British International School No. 1 on Voykovskaya metro station

• Location: Moscow, Russia,
• Student age: from 3 to 7 years old,
• Language of instruction: English.

School number 1 (pre-school education and primary school) is engaged in teaching children 3-7 years old.

The school is located next to the park area in the vicinity of the Voykovskaya metro station.

The school has equipped facilities for teaching classes and gaming activities, as well as a well-equipped library, a computer class, interactive whiteboards with a touch screen and a concert audience with musical instruments. There is a large playground in the courtyard of the school.

Our teachers create an atmosphere of care and attention in the school, try to make the learning process interesting and fun. Ensuring the structured learning environment, we are working to ensure that all our students acquire academic, creative, physical, moral and social skills.

The school curriculum includes all subjects in accordance with the requirements of the English national curriculum for basic (preparatory and preparatory-elementary grades) and first (1-2 grades) grades and is taught in English.

Throughout the school year, qualified teachers in the ESL program (English as a Second Language) help the main teachers in the classroom teach children for whom English is not their native language. Much attention is paid to the teaching by subject specialists of natural sciences, music, art and design, computer science, as well as those activities that contribute to the development of language skills. History and geography are studied in thematic frames. The school also studies Russian; The program includes three levels and is designed both for children of native speakers of the Russian language, and for those for whom it is not native.

Throughout the school year, various cultural events are held and celebrations such as Harvest Festival, International Day, Diwali, Chinese New Year and Russian Maslenitsa are celebrated.

School No. 1 is a place where we help build relationships based on mutual respect; it is a place where everyone is appreciated and accepted; it is a place where everyone feels safe and knows that they are always welcome here.

School №1 implements an international program for preschool and primary education:

• Preschool level (Foundation Stage) — for children aged 2 to 5 years. The program focuses on the development of social, intellectual and physical skills,
• First level of primary education (Key Stage 1) — grades 1–2 for children aged 5–7 years. At this stage, compulsory subjects of the English national curriculum are studied.

Upon completion of the first level (at age 7), children take national standardized tests in English and mathematics.

• Accommodation: School No. 1 is a day school without a residence, so students live at home and attend classes daily,
• Meals — organized according to a daily menu prepared in the school's own kitchen. Meals are included in the tuition fee up to and including grade 6.

Outside of school hours, free school clubs operate, aimed at developing the creative and intellectual abilities of children.

The school organizes excursions to the best museums and theaters in Moscow.

• Part of the network of British international schools in Moscow teaching the English national curriculum,
• Friendly multicultural environment — children of more than 50 nationalities study together,
• Individual approach to each child with the creation of a personal development plan,
• In-house speech therapist and psychologist to support students,
• School bus for organized student transportation.

In addition to well-equipped classrooms and play areas, students have access to a gymnasium and dedicated music and fine arts rooms.

The security of the premises is ensured by round-the-clock security guards and a video surveillance system. A medical service operates on the premises.

The academic year is divided into three trimesters: autumn, spring, and summer. Short holidays are organized at the end of October, and summer holidays begin in June.

An after-school care group is available for students, with supervision until 19:00, outdoor walks, and homework assistance.

Additionally, a one-time entrance testing fee is charged upon enrollment.

Admission process:

• Personal meeting with the director and a school tour,
• Free trial day with individual assessment of development level and knowledge,
• Enrollment based on teacher recommendations and test results,
• Signing the tuition agreement and payment.

Smapse specialists will guide you through all stages of the admission process.

• Completing the applicant's form in English,
• Information about previously attended educational institutions (if applicable).

Next, the applicant's child will undergo an English language proficiency assessment, followed by a free trial day with individual testing for general development level or school readiness.

The school has a loyalty program:

• Family discount of up to 15% when two or more children from the same family are enrolled simultaneously,
• Free entrance testing for children aged 2–4 years,
• Reduced entrance testing fee for the second and subsequent children from the same family,
• Free entrance testing when transferring from other British schools and kindergartens in Moscow.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision