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Mission

Increase Kazakhstan’s intellectual capacity by integrating the best national and international practices and significant scientific achievements in the field of school education.

The benefits

Innovative Curriculum

Our curriculum goes beyond traditional teaching methods by emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. We create a learning environment that encourages students to explore new ideas, adapt to challenges, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Highly Qualified Faculty

At AEO NIS, we pride ourselves on our dedicated and experienced teachers who are passionate about education. Our teachers are carefully selected based on their experience and commitment to developing each student's individual potential. They provide individualized attention, mentoring, and guidance to ensure each student's success.

International Recognition

AEO NIS is internationally recognized for its commitment to educational excellence. Through partnerships with renowned institutions and participation in global education programs, we ensure that our students receive a world-class education that will prepare them to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Extracurricular opportunities

AEO NIS offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, art, music, and other clubs. These activities complement the academic curriculum and provide opportunities for students to discover and develop their passions, contributing to a well-rounded education and personal growth.

Figures and facts

15 937
students (as of March 20, 2022-2023)
1494 (9,6%)
students in rural areas, small towns, and district centers
5 985 (38,4 %)
students from vulnerable social groups
2557
Total number of teachers
By education levels
Masters - 40%, of which 12% are graduates of the Nazarbayev University and Bolashak program,
Ph.D., Candidate of Sciences - 1.5%,
4% (105) are studying for a Ph.D,
Scientific and pedagogical internship program "Bolashak" - 28
By 818 (32%) certified trainers:
10% of English teachers - CELTA, DELTA
70% of teachers of core subjects - CLIL, STEM
7,0
One in two students in 12th grade has an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher
79% of 2022-2023 graduates have an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher
17 043
for the years 2010-2022. Of these:
4156 (24.4%) entered Nazarbayev University
490 entered the top 100 universities of the world according to QS
3184 (18,7%) entered foreign universities
24 graduates entered Ivy League universities
91,2 %
of graduates are holders of state and university grants in Kazakhstan and abroad, more than 80% chose technical, engineering, pedagogical, medical, agricultural, and economic specialties
158
copyrights in mathematics, computer science, programming
48 utility model patents in chemistry, nanotechnology, and biology
175 students received cash grants worth more than 43 million tenge for the implementation of projects
318 934
teachers of educational organizations have been trained
22
Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools function as an experimental site for the development and implementation of the best national and international practices of educational activities
1270
out of 1,600 the average score of the international SAT
15937 2557 7,0 17043 91,2 % 158 318 934 22 1270

Resources

System-methodical complex

The system-methodical complex (SMK) was developed in order to provide methodological support and broadcast the pedagogical experience of the AEO "Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools" for teachers of secondary schools of the country

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Alumni Portal

The association of graduates of the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) has nurtured several generations of talented, purposeful and versatile personalities. At the moment, the school has graduated more than 10,000 graduates. There are many of us and each of us chooses his own path of development!

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Online Textbook sales Store

The NIS Education Store online textbook sales store is your trusted partner in education. We offer schoolchildren a wide range of educational materials, providing quality textbooks that meet current academic standards. Visit our website at store.nis.edu.kz and browse our wide range of educational materials. The books that will help you succeed in your studies are waiting for you at the NIS Education Store.

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The base of pedagogical knowledge

An extensive online platform for teachers and students of Intellectual Schools, which hosts and periodically publishes the best developments and methodological materials for organizing the educational process in Intellectual schools.

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Strategic partners

FAQ

All information about the Intellectual Schools is available at www.nis.edu.kz in the section "Intellectual All information about admission is available at www.nis.edu.kz in the "Admission" section.
All information about admission is available at www.nis.edu.kz in the "Admission" section.
The Center for Pedagogical Measurements of AEO "Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools" together with ACADEMIA.kz Virtual Laboratory of Pedagogical Mastery launched a paid online course "How to prepare for admission to Nazarbayev Intellectual School and assess your capabilities". This course is available on ACADEMIA.kz online platform in Kazakh and Russian languages. Users can listen to the online course anytime and anywhere.
AEO NIS, conducts trial testing of the competitive selection of students in the 7th grade of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools. Pilot testing is conducted in the format of a computer test on the basis of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools and the International School of Astana with a limited number of places for each school. The mock test includes all sections of the testing of the competitive selection of students in grades 7. Information about available mock test dates is published on the website at www.nis.edu.kz in the "Admission" section.
In order to prepare the students of the 5th grade to pass the competitive selection for studying in the 7th grade of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools the information system "Virtual School" functions. A virtual school is a form of organization of additional education with the use of distance learning technologies, allowing students to take online courses in the specialized subjects of the Intellectual Schools. The site of the Virtual school vs.nis.edu.kz. The schedule of classes of the Virtual School is posted on the site www.nis.edu.kz in the section "Admissions".
"Vocational School" was created to support applicants for admission to the Intellectual Schools. The main goal of this project is to prepare students in grades 5 and 6 of secondary education organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan for competitive selection to Intellectual Schools. Students who scored 50 percent of the total score on the final test of the "Virtual school" are invited to attend the summer and winter vacations at the Intellectual schools for short-term training in the Vocational school. More information about Vocational School is available at www.nis.edu.kz in the Admission section.
Please call the phone number 8-7172-23-57-38
Information on advanced training courses is available on the website online.cpm.kz, and also by phone +7(7172) 23-57-50