New Generation School (NGS)

A newer Kazakh-curriculum private school opened in 2018, marketed on facilities and on a tiered, ability-grouped approach inside subjects.

Pool, tennis, in-house psychologist, and an emphasis on differentiation rather than a full international curriculum. Instruction is anchored in the Kazakh national curriculum with English language preparation toward IELTS, not IGCSE or IB.

Local parent feedback is mixed. Positive comments centre on facilities and the willingness of staff to move children between ability groups. Recurring complaints concern morning traffic at drop-off and a sense that 4 million tenge a year does not always remove the need for outside tutoring. A reasonable choice for Kazakh families seeking a stronger English ramp, less so for expats wanting an internationally portable qualification.

• Polarised reviews on Yandex and Zoon: a 3.1 average on Zoon with strong positive and strong negative voices.
• Parents who like it praise the new building, swimming pool and tennis court, the safety setup, and a 12-hour day that lets children finish work on site.
• Parents who dislike it say their child fell behind academically. One parent reported their son scored zero on a maths test after transferring out, another said they still pay for tutors despite high fees.
• Staff turnover is a recurring complaint. One review mentioned three curators changing in three quarters and "normal teachers demanding knowledge" not staying.
• Drop-off and pick-up traffic around the campus is repeatedly flagged. Parents describe gridlock and difficult parking.
• Cost is a sore point. Several reviewers describe fees as expensive relative to what is delivered.