Kazakhstan International School
| Motto | More than Academics |
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| Established | 1997 |
| School type | Private |
| President | Daniel Gunaseelan
Mrs. Elena Maksymova - Principal |
| Location | 102a, Utegen Batyr, 050062 Almaty, Kazakhstan |
| Enrollment | From 30 different countries |
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| Mascot | None |
| Home page | Kazakhstan International School |
Kazakhstan International School (KIS) is a nonprofit international school in Almaty, Kazakhstan. KIS is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) Authorized school. English is not only the language of instruction, but is also the common language that students from a variety of multicultural backgrounds use during play time and meal times throughout the day. KIS is Council of International Schools full member international school as well.
- An English-medium school with qualified, professional teachers in each grade school class.
- International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) Authorized
- Toddler program for 2-year-olds at the Edelweiss Early Years Campus
- Preschool program for 3 to 5-year-olds at the Edelweiss Years Campus
- Elementary School program for Reception - Grade 6 (ages 6-11)
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program
The KIS primary school is authorized to offer the IB PYP from grade 6 (11–12 years old) down to preschool, where they introduce the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program to the smallest learners (ages 3 to 6 years old). This year, KIS also introduced an inquiry-based Toddler Program at their new Early Years Campus at Edelweiss. From August 2012, KIS has added a middle school program for grades 6, 7 and 8 based on the IB MYP (International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program)
Early years campus at Edelweiss
KIS has opened a new early years campus close to downtown Almaty. The Edelweiss Ashel Residence is a gated community, where the KIS Edelweiss Early Years Campus is located, right next door to Almaty’s growing financial district. This is a purpose-built preschool in a popular, green area of the city. KIS Early Years also offers the IB PYP curriculum.