among students.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a range of academic enrichment through after-school activities. Debating Club, Physics Booster and Newspaper Club extend learning beyond the classroom, while First Aid training is offered as part of extracurricular activities. These activities complement the core curriculum and encourage independent study, critical thinking and practical problem-solving.

Arts & Creative
Art, music and drama are central to the Performing & Creative Arts offer. Music includes singing, instrumental practice and theory, with private lessons available as part of extracurricular activities. There are school recitals, concerts and musicals, a school choir, art exhibitions, and drama productions in assemblies and at theatres.

Cultural & Language
Additional Russian language sessions are offered as part of after-school activities. Language clubs include a Chinese Language Club and a French Club. These language activities support the school's international character and cultural exchange.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities are designed to provide opportunities for students to learn new interests outside the classroom. A variety of sports is offered including athletics, running, football, swimming, cricket, badminton and rugby, with these sports available as extracurricular activities. There are also Dancing, Calligraphy, Chess, LEGO Club and Origami.

Community & Service
English International School Moscow builds links with the local community and uses Moscow as a living learning environment. Eco-Schools is part of the school's environmental initiatives. After-school activities are designed to provide opportunities for students to learn new interests outside the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
House System assigns students to Houses (Bears, Tigers, Wolves and Eagles) with House Captains and House Points that reward achievements. This system develops leadership and organizational skills across age groups. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is the world's leading youth achievement award, and EIS Moscow is the only school offering the DofE International Award in Russia. Students aged 14 to 18 design their own programme and progress through Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is an essential part of the curriculum with a balanced year-round programme focusing on mobility, technique, fitness and teamwork. Sports include gymnastics and dance, athletics, swimming, cross country skiing, football, basketball, volleyball, touch-rugby, field hockey, cricket and tennis, and these sports can be taken up as extracurricular activities. After-school activities provide opportunities to learn new interests and stay active outside class.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Enquiry / School tour. Enquiries and school tours are welcomed. The Admissions team introduces families to the English International School Moscow, discusses the child's educational needs and suitability for the curriculum, and arranges a tour with the Principal or Heads of the School. Questions about the admissions procedure, curriculum, school routines and timetables, after‑school activities, etc., are answered during the visit. Step 2: Applying. A trial day for the child may be arranged through the Admissions team. When ready to apply, a completed Application Form and the accompanying documentation are required: copy of the child's passport; copies of the parents'/guardian's passports; the most recent school report; Student Health records form; and Pick‑up authorisation form. If a year group is full and entry requirements are met, the child will join the waiting list after payment of the Assessment fee. Step 3: Offer and acceptance. On receipt of the application form and documentation, and provided there is a place in the appropriate age group, an official offer of a place will be made. To secure the place, payment of the assessment fee and completion of the registration form are required. The assessment fee is 800 euros and is non‑refundable. Step 4: Paying the fees. Tuition fees are due before the first day in school.

Waitlist
Year groups may be full; if the child meets entry requirements, the child will join the waiting list after payment of the assessment fee, which is 800 euros and non‑refundable.
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