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QSI International School of Atyrau

Kazakhstan, Atyrau

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Russian, Kazakh, Dutch
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

QSI International School of Atyrau is an English-language school serving ages 3–18 in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. Opened in 2007, it enrolls 71 students; expatriate families are served. The school uses the QSI Mastery Learning model, letting students progress at their own pace to master knowledge and skills. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, collaboration, cultural awareness, and digital literacy. A mastery-based system teaches units toward mastery; students advance upon mastery, and teachers re-teach as needed, with mastery rewarded by an A or B. AP Capstone is offered (AP Seminar and AP Research), with a secondary program for students 14+. QSI Virtual School provides support. Core subjects include English, mathematics, cultural studies, science, art, music, and physical education; Intensive English and computing support language development. Native language programs in Kazakh, Russian, and Dutch celebrate Kazakhstan's culture. Facilities include a campus, gym, athletic field/track, theater, library, and two computer labs with a makerspace.

atyrau.qsi.org

473 bld, Beibarys prospekt, 060011, Kazakhstan

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

QSI International School of Atyrau has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
473 Sultan Beibarys Prospect, Atyrau, Kazakhstan 060011. The school is located in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. Postal code 060011. The contact number is +7 7122 51 83 97/98.

Stages
Preschool, Elementary, and Middle and Secondary School.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from over 23 nationalities.

Additional learning support
Intensive English program for students whose English proficiency is below age-appropriate levels. It uses smaller classes and focuses on speaking, listening, reading, and writing to enable transition to mainstream classes.

Country affiliation
Kazakhstan
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application and registration fees

- One-time, non-refundable registration fee: USD 300.
- For students accepted under a scholarship process, a specific scholarship-policy registration charge is listed as USD 600 for new scholarship applicants.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish a public schedule of tuition rates by year group for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) on its public admissions or registration pages. Tuition amounts are provided to families on the school invoice or in the official fee schedule issued to admitted families.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school year is organised in three terms (First Term, Second Term, Third Term) with the 2026/2027 term dates published as follows: First Term — 27 August to 15 December; Second Term — 11 January to 2 April; Third Term — 5 April to 23 June. Parents are billed according to the school's term structure and academic calendar.
- Tuition and related fees are payable according to the published invoice deadlines for each term; scholarship recipients are required to pay tuition on the same published schedule as regular tuition and fees.

Capital Fund Fee and other mandatory charges

- A Capital Fund Fee (CFF) is referenced in the school's scholarship policy and in school policies. The CFF amount for general (non-scholarship) families is not published on the public materials found. The CFF is explicitly waived for students receiving scholarships under the published scholarship guidelines.
- Other one-time or annual charges (for example those that appear in many international-school billing schedules, such as development or capital fees) are referenced in school policy documents but specific published amounts for Atyrau were not located in the public materials.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the school's public materials.

Other costs (uniforms, lunches, extracurriculars, transport)

- School lunches can be purchased through the school reception; lunch costs are handled separately from tuition and are paid to the school as required.
- Transportation is not provided by the school at this time. Families are responsible for travel to and from school.
- No publicly posted uniform fee or detailed list of textbook, extracurricular, or examination charges was found; these items (if applicable) are reflected on individual invoices or in admissions/offer documentation provided to families.

Refund information

- No publicly published refund policy or detailed refund schedule for tuition and fees (for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years) was located in the school's public materials. Refund terms (if any) are handled under the school's billing and admissions policies and appear to be part of the formal invoice/enrollment documentation.

Fee payment options and contacts

- Payment instructions and accepted payment methods are provided on official invoices; families should follow invoice payment instructions and contact the school finance office for payment methods and transfer details.
- Finance contact: Lyazzat Koishiyeva, Finance (email: lyazzat-koishiyeva@atyrau.qsi.org). Registrar contact: Ainagul Sarshalova (email: ainagul-sarshalova@atyrau.qsi.org). Main admissions contact and registration guidance are available via the school's OpenApply registration portal.

Summary note on published data

- The school publishes the registration requirement (USD 300 at application) and school calendars/term dates; however, a public, line-by-line published tuition schedule (per year group, per term, per academic year) for 2026/27 or 2025/26 was not present in the publicly available admissions/policy materials. Families receive tuition amounts and specific billing details through the school's admission and invoicing process.
Academics

QSI International School of Atyrau teaches Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
QSI International School of Atyrau uses a Mastery Learning model, allowing students to progress at their own pace to develop proficiency in knowledge, skills, and competencies. The approach emphasizes 21st Century Learning Skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, collaboration, cultural awareness, and digital literacy. The curriculum is delivered through a Performance-Based/Mastery Learning system where essential units are taught toward excellence; students advance upon mastery, and teachers re-teach as needed, with mastery rewarded by an A or B. A full secondary program is offered to students 14 years and older, and secondary students can receive additional support through an accredited online instructional program and QSI Virtual School (QVS). Core subjects include English (reading, grammar, composition, and spelling), mathematics, cultural studies (history and geography), science, art, music, and physical education, with Intensive English available for language support and computer use integrated across the curriculum; three native language programs—Kazakh, Russian, and Dutch—are offered, with Russian and Kazakh available to non-native speakers, and the school emphasizes Kazakhstan's culture and history.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are small: 6-11 students in Pre-K; 10-14 in Elementary; 8-15 in Middle School; and 5-15 in Secondary. Each Preschool/Elementary class has two dedicated educators—a lead teacher and an assistant.

Higher Education Progression
The school offers an American High School Diploma. The Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma is also offered. The American High School Diploma is accepted at colleges and universities worldwide.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Admission is open to students ages 3 to 18 who are invested in learning in English language classrooms and who adhere to the school's Student Code of Conduct. New Student Application requires a copy of passport or birth certificate, Health History Form, Emergency Information Form, and previous school records including testing. A one-time, 300 USD non-refundable registration fee is required. Following official admission procedures, a placement examination may be given to determine the appropriate level of instruction. The test involves reading, writing, and mathematics. Typically, students are placed according to age, with November 1 being the cut-off for a particular age group; exceptions may be made based on testing and administration decisions. QSI Atyrau welcomes students with little or no English language skills enrolling at the pre-school, elementary, and middle school level. Students needing Intensive English from ages 6 to 13 will be pulled out of the first two morning classes to receive special tutoring. The Intensive English program is designed to mainstream students back into Reading and Writing classes when ready. No general deadline for applying exists. Students are able to join the school at any time. There are deadlines for scholarship applications, usually in March. Scholarships are available for Kazakh and international students who do not receive tuition support from their parents' companies. Applications become available in the Spring of each year.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available for Kazakh and international students who do not receive tuition support from their parent's companies. Applications become available in the Spring of each year.
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