Good to know
Good to Know
- Tuition at Baku's international schools varies enormously by curriculum and prestige — roughly from a few thousand manats a year at local bilingual lyceums to well over 15,000 AZN a year at the top IB and British schools, so it's worth comparing full fee breakdowns (registration, development fees, uniforms, transport) rather than headline tuition alone.
- Several well-known schools (British School in Baku, Azerbaijan British College, Baku International School) do not publish tuition rates online and require families to inquire directly — budget extra time for this in a relocation timeline.
- The IB (TISA, European Azerbaijan School), British/Cambridge (British School in Baku, Baku Oxford School, Azerbaijan British College) and American (Baku International School) tracks are the most established international options; Turkish-Azerbaijani bilingual lyceums (e.g. Baku Istanbul Lyceum, International Maarif Schools) are a notably cheaper bilingual alternative for families comfortable with a Turkish-influenced program.
- Apply to Baku's international/bilingual schools well ahead of your move — schools themselves stress applying 'as early as possible' to secure a place, and popular grade levels can be full by the time a family arrives.
- Bring physical, original copies of your child's last one to two years of school reports and passports with valid visa/residence pages — these are commonly required at the point of application, not just after acceptance.
- Homeschooling is a legally recognized option in Azerbaijan, but expect to arrange a state-proctored exam for your child periodically — this is a real bureaucratic step, not just a formality.
- If you're hoping for an existing homeschool parent network in Baku for co-ops or social support, we could not confirm one currently exists — you may be pioneering that community yourself or relying on general expat groups instead.
Schools And Curricula
The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA)
- Location
- Yeni Yasamal district, Baku
- Curriculum
- International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP)
- Ages Grades
- Ages 2 to 18
- Tuition Notes
- The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) is an IB World School in Baku for ages 2 to 18, offering the IB continuum: PYP, MYP and DP, with English as the language of instruction. The school operates on a purpose-built campus in the Yeni Yasamal district. The school holds CIS and IBO accreditation through 2028 and was licensed by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Education in 2017.
European Azerbaijan School (EAS)
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- International Baccalaureate (ELC, PYP, MYP, DP/CP)
- Ages Grades
- Ages 3 to 17
- Tuition Notes
- European Azerbaijan School is a private international day school in Azerbaijan delivering the International Baccalaureate across four IB divisions: ELC, PYP, MYP and DP/CP. It educates ages 3–17 with English as the language of instruction; Azerbaijani is taught in some language subjects and Russian, German, Spanish and French are offered. The school is particularly known for its Model United Nations tradition (BIMUN), and class sizes are capped at 20 students.
Annual Tuition
- Middle
- AZN 13,250
- Primary
- AZN 11,250
- Full Secondary
- AZN 16,150
British School in Baku (BSB)
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- British / Cambridge (EYFS, Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, AS/A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
- Ages Grades
- Ages 1 to 18 (Primary 4–11, Secondary 11–18)
- Tuition Notes
- British School in Baku (BSB) offers a Cambridge-based education aligned with the Azerbaijani national plan for learners aged 1 to 18, and is the first school in Azerbaijan accredited by both COBIS and CIS. Published tuition rates were not found; the school directs prospective families to inquire directly.
Azerbaijan British College (ABC)
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- British National Curriculum
- Ages Grades
- From age 3
- Tuition Notes
- The Azerbaijan British College Educational Complex is an international school operating according to the British National Curriculum, holding accreditation from both the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan and the Edexcel and Cambridge examination centers. Specific tuition figures were not published on the school's fee page in the sources checked.
Baku International School (BIS / QSIB)
- Location
- Ganjlik district, Baku
- Curriculum
- American (Quality Schools International system)
- Ages Grades
- Pre-K to Grade 12 (roughly ages 2–18)
- Tuition Notes
- Baku International School (BIS) is an American-curriculum school run under the Quality Schools International (QSI) system, founded in 1994 and accredited by MSA and CEESA. The school is funded partially by the U.S. Department of State. Exact current tuition figures were not captured from public sources at the time of research.
Baku Oxford School
- Location
- Abbaszadeh Street area, Baku
- Curriculum
- Cambridge International (CIE) blended with the Azerbaijani national curriculum
- Ages Grades
- Kindergarten through Grade 11
- Tuition Notes
- Baku Oxford School is accredited by both the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan and Cambridge International Examinations, following national and international curriculum standards, and offers an A-Level diploma option. Fees are quoted directly in USD by the school.
Annual Tuition
- Grade5 To 12
- AZN 35,204
- Preschool Half Day
- AZN 10,204
Sabis Sun International School
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- SABIS international curriculum system
- Ages Grades
- Primary through middle grades
- Tuition Notes
- At Sabis Sun International School, tuition fees for middle grades are 14,400-15,900 manats.
Annual Tuition
- Middle Grades
- AZN 15,150
International Maarif Schools
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- Blended Turkish-Azerbaijani/STEM-oriented national and international standards
- Ages Grades
- Grades I to IX documented
- Tuition Notes
- At International Maarif Schools, the annual tuition fee for grades I-IV is set at 9,201-10,862 manats, and for grades V-IX, it is 10,357-12,307 manats.
Annual Tuition
- Grades 1 To 4
- AZN 10,032
- Grades 5 To 9
- AZN 11,332
Dünya School
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- Private national/bilingual curriculum
- Ages Grades
- Grades I to IX documented
- Tuition Notes
- At Dünya School, tuition fees for grades I-IV are 11,000-13,500 manats, and for grades V-IX, they are 11,500-17,500 manats.
Annual Tuition
- Grades 1 To 4
- AZN 12,250
- Grades 5 To 9
- AZN 14,500
Idrak Lyceum
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- Private national/bilingual curriculum
- Ages Grades
- Primary through middle grades
- Tuition Notes
- At Idrak Lyceum, the fee for the primary level is 10,000-12,500 manats, and for middle grades, it is 10,500-16,500 manats.
Annual Tuition
- Middle
- AZN 13,500
- Primary
- AZN 11,250
Evrika Lyceum
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- Private national/bilingual curriculum
- Ages Grades
- Primary through middle grades
- Tuition Notes
- At Evrika Lyceum, prices for primary grades are 9,000-10,500 manats, and for middle grades, they are 9,500-14,500 manats.
Annual Tuition
- Middle
- AZN 12,000
- Primary
- AZN 9,750
Baku Istanbul Lyceum
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- Turkish-Azerbaijani bilingual curriculum
- Ages Grades
- Grades V to IX documented
- Tuition Notes
- At Baku Istanbul Lyceum, the fee for grades V-IX is 9,000-10,000 manats.
Annual Tuition
- Grades 5 To 9
- AZN 9,500
Oxbridge Academy Baku
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- British-style ('Oxbridge') national/bilingual curriculum
- Ages Grades
- Primary grades documented
- Tuition Notes
- At Oxbridge Academy Baku, tuition fees for primary grades are 15,640 manats.
Annual Tuition
- Primary
- AZN 15,640
Western School
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- Private national/bilingual curriculum
- Ages Grades
- Grades V to IX documented
- Tuition Notes
- At Western School, the annual tuition fee for grades V-IX has been set at 6,000 manats.
Annual Tuition
- Grades 5 To 9
- AZN 6,000
Simurq Lyceum
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- Private national/bilingual curriculum
- Ages Grades
- Grades I to IX documented
- Tuition Notes
- At Simurq Lyceum, the fee for grades I-IV is 2,625-5,250 manats, and for grades V-IX, it is 2,890-3,940 manats.
Annual Tuition
- Grades 1 To 4
- AZN 3,938
- Grades 5 To 9
- AZN 3,415
Baku Atatürk Lyceum
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- Turkish-Azerbaijani bilingual curriculum
- Ages Grades
- Grades V to IX documented
- Tuition Notes
- The annual tuition fee for grades V-IX at Baku Atatürk Lyceum is 2,500-4,500 manats.
Annual Tuition
- Grades 5 To 9
- AZN 3,500
Lycée Français De Bakou
- Location
- Baku
- Curriculum
- French national curriculum
- Ages Grades
- Not confirmed at the time of research
- Tuition Notes
- A French-curriculum school exists in Baku (Lycée Français de Bakou), but detailed tuition figures and grade-level structure could not be confirmed from available sources at the time of research.
Enrollment And Homeschooling
Homeschooling
- Legal Basis
- Azerbaijan's 2009 Law on Education ('Təhsil haqqında') recognizes 'home education' and 'individual learning' as legal forms of education, provided the child's learning follows the state's national learning standards.
- Legal Status
- Legal with regulation
- Requirements
- Parents who choose to homeschool are responsible for providing an education equivalent to conventional schooling, and homeschooled children must demonstrate their learning by taking a comprehensive exam proctored by the regional representative of the Ministry of Education; passing a recognized state exam is also the pathway for homeschooled students to access higher education.
- Local Homeschool Community Or Coop
- No documented, dedicated homeschooling co-op or support group specific to Baku was found in our research; general Baku expat social/Facebook groups exist, but not a distinct homeschool-focused community.
International Bilingual Enrollment
- How Far In Advance To Apply
- Apply as early as possible — ideally 6-12 months before the intended start date, especially for popular grades and the August/September intake, since places are limited and several schools explicitly warn of the risk of missing a seat.
Notes
- Foreign residents can apply to Azerbaijani public schools if they hold valid residency, but places depend on availability and compliance with local regulations — most expat families instead choose the international/bilingual private sector because of the language barrier in public schools.
- Class-size caps and rolling admissions mean specific grade levels (especially early primary and popular secondary years) can fill up well before the school year starts, so early inquiry and application submission is the realistic strategy for nomad/expat families.
Process Overview
- Baku International School (QSI) and other schools funnel applicants through an online application form; incomplete forms are not processed, and the school directly tells families to apply as early as possible to guarantee a seat.
- Most schools encourage or require a campus tour/visit and a meeting with the admissions office before or alongside submitting the application.
- Required documents typically include: a completed application and medical form, original school reports from the previous one to two years (showing class, dates and results), copies of the child's and guardian's passports with valid residence/visa pages, and several passport-sized photos.
- Schools commonly request permission to directly contact the child's previous school(s) to validate prior records before finalizing admission.
- Some schools (e.g. British School in Baku) run scheduled open mornings/tours for prospective families and describe an explicit waitlist process for over-subscribed year groups; asking directly about current waitlist status per grade level is worthwhile since availability varies year to year.
- For older students transferring mid-programme, transcripts are individually assessed by a school counselor to determine which credits transfer — generally only grades of A, B or C (or the national equivalent) are accepted for credit transfer.
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