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Insight International School – Vasilievsky Campus

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Mandarin
Typical class size 12
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Insight International School Vasilievsky Campus is an international school in Saint Petersburg offering a British National Curriculum alongside a Russian program for Russian-speaking students. The school serves ages 3 to 14 across Preschool, Primary, and Middle School, with campuses on Vasilievsky and Krestovsky Islands. Education in English is provided for students aged 5 to 14; the Russian program is available for Russian-speaking learners, and official British state assessments accompany the curriculum. Native-speaking teachers and a diverse student body support learning, and students graduate with two educational certificates when appropriate. The daily routine emphasizes physical activity and outdoor time, with a gadget-free environment and four meals daily from the on-site kitchen. Class sizes are capped at 12, enabling individual attention. The program includes English Musical Theatre and other arts, chess, languages, martial arts such as judo, choreography, art, music, and science clubs, fostering creativity and collaboration for curious, globally minded learners.

Uralskaya Street, 1, liter M, Saint Petersburg 199155

The Essentials

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

Location
St. Petersburg, Vasilievsky Island. Insight Vasilievsky operates from two premises on the island: Uralskaya Street, 1 liter M, and Embankment of Martynov, 60.

Stages
Primary School (ages 7-14)

Type
International school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Foreign and Russian students

Country affiliation
Russia
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms not required.

Food Options
Daily balanced meals served four times a day from our own kitchen.

Governance and Ownership
Member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA); follows the British National Curriculum.
Fees
Insight International School — Vasilievsky Campus (Fees Overview)

Application / Registration fee
- No specific application or registration fee amount is published for the Vasilievsky campus.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No per-term or per-year tuition rates by year group are published for the 2026/27 academic year. No numeric tuition amounts for 2025/26 are published either.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public billing schedule, payment deadlines, instalment options, early‑payment discounts, or late‑payment penalties are published. Details of payment timing and terms are not provided in the publicly available materials.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered for the age range served by the school (3–14 years). Therefore there are no boarding fees applicable to the Vasilievsky campus.

Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, stationery, extracurriculars, transport)
- The school states that there are no extra fees or expenses for uniforms and stationery; these items are not presented as additional costs. Meals are provided from the school kitchen.
- Extracurricular clubs and activities are offered (for example: musical theatre, chess, judo, art, music lessons), but no public price lists for optional or paid activities were published.
- Information about school transport/bus service and any related charges is not published.

Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy, tuition refund schedule, or rules for withdrawn students is published for the Vasilievsky campus.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, etc.)
- No public statement listing accepted payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer, electronic payment platforms) is published.

Summary of findings
- The school publishes admissions steps, campus details, age ranges served (3–14 years) and states that uniforms and stationery are not an extra cost and that meals are provided. Numeric fees (application, tuition by year or term), billing schedule, payment terms, boarding fees (not applicable), refund rules, and accepted payment methods are not published for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26 in the publicly available English‑language materials).
Academics

Insight International School – Vasilievsky Campus teaches British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
Education in English for students 5 to 14 years old. Russian program for Russian-speaking students. British National Curriculum. Educational certificates meeting international standards. Native-speaking teachers and classmates from around the world participate in the program, and official British state assessments are part of it. The curriculum includes French, English musical theatre, chess, judo, choreography, art, piano and guitar.

Student Teacher Ratio
Classes with up to 12 students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school operates with a focus on the welfare and development of each child as part of its overall program, and offers activities and routines that support students' social and emotional well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The site does not publish specific SEN provisions for Insight Vasilievsky; null.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The site describes an English-language curriculum within a British-style framework and includes English-language learning materials and activities as part of its program; explicit EAL program details are not published for the Vasilievsky campus; null.

Mental Wellbeing
The campus includes daily outdoor activity and structured recreation as part of its program to support well-being; explicit mental health services are not listed for the Vasilievsky campus; null.

Safeguarding
The site provides standard safeguarding information through its admission and general program pages; explicit safeguarding policies are not published for the Vasilievsky campus; null.
Parent Experience

History
Insight School was established in 2001 to provide English-speaking expatriate children in St. Petersburg with the education they would receive if they were living in England. Today, both foreign and Russian students study at Insight. Russian-speaking students master two school programs - British and Russian - and receive two educational certificates. Insight consists of three departments: Preschool (Nursery and Preschool), Primary School, and Middle School. The branches are located on Vasilievsky Island and Krestovsky Island in Saint Petersburg.

Community
Insight has two branches in Saint Petersburg, located on Vasilievsky Island and Krestovsky Island. The Extracurricular activities page shows a wide range of clubs and sports for students. Clubs include English Musical Theatre, Chess, French and Chinese languages, Judo, Choreography, Painting, Yoga, Science Club, and Educational Games.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school consists of Preschool (Nursery and Preschool), Primary (Year 1–Year 5), and Middle (Year 6–Year 8). The campuses are located on Vasilievsky and Krestovsky Islands in Saint Petersburg. Classes have up to 12 students. Daily meals are served four times a day from the school's own kitchen. The environment is gadget-free and daily exercise and outdoor walks are part of the routine. The school offers a variety of creative clubs and sports activities.

Sports Facilities
The school offers a variety of creative clubs and sports activities. The daily program emphasizes physical activity and outdoor time. Judo and Yoga are among the sports activities available. Qualified staff supervise these activities to ensure safety.

Academic Facilities
The school teaches with the British National Curriculum and a Russian program. Education in English is for students aged 5 to 14, and the Russian program is available for Russian-speaking students. Educational certificates meet international standards, and Official British state assessments are used. Native-speaking teachers and a diverse student body support learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers English Musical Theatre, Chess, French and Chinese languages, Judo, Choreography, Painting, Yoga, and a Science Club. Educational games are also provided as activities. These programs support well-rounded development and offer opportunities for creativity, physical activity, and social interaction.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Science Club develops scientific inquiry and critical thinking. Educational games stimulate cognitive development and problem-solving. A variety of clubs and sections provide opportunities beyond compulsory subjects. This reflects Insight International School's commitment to a well-rounded intellectual program.

Arts & Creative
English Musical Theatre is offered. Choreography is offered. Painting is offered. These activities provide opportunities to develop performing and visual arts skills.

Cultural & Language
French and Chinese languages are offered as extracurriculars. Language clubs support language development and cultural awareness. Students can engage in language-focused activities beyond the core curriculum. The program contributes to a multilingual learning environment.

Social & Hobbies
Chess is offered as a club. Yoga is offered as a club. These activities promote social interaction and personal interests outside academics. They complement classroom learning with recreation and wellness opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Yoga is offered to support mindfulness and physical wellbeing. Daily exercise and outdoor walks are part of the daily routine. A gadget-free environment supports focus and reduces distractions. A balanced schedule and wellbeing-oriented practices contribute to student resilience.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. It follows the British National Curriculum. All teachers are native English speakers with teaching qualifications, and all lessons are conducted in English. Russian-speaking students learn English as a foreign language alongside their academic studies.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 — Document preparation: The admission process applies to all age groups (Preschool, Primary, Secondary). Applicants fill out application forms and assemble accompanying documents. Required documents include copies of parents' passports, the child's birth certificate or passport, a medical certificate regarding the child's general health, and documents from previous education. Applicants should prepare these documents as part of the initial submission. Step 2 — Interview: An entrance interview is conducted either in person or online for applicants who are not in Saint Petersburg at the time of admission. The interview provides an opportunity to assess the applicant's readiness and suitability for the program. Applicants may be invited to participate in the interview after their documents are reviewed. Step 3 — Assessment: A diagnostic test in English, Mathematics, and general educational subjects is administered in accordance with the British curriculum. The results are used to determine placement within the appropriate division. The assessment helps the school understand each applicant's current level of knowledge.
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