British International School Moscow

What British International School Moscow does

The British International School Moscow (BISM) is a non-commercial private educational institution founded in 1994, operating six specialised campuses across Moscow serving students aged 2-18 from over 50 nationalities. The school runs two core programmes: an International Programme based on the English National Curriculum (taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries) and a Russian Programme following Federal State Educational Standards with intensive English instruction. Academic pathways span EYFS through Key Stage 5, IGCSE, A-Level (concentrated at School 7, Northern Secondary School) and the IB Diploma Programme, supplemented by over 25 extracurricular clubs (robotics, 3D modelling, chess, ballet, coding, drama, football), EAL (English as an Additional Language) support, after-school care extending to 19:00, and a summer camp operated by international teachers.

Academic outcomes are a primary selling point: average A-Level results of 35/42 in 2023, 45% of students achieving A*-A grades at A-Level, over 80% A*-B at IGCSE, an IB average of 36.3 points (2022) with individual scores up to 43/45, and a reported 100% university admission rate to leading institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Princeton, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. BISM holds the highest 'Outstanding' rating across all categories in the UK Government British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection, is a COBIS-accredited member (initial 2017, renewed 2021), and was the first British overseas school in Moscow featured in the Queen's Anniversary Album (2016). Educational technology is limited to third-party platforms (Bug Club, ActiveLearn) and student-built custom tools such as an Eco-Park interactive map; no proprietary AI or adaptive-learning systems are deployed.

BISM operates a subscription-based revenue model built on annual tuition for the International and Russian programmes, after-school care fees, recurring extracurricular-club subscriptions, and seasonal summer-camp programmes; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is obtained through direct consultation. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: admissions are driven via website inquiry forms, free consultations with educational experts, scheduled open house events across campuses, and word-of-mouth within Moscow's expatriate community. The school employs 137+ qualified teaching professionals and reports over 2,000 cumulative graduates since founding.

Name

British International School 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

British International School Moscow operates six campuses across Moscow offering English National Curriculum and Russian Federal programmes to students aged 2-18 from over 50 nationalities, including IGCSE, A-Level, and IB Diploma pathways delivered by 137+ qualified UK-trained teachers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• British curriculum schooling
• A-Level programme
• Extracurricular school clubs
• After-school care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow, Moscow City

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees for International and Russian educational programmes. The school offers enrollment for academic year 2026/2027 for pupils 2-17 years old. Fees vary by programme (International vs Russian).
2. After-school Programme: Extended care services available until 15:30 or until 19:00 for after-school programme, specially designed to meet the needs of each family.
3. Extracurricular Activities and Clubs: Revenue from over 25 school clubs including robotics, 3D modeling, chess, ballet, coding, mental arithmetic, football, drama, and programming courses. Classes are organized after regular school hours.
4. Summer Club/ Camp: Summer club programmes run by international teachers during school holidays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

British International School Moscow delivers private K-12 international education for children aged 2-18 across six campuses in Moscow, offering the English National Curriculum via its International Programme and the Russian Federal State Educational Standards via its Russian Programme. Core paid offerings include tuition for both programmes, pre-university A-Level and IB pathways, an EAL (English as an Additional Language) support programme, after-school extended care, over 25 extracurricular clubs, and a seasonal summer camp taught by international teachers.

Product overview

British International School Moscow operates as a multi-campus private international school offering two main educational 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 comprises seven campuses across Moscow (Schools 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9), each serving different age groups from nursery through secondary education. Core offerings include Key Stages 1-5 (EYFS, IGCSE, A-Level), with supplementary programmes such as over 25 extracurricular clubs, EAL support, after-school care, and seasonal summer camps. The school is notable for its bilingual environment with students from over 50 nationalities and small class sizes (limited to 15-20 students).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Programme An educational programme for children aged 2-18 based on the English National Curriculum, with all subjects taught in English by teachers from the UK and Commonwealth countries, preparing students for IGCSE, A-Level, and global university admission.
• Russian Programme Educational programme for children aged 7-18 taught in accordance with Russian Federal State Educational Standards, including in-depth study of English with native speakers.
• A-Level Programme Two-year British pre-university programme offered at School 7 (Northern Secondary School) for students aiming to enroll in universities around the world.
• Extracurricular Activities (School Clubs) Over 25 after-school clubs offered to enrolled students, including robotics, 3D modeling, chess, ballet, coding, mental arithmetic, football, and drama classes organized after regular school hours.
• EAL (English as an Additional Language) Support Programme Programme providing tutor support and intensive mini-group lessons in grammar, phonics, reading, and writing for children learning or improving English as an Additional Language.
• After-School Programme Supervised extended care for younger students available until 15:30 or until 19:00, designed to meet the needs of each family.
• Summer Camp Seasonal summer camp programme run by international teachers during school holidays, with enrolment offered to school-age children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 out of 42 maximum A-level points average in 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Russian National Ballet SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2022Workshop and consultation partnership with Russian National Ballet School led by Ilze Liepa. Students participate in master classes and excursions, introducing children to the world of ballet with opportunities to try on tutus and pointe shoes.
• Embassy of Nicaragua in RussiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2018Organised international competition 'Ruben Dario' for Spanish language students. BIS students won awards for best illustrator and best translator categories.
• bis-shop.com (Partners Store)minorOthersExternal partners store offering school-related merchandise and supplies for students and families.
• Ornithological Center for the Rehabilitation of Birds of PreyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Eco-Autumn project activities including bird feeder painting initiative. Students learned about local ecosystem through this collaboration.
• Coddy Programming SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint programme for children's programming courses where BIS offers Coddy courses to students in grades 5-11 for graphic design of 3D games and coding introduction.
• MGIMO (Moscow State Institute of International Relations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing information sessions for BIS students about higher education opportunities.
• MSU (Moscow State University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing information sessions for BIS students about higher education opportunities.
• MISIS (National University of Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing Year 9 visits and educational collaborative programmes for international schools.
• Rusfond (Russian Charity Foundation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partnership where students organize music sessions and fundraising events. Donations collected from voluntary contributions during charity performances.
• Taganka Children's FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partnership for fundraising activities. Fund provides specialist services to disadvantaged families including children with disabilities.
• Old Folks Home in KurovskoeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partnership where Year 12 students organized fundraising and donated goods to support the elderly care facility.
• Council of British International Schools (COBIS)coreOthersAccredited member of COBIS, maintaining standards aligned with British international education requirements.
• Cambridge English (Cambridge Assessment English)Technology or IntegrationPartner for Cambridge English exams including Starters, Movers, Flyers, and KET tests for KS2 students.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Deutsche Schule Moskau (German School Moscow): German international school in Moscow following the German curriculum. Competes for German expatriate families and Russian families seeking German university pathways — parallel international school model with comparable premium positioning.
• Cambridge International School Moscow: Cambridge-aligned international school in Moscow offering IGCSE and A-Level programmes. Directly comparable British curriculum offering targeting the same premium family segment with similar university preparation focus.
• Anglo-American School of Moscow (AASM): One of the most established international schools in Moscow, offering an American-influenced international curriculum. Competes for the same expatriate and affluent Russian families with comparable premium positioning and university placement outcomes.
• International School of Moscow (ISM): Direct competitor running an international curriculum (IB and IGCSE) in Moscow across multiple campuses, serving expatriate and Russian families seeking English-language education with global university placement — directly comparable product, customer, and price tier.
• Swiss International School Moscow: International school in Moscow offering bilingual programmes with a Swiss/IB orientation. Competes for similar expatriate families and affluent Russian families seeking globally recognized credentials and bilingual education.
• Lycée Français de Moscou (French School Moscow): French international school in Moscow offering French national curriculum leading to French baccalauréat. Competes for expatriate and bilingual families in Moscow's premium international school market, though with a different national curriculum anchor.
• Moscow International School: English-medium international school in Moscow serving expatriate and Russian families. Comparable product offering, customer segment, and price tier, providing direct competitive overlap with BISM's international programme.
• Harrow International School Moscow: Premium British-curriculum international school in Moscow affiliated with the Harrow brand. Competes directly with BISM for affluent expatriate and Russian families seeking British secondary education with global university pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium international school group that previously operated in Moscow through premium IB schools. Represents a well-capitalized incumbent that, if it re-enters or expands in Russia, could directly pressure BISM with stronger brand and capital backing.
• Cognita Schools: Large international schools group operating premium British-curriculum schools globally. As a scaled commercial operator with strong capital backing, Cognita represents the type of well-capitalized competitor that BISM's non-profit structure would struggle to defend against if it entered the Moscow market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bis-moscow

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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