WELCOME TO KIS!
Kazakhstan International School is a special place. When I first walked into the school I felt a sense of community, a sense of awe and a sense of wonder. As I spent my time looking through the school, I learned that those qualities are permanent fixtures in the school. The students are courteous and courageous, the teachers are passionate and engaging and the parents are supportive and welcoming. It was for these reasons I chose to join KIS. This year represents my 20th in education, my 16th as an IB educator and my 9th as a senior leader and I am excited to bring that experience to Almaty to build on the foundations described above. As Head of School, I will make myself available - not only to listen to parents - but to partner with them to help KIS serve their children better.
Ole Bernard Sealey, Head of School
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new and returning families. Kazakhstan International School is an amazing school and offers great learning experiences and opportunities to our students. We are committed to providing a quality education for our students that develops the whole child as a caring, open-minded and lifelong learner.
It is an exciting time for new families to join KIS as we are growing and expanding our program. Our teaching team is committed to success of every child!
I am proud to be at KIS and look forward to the next year full of learning and new experiences!
Elena Maksymova, Elementary School Principal
KIS is a wonderful learning community where Early Years education is seen as the foundation for lifelong learning. My passion as an educator and leader has always been to make sure that all students have equal opportunities to grow into their best potential, not only as learners but as human beings as well. Childhood is not only preparation for the future, it’s a unique phase in life where play and inquiry are the main channels for learning and the power of imagination opens up worlds with amazing possibilities. Our important task is to provide an engaging program that enhances students' natural curiosity and joy of learning. Those are the superpowers that will carry them through their school years and further in life as well. We are proud to provide our EY program at two campuses: Edelweiss and Main Campus. I am so excited to continue working with our dedicated educators, students and families.
Kirsi Tarrka, Early Years School Principal
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A TRULY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
At KIS, we believe the International Baccalaureate (IB) offers the best educational framework for children and young adults. The IB aims to develop “inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” We now offer three IB programmes of international education, for learners aged 2-19 years: the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes
The Primary Years Programme
The Middle Years Programme
IB Diploma Programme
FEES for 2020-21
EARLY YEARS PROGRAMME | |
Toddlers (2,5 year-olds) |
5 000 USD (half-day only) |
8 900 USD (full day option) | |
Pre-Kindergarten (3 year-olds) |
6 900 USD (half-day option) |
8 900 USD (full day option) | |
Kindergarten (4 year-olds) | 9 900 USD |
Reception (5 year-olds) | 11 900 USD |
PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME | |
Grades 1-5 | 16 900 USD |
MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME | |
Grades 6-8 | 17 900 USD |
Grades 9-10 | 18 900 USD |
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME | |
Grades 11-12 | 20 500 USD |
This fee includes all IB Diploma exam fees and the cost of the compulsory Group 4 project | |
Entrance exam: 20 000 KZT per child | |
Admissions fee: 250 000 KZT per child, payable upon enrolment (once only, non-refundable) | |
* Most KIS after-school activities are free. Some require a small charge to cover costs, e.g. those organized by external providers, or which take place outside school | |
* Additional charges for using the school bus service (45 000 KZT/month both ways or 30000 KZT/month one way) and school meals (pre-school and Grades 1-2 -1550 KZT/day, Grades 3-10 - 1950 KZT/day) are optional. |