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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.
In brief
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.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grades 0-11 | 5 | KZT 4,950,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance Fee (non-refundable) | KZT 500,000 |
Reviews
A young Russian-language private school in Yermensai with a polished campus and serious academic expectations. Families speak warmly about the facilities, the food, and the fact that children come home without homework hanging over them. The fee is a real number to swallow, and complaints about drop-off traffic and uneven academic outcomes show up often enough to flag.
Positives
- Facilities and campus. Modern building on a clean-air site at the edge of the city, with a pool, tennis court, sports halls and bright classrooms. Parents single out the interiors and grounds as among the best in Almaty.
- Daily experience. Children are described as happy to go in and reluctant to leave. The school-in-school model keeps homework, clubs and sport on site, which lifts a familiar weight off evenings at home.
- Food. Catering gets repeat praise. Recent gripes about undercooked grains and missing condiments sit against a broader pattern of parents saying the food is genuinely good.
- Teaching staff. Teachers come across as professional and approachable, and the administration is described as responsive. Children needing extra stretch can be moved into stronger groups by subject.
Considerations
- Fees against outcomes. Tuition runs around KZT 4.95m a year plus a non-refundable KZT 500,000 entry. Some families say they ended up paying for tutors on top and felt the academic results did not match the bill.
- Curriculum framing. Instruction is in Russian on the Kazakh national track, not Cambridge or IB. Suits families who want a rigorous structured school in Russian; not a fit for those after a Western curriculum or English-medium pathway.
- Drop-off traffic and parking. The road into Yermensai snarls at start and end of day. Parents talk about long crawls to cover a short distance, cars parked along the verge, and the need for a more organised bus service.
- Discipline and pastoral edges. Most parents report a warm climate, but isolated complaints about bullying and a slow institutional response when concerns are raised come up enough to mention.
Leadership
Khissamutdinova Rufina
Rufina Khissamutdinova serves as the School Principal and is a teacher of Russian Language and Literature. With over 20 years of professional experience, she has previously worked at "Turan" Lyceum and the Almaty High Tech Academy. Her contributions to the development of the younger generation were recognized with a Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Education in 2016. She has also received awards from the Department of Education in Almaty and the Bostandyk District. Her pedagogical credo is "Seek the truth together with your students!" and she is a specialist in online learning.
Academic results
- IELTS partnership KIMEP University (Grade 10)
- Rating 4.3 on 2GIS (571 reviews)
Location
Kolsai Street 27, Yermensai microdistrict, Bostandyk District, Almaty, Kazakhstan