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International Academy of St Petersburg

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1993
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Russian, German, Korean, Finnish, Japanese, Mandarin
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

International Academy of St Petersburg is a private K–12 international school located in the historic center of Saint Petersburg at Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street 8A. The school teaches in English and offers an American-style curriculum with AP courses and a Diploma recognized by international universities. Ages 4 to 17 study world languages including Russian, German, Korean, Finnish and Japanese. AP is offered with exams and the diploma uses a four-point GPA; the school does not rank students. Full-credit classes meet five times weekly for 50 minutes; half-credit classes meet two to three hours weekly. Facilities include a science lab, a mixed media/fine arts room, a music hall, and one-to-one device use. Cultural experiences at the Hermitage, Russian Museum, and Mariinsky Theater reinforce cross-cultural learning. Accredited by the Middle States Association and the Association of Christian Schools International, the school provides college-admissions guidance and a diploma recognized by universities worldwide for students.

Bolshaya Konyushennaya St, 8а, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 191186

The Essentials

International Academy of St Petersburg has instruction in English.

Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia. Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street 8A, Finnish House (Большая Конюшенная ул., д. 8A), 191186

Stages
K-12

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from more than 30 countries; largest groups are the United States, South Korea, India, and Finland.

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Licensed non-profit educational institution by the Russian Federation's Committee for Education in St. Petersburg; Accredited by the Middle States Association and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Fees
Application fee
- A non‑refundable application fee of USD 75 is payable with the submitted application.

Tuition fees by school year (per term and per year)
- No published schedule of tuition fees by year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year is publicly available. No complete per‑grade or per‑term tuition table for 2025/26 is published either. (No per‑year or per‑term tuition amounts are provided in the school's publicly available materials.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no publicly published billing schedule, deposit schedule, or standard payment‑term deadlines available in the school's public materials. Specific billing dates, instalment options, and late‑payment penalties are not published.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not indicated as part of the school's programme; no boarding or residence‑life arrangements or boarding charges are published. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable / not published.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, lunches, activities, exams, books, etc.)
- No standard, itemized charges for uniforms, lunches, field trips, extracurricular activities, exam fees, or book fees are published in the school's publicly available documents. The application fee (USD 75) is the only specific fee item explicitly listed.

Refund information
- The application fee is non‑refundable. No published tuition refund, tuition cancellation, or tuition‑proration policy is publicly available in the school's materials.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)
- Accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, wire transfer, or online payment processors) are not published in the school's publicly available materials.

Brief summary of findings
- Confirmed, published fee item: non‑refundable application fee USD 75.
- Not published publicly: detailed tuition amounts by grade or per term for 2026/27 (or 2025/26), billing schedule and payment deadlines, boarding fees, itemized incidental fees (uniforms, lunches, exam fees, books), tuition refund or cancellation policy, and accepted payment methods. The school's published school profile and admissions listings identify the school and admissions procedures but do not include a full fee schedule.
Academics

International Academy of St Petersburg teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 17.

Curriculum
Instruction is in English. World languages include Russian, German, Korean, Finnish, and Japanese. AP (American Preparatory) program offered; AP Exams available; AP is recognized by more than 4,000 international universities in over 100 countries. Full-credit classes meet five times a week for 50 minutes; half-credit classes meet two to three hours per week; one credit equals 120 hours. The diploma is internationally recognized; GPA is calculated on a four-point scale using semester grades; grades earned at International Academy are used for GPA; the school does not rank students. The program includes college-admissions guidance; accreditation by the Middle States Association and Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend universities worldwide. Examples include: Duke University; Pepperdine University; Purdue University; Wheaton College; University of California, Berkeley; Yonsei University; Lunds University; University of Vienna; Vienna University of Technology; Maastricht University; Hanyang University; Ewha Womans University; Sung Kyung Kwan University; Han-Dong Global University; University of the Arts, London; Azusa Pacific University; Baylor University; Bethel College (Indiana); Cedarville University; Concordia University Chicago; Evangel University; Grinnell College; Huntington University; Illinois Wesleyan University; Indiana Bible College; John Brown University; Liberty University; Moody Bible Institute; New York University; Roberts Wesleyan College; South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; State University of New York at Buffalo; Texas A&M University; The King's College; University of California San Diego; University of Texas; Wheaton College.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Instruction is in English. Other world languages include Russian, German, Korean, Finnish, and Japanese.

Mental Wellbeing
A Guidance Counselor is listed as part of the staff. Guidance Counselor contact: guidance@myiasp.com.
Parent Experience

History
Since 1993 International Academy has provided private educational services for international students in grades K-12 living in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The school is housed in the historical center of Saint Petersburg on Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street, 8A, in the Finnish House. Instruction is given in English, with other languages including Russian, German, Korean, Finnish, and Japanese included in the curriculum. The school offers an internationally recognized diploma and AP courses to support college placement. It is accredited by the Middle States Association and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is licensed as a non-profit educational institution by the Russian Federation's Committee for Education in Saint Petersburg.

Community
St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia, is a center for music and the arts and a base for international businesses and consulates worldwide. Classes at International Academy engage with the cultural heritage of Saint Petersburg through experiences at places such as the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, and the Mariinsky Theater. This focus connects classroom learning with the city's rich cultural traditions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is housed in the historical center of St. Petersburg, Russia, on Bolshaya Kanushenaya street in the Finnish House. It has several classrooms including a science lab, a mixed media/fine arts room and a music performing hall. The school technology is on a one-to-one basis: each student has their own tablet or laptop. The school rents a local gymnasium for physical education classes.

Sports Facilities
The school rents a local gymnasium for physical education classes.

Academic Facilities
The school has a science lab, a mixed media/fine arts room and a music performing hall. Technology is provided on a one-to-one basis with each student having a tablet or laptop.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Instruction is in English, with Russian, German, Korean, Finnish and Japanese offered as world languages. The AP Program is offered and is recognized by more than 4,000 international universities in over 100 countries; any student may take AP Exams. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is licensed as a non-profit educational institution by the Russian Federation's Committee for Education in St. Petersburg; it awards an internationally recognized diploma. Full-credit classes meet five times a week for 50 minutes per class, and half-credit classes meet two to three hours per week; one credit equals 120 academic hours.

Arts & Creative
The school has dedicated classrooms for science, art, and music. Art and music are part of the facilities and curriculum. Students engage with Saint Petersburg's culture through experiences at the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, and the Mariinsky Theater.

Cultural & Language
Instruction is in English, with Russian, German, Korean, Finnish and Japanese taught as world languages. Students come from more than 30 countries, with large groups from the United States, South Korea, India, and Finland. The school fosters cross-cultural experiences through field experiences at the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, and the Mariinsky Theater. The motto Building Bridges for Third Culture Kids reflects a focus on cross-cultural understanding.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
P.E./Health is a core subject with one credit. PE classes are held in a local gym for Middle School and High School, and the school rents a local gym for MS/HS PE. The facility includes an elementary gym and an outside play area.
Languages

Language Provision
Instruction is in English, and English language learning (ELL) support is provided. Students must demonstrate a minimum level of academic English language proficiency to enter high school. Other world languages taught include Russian, German, and Chinese.

Immersion Programs
English immersion environment and curriculum.
Reputation

Accreditations
Middle States Association; Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI); licensed non-profit educational institution by the Russian Federation's Committee for Education in Saint Petersburg.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Grade level is determined by age as of July 1 of the school year. A student must have reached the required age on or before July 1 to be eligible for the corresponding grade. For Kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year, a child must have turned 5 on or before July 1, 2026. Age by July 1 determines grade level: 5 -> Kindergarten; 6 -> 1st; 7 -> 2nd; 8 -> 3rd; 9 -> 4th; 10 -> 5th; 11 -> 6th; 12 -> 7th; 13 -> 8th; 14 -> 9th; 15 -> 10th; 16 -> 11th; 17 -> 12th. 2. New students apply through the new student application process. A student may be considered for enrollment when the following have been received: completed the New Student Application; Grade Card(s) and/or Transcripts from previous school(s); Admissions interview. The school admits students without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin and does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 3. English language proficiency: The school teaches in English and offers ELL support for grades K-12. The program is designed for English immersion in the standard classroom. Students whose first language is not English must provide a writing sample and schedule an interview with the admissions specialist. 4. Visits are welcome; contact to set up a visit. School hours are 08:30 to 15:00 Monday through Friday. Afterschool programs run 15:00 to 17:00.
School Events
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