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International Academy Saint 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 American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Russian, German, Korean, Finnish, Japanese, Mandarin
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

International Academy Saint Petersburg is a Christian school located at Bolshaya Konyushennaya St, 8A, in Saint Petersburg. Serving students ages 4 to 17, the school provides an American curriculum with Advanced Placement courses and English-immersion instruction from Pre-K through Grade 12. The school awards an internationally recognized diploma, and AP exams are available to any student, with AP credits recognized by thousands of universities worldwide. Facilities include science, art, and music classrooms, an elementary gym, and outdoor play area, while Middle and High School PE classes take place in a rented gym. Each student receives a tablet or laptop for learning. Accredited by the Middle States Association and the Association of Christian Schools International, the school operates as a non-profit under the Russian education license. It serves students from over 30 countries, offers languages such as Russian, German, Korean, Finnish, and Japanese, and hosts cultural field experiences in St. Petersburg.

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

The Essentials

International Academy Saint Petersburg has instruction in English.

Location
The school is located in the historic center of Saint Petersburg, Russia, at Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street, 8а, 191186.

Stages
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Type
Private international Christian school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from over 20 countries.

Country affiliation
Russia

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is accredited by the Middle States Association and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). It is a licensed non-profit educational institution by the Russian Federation's Committee for Education in St. Petersburg.
Fees
Application fee
- USD 75 — a non‑refundable application fee payable with the submitted application.

Tuition fees by year group
- No per‑year or per‑term tuition amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years are published in the school's publicly available materials. There is no published fee table showing tuition by grade or term.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule, deposit schedule, termly/annual payment deadlines, or standard payment‑term conditions are available in the school's public documents.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not indicated as part of the school's program; the school's published materials describe regular day school hours and after‑school hours, and do not list boarding or residence‑life arrangements or boarding charges. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable / not published.

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

Refund information
- The application fee (USD 75) is stated to be non‑refundable. No published tuition refund or tuition cancellation policy is available in the school's public materials.

Fee payment options
- No published information was found listing accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, wire transfer, online payment processors, or in‑person payment options) in the school's publicly available materials.

Search findings and gaps (brief summary of what is published and what is not)
- Published and confirmed: a non‑refundable USD 75 application fee is specified in the school's Student Application document.
- Not published / not available in the school's public materials: detailed tuition amounts by grade or term for 2026/27 or 2025/26; billing schedule and payment deadlines; tuition refund policy; published boarding fees (no boarding program indicated); standard incidental fees (uniforms, lunch plans, exam or activity fees); and accepted payment methods.
Academics

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

Curriculum
Education is conducted in English for Pre-K through Grade 12. It uses an English-immersion curriculum and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The school awards an internationally recognized diploma.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have attended universities worldwide, including Duke, Pepperdine, Purdue, Wheaton, UC Berkeley, Yonsei University (Korea), Lund University (Sweden), and the University of Technology of Vienna.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
IASP focuses on the whole student in a safe and nurturing environment. It develops students spiritually, academically, and culturally within a moral worldview. The Expected Student Outcomes include Truth Seekers, Confident English Speakers, Character Models, and Servant Leader Global Citizens. Global citizenship and character development are central to the Christian international education at IASP.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Instruction is provided in English. ELL support is offered for grades K-12 and 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. Other world languages are included in the program, such as Russian, German, and Chinese.

Mental Wellbeing
Spiritual, academic, and cultural development are integrated in a safe and nurturing environment. The school's philosophy centers on developing the whole student within a moral worldview. Daily life reflects Christian values and a focus on holistic growth in learning, faith, and community.

Safeguarding
The school is described by families as a place of safety with a friendly atmosphere. Chapel, Bible classes, and activities that encourage a Christian worldview are part of the Academic Program.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1993, International Academy Saint Petersburg provides private educational services for international students in grades K-12 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The mission is to deliver international Christian education in English; the vision is to transform students through a love of learning. The school sits in the historical center at Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street, 8A; it serves students from over 30 countries, with the largest groups from the United States, South Korea, India, and Finland. Instruction is in English, with other languages offered including Russian, German, Korean, Finnish, and Japanese; the school is accredited by the Middle States Association and by the Association of Christian Schools International and is licensed as a non-profit educational institution by the Russian Federation's Committee for Education in St. Petersburg.

Community
St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia, is a center for music and the arts and hosts international businesses and consulates. The school sits in the historical center on Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street, 8A, in the Finnish House. Classes engage with the city's cultural heritage through experiences at the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, and the Mariinsky Theater.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is housed in the historical center of St. Petersburg on Bolshaya Konyushennaya street, 8A (Finnish House). It has several classrooms including science, art, and music, an elementary gym and an outside play area. The school rents a local gymnasium for Middle School and High School PE classes. The school provides each student with a tablet or laptop for learning.

Sports Facilities
An elementary gym is within the building, and a local gymnasium is rented for Middle School and High School PE classes. There is also an outside play area as part of the facilities.

Academic Facilities
AP Program is recognized by more than 4000 international universities in over 100 countries. Any student may take AP Exams. The internationally recognized diploma provides opportunities for graduates, and the AP diploma is considered equivalent to a year in university. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and licensed as a non-profit educational institution by the Russian Federation's Committee for Education in St. Petersburg. Credits include English 4, Mathematics 3, Science 3, Social Studies 3, World Language 2, P.E./Health 1, Biblical Studies 4, Elective 3, Additional Core Subject 1; total 24 credits.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Students participate in cultural experiences in St. Petersburg, including visits to the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, and the Mariinsky Theater. World languages offered include Russian, German, Korean, Finnish, and Japanese. These experiences extend learning beyond the classroom. Field experiences tie into the school's cultural mission.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers an AP (American Preparatory) program. AP courses are recognized by more than 4,000 international universities in over 100 countries. Any student may take AP Exams. Full-credit classes meet five times a week for 50 minutes per class; half-credit classes meet two to three hours per week, with a credit equal to 120 hours; the school provides guidance on college entrance exams.

Social & Hobbies
Student life beyond the classroom includes after-school activities, special events, and sports programs. Students engage with St. Petersburg's cultural heritage through experiences at the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, and the Mariinsky Theater.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is part of the high school curriculum, with credits allocated for PE/Health. A local gymnasium is used for Middle School and High School PE. The city's cultural environment provides opportunities for outdoor and cultural experiences that support student well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Instruction is given in English. Other world languages are included in the curriculum, such as Russian, German, Korean, Finnish, and Japanese.
Reputation

Accreditations
Middle States Association; Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Admissions

Admissions
1. Step 1: Instruction is in English. Students entering high school must demonstrate minimum English language proficiency. The curriculum includes other world languages such as Russian, German, Korean, Finnish, and Japanese.

2. Step 2: To apply, submit the Student Admission Application. A non-refundable $75 application fee is due with the application. The application form collects student information, family information (father and mother), education history, languages, and other details related to health and learning needs. Parent/Guardian signatures are required.

3. Step 3: Entrance assessments include an English placement exam (an oral interview and short essay) to determine English proficiency. MAP Testing is administered three times a year to assess growth. The form also requests information about allergies, disabilities, and other medical or accessibility considerations. The form collects language abilities and other details.

4. Step 4: The AP Program is offered; any student may take AP Exams. The AP Diploma is considered equivalent to a year in university. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Guidance on college entrance exams is provided. For admissions inquiries, contact iasp@myiasp.com or +7 812 458 5558.
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