Moscow Economic School

What Moscow Economic School does

Moscow Economic School (МЭШ, Мoskovskaya ekonomicheskaya shkola) is a private non-profit K-12 educational institution headquartered in Moscow, Russia, founded in 1993 and operating two campuses — the main Presnya campus at Zameronova Street 29 (450 students) and the Odintsovsky branch in Zaitsevo, Moscow Oblast (267 students), serving a combined ~700 children aged 3-18. The school delivers full-cycle education from preschool through grade 11, following Russian Federal Educational Standards (FGOS), and offers multilingual instruction across six foreign languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Italian), preparation for OGE/EGE state examinations, four daily meals, on-site medical services, and extensive extracurricular programming in arts, sports, and sciences. Its underlying technology is conventional educational infrastructure (computers, interactive whiteboards, projectors, Wi-Fi) plus a proprietary electronic information-educational environment (E-MES) for grade management and parent communication.

The institution operates as a non-profit, owned and governed by the Fund for Support and Development of Education (a non-profit foundation), with a Board of Trustees including prominent Russian business figures. In 2025, total reported income was 1,437,426 thousand RUB (~79% from tuition fees, ~6% from Moscow city government subsidies, ~10% from financial investment income, and the balance from targeted parent contributions and other sources), against ~1.4B RUB in expenditures, generating a thin operating surplus of ~77M RUB. Tuition ranges from 1,605,000 to 1,980,000 RUB per year, billed annually in advance, with Moscow-resident families receiving per-student government subsidies. The school also operates an endowment fund (~68.3M RUB net assets as of end-2024) managed by VTB Capital Asset Management, providing long-term financial sustainability. The go-to-market motion is sales-led with direct admissions consultations, school tours, and interview-based screening, supported by an active Telegram channel and a content-rich website.

Moscow Economic School's addressable market is the affluent segment of Moscow and Moscow Oblast families seeking premium private K-12 education; the school competes in a fragmented market of Moscow private schools. The institution holds state gymnasium status (granted 2010), licensed medical services, and is led by Director Natalia Vyacheslavovna Kadzhaia, with a deputy director team covering primary, main, and senior school segments across both campuses.

Name

Moscow Economic School

Legal name

Chastnoye obrazovatel'noye uchrezhdeniye - gimnaziya 'Moskovskaya ekonomicheskaya shkola' (Moskovskaya ekonomicheskaya shkola)

Website

https://mes.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Moscow Economic School is a private non-profit K-12 institution in Moscow and Moscow Oblast, serving ~700 students aged 3-18 across two campuses, with 2025 income of ~1.44 billion RUB primarily from tuition. Founded in 1993, it offers multilingual instruction, state-accredited programs, and operates an endowment fund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAJABAA

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACABAM

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Primary education services
• Secondary education services
• Preschool education
• International curriculum programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: Primary revenue source (>75% of total income). Annual tuition fees range from 1,605,000 to 1,980,000 rubles depending on grade level. Full-year payment required before the academic year begins.
2. Government subsidies: Annual subsidies from Moscow city budget for reimbursement of costs related to providing preschool and general education to Moscow residents. Subsidy amounts vary by education level: preschool (3-5 years) – 191,000 rubles, primary school – 139,012 rubles, basic school – 160,012 rubles, secondary school – 180,012 rubles.
3. Targeted contributions for school development: One-time targeted contributions from parents for school development and modernization. Managed through specialized funds including a target programs fund and endowment fund.
4. Income from financial investments: Returns from financial investments managed by professional asset management companies, primarily from the endowment fund portfolio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Moscow Economic School is a private non-profit K-12 educational institution that delivers full-cycle education from preschool through grade 11 to approximately 700 children aged 3-18 across two Moscow-area campuses. The school provides state-accredited programs following Russian Federal Educational Standards (FGOS), multilingual instruction (English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Italian), preparation for OGE and EGE state examinations, and a comprehensive extracurricular offering in arts, sports, sciences, and robotics. Tuition is charged on an annual subscription basis, with separate paid enrichment services offered through partner providers.

Product overview

Moscow Economic School (МЭШ) is a private educational institution offering comprehensive educational services across multiple levels: preschool education (ages 3+), primary school (grades 1-4), secondary school (grades 5-9), and upper secondary school (grades 10-11). The school operates two main campuses: the Presnya campus at 29 Zameronova Street, Moscow, and the Odintsovo branch located in Zaitsevo village. As a non-profit educational organization, MЭШ provides full-time formal education with a focus on academic excellence, including foreign language instruction (English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Italian), natural sciences, humanities, and extracurricular activities. The institution maintains its own information management system (E_MES) for academic record keeping and communication with students and parents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Эндаумент-фонд МЭШ (Endowment Fund): Specialized fund for forming targeted capital of Moscow Economic School, established May 21, 2013, with net assets of 68,314,839 RUB as of December 31, 2024
• Fond tselevykh programm (Target Programs Fund)

Products and services

• Presnya Campus Education Program Full-cycle K-12 private education program at the main Presnya campus (Zameronova 29, Moscow) for approximately 450 students aged 3-18, covering preschool, primary school (Grades 1-4), main school (Grades 5-9), and senior school (Grades 10-11). Following Russian Federal Educational Standards (FGOS) with multilingual instruction and extracurricular programs.
• Odintsovo Branch Education Program Full-cycle K-12 private education program at the Odintsovsky branch campus (Zaitsevo, Moscow Oblast) for approximately 267 students aged 3-18, covering preschool through grade 11 with state-accredited programs.
• E-MES Information System (Electronic Educational Environment) Proprietary electronic information and educational environment operated by Moscow Economic School for grade management, student records, and parent-student-teacher communication, accessed via edu.mes.ru by students, parents, and teachers.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• DON-ZHIRAF Sports SchoolminorOthersProvides optional sports programs at MES including soccer training, with separate fee schedule for 2026-2027 academic year.
• DMSh Kamerton Music SchoolminorOthersProvides optional music lessons at MES facilities with separate fee schedule for 2026-2027 academic year.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International School of Moscow (ISM): ISM is a leading K-12 international school in Moscow following the IB curriculum, serving both expat and Russian families at premium price points. It is comparable to MES in target customer base and Moscow market, and represents the most direct competition for internationally-oriented premium families.
• Letovo School: Letovo is a prominent premium private K-12 school located near Moscow, offering full-cycle education from primary through high school with strong university placement outcomes. It is one of the most direct comparables to MES in terms of premium positioning, full K-12 coverage, and Moscow-region affluent family target market.
• Anglo-American School of Moscow: AAS Moscow is an established international school in Moscow serving predominantly expatriate and affluent Russian families across K-12 grades. It is comparable to MES in target market and premium positioning, though it offers an international (American) curriculum rather than Russian standards.
• Hattch School: Hattch is a modern British-curriculum private school in Moscow targeting premium-segment families with K-12 offerings. It competes with MES for affluent Moscow families seeking high-quality private education, differentiating on British/international approach versus MES's Russian standards.
• Leman International School: Leman is a Swiss-curriculum international school in Moscow offering premium K-12 education in English. It serves a similar affluent Moscow/Moscow Oblast customer base and competes with MES for premium-segment families seeking international educational pathways.

Regional players

• Gymnasium No. 1565 "Sviblovo": A well-known Moscow gymnasium with strong academic reputation, Gymnasium 1565 competes with MES for high-achieving Moscow families at substantially lower price point. It is comparable in product (full K-12 gymnasium education) but operates as a public institution with a different funding model.

Emerging players

• European School of Moscow: European School is a private K-12 school in Moscow offering multilingual instruction and international programs. It overlaps with MES on the premium Moscow family segment and multilingual curriculum emphasis, though it is a smaller and newer operation.
• Heritage School Moscow: Heritage is a private international school in Moscow offering English-language K-12 education to premium-segment families. It is comparable to MES in target customer and premium positioning, competing particularly for families seeking a more international educational experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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