We have 3 language streams taught in parallel across the school from KG to Grade 10 (Year 11) – English (ETS), Russian (RTS) and Kazakh (KTS).
The majority of our teachers are native speakers for the stream they teach in. Many are bilingual and can teach in more than one stream.
IB Diploma classes in Grade 11 and Grade 12 are taught in English only.

Russian, Kazakh & French in all Streams

Kazakh, French

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Pre-school 15/G 15 / G1-4 12/ G5-10=10-15 / G11=18 / G12=6

Yes – In KG to Grade 4

All classrooms are equipped with a computer, data projector and a screen. Some areas have interactive whiteboards. This technology is used to support the inquiry-based learning approach of our IB programmes across the school, from PYP, MYP and DP.

During the COVID-19 quarantine, we employed distance learning strategies to continue to support the learning of our students. We have a Distance Learning and Teaching Guide for students and parents that is available on request.

We are a non-denominational school, respecting all faiths and belief systems.

A. ISA Assessments in Grade 4, 7 & 9
b. IB MYP Certificate in Grade 10
c. IB Diploma in Grade 12
d. Kazakhstani State exams G9, 11 Kz
e. Unit National Test G 11 Kz

A. ISA Assessments are diagnostic tests only. Miras usually performs slightly above the norms for similar school around the world.
b. IB MYP Certificates are awarded only to those students who complete all of the requirements of the qualification. We have a 100% success rate for those students who elect for full registration of their subjects. Registration is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged.
c. IB Diploma results are good.
d. Kazakhstani State exams are good as well.

Yes. Tasks may be used for practice, research, creativity and preparation for further learning. Tasks are age appropriate and support individual growth.

An amount that is appropriate for the age of the student. Please refer to our Student & Parent Handbooks for details.

100% of our Grade 12 students move onto Colleges or Universities around the world.
G11 Kazakhstani Programme students are also 100% enrolled to Universities in Kazakhstan, Russia and abroad.

We are able to support individual students, provided any difficulties are manageable. We cannot support students with severe learning difficulties.

We have the support service of a Psychologist, Speech Therapists and a Special Educational Needs Coordinator permanently on staff.

Our Teachers, Psychologist and SEN Coordinator are responsible for identifying gifted students and developing strategies that best support their needs. We like to encourage students who wish to participate in activities at a national or international level.

Yes. This is a mandatory requirement under Kazakhstan Law.

Application form, previous school reports, age appropriate entrance tests/assessments and interview. Full details are available from our admissions team.

Entrance tests are usually given in Mathematics, and the language of instruction (English, Russian or Kazakh), with English also tests for applicants to our Russian and Kazakh taught stream classes.

Yes (most candidates are for the Primary School and Pre-school)

We accept applications throughout the year. Our main period of activity begins in April and runs through to August/September.

Yes

Students are expected to be in school by 8:00AM.

Normal classes finish at 2:30pm in the Primary School and at 3:05pm in the Secondary school. Then students can attend clubs and academic support lessons.

We provide additional support classes at 7:30am in the Secondary school for individual students as required, and an after-school activity programme that runs from 3:30pm

Not for transportation to school, but yes for school trips and excursions.

We provide a breakfast snack in the morning, a meal at lunchtime, and another snack after classes finish in the afternoon and before the after-school activities begin.

We try to support students with special dietary needs where possible.

Yes

Singing, pop singing, choreography, arts, swimming, karate, football, tennis. There is a Music school working after lessons. MUN club, Languages clubs.

Physical education classes are a mandatory part of the curriculum for all students from KG to Grade 11.

Basketball, Volleyball and Football (soccer) are popular and we have teams that participate in local competitions with other international Schools in the city.

Swimming pool, football field, two gyms, work-out room, climbing wall, basketball court, tennis court.

Miras International School Almaty, is an IB World school, accredited by the Council of International Schools, provides high quality education based on Integrated Kazakhstani and International Standards in a multilingual environment devoted to empowering every student to become an internationally minded life-long learner who is responsible, productive and actively engaged in making a positive contribution to an ever changing world. ECIS member, UNESCO associated, IBSA (International Baccalaureate Schools Association for CIS countries) member.

Miras International School Almaty believes that what students learn at school should have meaning and relevance in real-life contexts. We are an IB World school, one of an ever-growing number of schools that offer three IB programmes – PYP (Pre-school 3-4 yo, Grades KG-4), MYP (Grades 5-10) and IB Diploma (G11-12). MIS promotes the skills and attitudes of community and global citizenship. The main teaching approach is inquiry based, student centred.