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Miras International School
Kazakhstan's first IB World School to offer all three programmes - PYP, MYP, and Diploma - founded in 1999 at 190 Al-Farabi Avenue. It serves 546 students from 18 nationalities in three languages of instruction, with annual fees from KZT…
In brief
The first school in Kazakhstan to win full IB authorisation across PYP, MYP and DP, opened in 1999 on Al-Farabi Avenue. Trilingual delivery in English, Russian and Kazakh.
Around 540 to 580 students, mainly Kazakh nationals with a meaningful international slice. CIS and NEASC accredited. The dual-track design lets graduates leave with both a Kazakhstani state diploma and the IB DP, useful for families who want options on either side of the border.
Reputationally strong on academic seriousness and on language depth across the three mediums. Fees sit between 3 and 8.7 million KZT, materially cheaper than KIS or Haileybury for an equivalent IB pathway, which is a large part of why local professional families pick it. Sister campus in Astana.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery (Kazakh/Russian stream) | 3 | Annual | KZT 3,000,000 |
| Pre-school | 4 | Annual | KZT 4,005,000 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | Annual | KZT 3,000,000 |
| Grades 1-4 (Kazakh/Russian stream) | 6 | Annual | KZT 5,175,000 |
| Grades 1-4 (English stream) | 6 | Annual | KZT 6,210,000 |
| Grades 5-10 (Kazakh/Russian stream) | 11 | Annual | KZT 5,760,000 |
| Grades 5-10 (English stream) | 11 | Annual | KZT 6,993,000 |
| Grade 11-12 (IB DP Courses only) | 16 | Annual | KZT 7,785,000 |
| Grade 11-12 (IB Diploma Programme) | 16 | Annual | KZT 8,730,000 |
| Entrance Test | One-time | KZT 12,000 | |
| Entrance Fee | One-time | KZT 400,000 |
Reviews
- Reviews split between staff capability and institutional execution. Students and parents praise the teaching corps and the IB Diploma offering, which is named as the reason to stay.
- A 2023 Reddit r/intschoolreview post titled the school , with claims that policy is made on the spot, qualified teachers leave early, and hiring shows favouritism.
- A separate ex-student's account detailed dated equipment (computers cited as 8 to 9 years old), poor security around art rooms, and core subjects (ICT, music, art) being dropped then reintroduced inconsistently across years.
- Despite that, the same student wrote "I pretty much like every teacher that I have" and credited individual teachers for personal support.
- The IB Diploma programme is repeatedly named as the only viable IB pathway in Almaty, which keeps families enrolled despite the operational complaints.
Head of school
Irina R. Vlassyants
Irina Ramilyevna Vlassyants has been with Miras International School Almaty since its foundation in 1999. Under her leadership, the school successfully passed reaccreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) in 2021. She is an innovation-oriented leader who has implemented modern teaching methods and international standards for student assessment. She is the author of a Russian language methodological guide for the IB Diploma Programme and has published numerous articles on education. She is a member of the CIS Accreditation Commission and has received state awards, including the title "Honorary Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan" and the Order "Kurmet" for her significant achievements in organizing and improving educational processes.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 02
Academic results
- IB programmes PYP, MYP, DP
- Accreditation CIS, NEASC