Haileybury, Almaty
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$20K - US$43K
Curriculum: British · IGCSE · A-Levels
Age Range: 4-18
Students: ~800
Location: Al-Farabi, Almaty
Updated April 2026
In Brief
If British A-Levels and a credible shot at Russell Group or US Ivy universities matter to you, Haileybury Almaty is the strongest bet in the city. The fees are the highest in Almaty, and the intake is selective, so apply early and with a clear academic record.
Haileybury Almaty sits at the top of the Almaty school market in both price and reputation. It was the first international school in Central Asia to carry the Haileybury name, opened on Al-Farabi Avenue in 2008, and the UK parent school's brand still does real work here. Graduates have gone on to Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Oxford, and Cambridge, which for families on corporate packages or with university ambitions in the West is the main draw.
The school runs the English National Curriculum through IGCSE and into sixth form, is a COBIS member and Cambridge International school, and takes roughly 800 students aged 4 to 18. Classes are small and the school is academically selective, accepting around 20 to 40 percent of applicants. Fees cover meals, all co-curricular activities, stationery, EAL support, and medical provision, so the headline figure is closer to all-in than at many regional peers. On Yandex Maps it holds a 5.0 from over 250 ratings.
Most students are Kazakhstani, and international families make up a small percentage of the intake. Children from English-speaking homes typically reach working fluency within three to six months, but if you are moving to Almaty for a short posting and need an immediately international peer group, that is worth knowing. Fees run from KZT 8.8M for Reception to KZT 19.2M for sixth form, plus a one-time guarantee payment of KZT 750K.
What parents value
- –University destinations include Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge. IGCSE and A-Levels, both on the Cambridge pathway, give a clear route into competitive universities in the UK, US, and beyond.
- –The fee covers meals, EAL, co-curriculars, and stationery. The headline figure is the real cost with no significant add-ons to budget separately.
- –Exceptionally strong parent satisfaction on independent platforms. Small class sizes and high academic selectivity mean the school can set a consistent pace.
Points of consideration
- –The most expensive school in Almaty, with sixth-form fees at KZT 19.2M per year. Worth asking about scholarship availability if you are self-funding.
- –The intake is predominantly Kazakhstani. Families arriving mid-year should ask about the proportion of native English speakers in their child's year group and what EAL support looks like in practice.
- –Academically selective admissions - 20 to 40 percent acceptance rate. Start the process early if you are relocating on a firm timeline.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 4 | 19,062 |
| Year 1 | 5 | 27,331 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 27,331 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 31,862 |
| Year 4 | 8 | 31,862 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 31,862 |
| Year 6 | 10 | 31,862 |
| Year 7 | 11 | 36,393 |
| Year 8 | 12 | 36,393 |
| Year 9 | 13 | 36,393 |
| Year 10 | 14 | 41,378 |
| Year 11 | 15 | 41,378 |
| Year 12 | 16 | 41,378 |
| Year 13 | 17 | 41,378 |
Fees converted from KZT. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | 108 |
| Guarantee Payment (refundable) | 1,617 |
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Academic Results
| University destinations | Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge |
Key results: University destinations Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's age group.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Almaty's international schools draw a mix of corporate-package families, diplomatic staff, and locally-based families seeking an English-medium education. Contact the school for current enrolment breakdown.
Leadership
School leadership
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