Compare French Curriculum International Schools in Kazakhstan

Primary (grades 1-4) – IB PYP; Middle (grades 5-9) – IB MYP; High School (grades 10-11) – IB CP

IB World School

School psychologists and a wellbeing specialist provide emotional and social support, with individual consultations, crisis support, and adaptation assistance.

Kazakhstan

AGIS is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Career-related Programme (CP). It holds Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) international accreditation and, in 2025, was designated as an International School of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The school provides on-site SAT and AP testing and is an IELTS testing center; it also has Pearson BTEC partnerships.

The school is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades 1–4, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 5–9, and Career-related Programme (CP) for grades 10–11. Primary School covers grades 1–4; Middle School covers grades 5–9; High School covers grades 10–11. The curriculum follows IB frameworks across all levels. Electives for grades 5–11 include AP subjects. Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, transdisciplinary learning, and AI literacy are integrated into the IB-based programme. Teaching uses a Project-Based Learning (PBL) and STEAM approach with English as the language of instruction.

Graduates have university offers from institutions around the world, including NYU Shanghai, Nazarbayev University, City University of Hong Kong, and Drexel University, with scholarships such as the Stipendium Hungaricum and the Roger McMahon Scholarship. University offers span 20 countries. Destinations include universities in the USA, UK, Germany, Austria, Canada, and Hong Kong.

Graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide. Notable destinations include NYU Shanghai, Nazarbayev University, City University of Hong Kong, Drexel University, Georgetown Qatar, and the University of Oregon. Scholarships and funding sources such as Stipendium Hungaricum and the Roger McMahon Scholarship support some students.

The school emphasizes holistic development of the child and their emotional wellbeing. ATL skills (Approaches to Learning) are a key component of the educational process, with a focus on emotional safety.

Wellbeing is supported by school psychologists and a wellbeing specialist; individual counseling, emotional and social support, crisis support, and adaptation support are available to students and families.

Safety encompasses physical and psychological safety. The school provides supervision for younger students, after-hours supervision, controlled handover of children, campus-wide cameras, licensed security, and strict policies regulating access and video materials to protect student safety.

Step 1 — Application: After submitting an application, an Admissions Manager will contact you to provide detailed information about the program, class availability, and to arrange a convenient time for a consultation and visit. Applications can be submitted online via the school's form, remotely via WhatsApp or phone, or by visiting the school by appointment. The aim is to help families gain a full understanding of AGIS's programs and admission options. Step 2 — Consultation: During the consultation, the administration and teachers can answer questions, you will be introduced to the educational environment, and you will see how the learning process is conducted. If necessary, on the same day the child may undergo an entrance interview (by appointment). Step 3 — Entrance interview: If required, the entrance interview is conducted by appointment and may occur on the same day as the consultation in some cases.

Roger McMahon Scholarship and Stipendium Hungaricum are listed in connection with university funding offers. The page shows offers with full funding / 100% scholarships and offers with funding / scholarships above 50%, across universities. These entries indicate scholarships associated with AGIS students' university placements.