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Letovo School

Russia, Moscow

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Russian, English
Fees RUB 2,562,000 - 3,714,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Chinese National Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Letovo School in Moscow's Sosenskoye settlement combines IB programmes (MYP and DP) with Chinese National and British curricula in a bilingual Russian–English environment. Russian is the native language, English is taught at an advanced level (six hours per week), and entrants take an English exam reaching CEFR B1 for admission. From seventh grade, a second foreign language (French, Spanish, German, or Chinese) can be studied, with CLIL used across subjects. The Letovo Diploma sits alongside the national curriculum and emphasizes five development areas: Science and Cognition; Sports and Health; Creativity and Ingenuity; Citizenship and Society; Leadership and Cooperation. The campus spans 60 hectares in New Moscow, with 20,000 square meters, 40 classrooms, nine science laboratories, greenhouse, robotics facilities; seventeen sports facilities on site. Boarding houses offer weekly and full boarding; day attendance is available, and about 80% receive scholarships. Letovo offers 100+ clubs, a student-built theatre, language festivals yearly, enriching lives.

108802, Moscow, Kommunarka district (пос. Сосенское), Zimënkovskaya ulitsa, building 3

The Essentials

Letovo School has instruction in Russian, English.

Location
The Letovo School is located in Moscow, in the Kommunarka district, at Zimenkovskaya Street 3. It sits in the Novo-Moscow area, about 7 kilometers from the MKAD. The campus covers 60 hectares with 20,000 square meters of the main building, and there are housing facilities for students and teachers on site.

Stages
7-11

Type
Boarding school; weekly boarding and full boarding are offered, with day attendance also available.

Country affiliation
Russia
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Thirteen comfortable dormitories host both girls and boys. 7th–9th graders live in double- or four‑person rooms; 10th graders live in double rooms; 11th graders live in single rooms. Each room contains beds and space for personal belongings, and double and single rooms include desks. On each floor there are lounges with seating and games, and Wi‑Fi is available in the boarding houses and on campus. The Letovo campus spans about 60 hectares with a main building of roughly 20,000 m², ten student houses, and three staff houses; the campus features a river, a pond, a pine forest, and an eco-park, plus theatre spaces, libraries, a stadium, a greenhouse, a fab-lab, and rest areas.

Food Options
Five meals per day: breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, and a bedtime snack; the last meal is served in the living room of the house. The organizing committee collects information about food allergies for invited students.

House System
The dormitory system comprises 13 houses for girls and boys; accommodation is 2-, 3-, or 4-person rooms. Each floor has a living room with a TV and board games; Wi‑Fi is available in the boarding houses. Some four-person rooms have prep‑rooms with desks and storage for study materials.

Governance and Ownership
The school is an autonomous nonprofit organization (ANO) named Shkola Letovo, based at 108814, Moscow, Sosenskoye, Zimenkovskaya, building 3. Letovo Junior operates as a separate subdivision of the organization. The ANO Letovo funds education and operations through a charitable foundation and an endowment governed by a board of trustees. The founder, Vadim Moskhovich, and the board oversee the school's governance, with endowment capital used to support development; the endowment has grown through donor contributions and is managed to fund scholarships and long-term growth.
Fees

Annual tuition at Letovo School ranges from RUB 2,562,000 to RUB 3,714,000 for 2026/27.

Tuition and boarding fees (academic year covered by published schedule)

- The school's published tuition is quoted per academic year (10 months) and is set by program and by chosen residence regime (day / weekly / full board). For the Russian national curriculum the annual fees (per 10 months, excluding VAT, excluding the cost of meals, school uniform and textbooks) are: RUB 2,562,000 for Day programme (6 days, without residence), RUB 3,074,000 for Weekly board (6 days with residence) and RUB 3,202,000 for Full board (7 days with residence).

- For the IB Diploma programme the annual fees (per 10 months, excluding VAT, excluding the cost of meals, school uniform and textbooks) are: RUB 3,074,000 for Day programme (6 days, without residence), RUB 3,586,000 for Weekly board (6 days with residence) and RUB 3,714,000 for Full board (7 days with residence).

Tuition presented per term / per month

- The school's base tuition figures are published as amounts for the academic year (10 months). Parents may divide the annual tuition by 10 to calculate a monthly amount for budgeting. The school issues contractual invoices and payment instructions in accordance with the enrollment contract.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is contracted and billed under a written Agreement for paid educational services. Invoices and payment terms are set in the signed contract between the school and the student's legal representative; the contract contains the school's bank requisites for wire transfers. The school's contract form and billing framework are the basis for payment timing and consequences for late or missing payments.

Boarding / residence options and how they are charged

- Boarding/residence is part of the tuition structure: Day programme (no residence), Weekly board (residence five weekdays plus part(s) of weekend as specified) and Full board (7 days with residence). Each residence option carries its own annual tuition as listed above; there is not a separate “boarding fee” line — the residence option is included in the published tuition total.

Meals (charged separately) and related charges

- Meal plans are charged in addition to base tuition and are priced monthly. For 2025–2026 the published monthly meal fees were approximately: RUB 20,630 per month for Day programme meal plan, RUB 30,820 per month for Weekly board meal plan and RUB 37,000 per month for Full board meal plan. Additional per-day supplements for meals outside the chosen regime are published separately in the school price annex.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, textbooks, extra activities, testing, deposits)

- The published tuition figures exclude the cost of school uniform and textbooks; these are charged separately and organised according to the enrolment contract. Charges for optional extra-curricular activities, additional days of meals, or special events are invoiced in addition to tuition.

- Entrance / testing fees: for the school's Junior program a published entrance testing fee (diagnostic) is RUB 49,000. No separate, consistently published one‑time application fee for the main secondary/boarding school is stated in the school's standard contract documents available with the published tuition schedules. Specific admission tracks or preparatory events (e.g., January schools, diagnostic camps) may have their own conditions or fees.

Refunds and adjustments

- Meal refunds and adjustments: meal fee recalculations are made only under the contract conditions (for example, absence for valid reasons and with required notification or medical documentation). Overpayments for meals may be credited toward the next month or returned; where a refund is requested and approved the school processes returns within the timeframe set out in the contract procedures. Detailed criteria and timeframes for meal refunds and crediting are set in the school's food‑services order and in the contract.

- Tuition refunds and withdrawal: obligations on refunds, pro‑rata recalculations, and consequences of early withdrawal are governed by the signed Agreement for paid educational services (the standard contract form specifies conditions for termination, non‑payment and related actions). Families are required to follow the contract procedures to request any refunds or account adjustments.

Fee payment methods and bank details

- The school provides bank transfer payment details in its standard contract and invoice documents (payments by bank transfer to the school's account are the published method shown in contract bank requisites). The contract includes the school's legal and bank details for transfers. For payment via other channels (card, online gateway, direct debit) parents should refer to the payment instructions accompanying the contract invoice; the school's contract and invoice documents include the bank requisites used for payments.

Summary notes for parents (key practical points)

- The published tuition numbers are annual figures stated for a 10‑month academic billing period and exclude meals, uniform and textbooks; select the residence option (Day / Weekly / Full) that determines the total tuition.

- Meals are charged separately on a monthly basis; meal refunds and additional meal‑day charges follow the contract rules.

- The enrollment contract sets invoicing, deadlines and the school's bank details for payment by transfer; it also defines refund and termination conditions.

(If you need the fees presented in a different currency, the school's contract amounts are given in Russian rubles as shown above.)
Academics

Letovo School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Chinese National Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school provides a bilingual education in Russian and English. Russian is the native language for all students, and the school strives to create a bilingual environment that enables communication in Russian and English. English is studied at an advanced level and is a mandatory subject (six hours of English per week); all entrants take an English entrance exam and must reach CEFR level B1 for admission. From seventh grade, students may study a second foreign language (French, Spanish, German, or Chinese) with progression through levels 1–4 based on an individualized plan. Language instruction across subjects uses CLIL (content-language integrated learning), with English-language resources supporting instruction in other disciplines, and the school communicates in both languages in dormitory life and official events. The Letovo Diploma sits alongside the national curriculum and consists of five development programs: Science and Cognition; Sports and Health; Creativity and Ingenuity; Citizenship and Society; Leadership and Cooperation.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:7

Exam Results
The first graduation cohort (2023) included 98 graduates who earned high scores on EGE and IB exams and entered leading universities in Russia and abroad. The year reported 12 winners and 49 prize-winners across 17 subjects, with EGE/IB results showing 100 points in Russian, literature, history, informatics, and English, and an average Letovo score around 30.24 out of 45, with three graduates achieving the maximum 45. Graduates entered universities including the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MFTI), Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Sechenov University, and international institutions such as University College London, Duke, Cambridge, Stanford, University of Chicago, and others; 169 graduates are recorded for the cohort.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates were admitted to top universities including HSE (55 entrants) and other leading Russian institutions, as well as prestigious international universities such as Cambridge University, Stanford University, University of Chicago, Duke, and University College London, among others; the cohort also lists entrants to MGU and MFTI among the Russian destinations and notes a total of 169 graduates.

Gifted and Talented
The Letovo Diploma comprises five development programs (Science and Cognition; Sports and Health; Creativity and Ingenuity; Citizenship and Society; Leadership and Cooperation) with a point-based system (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and three diploma tiers (General Diploma; Cum Laude; Magna Cum Laude). It is designed to recognize holistic development in addition to academic results and does not substitute the High School Certificate or IB DP Diploma. Letovo hosts Olympiads and advanced opportunities for talented students, including competitions in linguistics, literature, chemistry, and social sciences, with participation linked to admission advantages and external recognition.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Letovo Diploma's Student Development program is built on five domains: Creativity and Ingenuity; Sports and Health; Science and Cognition; Citizenship and Society; Leadership and Cooperation. Year courses with internal and external teachers are offered, and last year about 90 courses were available across the five domains. The program includes events and activities, such as the Letovo Wednesday program with 31 lectures (8 online), as well as field trips and large-scale celebrations that foster community and soft skills. All achievements and results of holistic development are gathered on the Letovo Analytics platform. The Letovo Diploma is a framework that motivates each student to develop in all domains and records participation in activities, projects, competitions, and other achievements.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school follows an inclusive education approach with individualized support for learners. Education for students with special educational needs is guided by individualized plans and multidisciplinary collaboration to tailor support. Learners with special educational needs may receive additional psycho-pedagogical assistance and adjustments to learning conditions as needed. A safeguarding framework supports wellbeing and safety for all learners, including those with special educational needs, with monitoring and tailored support. The Red Zones framework monitors five axes of development, including wellbeing, to guide targeted support for students with special educational needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Russian and English are languages of instruction, with English studied at an advanced level and made mandatory. English is studied starting in the middle school and continues through upper secondary; six hours of instruction are allocated to English. Entrance testing includes an English language exam, and admission requires a B1 CEFR level. The school uses a CLIL approach to integrate English with other subjects and provides English-language resources to support cross-curricular learning. Students may study additional languages (French, German, Spanish, or Chinese), with language groups assigned based on testing results; there are language supports and a Resource Center offering materials and opportunities to practice languages; additional language courses are available as needed.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is one of the five axes of development in the Red Zones framework. A dedicated psychologist and a social pedagogue support student wellbeing and a nurturing environment. Mentors monitor emotional states and guide students to seek help when needed. The safeguarding policy provides procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for all learners.

Safeguarding
The school operates a Safeguarding Policy (updated in 2022) describing responsibilities for safeguarding and the procedures to protect and promote the welfare of students. Staff receive training and have defined duties to protect students from harm and ensure safety and wellbeing. Students with special educational needs receive additional support, and the school monitors safety and wellbeing through dedicated roles, including a social pedagogue and a mentor. The Safeguarding policy covers monitoring, reporting, and supporting students, including prevention, welfare, and ensuring every child attains the best possible outcomes.
Parent Experience

History
Letovo School is an autonomous non-profit educational organization (ANEO) named Shkola Letovo. It was established on September 15, 2015, and was founded by Natalia Alekseevna Bykovskaya. The school's physical and legal address is Moscow, Sosenskoye settlement, Zimyenkovskaya Street, building 3, and Letovo Junior is a separate subdivision of the organization. The school operates with a need-blind admission policy, and about 80% of students receive scholarship support from philanthropic donors.

Community
Letovo builds a vibrant community through five development domains: Creativity and Ingenuity; Sports and Health; Science and Cognition; Citizenship and Society; and Leadership and Cooperation. Students take more than three courses per year on average, with about 90 courses offered last year. Extracurricular activities include the Letovo Wednesday program with 31 lectures last year (eight online), big events and celebrations, and field trips. The Letovo Diploma is the graduation certificate that recognizes holistic student achievement, and Letovo Analytics collects yearly results.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Letovo campus is located 7 km from the Moscow Ring Road in New Moscow. It spans 60 hectares of land with about 20,000 square meters of main building space. The campus includes 40 classrooms and five library halls. It houses nine science laboratories and a greenhouse, a design laboratory and robotics facilities, and art and music studios. Boarding houses provide homes for students and teachers on campus, and there are seventeen sports facilities on campus and outdoors.

Sports Facilities
Seventeen sports facilities are available on the Letovo campus and grounds, reflecting a broad provision for physical education and recreational activities.

Academic Facilities
The Letovo campus features forty classrooms and five library halls. It includes nine scientific laboratories and a greenhouse, a design laboratory and robotics facilities, and dedicated art and music studios.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Letovo offers 100+ clubs, circles and sections, along with a rich calendar of school and field trips, social activities and other events. The Letovo School Theater is built by the students, with decorations, costumes, lighting, sound, music, props, effects, programs, posters, video filming and trailer editing all produced by learners themselves; teachers are kept busy supporting these productions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Letovo hosts a Summer multi-disciplinary school in Arkhyz with three research tracks: astrophysics, biology, and historical local studies. It runs the III Forum of social and humanitarian sciences, One Word, a three-day program of discussions, seminars, presentations, and sessions.

Arts & Creative
Letovo Litera includes a literary cafe, a scientific conference, master-classes, sessions of the literary club, a book fair, and online contests.

Cultural & Language
Festival of languages and cultures; Letovo Litera features language- and literature-focused activities as part of its philology culture.

Social & Hobbies
Weekly events address complex contemporary issues, with guest speakers during the Week of Difficult Questions; Letovo Service Day showcases student social projects.

Community & Service
Letovo Service Day presents student social projects; donations of 307,479 rubles were given to the refugee aid fund House with a Lighthouse.

Leadership & Professional
Mentoring supports every student; in 2022/23 the Letovo Student Support Department included 89 mentors from teachers, psychologists and staff; guests included industry leaders and public figures for talks on career and leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Campus Letovo covers 60 hectares with 15 student houses for 530 boarders; meals consist of five daily servings plus a late-night snack; the medical center operates 24/7; the campus sits beside a river, a pond and a pine forest, with an eco-park called Letovo Trail.
Languages

Language Provision
Foreign languages are taught at Letovo. There is a department of foreign languages that coordinates language learning. English, French and Chinese are among the languages discussed in language-learning activities. Language courses are delivered online via the Letovo.Online platform, and Letovo runs a summer online program for students in grades 4–8.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submission of an application. The admissions process is multi-step and aims to identify and support applicants who can make the most of the school's educational opportunities. The main intake is for grades 7–9, and entry to higher grades is possible for strong academic achievement. The admission campaign for the next academic year begins in September, and enrollment recommendations are issued at the end of the current year. All steps can be completed online. For Letovo Junior, the current year's admissions (25/26) are closed and a preliminary application for 2026/27 can be submitted; the diagnostic stage for Letovo Junior begins on February 2, 2026; the cost of entrance testing is 49,000 rubles; tuition for 25/26 is 205,000 rubles per month with meals charged separately; inquiries about Letovo Junior admissions can be sent to admissions.junior@letovo.ru or by calling +7 925 035-30-33.

Scholarships
2. Diagnostics and training. A diagnostic and training phase is conducted as part of the admissions process to assess abilities and prepare applicants for selection. This phase helps determine readiness for the upcoming evaluation stages and informs the Admissions Committee's decisions. It also serves to ensure applicants understand the school's expectations and opportunities. 3. Screening testing. A screening test is administered as part of the multi-step selection process to gauge overall readiness for the main examinations and to help place applicants in appropriate tracks within the school system. 4. Main exams. The main subject examinations are part of the formal selection process and align with the school's academic profiles. They are complemented by other evaluation criteria to form a holistic view of the applicant. 5. Interviews. Interviews are conducted by the admissions panel to assess motivation, interests, and fit with Letovo's programs. The panel considers how the applicant's extracurricular interests and achievements complement academic results. 6. Recommendations for enrollment. Based on the combined results of diagnostics, tests, exams, and interviews, the Admissions Committee issues recommendations for enrollment. 7. Scholarships and financial support. Letovo operates a system of school funds to enable scholarships and support for students from diverse backgrounds. Endowment funds and charitable funds finance tuition, housing, meals, medical care, books and equipment, and other program costs. A scholarship is funded by donors and may cover fully or partially the cost of tuition, as determined by the Scholarships Committee through a scoring procedure. The average scholarship covers 84% of tuition, and about 80% of scholars receive a scholarship. The funds are designed to provide equal opportunities for capable and motivated students regardless of family wealth, and they work together to support need-blind admissions and scholarship funding.
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