Best International Schools in Tashkent: 2026 Guide for Families

What are the best international schools in Tashkent? Leading choices are The British School of Tashkent (English National Curriculum, ages 1.5 to 18, A Levels), Canadian School of Tashkent (Nova Scotia diploma, annual tuition 110 to 240 million UZS), Tashkent International School (IB, ages 3 to 18) and Cambridge International School. At the Canadian school that works out at roughly 8,500 to 20,000 US dollars a year.

Last reviewed: October 2026 by David from ISA. Fee ranges are indicative; always confirm with the school.

Families arriving in Uzbekistan's capital often ask for the best international schools in Tashkent and are surprised by how much choice there now is: British, Canadian, IB and Cambridge options all operate here, alongside a French school and other options. The answer depends on your child's age, your likely length of stay and whether anyone in the family holds Uzbek citizenship.

This guide compares the main options using their own published fees, admissions rules and results where available, and flags the claims you should verify yourself. It does not rank the schools in a single order, because a school that is ideal for a diplomat's child on a two-year posting may be wrong for a family settling long term.

Tashkent in practice: districts, language and currency

Tashkent is a large, spread-out city, and the schools are scattered across it. Tashkent International School is at 38 Sarikul Street, Cambridge International School's campus is in the Almazar district, Westminster International School is on Boykent Street, and the French School of Tashkent is on Kalandar Drive. British School of Tashkent and Canadian School of Tashkent each operate from a single main campus. The practical rule is to pick the school first and then rent within a manageable drive.

Currency is the first practical surprise. The British School of Tashkent states that Uzbek citizens must pay fees in Uzbek soums, while overseas nationals may pay in US dollars by transfer from a personal foreign account or in soums by cash, bank transfer or local cards. Canadian School of Tashkent lists all tuition in soums. If you earn in dollars or euros, ask each school which currency applies to you before you compare prices.

Curricula available

English National Curriculum: The British School of Tashkent teaches IGCSE in Years 10 and 11 and A Levels in Years 12 and 13, and says it also offers a dual curriculum for Uzbek nationals who wish to study the Ministry curriculum as well.
Canadian (Nova Scotia): Canadian School of Tashkent teaches K to Grade 12, with a high school licensed by the Province of Nova Scotia for Grades 10 to 12 and leading to the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma.
International Baccalaureate: Tashkent International School offers the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, and describes itself as accredited by CIS and NEASC.
Cambridge: Cambridge International School runs a kindergarten and school on one campus for students aged 2 to 18, according to its description.

The schools worth shortlisting

The British School of Tashkent

BST was established in 2010 and is part of Nord Anglia Education. It takes children from one and a half to 18, accepts applications all year, and says its purpose-built campus covers 24,500 square metres with capacity for 1,500 students, including a 25-metre, 10-lane pool and a theatre of more than 350 seats. It reports 40 nationalities, and says it is a member of FOBISIA and COBIS, holds British Schools Overseas accreditation and is licensed by the Ministry of Education.

Its 2026 results, as published by the school, show 51 per cent of A Level entries at A* or A, 77.1 per cent at A* to B and 93 per cent at A* to C, with 100 per cent of mathematics GCSE entries at A* to C. These are the school's figures, so ask for cohort sizes. The campus suits families who want a British pathway to UK or Middle Eastern universities.

Canadian School of Tashkent

CST describes itself as Uzbekistan's first Canadian school, with 34 nationalities on a single campus. Students in Grades 10 to 12 follow the Nova Scotia pathway; the school says a transfer student's credits are reviewed against Nova Scotia graduation requirements by a program principal, and that entry at Grade 10 typically completes the diploma in three years, Grade 11 in two.

Admissions are rolling. Kindergarten placement is by age on 1 September with no formal academic assessment, while Grade 1 and above sit an English and mathematics placement assessment and a family interview, and incoming English learners take a WIDA proficiency check. For a family that may move to North America, a Nova Scotia diploma is a clear selling point.

Tashkent International School

Founded in 1994, TIS is a not-for-profit, parent-governed day school and says it was the first school in Uzbekistan authorised to teach the IB from preschool to Grade 5. It runs an Early Learning Center for ages 3 to 5, an elementary school from Kindergarten to Grade 5 on the PYP, the MYP in Grades 6 to 10 and the Diploma in Grades 11 and 12. The school serves diplomatic families, the international business community and local residents.

The IBO gives the PYP as ages 3 to 12, the MYP as 11 to 16 and the Diploma as 16 to 19. TIS suits internationally mobile families who value IB continuity, and the school says it is run by a board elected from the parent community rather than for profit.

Cambridge International School, Tashkent Campus

This campus in Almazar district has a kindergarten designed for 200 children and a school designed for 500, and accepts students aged 2 to 18 throughout the calendar year, according to its description. It offers a smaller setting and a Cambridge pathway. Ask which year groups are currently running, how many students are in your child's class and which Cambridge examinations are taken.

What international schooling costs in Tashkent

Fees differ sharply between schools. Canadian School of Tashkent publishes its 2026-27 tuition in soums, by grade: Kindergarten 110 million, Grade 1 140 million, Grades 2 and 3 150 million, Grades 4 and 5 165 million, Grades 6 and 7 185 million, Grades 8 and 9 205 million, Grades 10 and 11 225 million and Grade 12 240 million. At recent exchange rates, which you should check, that is roughly 8,500 to 20,000 US dollars a year.

Admission and registration: CST charges a one-off admission fee of 12 million soums for Kindergarten or 25 million for Grades 1 to 12, plus an annual registration fee of 9 million. BST charges a one-off non-refundable assessment fee of 700,000 soums per child and a Development Contribution of 62,181,800 soums for new families.
Meals: CST's meal plan is mandatory at 1.8 million soums a month.
Discounts: CST gives 5 per cent off for two children and 10 per cent for three or more, 5 per cent for paying a full year in advance and a referral discount, capped at 15 per cent in total.
Not included at BST: external exam fees and school uniforms.
Mid-year entry: BST adjusts the invoice by the number of days your child attends.

The hard fact to remember is the payment-currency rule: according to BST, Uzbek citizens pay in soums and overseas nationals may pay in dollars from a personal foreign account, so the same school can invoice two families differently.

Practical advice

Read the one-off costs first. A development contribution or admission fee can equal a large share of a year's tuition, and these are usually non-refundable. Ask what happens to them if the posting ends early.

Match the diploma to your next move. If you may relocate to North America, Nova Scotia credits are straightforward; if you are heading to the UK or Gulf, A Levels dominate; if you move often, the IB travels well.

Take the assessment seriously but calmly. BST uses the CAT4 test for its entrance assessment, CST uses placement tests from Grade 1, and both invite parents to meet staff. Book the tour before you apply, as BST suggests, to see the campus in operation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do international schools cost in Tashkent?

Canadian School of Tashkent publishes 2026-27 tuition from 110 million soums in Kindergarten to 240 million in Grade 12, roughly 8,500 to 20,000 US dollars at recent exchange rates. New families also pay admission fees, and The British School of Tashkent adds a Development Contribution of 62,181,800 soums for new families.

Can I pay Tashkent school fees in US dollars?

It depends on nationality. The British School of Tashkent says Uzbek citizens must pay in Uzbek soums, while overseas nationals can pay in dollars by transfer from a personal foreign account or in soums. Canadian School of Tashkent lists tuition in soums, so ask each school which currency applies to your family.

Which Tashkent school offers the IB?

Tashkent International School offers all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme in Grades 6 to 10 and the Diploma in Grades 11 and 12. It describes itself as accredited by CIS and NEASC and says it was the first school in Uzbekistan authorised to teach IB from preschool.