Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
521 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
47 |
| Most common nationality |
Uzbek, Korean, American, Russian, Indian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
21% local : 79% international |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
The school offers support in the area of English for Speakers of Other Languages for grades 1 through 8. Fluent English is required in high school. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Russian, French, Korean |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is thoroughly integrated where appropriate with iPad carts for preschool to grade 2 classrooms, 1:1 Chromebooks for grades 3 to 8 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, American High School Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Elementary school - 20 min, Secondary school from 40 min to 1.5 hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Learning support offered |
TIS recognizes that students in every classroom have a variety of abilities and some students may need extra support and attention in order to be successful. The Learning Support coordinator works collaboratively with teachers to identify students with extra learning needs and to plan appropriate programmes for them. Parents are closely involved in the process, and students themselves are included when appropriate. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Two school counselors |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessments |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Middle and high school students may be required to take one or more placement tests in various subjects as part of the admissions process. These assessments are designed to assist TIS in making an accurate placement of each child into its curriculum. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The school practices a policy of rolling admissions from April 1 until the grade level is full. Once a grade is full, a waiting list is started. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:20 |
| School finish time |
15:20 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, from 8 to 8:20 a.m. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer Vegan option and all food is halal |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
105 after school programs |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, tennis, football etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Libraries, Science Labs, Maker Spaces |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 full size gyms, basketball courts, soccer field, playground |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Tashkent International School aims to provide an educational environment that fosters respect for all nationalities and cultures. A structured and challenging education is offered in preschool through grade 12 and culminates with an American high school diploma through the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma examinations. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
TIS educates students to be internationally-minded, think creatively, reason critically and communicate effectively. |