Cambridge International School

What Cambridge International School does

Cambridge International School (CIS, Кембриджская Международная Школа) is a private, founder-operated educational institution that runs a five-campus network across Russia and Uzbekistan, delivering a dual-curriculum program that grants students both a Russian state-recognized аттестат and a Cambridge International A-level certificate. Founded in 2015, CIS serves families with children ages 2.5 through 18, structured into Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form stages, with instruction delivered in both English and Russian by 120+ internationally recruited teachers. The school holds licensed Cambridge International centre status and, at the Tashkent campus, additionally holds a Ministry of Education licence from the Republic of Uzbekistan and a Duke of Edinburgh's International Award centre accreditation.

The offering is anchored on a tuition-based recurring revenue model priced per academic year in EUR on Russian campuses (ranging from ~13,740 EUR for Early Years at Gorki up to ~33,730 EUR for Year 11 at Moscow) and in Uzbekistan Sum on the Tashkent campus (~141M–293M UZS). A non-refundable one-time entrance fee per family supplements tuition. Ancillary revenue is generated through bundled services — four daily meals, extended day supervision until 17:30, 30+ extracurricular clubs, on-site medical staff, and university admissions support — plus seasonal Summer School programs. There is no proprietary technology platform; delivery is traditional classroom instruction with a conventional marketing and admissions stack (bilingual website, Telegram, Zen, email, open house events, Yandex reviews). Go-to-market is direct, field-sales style: parents engage via campus tours, phone consultations, and per-campus admissions managers, with no resellers or third-party distributors. The Youngzine Media sub-brand functions as a content marketing channel rather than a distinct revenue line.

Financially, CIS discloses no revenue, funding history, or external investors. It appears to be a privately held, owner-operated network expanding organically across geographies and product lines (most recently into Uzbekistan and seasonal summer programming) rather than via M&A or institutional capital. Reported customer outcomes include 66%+ of graduates continuing education abroad, with Cambridge credentials recognized by universities in approximately 140 countries.

Name

Cambridge International School

Legal name

CIS Кембриджская международная школа

Website

https://cisrussia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cambridge International School (CIS) operates a five-campus private international school network across Russia and Uzbekistan, delivering a dual Cambridge International and Russian national curriculum to families with children ages 2.5–18, funded primarily by annual EUR-denominated tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• Bilingual school programs
• Cambridge International curriculum
• Private school network
• Early years through sixth form

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees vary by campus location, age group, and program level. Early Years (ages 2.5-5) costs range from approximately 13,740 to 20,880 EUR depending on campus and payment timing. Primary through Secondary school costs range from approximately 19,600 to 33,730 EUR annually. An entrance fee is charged once per family upon enrollment and is non-refundable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cambridge International School delivers in-person bilingual education for children aged 2.5-18 across five campuses in Russia and Uzbekistan, combining the Cambridge International curriculum with the Russian national curriculum so graduates receive both a Russian state аттестат and Cambridge IGCSE/A-level certificates. The academic core (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form) is bundled with meals, extended day care, medical staff, 30+ extracurricular clubs, and university admissions support. Tuition is charged on an annual subscription basis, varying by campus and age group.

Product overview

Cambridge International School (CIS) is an international educational institution offering a dual-curriculum platform for children aged 2.5-18 years. The portfolio consists of core educational programs spanning Early Years (kindergarten), Primary School, Secondary School, and Sixth Form (A-level), with each level delivered through two parallel programs: the Cambridge International (British) program and the Russian federal program. Students receive both a Russian state-issued certificate and Cambridge International AS & A Level certifications upon graduation. The offering is complemented by seasonal Summer School programs, over 30 after-school extracurricular clubs, extended day groups, university admissions support, and the Youngzine Media digital platform. The school operates five campuses across Moscow, St. Petersburg, Skolkovo, Gorki, and Tashkent, with instruction provided by over 120 qualified international educators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youngzine Media: School media platform providing news, articles, and educational content for students.

Products and services

• Early Years (International Program 'Early Years') International kindergarten program for children aged 2.5-5 years, providing early childhood education based on the Cambridge International curriculum with bilingual English/Russian support. Targeted at families seeking international preschool education.
• Primary School (International and Russian Programs) Elementary education program for ages 5-11 (Years 1-6), offering dual curriculum delivery in both Cambridge International and Russian educational programs with instruction in English and Russian. Targeted at families enrolling children in primary school.
• Secondary School Secondary education for ages 11-16 (Years 7-11), preparing students for IGCSE examinations through comprehensive Cambridge International curriculum combined with Russian federal requirements. Targeted at families enrolling students in secondary school.
• Sixth Form (A-level) Senior school program for ages 16-18 (Years 12-13) offering Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications, enabling admission to universities in 140+ countries worldwide. Targeted at students preparing for international university admission.
• Summer School Program Seasonal summer camp offered at CIS campuses (Gorki, Tashkent) for children aged 3-17, combining language learning, sports, creative activities, and teamwork in immersive English environments. Targeted at school-age children during summer holidays.
• University Admissions Support Professional guidance and support for students applying to universities worldwide, with over 66% of graduates continuing education abroad at institutions in the UK, USA, Russia, Uzbekistan, UAE, Switzerland, and other countries. Targeted at Sixth Form students and alumni.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cambridge International ExaminationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIS is a licensed Cambridge International centre authorized to deliver Cambridge international programmes and administer Cambridge international examinations including IGCSE and AS & A Level. The partnership provides access to standardized global curriculum, examinations, and internationally recognized credentials accepted by universities in approximately 140 countries worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Anglo-American School of Moscow: Premium international school in Moscow offering an English-language curriculum for expat and Russian families. Directly comparable as a competing premium K-12 international option in the same Moscow micro-market.
• Brookes Moscow: International school in Moscow offering Cambridge/British curriculum. Competes for the same premium Russian and expat families seeking IGCSE/A-level credentials.
• The British International School of Moscow: Premium Moscow-based international school delivering British curriculum. Overlaps directly with CIS on curriculum framework, parent demographics, and Moscow addressable market.
• International House Tashkent (IH Tashkent): International school in Tashkent offering Cambridge-style curriculum. Competes for premium family segment in Uzbekistan's capital.
• QSI International School of Tashkent: International school operating in Tashkent with American-style curriculum. Direct competitor for premium expatriate and affluent Uzbek families in CIS's Tashkent home market.

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: Large international schools group operating premium institutions across multiple geographies. Comparable as a scaled premium-school operator with a similar multi-country expansion playbook.
• Nord Anglia International School (Moscow/St. Petersburg): Global premium international school group with Russian campuses. Operates broader portfolio but directly competes for the same premium international-school families in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
• GEMS Education (Dubai/Russia): Global premium international school group with regional presence. Relevant as a comparable scaled international-school operator that could enter CIS's markets or compete for its parent base.

Emerging players

• Cambridge School of Languages / Russian International School: Russian-language international school offering Cambridge-aligned curriculum. Comparable as a Cambridge-credential provider serving Russian-speaking families, though typically positioned at a slightly lower price point.

Regional players

• Haileybury Almaty: Premium British-curriculum international school in Central Asia. Comparable as a Cambridge/A-level offering serving affluent Central Asian families, though geographically centered on Kazakhstan.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cambridge-international-school-russia

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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