Miras International School Almaty

190 Al Farabi Avenue, Almaty, Kazakhstan. The school is located on Al Farabi Avenue in Almaty. It serves students from preschool through Grade 12.

Preschool to Grade 12. The school runs IB Primary Years Programme for ages 3 to 10-11 (Preschool to Grade 4) and IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 5-10. At Grade 11 students choose between the Grade 11 Kazakhstani Programme or the Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Grades 11-12, with the DP taught in English.

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization and accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).

Representatives of 18 countries; the student body is international.

Inclusive education ensures students with diverse abilities and learning needs receive appropriate support in a welcoming environment. The curriculum is adapted to accommodate individual learning styles and paces, with psychological and pedagogical support available to all students as needed.

Kazakhstan

Miras International School blends Kazakhstani State Educational Standards with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Preschool to Grade 4. From Grades 5–10, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is integrated with Kazakhstani standards. Language of instruction spans English, Kazakh, and Russian across the primary years, with English-language instruction continuing into the Diploma Programme. End of Grade 10 results include the IBMYP certificate issued via eAssessment. The Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) is taught in English, with six subjects from six groups and core requirements Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Action and Service; the school has celebrated 18 Diploma Programme Graduation Ceremonies and the highest DP score earned is 45. Graduates study at recognized universities worldwide, including the USA, the UK, Canada, France, Singapore, Switzerland, and Turkey.

DP graduates have earned high scores, with the highest DP score of 45. The school has held 18 Diploma Programme Graduation Ceremonies. The Diploma Programme includes six subjects from six groups and core requirements Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Action, and Service. Graduates go on to universities around the world, including the USA, the UK, Canada, France, Singapore, Switzerland and Turkey.

Graduates study at recognized universities worldwide, including the USA, the UK, Canada, France, Singapore, Switzerland, and Turkey.

Pastoral work helps students develop their unique traits and take initiative in and outside of the school. The Student Council and ongoing relationships with UNICEF, UNESCO and UNO foster intercultural awareness and international-mindedness within the school community. The school emphasizes mutual respect and appreciation of cultural differences and promotes a sense of global citizenship through the IB programmes and multilingual environment.

Inclusive education ensures that students with diverse abilities and learning needs receive appropriate support in a welcoming environment. The curriculum is adapted to accommodate individual learning styles and paces, with psychological and pedagogical support available to all students as needed. Learners with additional needs benefit from being part of a mainstream school setting, while all students develop empathy, responsibility, and independence by learning alongside peers with different abilities.

Three languages of instruction are used: Kazakh, English and Russian. Language skills are developed through subject areas and are a part of each subject's program. The school supports a polilingual language environment, promoting English, Kazakh and Russian, while also supporting French, Chinese and other languages.

Pastoral work supports students' personal development and wellbeing, helping them build confidence and initiative within the school community.

The school provides a safe environment with 24-hour security across the campus, security cameras, and family ID cards for access. It conducts earthquake and fire drills and uses evacuation procedure posters in every classroom to ensure safe evacuation routes.

1. The school has authorization for three International Baccalaureate programmes and is accredited by the Council of International Schools. This underpins the scope of curricula offered and the pathways through which graduates can enter universities abroad. 2. The admission process begins with meeting the admission officer and a familiarization tour of the school. This provides families with an opportunity to understand the school environment and ask initial questions. 3. Prospective families write and submit an application form as the next step in the process. 4. An entrance test is scheduled; the cost of the test is 12,000 Tenge and the fee is paid to the Accounts Department. 5. The applicant takes the entrance test as part of the admission assessment. 6. Test results are communicated within 3 working days of the test. 7. An enrollment agreement is prepared and the enrollment order is registered after submitting the required documents. 8. Admission is based on available space in the corresponding year/group, entrance test results, an interview with a student, and (for Pre-School, Kindergarten and Grade 1) an assessment by a psychologist. 9. Enrollment documents required include: an application signed by a parent, birth certificate, copies of passports for non-residents, copies of both parents' IDs, photos, a medical certificate, and a payment receipt showing the student's name and the first tranche of tuition/entrance fee. 10. Fees are published for the academic year; the entrance fee is 400,000 Tenge, and tuition varies by grade and by language stream (Kazakh/Russian/English taught streams); foreign citizens have corresponding US dollar tariff options for certain streams. 11. For school applicants, a school leaving certificate from the previous school and transcripts are required; additional documents may include a certificate of middle school for entrants to Grade 10–11. 12. The tariffs outline annual tuition by grade and language stream, with specific amounts listed for Kindergarten through IB Diploma Programme levels, plus the entrance fee for all applicants. 13. All payments and fee schedules are subject to the published terms for the academic year and relevant contractual arrangements with the school.

The school offers educational grants covering 100%, 50%, or 30% of tuition through a traditional competitive process. The competition aims to support talented students with high academic achievement. Eligible participants are students who have completed 9th or 10th grade with good or excellent marks and who are citizens of Kazakhstan; in case of equal results, winners and prize-winners of national and international Olympiads are preferred. Entrance examinations for entry to 10th grade are English (as a second language), mathematics (in Russian), and Russian language (essay). For admission to the IB Diploma Programme (English language instruction) the exams are English language, mathematics (in English), and Russian language. Key dates for the grant cycle include acceptance of documents from February 15 to March 30, 2025, testing from April 1 to May 14, 2025, and announcement of results from June 1 to June 15, 2025. To apply, contact the Admission office at Miras School via the provided email and phone numbers.