Admissions
Joining NURORDA ALMATY
Every step from your first inquiry to the first day of school, on one page.
- 2026–2027 Admissions open for available places during the year
- 2027–2028 Early inquiries welcome; assessment dates to be confirmedto be confirmed
Six steps
From inquiry to the first lesson
Open a step to see what happens, when, and what to prepare.
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Inquiry or WhatsApp
When: Any time
Send an inquiry on the website or message us on WhatsApp. An admissions specialist will get back to you, answer your questions and invite you on a campus tour.
What to prepare
- Your child's grade and language of instruction (Kazakh- or Russian-medium)
- Your child's current school, if any
- Your WhatsApp number
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Saturday campus tour
When: Every Saturday, 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Get to know the school, see the campus for yourself and ask your admissions questions.
What to prepare
- A list of your questions
- Address: 133 Chulanov Street, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Assessment and a talk with the psychologist
When: The admissions team will give you the dateto be confirmed
The assessment shows your child's level: 20 logic questions for grade 1 and tests for grades 2–10. Then your child has a talk with the school psychologist.
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Results
When: After the assessmentto be confirmed
The admissions team will share the result and the next step.
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Contract and payment
When: Once you have the result
You sign the contract and pay the tuition. Within 5 days of signing, you make a guarantee payment of 10% of the tuition fee. It is part of the tuition and is non-refundable. You can pay in installments; the admissions team will explain the details.
What to prepare
- Main documents for admission
- Payment: Kaspi QR, Halyk QR or bank transfer
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Settling in and the first day
When: The first weeks
We support your child through the first days: the school psychologists help, and parents stay in regular contact with the school.
Good to know
- School day from 08:20 to 17:50: lessons, clubs and supervised study
- 21 clubs included in tuition
- FaceID entry with arrival and departure notifications for parents
Grade finder
Which grade will your child join?
Choose the birth month and year or the current grade, then the school year and the language of instruction. You will see the grade, school stage, assessment format and tuition right away. We never ask for your child's name.
Already at school? Choose the current grade — it's more accurate.
Choose the year of birth to see the result here.
Table by year of birth
| Year of birth | 2026–2027 school year | 2027–2028 school year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Grade 1 | |
| 2020 | Grade 1 | Grade 2 |
| 2019 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 |
| 2018 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 |
| 2017 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
| 2016 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 |
| 2015 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 |
| 2014 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
| 2013 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 |
| 2012 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 |
| 2011 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 |
| 2010 | Grade 11 |
How the grade is calculatedto be confirmed
Under Kazakhstan's Standard Admission Rules, grade 1 admits children aged six and children who turn six during the current calendar year. How the school applies this rule is being confirmed.
Children born in the autumn (September–December) sometimes start school a year later. If your child is already at school, the current grade is the more reliable guide.
Entrance assessment
How the entrance assessment works
Admission has two stages: a placement test and a talk with the school psychologist.
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Grade 1
- 120 logic questions
- 2A talk with the school psychologist
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Grades 2–10
- 1Placement tests
- 2A talk with the school psychologist
The admissions team will tell you which subjects are tested.to be confirmed
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Grade 11
- 1Please check the process with the admissions team
to be confirmed
After the assessment
- The admissions team shares the result and the next step
- Before the assessment, you can visit the school on a Saturday campus tour
Documents
Main documents for admission
Get these ready in advance. You can copy or print the list.
These are the main documents. Please check the exact list with the admissions team.to be confirmed Source: nurordaalmaty.kz/faq_kz
Document checklist
Tick documents as you collect them — your ticks are saved on this device.
Key dates
Key admissions dates
Events without a confirmed date are marked “to be confirmed”. Leave an inquiry and we will let you know the assessment date.
Updated: November 10, 2026
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Campus tour
Every Saturday, 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Pick a convenient date and book your place.
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Admissions for 2026–2027
Now
We admit students to available places during the school year. Check availability on WhatsApp.
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Entrance assessment for 2027–2028
Date to be announced
Register early and we will let you know as soon as the date is set.
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First day of the 2027–2028 school year
In Kazakhstan the school year starts on September 1.
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Questions
Admissions questions
Can't find an answer? Message us on WhatsApp.
Which grades do you admit students to?
The school admits students to grades 1–11. Check with the admissions team about available places, which vary by grade.
How does admission work?
Admission has two stages: a placement test (grade 1: 20 logic questions; grades 2–10: tests) and a talk with the school psychologist. The admissions team then shares the result.
How old does a child need to be for grade 1?
Under Kazakhstan's Standard Admission Rules, grade 1 admits children aged six and children who turn six during the current calendar year. For example, in 2027–2028 grade 1 will mostly be children born in 2021. How the school applies this rule is being confirmed.
to be confirmed
Is there an assessment for grade 1?
Yes. Children entering grade 1 answer 20 logic questions and have a talk with the school psychologist.
When is the entrance test?
Test dates for the next academic year have not been announced yet. Leave a request and the admissions team will let you know as soon as they are set.
to be confirmed
Can my child join in the middle of the school year?
Admissions for 2026–2027 are open. A transfer during the year depends on an available place in the right grade and language of instruction. Message us on WhatsApp: the admissions team will tell you whether there is a place and explain the next step.
to be confirmed
What documents are needed?
The main documents are:
- an application from a parent
- the student's school file
- a copy of the birth certificate and the IIN (individual identification number)
- the student's report card
- the student's health record (health passport)
- 2 photos, 3×4 cm
- copies of the parents' ID cards
- a certificate of employment for each parent
- medical certificates
Please check the exact list with the admissions team.
to be confirmed
What is the guarantee payment?
The guarantee payment is 10% of the tuition fee. It is part of the tuition (not an extra charge), is non-refundable and is paid within 5 days of signing the contract.
Tours and admissions
See the school for yourself
Campus tours run every Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Send us a request, and our admissions team will answer all your questions and guide you through the process.