What are the schools in Kazakhstan like?

"Not good for High School and teenagers as curriculum, class sizes and teaching too restrictive and narrow. If checking out lower school, ask for proof of teaching credentials and language support given to non-English speakers in the classroom. Check out the standard of English of teachers in lower school and also those of classroom assistants. Talk to other parents on a pre-assignment trip.The school is not value for money and unaffordable unless a company picks up the tab for tuition. Ask for a copy of the school handbook Ask about staff turnover and religious affiliation. Look closely at textbooks and the so-called 'Mastery' learning system where students can only get an A or a B grade," explained one expat living in Atyrau, Kazakhstan.

"Kazakhstan has a number of excellent international and bilingual schools. The British International School of Almaty is one of the best international schools in the country. It offers a British-style education to students from Nursery to Year 13, with a focus on developing the whole child. The school has a strong emphasis on academic excellence, with a wide range of extra-curricular activities and a strong commitment to developing global citizens. The International School of Astana is another excellent international school in Kazakhstan. It offers a comprehensive international curriculum to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school has a strong focus on developing the whole child, with a wide range of extra-curricular activities and a commitment to developing global citizens. The International School of Aktau is a bilingual school in Kazakhstan. It offers a bilingual education to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, with a focus on developing the whole child. The school has a strong emphasis on academic excellence, with a wide range of extra-curricular activities and a commitment to developing global citizens. The International School of Atyrau is another excellent bilingual school in Kazakhstan. It offers a bilingual education to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, with a focus on developing the whole child. The school has a strong emphasis on academic excellence, with a wide range of extra-curricular activities and a commitment to developing global citizens," said one parent with children at in .