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Shoqan School
A large Kazakhstani private school in the Samal microdistrict of Medeu, founded in 2020 by Kenges Rakishev and Aselle Tasmagambetova. It follows the national curriculum with advanced maths, English, and Kazakh depth. In 2025, three students gained places at Harvard…
In brief
A high-profile new private school opened in 2020 by Kazakh business figures Kenges Rakishev and Aselle Tasmagambetova, and named after the 19th-century Kazakh scholar Shoqan Walikhanov. National curriculum with a heavy university-prep overlay.
Around 1,300 students and an entrance acceptance rate near 10 percent, which sets the tone. The flagship Mentorship Program, designed by London consultancy Luminary Education, has already placed students at Harvard and UC Berkeley in its first year. Founders publicly commit to fully funding any student who lands a place at a top-ten global university.
Library is housed in a yurt-shaped reading space and is among the largest school libraries in the region. Mix of locally trained and foreign teachers, average class around 20. Best fit for academically driven Kazakh families with global university ambitions. Less suited to families looking for a portable IB or British qualification mid-school.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 1-4 | 6 | Annual | KZT 4,500,000 |
| Grades 5-11 | 11 | Annual | KZT 4,680,000 |
| Entrance Fee | One-time | KZT 800,000 |
Head of school
Niyazov Daulet Tulkibayevich
Daulet Tulkibayevich Niyazov serves as the Principal of Primary and Middle School at Shoqan Walikhanov Private School, where he also teaches mathematics. He emphasizes a learning environment that goes beyond mere academic instruction, focusing on the joy of discovery and student self-realization. Under his leadership, the school implements practical educational programs and individualized learning trajectories tailored to the unique talents and pace of each student. Niyazov is committed to nurturing socially successful individuals who possess critical thinking skills and a strong foundation in key scientific fields.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- University destinations (2025) Harvard, UC Berkeley
- Rating 4.4 on 2GIS (791 reviews)