What are the schools in Almaty like?

"Almaty is home to a number of excellent international and bilingual schools. The International School of Almaty (ISA) is a private, non-profit school that offers an international curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. ISA is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and offers a rigorous academic program that prepares students for university studies. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The Almaty Bilingual School (ABS) is a private school that offers a bilingual education in English and Kazakh. ABS is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Cambridge International Examinations, and provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for university studies. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The Almaty International School (AIS) is a private school that offers an international curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. AIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and provides a rigorous academic program that prepares students for university studies. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The Almaty International School of Languages (AISL) is a private school that offers a bilingual education in English and Kazakh. AISL is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Cambridge International Examinations, and provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for university studies. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art," said one expat in Almaty with children at .

"The school is mostly local as the international community has moved to Astana. This is a problem for every 'international' school in Almaty. Quality Schools International system of learning / teaching is something to get used to (mastery education). Creativity is very low among teachers and this shows in art classes, or classes for the elementary children. The budget of the school is never published and the tuition money are not reflected in the quality of the staff or of the school. The school lacks guidance counselor for the elementary school, and this translates in issues being 'solved' through the principal who is not necessarily trained adequately," remarked one parent with kids at Almaty International School, QSI (Quality Schools International) in Almaty.