Bishkek International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
Per yearUSD 1.06K–2.17K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Non-profit community school in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, serving about 400 students from over 34 countries, ages 2 to 18. IB World School offering PYP, MYP and the IB Diploma, with Cambridge IGCSE for ages 14-16. Accredited by NEASC and recognised by the Kyrgyz Ministry of Education and Science for national completion certificates.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-01 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
333
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 34
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Accreditations
- NEASC, IB, CIE
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Preschool PS 1-3 (age 2-4) | USD 1,059 |
| Primary Grade 0-5 (age 5-10) | USD 1,952 |
| Middle School Grade 6-8 (age 11-13) | USD 2,022 |
| High School Grade 9-10 (age 14-15) | USD 2,097 |
| High School Grade 11-12 (age 16-17) | USD 2,174 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool PS 1-3 (age 2-4) | USD 1,059 (about KGS 92.7K) |
| Primary Grade 0-5 (age 5-10) | USD 1,952 (about KGS 171K) |
| Middle School Grade 6-8 (age 11-13) | USD 2,022 (about KGS 177K) |
| High School Grade 9-10 (age 14-15) | USD 2,097 (about KGS 183K) |
| High School Grade 11-12 (age 16-17) | USD 2,174 (about KGS 190K) |
Source: school website (bis.kg) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 3,000
- Enrolment fee
- USD 300
- Capital levy
- USD 6,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Rock-climbing
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Art
After-school activities
- Rock-climbing
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Film-making
- Cooking
- Crafts
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Location
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