Haileybury Astana

What Haileybury Astana does

Haileybury Astana is a private British international school in Astana, Kazakhstan, founded in 2011 and inaugurated by President Nursultan Nazarbayev. It serves fee-paying expatriate and Kazakhstani families seeking a UK-style education, operating as a sister school to Haileybury Almaty (founded 2008) and historically in association with Haileybury UK, with the partnership transitioning to Wellington College International from Summer 2027. The school delivers a British curriculum culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), with documented placements at Ivy League and Russell Group universities.

The school's product offering spans pre-school through secondary education, supported by a broad co-curricular programme including competitive robotics (FIRST Robotics, FIRST LEGO League), the Duke of Edinburgh award, ABRSM music, and STEM initiatives. Operations run on a school management system (iSAMS) for parent communication with Google Calendar integration, alongside a digital admissions funnel and payments processed through Kazakhstani banking infrastructure (Kaspi.kz, HomeBank, Forte Bank). The school holds multiple accreditations — COBIS, CIS, IB, NEASC, Cambridge, Edexcel, FOBISIA, ABRSM, and DofE — which underpin its premium positioning and university recognition.

The business model is direct-to-consumer tuition on an annual subscription cycle typical of premium international schools, with selective admissions based on academic fit. The school is privately funded by Kazakhstani businessmen and does not publicly disclose revenue. The HPL (High Performance Learning) framework and an active parents' association and alumni network extend engagement beyond classroom delivery. The transition from Haileybury UK to Wellington College International is the most consequential strategic shift currently underway, repositioning the school's premium brand affiliation for the next operating cycle.

Name

Haileybury Astana

Legal name

Haileybury Astana

Website

https://haileybury.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Haileybury Astana is a private British international school in Kazakhstan, founded in 2011, offering a UK curriculum through to the IBDP for fee-paying families. It operates as a sister school to Haileybury Almaty and is transitioning its UK affiliation to Wellington College International from Summer 2027.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• British international school
• IB Diploma Programme
• International K-12 education
• British curriculum school
• IGCSE secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Astana

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 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 Academic Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged per academic year, with installment payment options (1-4 installments or full payment). Additional academic-related fees include exam fees.
2. Transport Services: School bus service fees for one-way or two-way transportation
3. Co-Curricular Activities: Fees for CCA programmes, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and individual music lessons
4. Ancillary Services: Uniform shop, school trips, photo albums (yearbooks), and summer programmes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Haileybury Astana is a private British international school in Kazakhstan delivering full-time education from Kindergarten through Senior School (ages 3-18). It offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme as its primary pre-university qualification, alongside IGCSE secondary studies, supplemented by co-curricular activities, STEAM+ and Sci-Tech facilities, and university counselling services.

Product overview

Haileybury Astana is a British international school providing education from Kindergarten through to Senior School (ages 5-18). The school offers a dual academic pathway: the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme as its primary qualification, alongside IGCSE as a foundational secondary credential. The educational portfolio is organized into core academic programmes (Kindergarten, Junior School, Senior School) supplemented by specialized add-on modules including a STEAM+ Laboratory, Sci-Tech Hub, Drama and Music Programme, Sports Programme, and the Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Programme. The school also provides auxiliary services such as University Counselling, Scholarships, and School Bus Service. Haileybury Almaty (the sister campus) offers A-Levels instead of IB, reflecting a differentiated product portfolio across the two campuses. Summer STEM Camp represents a seasonal offering available at the Almaty campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• Students accepted to world's top universities including Ivy League, Russell Group, and leading institutions globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wellington College InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027From Summer 2027, Haileybury schools in Kazakhstan will begin a new partnership with Wellington College International - described as one of the world's most established and globally respected educational groups. This represents a significant strategic transition.
• Haileybury UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Long-standing partnership established in 2008 for Haileybury Almaty and 2011 for Haileybury Astana. The Kazakhstan schools operate in association with Haileybury in the United Kingdom, following British independent school traditions. Haileybury UK provides curriculum guidance, quality standards, and institutional support.
• Council of British International Schools (COBIS)minorOthersAccredited member of COBIS which serves British International Schools around the globe, representing over 281 member schools in 79 countries and 209 supporting member organisations.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreOthersCambridge programmes provider setting global standard for international education, rooted in academic rigour and latest educational research.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreOthersIB World School authorized to deliver IB programmes to students in over 146 countries.
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)minorOthersUS regional accreditation association providing educational accreditation to schools in New England and international schools in more than 65 nations worldwide.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)minorOthersMembership community working collaboratively to shape international education through professional services to schools and higher education institutions.
• Pearson EdexcelcoreOthersBritish multinational education and examination body, the only privately owned examination board in the United Kingdom.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardminorOthersYouth awards programme founded in 1956 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, that has expanded to 144 nations. The school offers the DofE programme to students.
• RoLab AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM and robotics education company partnering with Haileybury Almaty for summer STEM camp. Specializes in engineering, programming, computer science, robotics and digital technologies education for children.
• UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN ITU designated Haileybury as Kazakhstan's national organiser for the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge - the first of its kind in Kazakhstan.
• High Performance LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaileybury Almaty is an accredited High Performance Learning school, implementing the HPL framework for educational excellence.
• British Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered for UK university alumni networking event 2026, helping connect students with UK higher education opportunities.
• British CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered for UK university alumni networking event 2026, supporting international education connections.
• Almaty Air InitiativeminorOthersEnvironmental organization partner for Eco Symposium 2026, contributing to sustainability education.
• UN Environment ProgrammeminorOthersUN Environment Programme represented at Eco Symposium 2026 as part of Earth Week activities.
• Recycle BirgeminorOthersPartnered for recycling competition during Earth Week, resulting in over 1,100 kg of waste diverted from landfills.
• FOBISIAminorOthersFederation of British International Schools in Asia - school participates in FOBISIA Games and CPD activities. FOBISIA CPD Executive Committee member from the school.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• British School of Almaty: British-curriculum international school in Kazakhstan serving expatriate and affluent local families. Closely comparable on curriculum framework, age range, and customer profile in the same domestic market.
• Haileybury Almaty: Sister campus within the same Kazakhstan Haileybury network, also operating under the Haileybury UK (and soon Wellington College International) umbrella. Directly comparable on British curriculum foundation, parent demographic, and revenue model — Almaty offers A-Levels where Astana offers IB.
• Miras International School: Premium Kazakhstani international school offering IB programmes to affluent local and expatriate families. Direct competitor in the same domestic market, with overlapping curriculum (IB), customer segment, and positioning.
• Tien Shan International School: English-medium international school in Kazakhstan serving K–12 students. Overlaps with Haileybury Astana on curriculum approach, target demographic, and geographic market.
• International School of Almaty: Established international school in Almaty serving both local and expatriate students across K–12 with English-language instruction. Competes for the same affluent Kazakhstani and expat families.

Broad incumbents

• Dulwich College International: Network of British-curriculum international schools across Asia and beyond, affiliated with Dulwich College in London. Operates premium schools serving expatriate and affluent local families with comparable academic positioning.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global operator of premium international schools offering IB, IGCSE, and British curricula to affluent families worldwide. Comparable business model, customer segment, and curriculum portfolio at greater scale.
• GEMS Education: One of the world's largest K–12 private school operators with a broad portfolio of premium international schools across multiple geographies. Comparable on premium positioning, international curriculum delivery, and scale of school network.
• Wellington College International: Global operator of premium British-curriculum international schools and Haileybury Astana's incoming strategic partner from Summer 2027. Operates multiple campuses worldwide with comparable IB/A-Level portfolios targeting affluent international families.
• Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS): Kazakhstan's flagship state-funded network of academically selective schools with strong STEM orientation and international curriculum elements. Operates at scale across multiple cities and competes for the same high-performing Kazakhstani families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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