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Russian International School – Barvikha

Russia, Barvikha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Russian, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages Mandarin, French, Italian, German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Russian International School – Barvikha sits in the Moscow region's Barvikha area and delivers a full program for learners aged 2 to 18. The school blends Russian and British educational traditions, offering EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. RIS is accredited by the Russian Ministry of Education as well as Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate and Edexcel, enabling graduates to receive two diplomas and pursue studies worldwide. Early bilingualism underpins learning, supported by an international team of educators who help students develop critical thinking and holistic growth. The school emphasizes three pillars—sport, creativity, and intelligence—across academics and extracurriculars. A broad range of activities forms part of the program, including team sports such as football, gymnastics, tennis, and basketball, as well as arts, music, theatre, robotics, and technology clubs. RIS was established in 2008 and supports study abroad opportunities and applications to leading universities globally. It supports university pathways.

Moscow region, Odintsovsky district, Barvikha, v. 42

The Essentials

Russian International School – Barvikha has instruction in Russian, English.

Location
Moscow region, Odintsovsky district, Barvikha v. 42

Stages
A full educational program for children aged 2 to 18, including Kindergarten (from age 2), Russian Primary School Programme, Russian High School Programme, and an International Programme based on the English National Curriculum leading to IGCSE and International A Levels.

Type
private bilingual school in Moscow

Additional learning support
All educational processes are based on supporting the needs, characteristics and talents of each individual student.

Country affiliation
Russia

School day structure
The school day is divided into Russian-taught and English-taught blocks.

Bus service
Daily transfers to and from school on branded RIS buses with customized routes and qualified drivers.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a dress code.

Governance and Ownership
The school is described as ANO OO Russian International School and operates as an autonomous non-profit organization. It is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, and by Cambridge and Edexcel for international certificates.
Fees
Application fees
- The school does not publish a public, fixed application or registration fee on its admissions pages. Families are required to request the current application fee directly from the school when applying.

Tuition fees by year group / per term
- The school does not publish a public fee schedule showing tuition by year group or per term. No numerical tuition rates for specific year groups or per-term amounts are available on the school's public English or Russian pages. Families receive the full tuition schedule (per term and per academic year) from the school on request.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A published billing calendar, instalment plan details, and standard payment terms are not available publicly. Billing schedules and payment deadlines are provided directly to families by the school as part of the enrolment documentation and tuition agreement.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- There is no public information indicating on-site boarding provision or a published boarding fee. If boarding is offered, the school provides specific boarding cost information to families directly.

Other costs or recurring fees (uniform, meals, transport, materials, extracurriculars)
- No public, itemised list of additional compulsory or optional fees (school uniform, meals/catering, transport, textbooks, extra-curricular programmes, exam or registration fees) is published. Additional cost items and their prices are communicated to families in the enrolment paperwork or on request.

Refund information
- Refund, cancellation, and withdrawal terms (including any refundable deposit or conditions for tuition refunds) are not published publicly. Refund policies and conditions are set out in the school's enrolment or service agreement and are provided to families as part of the admissions and contracting process.

Fee payment options (bank transfer, card, installments)
- Public pages do not list accepted payment methods or the payment processing options (for example: local bank transfer, international bank transfer, credit card, or online payment portal). Accepted payment methods are provided to families with the fee invoice or enrolment documentation.

Summary of findings and next step for families
- The school's public English and Russian pages provide contact details for admissions but do not contain a publicly posted fee schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Because no numeric fees, billing calendar, or payment-method details are published publicly, exact amounts, per-term breakdowns, boarding charges (if any), and formal refund terms must be obtained directly from the school's admissions or finance office. Contact details shown on the school's public pages include the admissions telephone number and email.
Academics

Russian International School – Barvikha teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
RIS offers a full educational program for children aged 2 to 18. The program blends Russian and international education standards. The school has accreditations for International A Levels (Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate and EdExcel/ Pearson) and for the Russian Ministry of Education, enabling students to receive two diplomas. Early bilingualism underpins learning, supported by an international team of educators. Study Abroad and opportunities to apply to leading universities worldwide are part of RIS's educational approach.

Exam Results
On average, 40% of RIS students graduate with honours in the Russian programme. A-level Day 2024: 55% achieved A* to A.

Higher Education Progression
RIS enables higher education progression through two diplomas (International A Levels and the Russian Ministry of Education) and study abroad opportunities to leading universities worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school promotes healthy, happy and harmonious development of each child. The school creates psychological comfort in both the school and pre‑school environment. The school adheres to cooperation and co‑creation, building strong foundations of interaction between adults and children. Psychological comfort is a safe, supportive space where every child can express their personality. The school recognises that English‑medium schooling can add workload for bilingual learners, so a team of psychologists and teachers works to create a comfortable psychological space for each student. This starts with the teacher who cares for each student and promotes well‑being, offering opportunities for personal self‑expression, creative initiative and respect for boundaries.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Speech Therapist and Psychologist are available on campus to support student needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English (English‑medium instruction) and prioritises early bilingualism. The International Programme and Russian Programme are offered, supporting diverse language pathways. The school maintains a Global Education Standard with an International Teacher Team and emphasises All‑round Development.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the psychological comfort approach, with a dedicated team of psychologists and teachers ensuring a safe, supportive environment from the earliest years. The school promotes personal self‑expression, creative initiative and healthy boundaries to foster well‑being.
Parent Experience

History
RIS is an international private school in Moscow for children aged 2 to 18. It combines two leading educational programmes - Russian and British - to open doors to top universities worldwide. The school is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, and Edexcel, enabling graduates to receive two diplomas. RIS was established in 2008, and operates with an international team of educators who support holistic development.

Community
RIS fosters a holistic approach to education, forming harmonious, confident, and well-rounded personalities through small classes and an individualised approach. The school emphasises psychological comfort and the personalisation of education, guided by an international team of educators. It offers a broad range of activities and events to supplement academics and supports study abroad through collaboration with leading foreign schools and universities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
RIS offers a full educational program for children aged 2 to 18. The school combines the best standards of both Russian and international education, ensuring excellent academic results at all stages of learning. RIS has accreditations for International A levels and the Russian Ministry of Education, enabling students to receive two diplomas and apply to leading universities worldwide. An international team of educators supports students to develop critical thinking and grow holistically. Sport, creativity and intelligence are the three fundamental aspects of further education at RIS.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular Education offers a broad range of activities, including Football, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Wushu, Karate, Ballet Studio, Modern Dances, Yoga, Tennis, Basketball, Mental Arithmetic, Chess, Robotics, Engineering Studio, Art School, Music School, Theatre Studio, Vocal, Piano, Guitar, and Art Studio With Elements Of Art Therapy. Additional options include IT Club, Literary Club, Historical Club, Foreign Languages, Maths Club, Carpentry Workshop, Exam Preparation, and other soft-skills and enrichment programs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
RIS offers a full educational program for children aged 2 to 18, combining the best standards of both Russian and international education, ensuring excellent academic results at all stages of learning. The school has accreditations for both International A levels and the Russian Ministry of Education, enabling students to receive two diplomas and apply to leading universities worldwide. Our international team of teachers and specialists creates a supportive educational environment, motivating students to achieve great results, develop critical thinking, and grow holistically.

Arts & Creative
A broad range of arts and creative activities is available through Extracurricular Education, including Art School, Music School, and Theatre Studio, as well as Literary Club, Historical Club, Movie Club, and more. Students can engage in visual arts, performing arts, music, and creative writing as part of after-school programs.

Cultural & Language
Early bilingualism is emphasised. Foreign languages are offered as part of Extracurricular Education, supporting international education standards and cross-cultural learning.

Social & Hobbies
RIS offers a broad slate of social and hobby activities through Extracurricular Education, including sports such as football, rhythmic gymnastics, tennis, basketball, and martial arts, as well as clubs for literature, film, robotics, languages, and the performing arts. Sport, creativity, and intelligence are the three fundamental aspects of further education at RIS.

Leadership & Professional
RIS fosters leadership and personal development; it emphasises building independent learners who can become leaders in the global world. The school also offers Soft Skills Development and study abroad opportunities, supported by accreditations and international education standards.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport, creativity, and intelligence are the three fundamental aspects of further education at RIS. RIS also prioritises psychological comfort and provides physical development and health care for students.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English and Russian. The RIS International Programme is based on the English National Curriculum, preparing students for IGCSE and International A Level examinations. The RIS Russian Programme meets the standards of the Russian Ministry of Education and is supplemented with teachers' developments and methods that provide holistic education and success in Russian state examinations. This structure supports admission to universities both in Russia and abroad.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual teaching in Russian and English.

Immersion Programs
The school day is divided into Russian-taught and English-taught blocks, providing immersion in both languages. The blocks combine lessons, recreation, and sport to support versatile development.
Admissions

Admissions
RIS offers a full educational program for children aged 2 to 18. It combines the best standards of both Russian and international education, ensuring excellent academic results at all stages of learning. The school has accreditations for both International A levels and the Russian Ministry of Education, enabling students to receive two diplomas and apply to leading universities worldwide.

Waitlist
Admission to the waiting list for the 2025/26 academic year.
School Events
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