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Contofield International School

Tajikistan, Dushanbe

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Russian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Contofield International School is an English-medium international school in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, established in 2012. The campus hosts students from Tajikistan and more than 29 nationalities in a diverse setting. The school follows a British-adapted curriculum with a strong STEM emphasis and is officially registered as a Cambridge International School, offering Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level courses. For Grade 12, students can obtain a Canadian High School Diploma (Ontario board) through a distance-learning program with a partner Canadian school accredited by the Ontario board. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Social/Cultural Studies, Information Technology, Arts, Music, Physical Education, Dance, Drama, and Craft, with additional focus on self-identity and cultural awareness in the middle years. The school emphasizes experiential, project-based learning and regular assessments. Extracurriculars include Chess, Drama, Dance, Arts and Music, as well as a Student Council that coordinates events and service initiatives, promoting leadership and wellbeing across Grades 1-11.

Bukhoro Street 2, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

The Essentials

Contofield International School has 500 pupils, instruction in English, Russian.

Location
Located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan at Bokhoro 2, near Alfemo. It is described as being in the heart of Dushanbe City. The campus serves students from multiple nationalities and is accessible to residents of the city.

Stages
Kindergarten to Grade 12, with Grade 12 offered via a Canadian High School Diploma (Ontario board) through a distance learning program with a partnered Canadian school.

Type
International school offering a British-adapted curriculum with Cambridge International School accreditation and Canadian Accredited School status.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students and staff come from over 29 nationalities.

Additional learning support
Additional language support may be available for students transitioning between curricula.

Country affiliation
Tajikistan
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school has Cambridge International School accreditation and Canadian Accredited School status.
Fees
Summary statement
- No published, itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year is publicly available in the school's published materials. A prospectus listing exists but does not show fee amounts in the accessible page preview.

Application fees
- No amount for an application or non-refundable application fee is publicly listed in the school's accessible materials. No specific application fee figure for 2026/27 or 2025/26 could be found.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- No per-term or per-year tuition figures by year group (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High School) are published in the school's accessible prospectus listing for 2025 or later. There are no publicly available numeric tuition rates for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years in the materials located.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule (for example: annual, termly, monthly), payment deadlines, late-payment penalties, or installment plan details were found in the school's publicly accessible materials.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- There is no public mention of boarding provision or boarding fees in the accessible school information. No boarding fee schedule is available.

Other costs and additional charges
- No public schedule was found for other mandatory or typical charges such as registration/acceptance fees, building/maintenance levies, uniforms, textbooks, examination fees, transport (bus) fees, meals, extracurricular activity fees, instrument or music lesson fees, or field-trip charges. No specific amounts are published in the accessible prospectus listing.

Refund information
- No published refund, withdrawal, or cancellation policy (including refund timelines or pro‑rata refund rules) was located in the accessible materials for 2025 or 2026.

Fee payment options
- No publicly stated accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, local currency cash, international wire transfer, credit/debit card, online payment portal) are listed in the accessible school materials.
Academics

Contofield International School teaches British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers a British-adapted curriculum with a strong STEM focus, taught in English from Kindergarten through High School. It is officially registered as a Cambridge International School, offering Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level and A Level courses. For Grade 12, Contofield provides a Canadian High School Diploma (Ontario board) via a distant learning program in collaboration with a partner Canadian school accredited by the Ontario board. The curriculum covers English (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Grammar, Composition, Spelling and Writing), Mathematics, Social / Cultural Studies (History, Geography), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Information Technology, Arts, Music, Physical Education, Dance, Drama, Chess and Craft. Regular evaluation includes fixed-term assessments, weekly tests, daily homework and extensive classwork, complemented by projects, presentations and experiments.

Higher Education Progression
Cambridge qualifications provide a pathway to higher education, with internationally benchmarked IGCSE, AS Level and A Level courses that prepare students to apply to universities in the UK, Canada, the US, Europe and beyond.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Contofield International School celebrates diversity with students and staff from over 29 nationalities. The inclusive environment promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding, laying the foundation for global citizenship. The school fosters integrity, respect, and compassion as core values in daily life. Through experiential learning and real-world experiences, students develop creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. The school emphasizes leadership development and teamwork through a balanced mix of academics and extracurricular activities.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Entrance assessments may be required to determine placement in the English sector or the Russian sector. The school offers English-language instruction in the English sector and a Russian sector for language-balanced programming. Additional language support may be available for students transitioning between curricula. The school teaches in English.
Parent Experience

History
Contofield International School is located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. It began in 2012 as a homeschool and has since grown into an international school serving students from Tajikistan and more than 29 nationalities. The school teaches in English-medium instruction across Kindergarten through High School. The school is led by Director Ms. Maria Ashraf.

Community
Diversity is CIS's cornerstone, with students and staff from over 29 nationalities. Students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop leadership through academics, extracurricular activities, and real-world learning experiences. The CIS Student Council represents learners across Grades 1–11, plans student events and assemblies, leads service initiatives, and gathers feedback on learning and wellbeing. Structure includes Head Girl, Head Boy, Deputy Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy, and Prefects; elections are held annually.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located at Bokhoro 2, Near Alfemo, in Dushanbe. The campus is described as modern and advanced. The school hosts students and staff from over 29 nationalities. It has provided English-medium education since September 2012 to Tajikistan and other nationalities. The curriculum blends a British-adapted framework with STEM-based learning for all grades from Kindergarten through High School. For Grade 12, a Canadian High School Diploma (Ontario board) is available through a distance-learning program with a partner Canadian School accredited with the Ontario board.

Academic Facilities
The curriculum includes Information Technology and hands-on instructional resources as part of learning. It uses a British-adapted curriculum with STEM-based initiatives across the grades. From Kindergarten through High School, subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Social/Cultural Studies, Information Technology, Arts, Music, Physical Education, Dance, Drama, and Craft. The middle school curriculum emphasizes self-identity and cultural awareness alongside core subjects. The high school offers Grade 9–11 courses with a focus on academics and college readiness, and Grade 12 can lead to a Canadian High School Diploma via distance learning with an Ontario-board partner.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular components include Chess, Craft, Drama, Dance, Arts, Music, and Physical Education as part of the broader curriculum. The program also incorporates Arts and Music as well as Drama and Dance within its middle school offerings. Physical Education is included as a core part of the student experience. Chess is listed as part of the curriculum offerings in the middle school. The school emphasizes experiential learning and project-based activities alongside traditional academic subjects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
Arts, Music, Physical Education, Dance, Drama, Chess and Craft are taught as part of the curriculum. The middle school curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Social/Cultural Studies, Science, Information Technology, Arts, Music, Physical Education, Dance, Drama, Chess and Craft. An experiential learning approach enhances this curriculum, with projects, presentations and experiments used to develop creativity and applied understanding.

Community & Service
The CIS Student Council is an elected team representing learners across Grades 1–11. It plans student events and assemblies, leads service and charity initiatives, and gathers feedback on learning and wellbeing. It promotes a respectful, inclusive school culture. The structure includes Head Girl, Head Boy, Deputy Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy, and Prefects, with annual elections and weekly meetings with faculty advisors.

Leadership & Professional
The CIS Student Council represents learners across Grades 1–11. It provides leadership opportunities through a formal structure: Head Girl, Head Boy, Deputy Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy, and Prefects. Elections are held annually, and meetings are held weekly with faculty advisors. Members plan student events and assemblies, and lead service and culture projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Student Council gathers feedback on learning and wellbeing. The council promotes campus wellbeing as part of its activities and meets weekly with faculty advisors to discuss wellbeing-related planning. It is open to students in eligible grades (Grade 7 and above).
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction. The school runs two sectors (English and Russian) to accommodate different language needs, with sector placement guided by parental preference, student language proficiency, and educational background. The Cambridge International curriculum is offered, including Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level and A Level courses. Instruction is delivered in English by experienced expatriate and local teachers.

Bilingual Teaching
The school operates two language sectors: English and Russian. English is the language of instruction in the English sector. Sector placement is based on parents' preference, student language proficiency and educational background, with space availability in the classroom. Additional language support may be available for students transitioning between curricula.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge International School; Canadian Accredited School (Ontario, Canada)
Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligibility and Expression of Interest
Age Requirements: Students must meet the age criteria set for their respective grade levels. The school reserves the right to verify age and academic records before admission.
Expression of Interest: Our school has an open door policy. Any student interested in admission is welcome to visit the school's premises and experience live classrooms, prior to formal admission.
Application Submission: All applications must be accompanied by the required documents, including:
✓ Previous school records.
✓ Birth certificate.
✓ Medical information.

2. Entrance Assessment
An entrance assessment may be required to evaluate the student's academic level and suitability for either the Russian or English sector, where felt required. The decision will be dependent on the Director and school's academic department.

3. Enrolment in Russian and English Sectors
Sector Placement
Students are assigned to the Russian or English sector based on:
✓ Parents preference
✓ Student language proficiency and educational background
✓ Availability of space in the classroom
Additional language support may be available for students transitioning between curricula. Options may be discussed with school's Director and academics department.

4. Admission Confirmation
✓ Enrolment Fee: Admission is only confirmed upon payment of a non-refundable enrolment fee.
✓ Acceptance Notification: Parents/guardians will receive an official confirmation letter of acceptance once the admission process is complete.
✓ Educational Journey: Congratulations! You are now part of Contofield.

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