Galaxy International School

almaty·Kazakhstan·Primary (Grade 0–5) core subjects English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives follow the Cambridge Primary Pathway and are taught in English, with Computing, Fine Art, Music and Physical Education also taught in English. Kazakh language (Reading & Writing) is offered as part of the Kazakh National Curriculum, and from Grade 2 students may choose Turkish, Russian or Korean as Modern Foreign Languages. Cambridge Primary is benchmarked with consistent standards and uses Cambridge Primary Progression Tests and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint for assessment. Lower Secondary Curriculum (Grades 6–8) covers English, Mathematics and Science and is designed to prepare students for IGCSE, with Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests and Checkpoint used for assessment. Upper Secondary Curriculum (Grades 9–10) follows a two-year IGCSE programme with students sitting at least five IGCSE subjects in the May/June series, forming a foundation for AS/A Levels or the IB Diploma. AS/A Levels Curriculum describes Cambridge A Levels as the Cambridge qualification; typically three subjects over two years, with AS and A2 components, six grades (A–E), and university admissions worldwide; students also study English, Pure Mathematics, Physical Education and local compulsory subjects, choosing additional subjects from available options.

↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

Galaxy International School in Almaty, Kazakhstan serves students from ages 5 to 18 across Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and AS/A Level programmes. The school follows the Cambridge curriculum for core subjects taught in English, while integrating the Kazakh National Curriculum and offering Modern Foreign Languages including Turkish, Russian, and Korean from Grade 2 onwards. Assessment throughout the school uses Cambridge Progression Tests and Checkpoints, with IGCSE examinations at Grade 10 and A Level qualifications available in the final years.

Students

352

Location

Kazakhstan

Leadership

Who leads this school

Moderate confidence

2.8yr

Avg. tenure

Moderate

Stability signal

High

Visibility score

Three-year tenure as executive head, preceded by senior leadership roles at comparable group-affiliated institutions across the region. Appointment context points to a consolidation mandate. Career trajectory is consistent with a corporate-operator profile: strong institutional alignment, limited founding experience.

Career pattern signals

Company ManConsolidation contextHigh mobility

Signals

Active LinkedIn presence; consistent external messagingConfirmed
No succession announcement visible; transition appears plannedInferred
Headship history: median tenure below sector averageReported

◈Intelligence note

Given the consolidation mandate and corporate ownership structure, teacher-fit bifurcation is likely. High-autonomy practitioners may experience friction.

Working Conditions

What's it like to teach here

Class sizes 18–24 primary, 24–28 secondary. Teaching hours within regional mid-range. Contract length typically two years with renewal option...

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