Tien Shan International School
International School in Almaty
Quick answer
Tien Shan International School is an international school serving expat families in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It serves students aged Ages 5 to 18.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Tien Shan International School.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) Almaty international school · 170 students total.
- Ages: Ages 5 to 18 age range accepted.
170
15 avg / 20 max
Rolling
About Tien Shan International School
Tien Shan International School is an international school located near Almaty, Kazakhstan. TSIS is a diverse body of students and offers a high-quality, English-medium character and academic education from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Other
Advanced Academic Diploma and a General Academic Diploma
Russian
No
N/A
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