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CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Russian
Fees RUB 14,640 - 24,010
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Russian, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Arabic, English
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in St. Petersburg, CIS International School - St. Petersburg Campus offers a four-band international curriculum for ages 3 to 18. EYFS is provided as an International Private Kindergarten for ages 3-5; Primary School (ages 5-11) combines International Primary and Russian curricula; Secondary School (11-16) delivers International Secondary and Russian curricula; ages 16-18 study Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Levels alongside the Russian curriculum. Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels are recognised by 140 universities worldwide. The campus features science laboratories, art and crafts classrooms, and an ICT room; the library holds over 3,000 books, including science titles and fiction. A dance hall supports performing arts, and a canteen serves meals four times daily. Safety is supported by 24/7 security, a nurse, a psychologist, and a speech therapist. Teaching staff come from the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA, South Africa and other countries, bringing international perspectives to classroom learning.

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The Essentials

CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Russian.

Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia. The Saint Petersburg Campus is located at Primorsky Prospekt, 62, Building 1, Saint Petersburg, 197183. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00. The CIS Saint Petersburg Campus is part of CIS International School's network of campuses in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Tashkent.

Stages
Early years (EYFS) International Private Kindergarten (3-5 years); Primary School (5-11 years) International Primary and Russian Curriculum; Secondary School (11-16 years) International Secondary and Russian Curriculum; 16-18 years Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A Level with Russian Curriculum.

Additional learning support
A nurse, a psychologist, and a speech therapist are available to assist students.

Country affiliation
Russia
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus ranges from RUB 14,640 to RUB 24,010 for 2026/27.

Application / enrolment fees
- Entrance (enrolment) fee: EUR 3,000 per family, payable once on enrolment and non‑refundable.
- Capital fee: Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception = EUR 0; all other year levels = EUR 3,000 (one‑off).

Tuition fees — annual and per‑term (by year group)
Note: the school operates five short terms per academic year; per‑term amounts below are the annual fee divided by five.
- Pre‑Nursery & Nursery (age 2.5–3)
- Annual: EUR 14,640. Per term: EUR 2,928.00.
- Reception (age 4)
- Annual: EUR 16,390. Per term: EUR 3,278.00.
- Primary (KS1 & KS2: Years 1–4, age 5–8)
- Annual: EUR 20,880. Per term: EUR 4,176.00.
- Primary (KS2: Years 5–6, age 9–10)
- Annual: EUR 21,380. Per term: EUR 4,276.00.
- Secondary (KS3: Years 7–9, age 11–13)
- Annual: EUR 21,660. Per term: EUR 4,332.00.
- Secondary (KS4: Years 10–11, age 14–15)
- Annual: EUR 23,420. Per term: EUR 4,684.00.
- Sixth Form (Years 12–13, age 16–17)
- Annual: EUR 24,010. Per term: EUR 4,802.00.

Alternative published fee bands (payment‑date dependent)
- The school publishes alternative annual fee bands tied to payment timing (discount system). Example alternative annual bands shown include: EUR 15,540; EUR 17,400; EUR 22,170; EUR 22,690; EUR 22,990; EUR 24,850; EUR 33,890; and higher bands up to EUR 33,890 for some payment options. Divide any annual band by five to obtain the per‑term equivalent.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is organised in five short terms; term dates are published in the school calendar. Per‑term billing can be calculated by dividing the annual tuition by five.
- Tuition amounts depend on the date of payment; a discount system is applied to certain payment dates. Payment plans are offered (details handled by Admissions/Finance).
- Sibling discount: 5% for the second and subsequent enrolled child. Corporate billing arrangements are available by agreement.

Boarding fees
- The campus does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees. No boarding charges apply.

Other costs and regularly charged extras
- School transport (bus): 250,000 ₽ per school year (route/availability dependent). Transport is charged separately.
- School meals: included in tuition (three meals per day). All required textbooks are included in tuition.
- School uniform: not included in tuition; uniform costs are charged to families separately.
- Summer courses, some co‑curricular activities and optional programmes: charged extra and are not included in tuition. Paid after‑school club fees at the Saint Petersburg campus are published for some clubs; the average fee for paid group clubs is about 8,000 ₽ per month.
- Examination and external assessment costs (where applicable) and certain specialist course fees may be charged in addition to tuition.

Refund information
- The entrance (enrolment) fee of EUR 3,000 per family is non‑refundable. No detailed, publicly published tuition refund schedule is included on the tuition pages; specific refund and cancellation terms are handled through the school's admissions/finance process.

Fee payment options and currency rules
- Invoicing/currency: Payments are made in Russian Rubles and are calculated using the Central Bank exchange rate on the date of payment. If the Central Bank rate is lower than 100 RUB per EUR, a floor rate of 100 RUB = 1 EUR is applied for payment calculation.
- The school publishes that payment plans and corporate invoicing options are available; detailed payment instructions and accepted payment channels (bank account details, invoicing schedule, any card acceptance) are provided directly by the school's Admissions/Finance at the time of contracting and invoicing.

Summary points a parent needs to note
- One‑off costs: Entrance fee EUR 3,000 per family (non‑refundable); capital fee EUR 3,000 for most year levels (zero for Pre‑Nursery/Nursery/Reception).
- Annual tuition: listed by year group above; the school operates five terms per year and per‑term amounts above are annual ÷ 5.
- Inclusions/exclusions: Tuition includes meals and textbooks; transport, uniform and some optional activities are extra.
Academics

CIS International School – St Petersburg Campus teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge secondary education diplomas, and International AS & A Level, are offered and recognised by about 140 universities worldwide. EYFS is provided as International Private Kindergarten for ages 3-5. Primary School KS1 & KS2 follows International Primary and Russian curriculum for ages 5-11. Secondary School KS3 to KS4 provides International Secondary and Russian curriculum for ages 11-16. For ages 16-18, the school offers IGCSE & A‑Level (A/AS Level) and Russian curriculum.

Exam Results
Campus Saint Petersburg Year 11 IGCSE A-C grades 61%; Year 12 AS exams A-C grades 83%; Year 13 A-level A or B grades 72% and A-C grades 83%.

Higher Education Progression
Cambridge qualifications are recognised by around 140 universities; graduates progress to universities in the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada and other countries.
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Admissions
Stage 1. Assessment: Before admission, each child completes an English and Mathematics assessment to determine academic level and appropriate year group. A meeting with a school psychologist is held; for children under 10, this also includes a speech and language assessment. Parents receive individual feedback and professional recommendations following the assessment. Stage 2. Enrollment: Seat reservation follows testing. Parents complete the application forms and pay the enrollment fee. Admission timelines indicate most students enroll in spring and summer; admission during the academic year is possible subject to availability. Stage 3. Required documents: Parents are required to submit the following documents: birth certificate; child's passport (from age 14) and visa - for foreign citizens; passport of one parent and visa - for foreign citizens; medical record and health insurance policy; academic transcripts from previous schools; two photographs of the child (3×4 cm); one photograph (3×4 cm) of the authorized adult (up to five persons may be designated). Copies of all documents can be made at the school office; application forms are provided at the CIS office.
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