What are the schools in Atyrau like?

"Atyrau is home to a number of excellent international and bilingual schools. The International School of Atyrau (ISA) is a private, non-profit school that offers an international curriculum for students from pre-K to grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. ISA offers a rigorous academic program, with a focus on English language instruction, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The Atyrau International School (AIS) is a private, non-profit school that offers an international curriculum for students from pre-K to grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. AIS offers a comprehensive academic program, with a focus on English language instruction, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The Atyrau Bilingual School (ABS) is a private, non-profit school that offers a bilingual curriculum for students from pre-K to grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. ABS offers a comprehensive academic program, with a focus on English and Russian language instruction, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The Atyrau International School of Languages (AISL) is a private, non-profit school that offers a bilingual curriculum for students from pre-K to grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. AISL offers a comprehensive academic program, with a focus on English and Russian language instruction, and a wide range of extracurricular activities," remarked one expat living in Atyrau with children attending .

"Not good for High School and teenagers as curriculum, class sizes and teaching too restrictive and narrow. If checking out lower school, ask for proof of teaching credentials and language support given to non-English speakers in the classroom. Check out the standard of English of teachers in lower school and also those of classroom assistants. Talk to other parents on a pre-assignment trip.The school is not value for money and unaffordable unless a company picks up the tab for tuition. Ask for a copy of the school handbook Ask about staff turnover and religious affiliation. Look closely at textbooks and the so-called 'Mastery' learning system where students can only get an A or a B grade," said one expat in Atyrau with children at QSI Atyrau.