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| Number of students |
535 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30+ |
| Most common nationality |
Kazakhstani |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
40% foreign / 60% local |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French
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| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Every classroom has an interactive touchscreen. All students from Grade 4 upwards use laptops. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we implemented online learning from March 2020 onwards. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
100% acceptance rate. Average IB Diploma score -35 (maximum 39). |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
From 20 minutes to an hour, depending on age. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Learning support offered |
Young students with special learning needs are supported by teaching assistants, and work is differentiated to enable them to access the curriculum. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We use the CAT4 aptitude test, and a test of English language skills, as well as an interview with the relevant Principal. |
| Waiting list |
Yes (for some grades) |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, students can join KIS year-round |
| School start time |
8.00am |
| School finish time |
Normal lessons end at 3 pm, after which we have optional After-School Activities until 4.15 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Students are supervised from 7.45am onwards, and may work in the library after scheduled lessons (e.g. if waiting for a sibling, or for an after-school activity that begins later in the afternoon) |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, there are vegetarian and non-allergenic options available daily |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Activities include football, skiing, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, fitness, dance, drama, story telling, music, drums, coding, Lego Education, foreign languages, and a wide variety of arts and crafts activities |
| Sports activities included |
Sports include football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, athletics, fitness training |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. In addition to our own school competitions, as a member of COASH we take part in inter-school competitions with other private and international schools in Almaty |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, 3 science labs (chemistry, physics, biology), black box theater, music room, gym, playground, 2 cafeterias (for Primary and Secondary students), coffee-shop La Tartine |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall, artificial football pitch, basketball court, running track |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Kazakhstan International School is proud to be an IB World School, offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate programme of education from Early Years to the IB Diploma, for children aged 2-19. We are a friendly, family school with close ties between parents, students and teachers. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The KIS community nurtures a growth mindset through a holistic education that connects cultures. |