International School of Saint Petersburg – ISSPb

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Russian

Fees RUB 1,500,000

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum

Taught languages English, Russian, French, German, Spanish

Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

International School of Saint Petersburg, ISSPb, is an international school on Kolpinskaya Street 9, Saint Petersburg, Russia. It offers two programmes: the International Programme, based on the English National Curriculum and taught in English with Russian studied as a foreign language or first language for native speakers; and the Russian National Programme aligned with Federal State Educational Standards. The International Programme runs from Reception (age 4) through Year 13 (A-Level) and prepares students for IGCSE and A-Level exams. ISSPb is an official IGCSE/A-Level and LRN examination centre, enabling on-campus assessment. The Russian Programme integrates language, history and culture, while English remains the common language of instruction for the international track and Russian is studied by all students. The school emphasises holistic development and offers a broad range of extracurricular activities. Its sports provision includes swimming, football, basketball and chess, with enrichment activities in music, art, drama, languages and other clubs.

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Kolpinskaya Street 9, St. Petersburg 197198, Russia

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The Essentials

Location

Kolpinskaya Street 9, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 197198.

Stages

EYFS (Ages 3–5; Nursery, Reception); Primary (Years 1–6; ages 5–11); Secondary (Years 7–13; ages 11–18). IGCSE is offered at KS4 (Years 10–11) and A Levels at KS5 (Years 12–13).

Type

Private international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school has students from 23 countries.

Additional learning support

ESL program provides language support for students whose first language is not English, with levelled reading and both individual and group English lessons.

Country affiliation

Russia.

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Application fees

- No specific application, registration or enrolment fee amount is published on the school's application or fees pages.

Tuition fees (2026/27)

- Tuition for the 2026/27 academic year is stated as starting from RUB 1,500,000 (one million five hundred thousand rubles) per year. Tuition is specified as depending on the stage of education (Nursery, Reception, Primary KS1/KS2, Secondary KS3/IGCSE, A Level). No per-term breakdown or specific per-year-group annual amounts are published on the tuition page.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's published fees material does not provide a detailed billing schedule, term-by-term instalment plan, deposit amounts, invoicing timing, or other payment terms. No published statement of penalties for late payment or standard payment deadlines is shown in the school's fees and admissions pages.

Boarding fees / provision

- There is no information published about boarding provision or boarding fees; the school's public pages addressing fees and admissions do not list a boarding option.

Other costs and additional fees

- School uniform: Cardigan, polo shirt/dress and PE uniform are purchased from the school and are not included in tuition; uniform items and other school clothing can also be purchased from the school's partner store. No specific uniform price list is published on the fees page.

- Holiday / seasonal programme fees (published amounts):
- Autumn holidays (per week): Reception RUB 35,000; Primary (Years 1–6) RUB 50,000; Secondary (Years 7–A Level) RUB 65,000.
- Spring holidays (per week): Reception RUB 35,000; Primary RUB 50,000; Secondary RUB 65,000.
- Summer (June, 4-week programmes): Reception RUB 140,000; Primary RUB 200,000; Secondary RUB 260,000.
- Published discounts for holiday programmes include a 5% summer discount (for students who attend a full autumn or spring week) and a 5% refer-a-friend discount under stated conditions.

- IGCSE & A-Level examination (LRN) entry fees (published amounts for external candidates / per academic subject):
- GCSE (per subject): RUB 18,500.
- A Level (per subject): RUB 27,500.
- Late entry surcharges: an increase of RUB 5,000 if registering within 30 calendar days after the standard deadline; an increase of RUB 10,000 if registering within 30 calendar days after the late-entry deadline.
- Note: Combined Science is counted as two academic subjects and is charged accordingly.

Refund information

- The school's publicly posted fees and admissions pages do not include a published refund or fee-cancellation policy (for tuition, deposits, programme fees or exam fees). No standard refund schedule or conditions for reimbursement are shown in the publicly available fees pages.

Fee payment options

- The published fees material does not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, local currency card payment, international card payment, direct debit) or specific bank-account details. No standard online payment options or card-processing details are displayed in the school's fees or application pages.

Summary of what is available and what is not published

- Available, published numeric amounts: the school publishes a starting tuition figure (RUB 1,500,000 per year), holiday programme fees (autumn, spring per-week and summer 4-week fees) and IGCSE/A-Level examination entry fees with late-entry surcharges.

- Not published in the school's public fees and admissions material: a detailed per-year-group tuition schedule or per-term figures, an application/registration fee amount, a billing schedule or standard payment terms, boarding fees, a formal published refund policy for tuition or deposits, and accepted payment-method details. These items are not included in the school's published fees pages.

Academics

Curriculum

The school has two educational programmes: the International Programme based on the English National Curriculum, with Russian taught as a foreign language or first language for native speakers; and the Russian National Programme aligned with Federal State Educational Standards. The International Programme runs from Reception (age 4) through Year 13 (A-Level) and prepares students for IGCSE and A-Level examinations; the school is an official IGCSE/A-Level and LRN examination centre. English is the common language of instruction, and Russian is studied by all students.

Exam Results

100% pass rate in IGCSE; average grade 7 out of 9; each student sits 6–8 subjects; average grades in many subjects exceed the UK national average.

Higher Education Progression

Prepares students for higher education worldwide with strong preparation for IGCSE and A-Level examinations and a foundation for admission to global universities.

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Admissions

1. Selection process and online information. Admissions begin with a selection process for enrollment. The admission procedure is simple and most information is provided online. Prospective families can access most admissions information online. 2. Admissions interview. The student must undergo an admissions interview, which can be organized at school or remotely if you are abroad. The interview is a required part of the admissions process. 3. Response timeline. Parents receive a response within 5-10 business days from the date of application. The 5-10 business day window is the timeframe stated by ISSPb. This completes the admissions steps described.

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FAQs

Where is the International School of Saint Petersburg – ISSPb located?

ISSPb is located at Kolpinskaya Street 9, Saint Petersburg, Russia (postal code 197198). It is a private international school serving a diverse, international community from early years through to the end of secondary education.

What ages does ISSPb serve and what curricula are offered?

ISSPb serves students from age 3 to 18, covering the full range from EYFS to Year 13. It offers two programmes: the International Programme based on the English National Curriculum (with Russian taught as a foreign language or first language) and the Russian National Programme aligned with the Federal State Educational Standards.

What language is used for instruction and how is Russian incorporated?

All teaching in the International Programme is conducted in English. Russian is studied by all students—either as a foreign language or as a first language for native speakers—and there is a separate Russian National Programme option as well.

What is the starting tuition for the 2026/27 academic year?

Tuition starts from RUB 1,500,000 per year, with the exact amount depending on the stage of education (Nursery, Reception, Primary, Secondary, and A Level). The published figures do not break down per year or per term.

Is there a published application or registration fee?

There is no specific application, registration, or enrolment fee amount published in the available materials. Prospective families should inquire directly for any charged fees beyond tuition.

Are scholarships available or a waitlist published?

Scholarships are not listed in the published materials, and there is no publicly available information about a waitlist.

What examinations do ISSPb students take, and how do results look?

ISSPb is an official IGCSE/A-Level examination centre, so students sit IGCSE and A-Level exams on campus. In IGCSE, there is a 100% pass rate with an average grade around 7 out of 9, and many subjects exceed the UK national average.

How are results in IGCSE and A-Levels perceived relative to international standards?

Many subjects at ISSPb exceed the UK national average, reflecting strong preparation for IGCSE and A-Level assessments and readiness for admission to global universities.

Are class sizes or student-teacher ratios published?

No information about class sizes or student-teacher ratios is published.

What sports facilities and programs does ISSPb offer?

The sports program includes swimming, football, basketball and chess, with students regularly taking part in inter-school tournaments and regional competitions.

Does ISSPb offer on-campus IGCSE and A-Level examinations?

Yes. ISSPb is an accredited LRN examination centre, enabling on-campus IGCSE and A-Level examinations and preparation.

What enrichment and arts programs are available beyond standard classes?

ISSPb offers a broad enrichment program, including music (vocal and instrumental), drama and theatre, art and design & technology, along with concerts, masterclasses and performances.

What kinds of clubs and enrichment activities exist, and when do sessions run?

The school runs a wide range of clubs through Enrichment Activities, including languages and practical life skills. There are two enrichment sessions per day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 15:00 to 16:25.

Are there leadership or community service programs at ISSPb?

Public materials do not describe specific leadership or community service programs, though enrichment and social development are part of the curriculum.

What support is available for English language learners at ISSPb?

ISSPb provides an ESL program with levelled reading support and both individual and group English language lessons.

How does ISSPb address safeguarding and pupil wellbeing?

Safeguarding and child protection are integrated into school policies, and the school emphasizes mental wellbeing and holistic development through enrichment and supportive programs, under a DEIJB framework.

Is there support for students with special educational needs (SEN)?

ISSPb offers programmes and support aligned with its international curriculum to meet diverse learning needs, including English language support as part of the overall approach.

Is a school uniform required, and what does it include?

Yes, a school uniform is compulsory. It includes items such as a cardigan and polo shirt or dress, plus a PE uniform, with uniform items sold by the school or a partner store.

What is the ISSPb house system and how does it work?

ISSPb has four houses—Shakespeare, Nightingale, Newton and Gagarin. On entry, siblings are placed in the same house, and there are regular house events across sports, arts, maths and cooking, with trophies and prizes for winners.

Is boarding offered at ISSPb?

Public materials do not list any boarding provision, and there is no published information about boarding options.

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