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Insight International School – Krestovsky Campus

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Russian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), German Curriculum
Taught languages French
Typical class size 12
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School
Introduction

Insight International School – Krestovsky Campus is the St. Petersburg campus of Insight International School, offering the British National Curriculum alongside a Russian program for older students. The campus serves ages 3 to 14, with an English-language instruction environment and EYFS for the youngest learners. It is UK-affiliated and a member of the Independent Schools Association, a distinctive credential in Russia. Native English-speaking teachers with formal qualifications support students as they progress through two certificates, enabling Russian-speaking pupils to master English while pursuing both British and Russian curricula. Class sizes are small (up to 12), fostering close attention and individual growth. Facilities include spacious classrooms, an on-site English-language library, a creative workshop, and river- and park-facing views near Yelagin Island. Outdoor play spaces and daily physical activity are central. The school offers clubs such as English Musical Theatre, chess, science, and languages including French and Chinese for a well-rounded education.

Krestovsky Prospekt, 22, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Essentials

Insight International School – Krestovsky Campus has typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English, Russian.

Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia. Insight Krestovsky is located near Yelagin Island and operates on two campuses: Uralskaya Street, 1 liter M, and Embankment of Martynov, 60. The campus sits on its own enclosed safe territory with spacious outdoor playgrounds and direct access to nature. transport links are not specified.

Stages
Preschool and Primary (ages 3-7).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils from all over the world.

Country affiliation
The school has UK affiliation with the British National Curriculum.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school does not require uniforms.

Food Options
Daily balanced meals are served four times a day from the school's own kitchen.
Fees
Application fee
- No specific application or registration fee amount is published for Insight International School – Krestovsky Campus.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school's public materials describe its age groups and year groups (Nursery & Preschool for ages 3–5; Primary Years 1–5; Middle Years 6–8) but do not publish per-term or per-year tuition figures by year group or grade.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public billing schedule, instalment plan details, or standard payment terms (for example, annual vs. termly billing and any deposit requirements) are published.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school is presented as a day school for children aged 3–14, with daily meals and activities described; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published. This is an inference based on the school describing daily meals and day programmes for those ages.

Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, stationery, extracurriculars, trips, etc.)
- The school states there are no additional payments and explicitly notes that uniforms and stationery are not a worry for parents (i.e., uniforms/stationery are provided or covered). Daily balanced meals are included in the description of the programme. No separate charges for extracurricular activities, trips, or resources are published.

Refund information
- No publicly available refund or fee-cancellation policy is published for tuition, deposits, or other payments.

Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or online payment portals).

Brief summary of findings (concise)
- The school's public information identifies the programmes and year groups, states that there are no extra fees and that uniforms/stationery are not an additional cost, and advertises enrolment for the 2026–2027 academic year; however, specific monetary amounts for application fees, tuition by year or term, billing schedule, boarding fees, refund terms, and payment methods are not published on the school's public pages.
Academics

Insight International School – Krestovsky Campus teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
The International School of St. Petersburg Insight follows the British National Curriculum. The program is aligned with the British curriculum studied by students in the UK. All lessons are conducted in English. Insight is the only school in Russia that is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA). Teachers are native English speakers with teaching qualifications and extensive experience. The curriculum supports Russian-speaking students in mastering English alongside their academic studies.
Parent Experience

History
Insight Krestovsky is the St. Petersburg campus of Insight International School. Insight School was established in 2001 to provide English-speaking expatriate children in St. Petersburg with the education they would receive in England. Today, foreign and Russian students study at Insight; Russian-speaking students master two school programs—the British and the Russian—and receive two educational certificates. The school emphasizes small class sizes (up to 12 students), native-speaking teachers, and a variety of creative clubs and sports activities.

Community
Insight Krestovsky is located near Yelagin Island on its own enclosed safe territory. Students aged 3 to 7 learn in spacious classrooms with study and play areas and a relaxation zone; during free time, stories are read in English from the school's library. Daily sports and active games take place on specially equipped outdoor playgrounds, surrounded by plants and wildlife. The creative workshop overlooks the river and park, and children explore painting, sculpting, collage-making, and other forms of creativity.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Insight Krestovsky features spacious classrooms with study and play areas and a relaxation zone. It is located on its own enclosed safe territory near Yelagin Island. The campus offers an English-language library and a creative workshop where children explore painting, sculpting, collage-making, and other arts, with views of the river and park. Outdoor spaces include specially equipped outdoor playgrounds for daily sports and active play.

Sports Facilities
Every day, students participate in sports and active games on specially equipped outdoor playgrounds on the campus's enclosed safe territory. The outdoor spaces are designed for daily physical activity and play in a natural setting.

Academic Facilities
English-language environment for 3- to 7-year-olds. Students learn in spacious classrooms with study and play areas and a relaxation zone. During free time, teachers read engaging stories in English from the on-site library. The creative workshop offers opportunities for painting, sculpting, collage-making, and other forms of creativity with views of the river and park.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A variety of creative clubs and sports activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides opportunities to develop intellectual abilities, creative talents, and sports skills in addition to academic knowledge and English proficiency. A wide range of clubs and extracurricular activities is offered, including English Musical Theatre, chess, language classes, and a science club.

Arts & Creative
Drama and theatrical arts are central, with English Musical Theatre and productions on the Music Hall stage. Choreography and painting are also offered, and all students participate in musical productions.

Cultural & Language
French and Chinese languages are offered as extracurricular options. Educational excursions to museums, themed exhibitions, workshops, libraries, concert halls, and philharmonic venues broaden students' horizons.

Social & Hobbies
A range of clubs and activities includes English Musical Theatre, chess, judo, and yoga; choreography, painting, science club, and educational games.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activities, including yoga, are part of the program. Educational excursions provide cultural enrichment and broader experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction under the British National Curriculum. Nursery and Preschool provide an English-speaking program from age 3. The school also offers a Russian program for Russian-speaking students, allowing study under both British and Russian standards and yielding two certificates. French and Chinese are offered as extracurricular languages.

Bilingual Teaching
Two educational certificates – UK National Curriculum and a Russian program – are offered. Russian-speaking students study both British and Russian school programs and receive two certificates. English-speaking environment starts in Nursery and Preschool from age 3 and continues through the school.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is organized into three divisions: Preschool (ages 3-5), Primary School (ages 5-10), and Secondary School (ages 10-14). Preschool admissions are based on the results of psychological and pedagogical testing. Primary School admissions are based on testing in core subjects, with the British National Curriculum covering English, Math, History, Science, and Geography, and the Russian Programme covering Russian Language, Mathematics, Literary Reading, and the World Around Us. Secondary School admissions are based on testing in core subjects, with the British National Curriculum including English, Math, History, Science, and Geography, and the Russian Programme covering Russian Language, Mathematics, Literature, History, Biology, and Geography. The admission process for all age groups includes three steps: Document Preparation (filling out application forms and preparing accompanying documents such as copies of parents' passports, the child's birth certificate or passport, a medical certificate, and documents from previous education), Interview (an entrance interview conducted either offline or online for applicants not in Saint Petersburg at the time of admission), and Assessment (a diagnostic test in English, Mathematics, and general educational subjects according to the British National Curriculum).
School Events
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