British International School in Moscow

What British International School in Moscow does

BISM (British International School in Moscow) is a private, non-profit educational institution founded in 1994 delivering British and Russian curricula to children aged 2-18 across six campuses in Moscow. The school operates two primary programmes: an International Programme based on the English National Curriculum (with IGCSE, A-Level, and IB Diploma pathways) and a Russian Programme following Russian Federal State Educational Standards (with USE preparation). Supporting services include EAL support, over 25 after-school clubs (robotics, coding, chess, ballet, sports), and summer camps. BISM is accredited by the UK Government's BSO inspection scheme with an 'Outstanding' rating across all categories and has been a COBIS-accredited member since 2017.

The institution serves approximately 137+ teachers and has educated over 2,000 students since founding, with students from 50+ nationalities. Class sizes are capped at 20 (typically under 15), and reported outcomes include a 100% university acceptance rate, an average IB score of 35/42 in 2023, and 45% A*-A grades at A-Level. Forbes has ranked BISM among Moscow's top 35 private schools.

BISM operates as a non-commercial private educational institution under Russian law (TIN: 7713004522), with no disclosed parent company, investors, or funding rounds. Revenue is generated through tuition fees on a recurring annual subscription basis, with specific fee amounts available only through the admissions portal. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the school's website, online enquiry forms, and open house events held across its six campuses.

Name

British International School in Moscow

Legal name

Non-commercial private educational institution «The British International School»

Website

https://bismoscow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BISM is a Moscow-based, non-profit private school founded in 1994 operating six campuses and delivering English National Curriculum and Russian Federal State programmes to children aged 2-18, with BSO 'Outstanding' and COBIS accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAJABAG

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

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

SECONDARYEDAIAHAC

Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Secondary School Programs (Boarding, Exchange, Summer)

SECONDARYEDAIAJAF

Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Pathway, Foundation & Bridging Programs

Keywords

• International education services
• British curriculum schooling
• Bilingual K-12 education
• Private K-12 schooling
• University preparation programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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: The school generates revenue through tuition fees paid by families. The school offers both International Programme (English National Curriculum) and Russian Programme (Federal State Educational Standards). Fees are structured by programme and likely by year group, with specific tuition fee information available through the admissions/tuition-fees page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The British International School in Moscow (BISM) is a private K-12 educational institution that delivers English National Curriculum and Russian Federal State Educational Standards programmes to children aged 2 to 18 across six campuses in Moscow. Its core offering combines full-time schooling (International Programme and Russian Programme), pre-university A-Level and IB Diploma pathways, EAL language support, more than 25 after-school clubs, and summer camps, with academic preparation for IGCSE, A-Level, IB, and the Russian Unified State Exam.

Product overview

The British International School in Moscow (BISM) is an educational institution offering two primary programmes: the International Programme (based on the English National Curriculum for ages 2-18) and the Russian Programme (following Federal State Educational Standards for ages 7-18). The school operates six campuses across Moscow (Schools 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9) serving children from ages 2 to 18. Supporting programmes include EAL language support, after-school clubs (robotics, coding, arts, sports), summer camps, and pre-university A-Level and IB Diploma programmes. The school is UK Government accredited and ranked among Moscow's top 35 private schools by Forbes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Programme Full-time educational programme based on the English National Curriculum for children aged 2 to 18, with all subjects taught in English by qualified UK and Commonwealth teachers; includes preparation for IGCSE, A-Level, and IB exams.
• Russian Programme Full-time educational programme following Russian Federal State Educational Standards for children aged 7 to 18, with in-depth English language study by native speakers; includes preparation for the Unified State Exam (USE).
• A-Level Programme Two-year British pre-university A-Level programme at School 7 (Northern Campus) for students preparing for universities worldwide; focuses on 3-4 selected academic disciplines with reported 80%+ A*-B grades.
• IB Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered at School 3 and School 5 for students aged 16-18, with average graduate results of 36+ points and 35/42 average in 2023.
• EAL (English as an Additional Language) Support Programme Support programme for children who are beginning to learn English or need to improve their language skills, offering tutor support and intensive mini-group lessons in grammar, phonics, reading, and writing.
• After-School Clubs Over 25 extracurricular school clubs available for various age groups across all campuses, covering robotics, 3D modeling, chess, ballet, coding, mental arithmetic, football, drama, and programming.
• Summer Camps Summer programme run by international teachers during school holidays, offering various activities and learning opportunities for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates enter leading universities in Russia and worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• International Women's ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2023BIS is a partner of the International Women's Club, a Moscow-based organization supporting international community activities.
• Russian National Ballet SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2022Cooperation with the Russian National Ballet School for ballet workshops and masterclasses for BIS students. The partnership includes interactive master classes conducted by Ilze Liepa and excursions around the Russian National Ballet School facilities.
• MOSCOW SQUASH OPEN 2021minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 October 2021BIS served as the main partner of the MOSCOW SQUASH OPEN 2021, the largest squash tournament in Russian history with over 250 participants from 13 countries. This aligns with the school's commitment to traditional British sports.
• bis-shop.com (School Uniform and Supplies)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe school partners with bis-shop.com for school uniforms and supplies. This is an external e-commerce platform that sells BIS merchandise to families.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Moscow Economic School (MES): MES is a growing Moscow school with IB and international programme offerings. As a more recent entrant, it represents the next wave of competition for British/international curriculum market share in Moscow.
• English International School Moscow: A smaller English-language school operating in Moscow targeting similar expatriate and Russian family segments with international curriculum. It represents a smaller-scale niche competitor within BISM's broader market.

Broad incumbents

• Gymnasium №1565: A leading Moscow gymnasium with selective admissions and additional international programmes. While not a pure British-curriculum operator, it draws from the same elite Russian family pool seeking rigorous education and university outcomes.

Direct peers

• International School of Moscow (ISM): ISM operates multiple campuses across Moscow offering international curricula including IB and IGCSE. It directly competes with BISM for expatriate and Russian families seeking English-language international education in the same metro area.
• Anglo-American School of Moscow (AAS): AAS is one of the most established international schools in Moscow serving preschool through Grade 12 with an American/IB curriculum. It competes head-to-head with BISM for the same expatriate and affluent Russian family segments.
• Moscow International School (MIS): MIS provides international-track education in Moscow with strong university placement focus. It directly overlaps BISM's target segment of Russian families seeking internationally portable credentials.
• CIS International School Moscow: CIS offers Cambridge International and other international programmes in Moscow for K-12 students. It is a direct competitor in the British-style international curriculum niche.
• Harrow International School Moscow: Harrow brings a premium British boarding-school brand to Moscow with international curriculum offerings, competing for the same affluent expatriate and Russian family demand that BISM addresses.

Regional players

• Deutsche Schule Moskau: The German school in Moscow serves the German expatriate community with German curriculum plus international programmes. It draws from a related expatriate pool but with a distinct language and curriculum focus.
• Lycée Français Alexandre Dumas de Moscou: The French Lyceum serves the French-speaking expatriate community in Moscow with a French curriculum anchored to French universities. It competes with BISM for the broader expatriate family segment but with a different language track.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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