KAZAKH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Our school: mission,
history, values.

A private bilingual school in Almaty since 1998.

OUR MISSION

International education that develops the whole person.

The KAIS mission is to deliver high-quality international education that nurtures well-rounded people with deep knowledge, critical thinking, and the independence to keep learning. In a multilingual, respectful community, our students learn to think globally and act responsibly — stepping into the world as confident, caring, and open-minded individuals.

KAIS campus

+600

graduates

+28 years

of experience

98%

enter top universities

+20

clubs

OUR VISION

A school trusted by generations.

A world-class learning environment that pairs decades of experience with modern teaching practice — laying a strong foundation for personal and professional success in a fast-changing world.

Decades of experience

since 1998

World-class standards

AP · DofE

Open community

3 languages · 20+ clubs

SCHOOL VALUES

Knowledge • Adaptability • Integrity • Service

Our educational philosophy rests on four core values: the pursuit of knowledge, readiness to adapt to change, integrity and responsibility in action, and service to society. These principles help shape well-rounded, ethical, and socially responsible leaders of tomorrow.

1998

School Opening

Launched at the Kazakh-American University, initially serving grades 10–11.

2003

UNESCO Association

Joined the global network of UNESCO Associated Schools (ASPnet).

2007

New Building

Relocated to a modern campus and integrated with the International Education Corporation.

2015

Dual Diploma

Partnered with a Swiss-American model, allowing graduates to earn two diplomas simultaneously.

2026

KAIS Rebranding

Secured membership in the National Consortium of STEM Schools and officially took the name Kazakh-American International School.

Let our followers and Her Majesty History judge our achievements and failures, our victories and defeats.

Amirlan Aidarbekovich Kusainov

ADMISSIONS 2026

Enroll your child for diagnostics at KAIS.

Open the door to quality international education. The first step is a consultation request.