Nazarbayev
Intellectual
schools
We strive to build intellectual capacity nationally and globally by combining the best of national and international experience.
Команды NIS вошли в число лучших на мировом чемпионате по робототехнике в США
Ученики Назарбаев Интеллектуальной школы химико-биологического направления города Алматы завоевали первое место в номинации Motivate Award и вышли в финал дивизиона Franklin, став призёрами с наградой Finalist Award на престижном мировом...
21 April 2025
Команды NIS вошли в число лучших на мировом чемпионате по робототехнике в США
Ученики Назарбаев Интеллектуальной школы химико-биологического направления города Алматы завоевали первое место в номинации Motivate Award и вышли в финал дивизиона Franklin, став призёрами с наградой Finalist Award на престижном мировом...
21 April 2025
NIS Educational Ecosystem
Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools are a platform for the development, monitoring, research, analysis, testing, implementation and realization of modern models of educational programs and technologies
Intellectual schools
Cutting-edge educational programs, innovation and a supportive environment create leaders with academic excellence, creative thinking and social responsibility.
NIS-Programme
The first trilingual educational program in Kazakhstan, created in cooperation with Cambridge. Combines global practices and national values, comparable to A-Level, IB and O-Level.
Professional development of teachers
NIS integrates domestic and international experience, resources and methods for the continuous growth of teachers, improving the education system of Kazakhstan.
Grading system
NIS plays a key role in ensuring the quality of education by creating reliable and valid instruments for assessing the knowledge and competencies of students and teachers.
Digital technologies
NIS introduces innovative solutions in education by developing digital platforms, online services and integrating advanced technologies into the educational process.
Exchange of experience
NIS shares advanced educational practices, introducing innovative methods, developing the teaching community and improving the quality of education in Kazakhstan.
NIS Resources
The NIS Education Store online textbook sales store is your trusted partner in education. We offer schoolchildren a wide range of educational materials, providing quality textbooks that meet current academic standards. The books that will help you succeed in your studies are waiting for you at the NIS Education Store.
The NIS Education Store online textbook sales store is your trusted partner in education. We offer schoolchildren a wide range of educational materials, providing quality textbooks that meet current academic standards. The books that will help you succeed in your studies are waiting for you at the NIS Education Store.
Terminology database with key terms in three languages for use in different subject areas
Terminology database with key terms in three languages for use in different subject areas
NIS Lab - a digital laboratory on the subjects of “Chemistry”, “Physics” and “Biology” for students of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools
NIS Lab - a digital laboratory on the subjects of “Chemistry”, “Physics” and “Biology” for students of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools
Website with materials on “Kazakhstan in the modern world”
Website with materials on “Kazakhstan in the modern world”
E-versions of textbooks and teacher's guidance of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools recommended by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
E-versions of textbooks and teacher's guidance of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools recommended by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The educational platform of the Center of Excellence NIS is designed to create the necessary conditions for educators in the country to learn. The platform provides access to relevant courses, seminars and events, ensuring the professional development of teachers.
The educational platform of the Center of Excellence NIS is designed to create the necessary conditions for educators in the country to learn. The platform provides access to relevant courses, seminars and events, ensuring the professional development of teachers.
An extensive online platform for teachers and students of Intellectual Schools, which hosts and periodically publishes the best developments and methodological materials for organizing the educational process in Intellectual schools.
An extensive online platform for teachers and students of Intellectual Schools, which hosts and periodically publishes the best developments and methodological materials for organizing the educational process in Intellectual schools.
Educational Resource Portal was developed in order to provide methodological support and dessimination the pedagogical experience of the AEO “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools” for teachers of secondary schools of the country.
Educational Resource Portal was developed in order to provide methodological support and dessimination the pedagogical experience of the AEO “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools” for teachers of secondary schools of the country.
Figures and facts
17 884
students (2024–2025 academic year)
1891 / 11%
students in rural areas, small towns, and district centers
5 985 / 38,4%
students from vulnerable social groups
2702
Общее количество учителей
По уровням образования:
Магистры – 43%, из них 12% выпускники НУ и программы «Болашақ»,
PhD, Кандидат наук – 1,04%,
Обучаются на PhD – 3,4% (83),
Научно-педагогическая стажировка по программе «Болашақ» - 28
По 818 (30%) сертифицированным тренерам:
10 % учителей английского языка – CELTA, DELTA
70% учителей профильных предметов – CLIL, STEM
20 771
выпускников за 2010-2024 годы. Из них:
5285 (25,4%) поступили в Назарбаев Университет
654 поступили в топ-100 вузов мира по
4234 (20,4%) поступили в зарубежные вузы
32 выпускника поступили в вузы Лиги Плюща
220
авторских прав в области математики, информатики, программирования
65 патентов на полезную модель в области химии, нанотехнологии и биологии
230 учащихся получили денежные гранты на сумму более 72 миллионов тенге для реализации проектов
7,0
60% of 2023-2024 graduates have an IELTS score of 7,0 or higher
348 465
teachers of educational organizations have been trained
91,8 %
of graduates are holders of state and university grants in Kazakhstan and abroad, more than 80% chose technical, engineering, pedagogical, medical, agricultural, and economic specialties
22
Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools function as an experimental site for the development and implementation of the best national and international practices of educational activities
1299
out of 1,600 the average score of the international SAT
Frequently asked questions
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How can I find out the contacts of the schools?
All information about admission is available in the “Education at NIS” section.
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How can I apply to you?
All information about admission is available in the “Education at NIS” section.
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Are there any preparation courses for the selection of students of the 7th grade of Nazarbayev Intellectual schools?
1. The Virtual School is a social project, available for students of the 5th and the 6th grades according to the specified schedule for no charge, and aims to prepare students to the selection test of the 7th grade of Intellectual schools.
The Virtual School platform gives access to study materials and do follow-up tasks which are based on the sections of the educational programmes of the comprehensive school on “Mathematics”, “Natural science”, “Kazakh language”, “Kazakh language and literature”, “Russian language”, “Russian language and literature”, “English language”.
The training is performed in Kazakh and Russian languages. А student can independently choose a subject and a topic to study within the specified time. Registration on the website http://vs.nis.edu.kz/ is needed to access the training at the Virtual School.
2. In addition, there is the ACADEMIA.kz platform, which has an online course “How to prepare for admission to Nazarbayev Intellectual school and evaluate your opportunities”. The online course is composed of study materials, exercises and tasks of the following sections of the selection test. The online course is available in Kazakh and Russian languages with an opportunity to do it anytime and anywhere. -
How can I register for the trial test? How is the trial test performed? Where can I see the results of the trial test?
The registration and booking of a place for the trial test are carried in advance of each trial test at the online registration portal https://trialtest.nis.edu.kz
The trial test is a computer-based testing held in 21 Nazarbayev Intellectual schools and International School of Astana. The number of places in each school is limited.
The results of the trial test can be viewed in the ‘My account’ page of the ‘User’ at the online-registration portal on the 5th day after the last trial test.
For more information, please follow the link https://trialtest.nis.edu.kz -
How do I take a trial online test?
1. Download the Beyim Synaq app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Register in the app.
3. After registration, go to the "Home" tab, choose the desired practice test option, and start the test. -
Advanced training courses for teachers
Information on advanced training courses is available on the website https://beyim.edu.kz