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International School of Saint Petersburg – ISSPb

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Russian
Fees RUB 1,500,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Russian, French, German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

International School of Saint Petersburg, ISSPb, is an international school on Kolpinskaya Street 9, Saint Petersburg, Russia. It offers two programmes: the International Programme, based on the English National Curriculum and taught in English with Russian studied as a foreign language or first language for native speakers; and the Russian National Programme aligned with Federal State Educational Standards. The International Programme runs from Reception (age 4) through Year 13 (A-Level) and prepares students for IGCSE and A-Level exams. ISSPb is an official IGCSE/A-Level and LRN examination centre, enabling on-campus assessment. The Russian Programme integrates language, history and culture, while English remains the common language of instruction for the international track and Russian is studied by all students. The school emphasises holistic development and offers a broad range of extracurricular activities. Its sports provision includes swimming, football, basketball and chess, with enrichment activities in music, art, drama, languages and other clubs.

Kolpinskaya Street 9, St. Petersburg 197198, Russia

The Essentials

International School of Saint Petersburg – ISSPb has instruction in English, Russian.

Location
Kolpinskaya Street 9, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 197198.

Stages
EYFS (Ages 3–5; Nursery, Reception); Primary (Years 1–6; ages 5–11); Secondary (Years 7–13; ages 11–18). IGCSE is offered at KS4 (Years 10–11) and A Levels at KS5 (Years 12–13).

Type
Private international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school has students from 23 countries.

Additional learning support
ESL program provides language support for students whose first language is not English, with levelled reading and both individual and group English lessons.

Country affiliation
Russia.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
School uniform is compulsory for all students; students must come to school in a neat and uniformed manner every day. A sports uniform is worn on physical education days, and dates for wearing summer and winter uniforms are announced at the start of the school year.

House System
Four houses—Shakespeare, Nightingale, Newton and Gagarin—organize student belonging and competition. On entry, siblings are assigned to the same house, and the school hosts regular house events with competitions across sports, arts, maths and cooking; winners receive a trophy and a prize.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private school.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Saint Petersburg – ISSPb ranges from RUB 1,500,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No specific application, registration or enrolment fee amount is published on the school's application or fees pages.

Tuition fees (2026/27)

- Tuition for the 2026/27 academic year is stated as starting from RUB 1,500,000 (one million five hundred thousand rubles) per year. Tuition is specified as depending on the stage of education (Nursery, Reception, Primary KS1/KS2, Secondary KS3/IGCSE, A Level). No per-term breakdown or specific per-year-group annual amounts are published on the tuition page.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's published fees material does not provide a detailed billing schedule, term-by-term instalment plan, deposit amounts, invoicing timing, or other payment terms. No published statement of penalties for late payment or standard payment deadlines is shown in the school's fees and admissions pages.

Boarding fees / provision

- There is no information published about boarding provision or boarding fees; the school's public pages addressing fees and admissions do not list a boarding option.

Other costs and additional fees

- School uniform: Cardigan, polo shirt/dress and PE uniform are purchased from the school and are not included in tuition; uniform items and other school clothing can also be purchased from the school's partner store. No specific uniform price list is published on the fees page.

- Holiday / seasonal programme fees (published amounts):
- Autumn holidays (per week): Reception RUB 35,000; Primary (Years 1–6) RUB 50,000; Secondary (Years 7–A Level) RUB 65,000.
- Spring holidays (per week): Reception RUB 35,000; Primary RUB 50,000; Secondary RUB 65,000.
- Summer (June, 4-week programmes): Reception RUB 140,000; Primary RUB 200,000; Secondary RUB 260,000.
- Published discounts for holiday programmes include a 5% summer discount (for students who attend a full autumn or spring week) and a 5% refer-a-friend discount under stated conditions.

- IGCSE & A-Level examination (LRN) entry fees (published amounts for external candidates / per academic subject):
- GCSE (per subject): RUB 18,500.
- A Level (per subject): RUB 27,500.
- Late entry surcharges: an increase of RUB 5,000 if registering within 30 calendar days after the standard deadline; an increase of RUB 10,000 if registering within 30 calendar days after the late-entry deadline.
- Note: Combined Science is counted as two academic subjects and is charged accordingly.

Refund information

- The school's publicly posted fees and admissions pages do not include a published refund or fee-cancellation policy (for tuition, deposits, programme fees or exam fees). No standard refund schedule or conditions for reimbursement are shown in the publicly available fees pages.

Fee payment options

- The published fees material does not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, local currency card payment, international card payment, direct debit) or specific bank-account details. No standard online payment options or card-processing details are displayed in the school's fees or application pages.

Summary of what is available and what is not published

- Available, published numeric amounts: the school publishes a starting tuition figure (RUB 1,500,000 per year), holiday programme fees (autumn, spring per-week and summer 4-week fees) and IGCSE/A-Level examination entry fees with late-entry surcharges.

- Not published in the school's public fees and admissions material: a detailed per-year-group tuition schedule or per-term figures, an application/registration fee amount, a billing schedule or standard payment terms, boarding fees, a formal published refund policy for tuition or deposits, and accepted payment-method details. These items are not included in the school's published fees pages.
Academics

International School of Saint Petersburg – ISSPb teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school has two educational programmes: the International Programme based on the English National Curriculum, with Russian taught as a foreign language or first language for native speakers; and the Russian National Programme aligned with Federal State Educational Standards. The International Programme runs from Reception (age 4) through Year 13 (A-Level) and prepares students for IGCSE and A-Level examinations; the school is an official IGCSE/A-Level and LRN examination centre. English is the common language of instruction, and Russian is studied by all students.

Exam Results
100% pass rate in IGCSE; average grade 7 out of 9; each student sits 6–8 subjects; average grades in many subjects exceed the UK national average.

Higher Education Progression
Prepares students for higher education worldwide with strong preparation for IGCSE and A-Level examinations and a foundation for admission to global universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a holistic approach to social and emotional development within its international environment, supporting students' personal growth through a range of activities and programs.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers programmes and support aligned with its international curriculum to meet diverse learning needs within its age range.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English serves as the common language of communication and learning; Russian is studied as a foreign language or as a first language for native speakers, and is compulsory for all students.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes pupils' well-being as part of its holistic development through enrichment activities and structured support.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are integrated into school policies and practice to ensure a safe learning environment.
Parent Experience

Community
ISSPb describes its community as staff, parents and students. The school is fully committed to safeguarding and to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging (DEIJB) across the entire community. School life includes enrichment activities and Holidays in English, and a House system. There is an academic calendar with term dates published, and a School Open Day page exists.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ISSPb provides two educational programmes: the International Programme and the Russian Programme. The International Programme is based on the English National Curriculum and integrates the Russian educational context. All teaching in the international programme is conducted in English, and Russian is studied as a foreign language or as a first language and is compulsory for all students. ISSPb is an accredited LRN examination centre, enabling on-campus IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The school emphasizes holistic development and offers a broad range of extracurricular and enrichment activities.

Sports Facilities
Physical education and sports hold a special place at ISSPb, with high-quality PE lessons and a wide range of team and individual disciplines. The sports program includes swimming, football, basketball, and chess. Students learn to work in a team, set goals, and demonstrate leadership and resilience. They regularly participate in inter-school tournaments and city or regional competitions.

Academic Facilities
The International Programme is based on the English National Curriculum and integrates Russian language, history, culture and traditions. All teaching in the international programme is conducted in English. Russian is studied as a foreign language or as a first language and is compulsory for all students. ISSPb is an accredited LRN examination centre, enabling on-campus preparation and administration of IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The International Programme runs from Early Years through to A-Levels (ages 3–18), and graduates consistently gain admission to leading universities worldwide.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music lessons are compulsory elements of the international programme, including playing instruments, singing, improvisation, and exploring styles. Concerts, masterclasses and performances foster confidence and discipline. Art covers drawing, painting, sculpture, design, and digital art, and develops creativity and self-expression. Drama and School Theatre build expressive speech, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and public performance. Physical Education and Sports emphasize teamwork, goal setting, leadership, and a healthy lifestyle through regular inter-school competition.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Enrichment Activities are an integral part of ISSPb's education. The school offers a wide range of clubs designed to introduce children to hobbies, develop skills in sports, provide extra language learning, and teach practical life skills such as cooking.

Arts & Creative
Music education includes vocal training and instrumental lessons (piano, violin, flute, saxophone and percussion). Drama and acting develop expressive speech and teamwork. Arts and Design & Technology focus on creative thinking and project-based skills.

Cultural & Language
English is the common language of communication and learning. Russian is studied as a foreign language or as a first language for native speakers. The Enrichment Activities include clubs such as languages, and a broad range of language-related opportunities.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities promote physical development, creativity, health, self-confidence and team spirit. A selection form lists activities such as school band, athletics, languages, arts, crafts and more, with two enrichment sessions per day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (15:00–15:45 and 15:45–16:25).

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports provision includes swimming, football, basketball and chess to build physical health and coordination. The enrichment program emphasizes healthy lifestyle, stress management and wellbeing as part of holistic development.
Languages

Language Provision
The English language is the common medium of instruction in the International Programme. Russian is studied as either a foreign language or first language for native speakers and is compulsory for all students. The school offers a Russian National Programme as a separate pathway. Education takes place in a multilingual environment, with English as the common language of communication and learning.

Immersion Programs
Immersion opportunities exist through holiday programmes and a summer programme. One-week programmes are offered during autumn and spring holidays, twice a year. A full summer learning programme runs in June. These options deepen engagement with the English language and the English National Curriculum (ENC) and help families assess fit.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Selection process and online information. Admissions begin with a selection process for enrollment. The admission procedure is simple and most information is provided online. Prospective families can access most admissions information online. 2. Admissions interview. The student must undergo an admissions interview, which can be organized at school or remotely if you are abroad. The interview is a required part of the admissions process. 3. Response timeline. Parents receive a response within 5-10 business days from the date of application. The 5-10 business day window is the timeframe stated by ISSPb. This completes the admissions steps described.
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