Perspective School is a full-day private elementary school (Grades 0-4) in Astana with class sizes of under 16 students to guarantee individual attention at the age when learning habits are formed. Perspective integrates the Finnish educational model – one of the first schools in Kazakhstan to do so – delivering a trilingual education in Kazakh, Russian, and English.
A defining feature of Perspective is its Finnish-style early education: quarterly project-based learning from Grade 1, a dedicated critical-thinking course built on the Bond curriculum from Oxford University Press, and a strong emphasis on child wellbeing.
Perspective operates as a full-day school from 8:30 to 18:00, combining academics with hot, healthy meals, supervised homework, and after-school clubs in robotics, chess, art, and dombyra. Working parents get a complete school day: no midday pickup, and children come home happy – homework done, extracurriculars attended.
English is taught daily and reinforced through Engra, Perspective's proprietary English-learning app used on classroom tablets. Engra tracks each child's word-by-word interactions with vocabulary and uses spaced repetition to resurface each word at exactly the right moment, personalizing lessons to maximize vocabulary acquisition. Reading, mathematical thinking, and detail-oriented academic habits are built deliberately from Grade 0.
Perspective is one of the most affordable private schools in Astana offering a full-day, Finnish-model education
Location
Perspective School operates across two campuses in Astana, located at Mailina 20/6 and Kunaeva 21. The dual-campus setup within the city provides accessible options for families residing in various neighborhoods.
Stages
Perspective is an elementary school catering to young learners from Grade 1 through Grade 4. The academic structure is entirely focused on early childhood and primary education.
Type
The school is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities, as it operates on a full-day model where students return home each evening after completing their scheduled activities and homework.
Additional learning support
The school does not explicitly list specific provisions, facilities, or programs for Additional Learning Needs (SEN). However, the school limits its classes to a maximum of 16 students and provides dedicated tutors to ensure personalized attention for every child.
Country affiliation
Perspective School does not state an affiliation with any specific country or international government body.
Religious affiliation
The school has no stated religious affiliation and operates as a secular educational institution.
School day structure
The school day starts at 09:00 with focused morning lessons and micro-classes. A midday break runs from 12:30 to 14:30 for a hot lunch, outdoor time, and tutor support, followed by after-school clubs, skills training, and supervised homework until the day concludes at 18:00.
Bus service
The school does not mention the provision of a school bus or dedicated coach service.
No published schedule of tuition fees by year group or per term is publicly available for the 2026/27 academic year. The school does not publish per-class or per-term tuition figures.
Food Options
A hot lunch is provided on schedule.
Curriculum
The Perspective School is an elementary school for grades 0–4 in Astana. Micro-classes are limited to 16 students to enable individualized attention. Four languages are taught: Kazakh, Russian, English, and French as an option. The school operates a full-day schedule with lessons, lunch, outdoor time, clubs, and supervised homework. It includes a 90-microskill program and the Perspective Pentathlon to develop a broad range of skills. Parents access grades and progress via the Perspective LMS app.
Student Teacher Ratio
Micro-classes of up to 16 students.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Perspective emphasizes social and emotional development through a proprietary microskills program. The program includes 90 microskills, including emotional intelligence, public speaking, teamwork, conflict resolution, and critical thinking. A full-day schedule balances academics, outdoor time, clubs, and supervised homework to support holistic growth. Five holistic directions guide the Perspective Program, integrating character with learning. From early on, the school focuses on knowledge and soft skills such as communication, empathy, independence, and self-confidence.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Advanced English, Kazakh, and Russian are taught, with the option to learn French.
Mental Wellbeing
Soft skills development includes emotional intelligence and other microskills that support emotional and social wellbeing. Emotional intelligence, public speaking, teamwork, and conflict resolution are part of the microskills program. The full-day schedule includes lunch, outdoor time, clubs, and tutor-supported homework to promote balanced well-being.
Community
Perspective School builds a close-knit community around holistic child development. Micro-classes of up to 16 students, four languages taught: Kazakh, Russian, English, and French, and a 90-microskill program form the core of the Perspective Program. There are more than seven after-school clubs, and Perspective Pentathlon and Decathlon organize multi-discipline competitions, including Decathlon 2025 in Astana on May 23 with registration open. A typical day consists of morning micro-classes, a midday lunch with tutor support, and after-school clubs, with parents able to view grades and feedback via the Perspective LMS.
Facilities Overview
The school operates micro-classes with up to 16 students. It offers a full-day program with meals, outdoor time, after-school clubs, and tutor-assisted homework. Four languages are taught: Kazakh, Russian, English, and French. The school provides a parent-facing AI system with personalized add-ons and runs a 90 micro-skills program as part of Perspective's curriculum.
Sports Facilities
The school has Perspective Pentathlon and Decathlon programs, with competitions across five or ten disciplines. These events emphasize thinking skills such as summarizing, observation, memory, pattern detection and understanding.
Academic Facilities
The school has 16-student micro-classes and mentors. It features a 90 micro-skills program and teaches English, Kazakh, Russian, and French.
Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities include art, music, crafts, and sports, plus opportunities for public speaking. Perspective Pentathlon and Decathlon are offered, including events for first- and second-graders.
Academic & Intellectual
Perspective is an elementary school for grades 0–4 in Astana with micro-classes of up to 16 students and a full-day schedule that balances lessons, outdoor time, clubs, and homework. The Perspective Program centers on 5 holistic directions for a child's development and includes a 90-microskill program to build skills such as public speaking, emotional intelligence, teamwork, conflict resolution, and critical thinking. Four languages are taught: Kazakh, Russian, English, with French available as an option. Perspective Pentathlon and Decathlon provide annual intellectual competitions that emphasize reasoning and pattern recognition over memorization.
Arts & Creative
After-school clubs include art, music, crafts, sports, and public speaking. There are more than seven after-school clubs. Students develop creativity through clubs and microskills integrated into the day.
Cultural & Language
Four languages are taught: Kazakh, Russian, English, with French available as an option. The program emphasizes multilingual development across these languages. Parents can track language progress and other milestones through the Perspective LMS.
Social & Hobbies
Students engage in social interaction and teamwork through after-school clubs and group activities. Clubs offer opportunities to pursue personal interests beyond core academics. Public speaking opportunities help develop confidence and communication skills.
Leadership & Professional
Public speaking, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and conflict resolution are part of 85 microskills developed through the Microskills program. The Perspective Pentathlon and Decathlon foster leadership and intellectual competition. The Perspective LMS lets parents see grades, progress, and feedback from teachers to support ongoing skill development.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Full-day school includes lessons, lunch, outdoor time, clubs, and supervised homework. Micro-classes of up to 16 students ensure attentive instruction and a calm learning environment. A hot lunch is on schedule, and parents pick up a child with homework already done.
Language Provision
The school teaches four languages: Kazakh, Russian, English, and French. English is described as advanced. Kazakh and Russian are taught as well. French is offered as an optional language.
Admissions
1. Book a Trial Day: The primary step outlined for prospective families is to book a trial day or visit the school. Parents are instructed to bring their child along for this visit. During the trial, families have the opportunity to meet the teaching staff, view the classrooms, and experience the daily school environment.
2. Direct Contact and Enrollment: To proceed with securing a place, parents must contact the school directly, as enrollment is currently open for the 2026/27 academic year.
Scholarships
The school does not mention the availability of any scholarships, bursaries, or financial aid programs.
Waitlist
The Perspective School does not provide any information regarding a waitlist or an applicant pool system.
