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Cambridge School of IT and Economics

Uzbekistan, Tashkent

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Russian, Uzbek
Fees UZS 6,000 - 18,000
Ages 5 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Russian, Uzbek
Typical class size 16
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Cambridge School of IT and Economics is a bilingual English–Uzbek international school in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at 57 Buzarik Street. It serves students aged 5 to 18 and offers a Cambridge curriculum from Primary to A Levels, with Cambridge IGCSE in upper secondary and Cambridge AS/A Levels in senior years. The school uses a three-language learning environment (English, Uzbek and Russian) and is integrated with the national curriculum, ensuring students receive both a National Attestat and an International Diploma. Founded in 2012 by Alisher Shoumarov, it maintains formal ties with Cambridge University, ACCA, LSBF and Oxford Brookes University, including joint projects and a Cambridge International School division established in 2018. The programme emphasizes languages and breadth, with daily schedules of sports, arts and music. After-school options include language tutoring, robotics, IT and SAT preparation. Extracurriculars include a Student Council, debate, Model United Nations and Yearbook, plus cultural and literary clubs.

57-Buzaryk (Bo'zariq) Street, Mirzo-Ulugbek district, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

The Essentials

Cambridge School of IT and Economics has typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English, Russian, Uzbek.

Location

57-Buzaryk Street, Ulugbek district, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Stages

Primary (1-4 classes); Lower Secondary (5-7 classes); Upper Secondary (IGCSE 8-9 classes); Senior (10-11 classes).

Country affiliation

Uzbekistan

School day structure

From 8:50am to 1:00pm, there are five class periods with a mid-morning break at 10:15. Lunch is followed by activities from 1:50pm to 3:25pm. From 3:35pm to 4:20pm, obligatory programmes with a wide range of activities. From 4:30pm to 5:40pm, students go home or attend private language, robotics, music, IT & programming, SAT and other classes. On Mondays there is a whole-school assembly.
Diving Deeper

Food Options

Lunch time from 13:00 to 13:50.
Fees

Annual tuition at Cambridge School of IT and Economics ranges from UZS 6,000 to UZS 18,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- No non‑refundable application, registration or admission fee amount is published for prospective students.

Tuition fees (annual) — local residents and international residents
- Primary (ages 6–11): USD 6,000 per academic year (local residents) and USD 12,000 per academic year (foreign residents).
- Lower‑Secondary (ages 11–14): USD 7,000 per academic year (local residents) and USD 14,000 per academic year (foreign residents).
- Upper‑Secondary / IGCSE (ages 14–16): USD 8,000 per academic year (local residents) and USD 16,000 per academic year (foreign residents).
- Senior / A‑Level (ages 16–18): USD 9,000 per academic year (local residents) and USD 18,000 per academic year (foreign residents).

Per‑term fees and instalments
- No published per‑term fee breakdown or standard instalment amounts are provided. Annual tuition figures are published by stage; specific term billing amounts are not published.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No detailed billing schedule, payment deadlines, late‑payment penalties or formal payment‑terms text is published. Semester or school‑year dates are published for academic scheduling, but explicit tuition billing dates and refund schedules are not published.

Boarding fees
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are published; the school operates as a day school with published school hours and extracurricular timings. No residential or boarding charges are shown.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniform: School uniform is mandatory and is sold through the on‑site uniform shop; uniform prices are not published.
- Textbooks and learning materials: Official Cambridge and other publisher materials are used; costs for textbooks, workbooks or subject‑specific resources are additional and not itemised.
- Exam/assessment fees: External Cambridge exam entry and related examination fees are possible additional charges; no school‑published breakdown of exam or registration fees is provided.
- Meals, transport and extracurricular charges: No published, itemised fees for meals, school transport, after‑school clubs or activity fees are available.

Refund information
- No published refund policy or formal statement of refunds for tuition, deposits or other charges is available.

Fee payment options
- No bank details, online payment gateway or accepted payment‑method list (credit card, bank transfer, local payment systems) is published. Contact by telephone or email is provided for payment enquiries.

Notes for parents
- Annual tuition is published by programme stage (Primary, Lower‑Secondary, Upper‑Secondary/IGCSE, Senior/A‑Level) with separate published amounts for local and foreign residents; other fee categories (application/registration, per‑term instalments, boarding, uniform prices, exam and service fees, payment methods and refund rules) are not itemised as fixed sums in the published materials.
Academics

Cambridge School of IT and Economics teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum

The curriculum is international with breadth and depth characteristic of the strongest national and international programmes and a strong emphasis on languages. Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP) is used for ages 11–14, and Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE 8–9 classes) followed by Cambridge Senior (10–11 classes) with AS & A Levels. The school is English–Uzbek bilingual and offers the curriculum as part of a trilingual programme alongside the national curriculum.

Exam Results

Cambridge exam performance is high; students regularly demonstrate strong results on international assessments, with performance rates typically about 20% above global averages.

Higher Education Progression

University guidance counsellors are qualified professionals familiar with the universities (essentially in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and beyond) where students wish to continue their studies, including guidance related to UK and US university applications.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school adopts a holistic approach to education with high academic standards and up-to-date teaching methods. The language programme is bilingual and bicultural, supporting social and cultural development. A Student Committee is elected by the student body and organises social and leisure activities, helping to build a sense of community. Clubs including cultural and literary clubs, debate clubs, Model United Nations and the Yearbook accompany the academic programme. The school life includes obligatory activities offering opportunities to explore strengths in sports, arts, music and more. The Student Committee promotes the integration of new students and helps ensure there is no bullying within the school community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school uses English, Russian and Uzbek as languages of instruction in a tri-lingual system. English and Russian are chosen as the main language of instruction, with the majority of local subjects taught in that language. English language instruction is complemented by language and literature work at various levels and foreign language classes for learners from beginner to capable. Students study at least one other language, and all students are advised individually on language choices. The curriculum emphasises languages as part of a broad international programme and aims to develop multilingual competence.

Mental Wellbeing

A wide range of activities supports student wellbeing, including sports, arts, music and other pursuits as part of daily school life. Clubs and cultural activities supplement academics and help students develop social and emotional skills. The Student Committee and school activities foster a supportive community and opportunities to build friendships. There is emphasis on inclusive participation and personal development through a variety of extracurricular offerings.

Safeguarding

The Student Committee ensures integration of new students and promotes a safe, bully-free environment within the school community. There are explicit safeguards against bullying within student life and activities.
Parent Experience

History

The school was founded in 2012. The owner is Alisher Shoumarov. The school is accredited and collaborates with Cambridge University, ACCA, LSBF, and Oxford Brookes University. In 2017-18, students completed a Research Analysis Project with mentors from Oxford Brookes University and obtained a Bachelor's degree from Oxford Brookes University. In 2018, the institution opened a Cambridge International School division with official status in the United Kingdom.

Community

The Cambridge Senior class is for learners aged 16 to 17 preparing for university and higher education. The Student Committee is elected by the students and organizes social and leisure activities, promotes integration of new students, and ensures a bully-free environment. The School Online App provides frequent updates to parents about trips and events and gives access to attendance, punctuality, and student reports, with staff messaging available. Class sizes reach up to 16 students with one assistant, and the student-teacher ratio is 8:1.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The Cambridge International School of IT and Economics is an English‑Uzbek bilingual international school. It offers an international program and uses Cambridge-based materials as part of its curriculum. The school is located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at 57 Buzarik Street.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The school includes a Student Council elected by students, which organizes social and entertainment events, supports integration of new students, and helps uphold a bully-free community; it also represents students before the disciplinary committee. Numerous clubs supplement the arts and sports programs, including cultural and literary clubs, debate clubs, Model United Nations, and a Yearbook preparation club.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The curriculum is international with breadth and depth characteristic of the strongest national and international programmes, with a strong emphasis on languages. The education is divided into four stages: Primary (1-4), Lower Secondary (5-7), Upper Secondary (8-9) and Senior/Advanced (10-11). English, Russian and Uzbek are used in instruction, forming a bilingual and bicultural learning environment with students studying in multiple languages. Students taking an international programme receive both a National Attestat and an International Diploma, and the Cambridge pathway includes Cambridge IGCSE in upper secondary and Cambridge International A Level in senior.

Arts & Creative

There are arts and creative opportunities beyond the core curriculum, including cultural and literary clubs, debate clubs, Model United Nations, and Yearbook activities. An emphasis on arts and performance is reflected in the daily programme, with obligatory activities in sports, arts and music. After-school options include private language, robotics, music, IT & programming, SAT preparation and other classes. Cultural outings, lectures and Model United Nations debates or teacher/student sport challenges may occur during the week.

Cultural & Language

English, Russian and Uzbek are used in instruction in a tri-lingual system, providing all students the chance to learn in three languages. Russian or English is chosen as the main language of instruction for the majority of subjects, with language and literature for advanced levels and foreign language classes for beginners to advanced learners. As soon as they are able, students study at least one subject in another language, with individual guidance on language choices. Students taking an international programme receive both National Attestat and International Diploma.

Social & Hobbies

A typical day includes a morning schedule, a whole-school assembly on Mondays, lunch, and an afternoon of activities and study. There are obligatory programmes with a wide range of activities in sports, arts, music and other areas. After 3:35pm there is supervised study, followed by optional after-school classes in language, robotics, music, IT & programming, SAT and related subjects. Occasional cultural outings, lectures and Model United Nations debates or teacher/student sport challenges also take place.

Leadership & Professional

The Student Committee is elected by the students and is responsible for organizing social and leisure activities and supporting the integration of new students, including ensuring there is no bullying and representing students before the disciplinary council. University Guidance counsellors are qualified professionals familiar with US, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and beyond, helping students plan university pathways. These counsellors provide guidance on applications to international universities and support students' broader career and study aims.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

A typical day runs from 8:50am to 1:00pm with five class periods and a mid-morning break. Lunch occurs from 1:00pm to 1:50pm, followed by an afternoon block of obligatory activities in sports, arts and music. From 1:50pm to 3:25pm there are further activities, then 3:35pm to 4:20pm is supervised study, and 4:30pm to 5:40pm offers private language, robotics, music, IT & programming, SAT or other classes. Occasional cultural outings, lectures and Model United Nations debates may also occur during the week.
Languages

Language Provision

English and Uzbek are the languages of instruction; the school operates as an English-Uzbek bilingual international school.

Bilingual Teaching

The school is an English-Uzbek bilingual international school.
Admissions

Admissions

Rolling admissions: After the online application and the required documents are received, candidates are invited to spend a day at the school as soon as possible to become acquainted with the school and to take entrance examinations in mathematics, English, and Russian/Uzbek languages. They will participate in an interview with academic heads and have the opportunity to ask questions. The Admissions Committee meets weekly to review dossiers and completed tests. There are four possible outcomes: Acceptance; Deferral (due to significant competition—for example quotas or late receipt of grade reports or transcripts; the Committee reviews all relevant dossiers at a later time; parents are informed of the waiting time and the date of reconsideration); Waitlist (when all places for the next year are allocated, candidates at the corresponding level are placed on the waiting list and may be admitted as places become available, often in autumn, but sometimes in winter); Rejection (candidates who are not admitted may reapply the next year). To improve chances, applicants are strongly advised to apply as early as possible from March. Documents submitted after August 15 are still considered by the Admissions Committee, which decides whether to place candidates on the waiting list or reject admission. Documentation submission: Fill the online application form; If the link does not work, download the necessary documents: Registration form for Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary (IGCSE), or Upper Secondary (A-level), or request them from the registrar. Prepare copies of academic records and a medical certificate; ask the principal or academic dean to complete the academic recommendation form. All documents should be sent by email or mail to the Cambridge International School of IT and Economics in Tashkent: Admissions Office, Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Ulugbek District, Buzaryk Street 57.

Waitlist

Waitlist: When all places for the next year are allocated, candidates of the corresponding level are placed on the waiting list and may be admitted as places become available, often in autumn, but sometimes in winter.
School Events
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