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Ashgabat International School

Turkmenistan, Ashgabat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees TMT 111 - 23,900
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 283
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, German, Russian
Typical class size 5
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Ashgabat International School (AIS) is a private, nonprofit, coeducational international school serving ages 2–18. It provides English-language instruction within an American-style international framework. AIS follows a Mastery Learning model via the QSI Curriculum, organized into 10 instructional units with The Student Will Statements, and core areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Cultural Studies, plus Art, Library Skills, Music, Physical Education and Technology. After mastering English, students may study additional languages; Russian, Spanish and French are offered. AIS is a testing center for MAP, PSAT, SAT, GRE, TOEFL and AP courses, with MAP Growth assessments used in fall and spring to measure progress. The campus near U.S. Embassy features a library, equipped classrooms, five Computer Labs/Smart Hubs, a cafetorium, spaces for music, art and fitness, and outdoor fields plus a gym. The school runs Summer Camps, Saturday School, and events such as Science Fairs, Talent Shows, Language Nights, Literacy Weeks.

Berzengi, Atatürk köçesi, Aşgabat, Turkmenistan

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The Essentials

Ashgabat International School has 283 pupils, typical class sizes of 5, instruction in English.

Location
Berzengi, Ataturk St., Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Stages
Pre-K through Secondary IV (Pre-K through 12)

Type
Private, nonprofit international school; coeducational; college-preparatory; English-language instruction; American-style international curriculum

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from over 29 nationalities

Additional learning support
Intensive English language support for non-native English speakers; intensive English classes offered for up to two years

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools (AOS)
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Ashgabat International School ranges from TMT 111 to TMT 23,900 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- One-time non-refundable application (registration) fee: US $300.

Capital Fund fee
- Annual Capital Fund fee for students aged 5 years and older: US $1,600. This fee may be paid in full or divided across terms. No Capital Fund fee is required for Turkmen (host‑country) families.

Tuition fees — 5 year‑old class and above (per term and per year)
- Term 1: US $9,500.
- Term 2: US $7,200.
- Term 3: US $7,200.
- Total per year (sum of three terms): US $23,900.
- Late enrollment fee (5 year‑old class and above): US $2,400.

Tuition fees — 2, 3 & 4 year‑old classes (per term and per year; half‑day and full‑day options)
- Term 1: Half‑day US $3,000; Full‑day US $4,100.
- Term 2: Half‑day US $2,400; Full‑day US $3,100.
- Term 3: Half‑day US $2,400; Full‑day US $3,100.
- Total per year: Half‑day US $7,800; Full‑day US $10,300.
- Late enrollment fee (preschool 2–4 year‑olds): US $800.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and the Capital Fund are presented on a three‑term billing basis (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). The Capital Fund may be paid in full or divided across terms; specific due dates and penalty/discount rules are not published on the tuition page. Late‑enrolment fees are specified for both preschool and 5+ age groups.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Ashgabat International School operates as a day school.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Exam / testing: the school is a certified SAT and TOEFL iBT testing center and the SAT registration fee is listed as US $111 (2025). Individual test registration fees apply and are charged separately.
- Late enrollment fees and the Capital Fund are additional to tuition (amounts shown above).
- The published tuition schedule does not itemize separate mandatory charges for uniforms, textbooks, school bus/transport, or boarding; those items are not listed on the public tuition page.

Refund and withdrawal information
- The tuition page does not publish a detailed refund or withdrawal schedule (specific refund percentages, deadlines, or administrative penalties are not listed on the tuition page). Refund or withdrawal terms are therefore not specified in the published tuition summary.
Academics

Ashgabat International School teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows a Mastery Learning model. It offers a comprehensive Mastery Learning curriculum from age 2 through graduation. The QSI Curriculum embeds 21st Century skills and aligns with US standards, organized into 10 instructional units with The Student Will Statements. Core areas are Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Cultural Studies, with Art, Library Skills, Music, Physical Education and Technology also taught. If students have mastered English, they may study additional languages; Russian, Spanish and French are offered. AIS is a testing center for MAP, PSAT, SAT, GRE, TOEFL and AP Courses, with MAP Growth assessments used in fall and spring to measure progress.
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Reputation
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Admissions

Scholarships
Scholarships are available for Turkmen students, including current AIS students. The 2025–2026 scholarship timeline includes: application window April 7–18, 2025; tests April 21–23, 2025; scoring April 30, 2025; top 12 applicants interviewed May 5–6, 2025; recipients notified mid to late May 2025. Applications and the Scholarship Application form can be downloaded from AIS; scholarships are awarded by the Advisory Board based on academic excellence, financial need, and the applicant's potential to contribute to Turkmen people and culture as an adult. There are limited openings.
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