doris
doris
Find Schools
Events
Saved schools
My account
Parent Guide Parent testimonials Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
I

International School of Samara

Russia, Samara

Save school
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Chief Marketing Officer

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
Claim your profile
The school at a glance
Instructs in Russian, English, French
Fees RUB 49,500 - 198,000
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 554
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Samara, Russia, the International School of Samara is an autonomous nonprofit founded in 2008. It serves ages 3 to 17 and offers the IB Diploma Programme for high school; the Primary Years Programme is authorized but suspended. The DP includes six subject groups plus the core—Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service—with some subjects taught in English. The school has a Francophone orientation, offering French language courses and information on international exams, collaborating with Alliance Française Samara on events such as a Francophone theatre festival and galette des rois celebrations. There are opportunities for higher education pathways in France, volunteer projects, internships, and language trips. Classes take place at the teaching address on Stepana Razina 22A. Extracurricular life features field trips and outdoor learning, a Summer Online Camp, and clubs spanning Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative, and Community Service.

443099, Samara, ul. Kuybysheva, 32, office 302 (additional rooms: каб. 1, каб. 13). Teaching address: ul. Stepana Razina 22A, cab. 20

The Essentials

International School of Samara has 554 pupils, instruction in Russian, English, French.

Location
Address: Samara, Kuybysheva Street 32, Office 302.

Stages
Diploma Programme (DP) for high school; Primary Years Programme (PYP) suspended.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Samara ranges from RUB 49,500 to RUB 198,000 for 2026/27.

Application / entrance fee
- An entrance (application) fee is required and is payable once at the time of admission by the applicant. The amount of the entrance fee is set by the school's governing body and is established annually. Payment of the entrance fee is credited to the school's settlement account within 20 days of agreement by the school director.

Tuition fees (by programme and year group) — 2025–2026 academic year (annual / monthly)
- Star Academy (Programma Zvezdnaya akademiya) — Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4: RUB 108,900 per academic year / RUB 12,100 per month.
- Lingvo–mathematical programme — Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4: RUB 84,150 per academic year / RUB 9,350 per month.
- Bilingual programme (selected year groups):
- Bilingual programme Year 1: RUB 74,250 per academic year / RUB 8,250 per month.
- Bilingual programme Years 2–4 (some years listed with reduced hours but the same tariff): RUB 74,250 per academic year / RUB 8,250 per month.
- Bilingual programme Years 6–8: RUB 74,250 per academic year / RUB 8,250 per month.
- Linguistic programme (selected years): Years 5, 7, 8, 9: RUB 49,500 per academic year / RUB 5,500 per month.
- Linguist Plus (example year shown): RUB 108,900 per academic year / RUB 12,100 per month.
- International class (example entry for Year 8): RUB 108,900 per academic year / RUB 12,100 per month.
- Program "Intellect Pro" (example Year 7): RUB 198,000 per academic year / RUB 22,000 per month.
- Early development programme: RUB 108,900 per academic year / RUB 12,100 per month.

Note: the tariffs list each educational programme with its annual total and a secondary figure shown alongside (the document presents both figures together for each programme). The figures above are taken directly from the school tariff schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The entrance fee is paid once at admission following submission of a written application and agreement by the school director; the size of entrance fees is set annually by the school's governing body. Entrance-fee receipts must be credited to the school's account within 20 days.
- Tuition is expressed in the tariff schedule as an academic-year total together with a secondary periodic figure shown in the same entry (the schedule therefore provides an annual amount and a recurring periodic figure). Specific contractual billing dates and any instalment schedules are determined in the school's enrolment/payment documents and by agreement with the school.

Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are shown in the school's published tariff schedule or in the school documents listed; the school's published tariffs cover educational programmes and a range of consultative and extra services only. There are no boarding fees listed.

Other costs and additional services (selected items and prices)
- Consultation / additional services (prices per listed unit):
- Preparation for international French exam (40 minutes):
- 1–2 persons in group: RUB 2,500 per consultation.
- 3–6 persons in group: RUB 1,000 per consultation.
- 7–14 persons in group: RUB 850 per consultation.
- Preparation for international English exam (40 minutes):
- 1–2 persons: RUB 2,500; 3–6 persons: RUB 1,000; 7–14 persons: RUB 850 per consultation.
- Watercolour drawing with a native English speaker (90 minutes, 2–6 persons): RUB 2,000 per session.
- “Познай себя” (5–8 persons, 40 minutes): RUB 300 per session.
- Neurocorrection of school difficulties (prevention of dysgraphia/dyslexia, group of 5–8, 40 minutes): RUB 400 per session.
- School “English birthday” quest (on school territory, up to 30 people, 45 minutes): RUB 6,000; at the customer's venue: RUB 9,000.
- Consultation package “English language for 1 year” (2 lessons per week, groups of 7–12): RUB 5,100 per month.
- Consultative programming / construction sessions (6–10 people, 40 minutes): RUB 400 per session.
- The tariff schedule lists a range of additional consultative and paid services with duration and per-session prices; those are charged in addition to the programme tuition where applicable.

Refunds and discounts
- Entrance-fee refund: the entrance fee is refundable in full (100%) in the case where the applicant paid the entrance fee but the student did not begin receiving the educational service. Other refund conditions are governed by the school's entrance-fee regulations and applicable contract terms.
- Discounts / benefits on the entrance fee: the school's rules provide specific exemptions/discounts for the school's staff and certain relatives — for example, staff members' children may be exempted from the entrance fee (100%) and grandchildren may receive a 50% reduction, subject to the rules and required documentation.

Payment methods
- The entrance-fee document and the tariff schedule indicate payments are processed to the school's settlement (bank) account; payment by bank transfer to the school's account is referenced explicitly. No specific public listing of card-payment or other electronic payment channels is included in the published tariff or entrance-fee documents.

(If you need exact programme-level entries copied verbatim from the tariff schedule or the full list of additional-service line items as published for the 2025–2026 academic year, those items are taken from the school's official tariff document for 2025–2026 and the school's entrance-fee regulation. The tariff document used is the school's approved tariff schedule for 2025–2026 and the entrance-fee rules are in the school's entrance-fee regulation document.)
Academics

International School of Samara teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
The Diploma Programme (DP) is offered at the school for high school students. DP involves six subject groups and a compulsory core consisting of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). Some subjects are studied in English. Primary Years Programme (PYP) authorization exists but is currently suspended.

Higher Education Progression
DP graduates have more chances to enter local universities and are more likely to gain admission to the most prestigious universities worldwide, continue their studies and achieve strong results.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes cultural diversity and mutual respect as part of its mission. IB programmes connect students and teachers to a global network. The Diploma Programme is designed for high school students to develop knowledge, independent thinking, and transferable skills. The Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. Some Diploma Programme subjects are taught in English only. DP graduates are more likely to gain admission to universities, including prestigious institutions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Diploma Programme includes some subjects taught in English only. The Diploma Programme prepares students for higher education and for active participation in a global society.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2008, the Samara International School was established as an autonomous non-profit organization on the basis of Gymnasium No. 3, following the initiative of the Samara region's Ministry of Education and Science. The project was carried out under the Plan for the Development of Export of Educational Services of the Samara region, approved on September 13, 2007 (No. 176), in response to requests from initiative groups of foreign citizens—representatives of large foreign companies in the region. Initially, five students were enrolled, the children of employees at Auchan and Leroy Merlin. Over the next decade, enrollment grew to 630 students, including pupils from Germany, Spain, France, Poland, Greece, Australia, and India, illustrating demand for international programs. In 2018, based on expert analysis using data from the State Statistics Service, the school was listed among reliable and attractive partners for cooperation in the Volga Federal District, ranking 10th in its activity and receiving a “Quality Star.”

Community
The school maintains an active community through events and communications. It invited prospective families to a Virtual Doors Open Day on May 21 to learn about the school and its programs for the 9–11 classes in the 2020–2021 academic year. It also announced a Summer Online Camp for pupils in the 2nd to 5th grades from June 1 to June 26, featuring activities such as watercolor painting and English lessons. The site indicates a framework that encourages ongoing online lessons and engagement within the school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parents' Council for the parents or legal representatives of students. The governing document is the Regulation on the Parents' Council (legal representatives) of students, published in the Documents section. There is also a Regulation on the Students' Council, reflecting formal structures for student involvement. These governance documents show formal parental and student participation in school governance, with both councils and related regulations maintained by the school.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
French language courses and information about international exams are provided. Higher education pathways in France, volunteer projects, internships, and language trips are discussed as part of the school's opportunities. An open day highlights these academic and international study options for students.

Arts & Creative
A French-language reading club meets at local cafés. The Francophonie program includes a Francophone theatre festival and a French song contest. Alliance Française Samara events feature galette des rois celebrations and other French-language cultural activities. Travel opportunities to France are offered as part of language and cultural exchanges.

Cultural & Language
French language courses are offered and information about international exams is provided. Beginner courses begin in January and run three times per week for 1.5 hours. The program also covers internships and language trips to France, as well as volunteer projects and higher education pathways in France.

Social & Hobbies
There is a French-language book club that meets in cafes. Francophone cultural events include theatre and song contests as part of Francophonie celebrations. Alliance Française Samara hosts galette des rois events and other social activities in French. The school also promotes film and cultural events such as the MyFrenchFilmFestival online cinema festival and organizes local excursions and picnics.

Community & Service
Volunteer projects and internships are featured as part of the school's French-language and international opportunities. The open day provides information about volunteering and international collaboration through partner organizations in Samara and France.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Students participate in local excursions around Samara and occasional picnics as part of school life. There is a Summer Online Camp for pupils in the 2nd to 5th classes from June 1 to June 26. The site's news mentions excursions and outdoor activities, including field trips and outdoor learning experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages of instruction: Russian, English, French.
Admissions

Scholarships
The school does not offer scholarships or any other forms of financial support. There is no dormitory or boarding facility, no dormitory rooms, no internship opportunities, and no graduate employment arrangements.
School Events
The school has not added events
Search for more schools
Search schools in Russia View all schools in Samara View all schools in Russia IB curriculum schools in Russia Open days & tours in Samara What is the IB curriculum? View all schools Search all schools