Every day at ISM is packed with incredible learning opportunities. Through immersive experiences outside of the classroom, your child will grow in confidence, push themselves out of their comfort zone, and develop a whole host of transferable skills.
Our students take part in residential trips across Russia and abroad, enriching after-school activities, awe-inspiring STEAM and global outreach projects through our exclusive collaborations with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and UNICEF, and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
Our collaborations with MIT and UNICEF enhance our students’ school experience, both in and beyond the classroom.
Our global programme empowers students to develop essential life skills through the discipline of sport, guided by the world’s leading sports education institution.
We equip students with the tools to succeed both on and off the field by combining elite athletic training with personal development, wellbeing, and mindset coaching. Altogether, this builds their resilience, confidence, and leadership skills.
Our teachers also benefit from professional development led by IMG Academy’s expert coaches, ensuring they can inspire and support students in reaching their full potential.
At ISM, your child will choose from a range of activities that spark their passions and unearth new interests.
Our Instrumental Music Programme caters to every student’s musical aspirations. Your child will learn from the very best, enjoying group sessions and one-to-one lessons in a range of instruments, including the violin, saxophone, piano, and ukulele.
Students who excel can join our school orchestra and ensembles, who perform at prestigious locations throughout the year, including the Moscow International House of Music and The British Ambassador’s Residence.
Our STEAM collaboration with MIT is packed with high quality learning experiences, too. On our Rosinka Campus, Primary students receive an early introduction to computer coding, as they learn how to debug problems and write algorithms. They can also construct, create, and work as a team at our fun Lego challenge club.
Innovation flourishes at Secondary, where our students write and build their own video games. They also harness the power of technology to create fantastic 3D models, including replica buildings and plant cells. We offer creative arts and crafts, sketching and drawing, knitting, and cookery clubs, too.
Learn more about our Instrumental Music Programme.
Read more about the school's ABRSM Examinations.
We encourage every child to find a sporting activity they enjoy. We also nurture healthy habits from an early age and emphasise the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
The ISM Lions Teams represent our school with pride, training and competing in various sports against other schools both within Moscow and throughout Russia.The school is represented by both boys’ and girls’ Teams at Under 9, Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, and Under 18 categories.
Our students have access to superb sporting facilities that allow us to host a wide range of events from badminton, basketball, tennis, football, and others.
Learn more about ISM Lions here.
There really is an enrichment activity for everyone at ISM. This includes a selection of fun clubs that enable our students to pursue select passions.
At our Minecraft club, students build battles and compete in e-Sports challenges. Your child can bring in their own board game or play an old favourite at our games galore club. And at our movie group, students who are fanatical about film can discuss the latest and classic releases, led by one of our sixth formers.
We also run activities that nurture our students’ love of reading and writing. Our book club is a chance to read with friends or individually, while our creative writing class gives students the opportunity to experiment and learn new techniques, resulting in pieces that are published in a termly anthology. Our school newspaper brings budding photographers, writers, editors, and illustrators together.
Academic learning extends beyond lessons, ensuring your child has the time, support, and attention they need to succeed.
Our study support group and homework club are calm working environments where our older children learn to organise their time and focus on self-study. We also offer an art and media group that helps IGCSE and A-level students with their coursework, plus a Sixth Form maths support club.
Our debate club encourages our students to communicate confidently and appreciate different perspectives, as they tackle topics ranging from whether students should be allowed to dye their hair to the abolition of corporation tax. And on our Student Councils and Eco Committee, children in each year group shape our school culture, implement practical change, and support good causes.
We encourage our older students to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Through the Award, your child will set their own goals and challenges, choose to do activities they know and enjoy, or try something different. They’ll also get involved in community service projects that make a big difference.
As they progress through each stage of the Award, students develop resilience, learn more about themselves, and grow in confidence. This complements their learning inside the classroom, combining real experiences with the softer skills that create well-rounded global citizens.
Learn more about the The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award here.
From Year 4 onwards, your child will take part in an annual residential trip. For many, these expeditions are the highlight of their school year.
Varying between three nights and a week in length, our immersive Primary trips to exciting locations close to Moscow promote independence, leadership, and teamwork, as well as helping our students to mature and become more confident.
At Secondary, our students enjoy week-long residentials to destinations across Russia. On each expedition, students challenge themselves in different ways. This might include learning survival skills and camping in the forest, or white-water rafting, abseiling, and rock climbing.
On each trip, your child will be supported by experts, who will encourage them to push themselves out of their comfort zone and take age-appropriate risks.
Day trips in and around our colourful city add an extra dimension to our students’ education. Linked to the topics and subjects they’re studying, each excursion enhances how and what our younger students learn.
Trips include the Experimentanium Science Museum, where STEAM is taught through interactive activities and games. This includes learning about the science behind tsunami formation and the principles of electricity.
Our students also enjoy active and adventurous days out throughout the year, including to an indoor high ropes park and trampolining centre.
Our Secondary students enjoy sport, science, music, and cultural trips in Moscow. Each activity is packed with hands-on experiences that enhance their understanding of key themes and subjects.
These include visits to The Tretyakov Gallery, the national treasury of Russian fine art, and the Moscow Planetarium, the largest in Europe and packed with interactive experiences.
Our broad range of summer programmes extends from those built purely for fun to academically challenging courses designed for university preparation.
To learn about the different summer camps on offer through Nord Anglia Education, please click here: Summer Camps 2024
We know that healthy, happy students flourish, which is why your child’s wellbeing is our priority. Our expert pastoral care team, which includes a psychologist, counsellor, and safeguarding team, will make sure they are supported in everything they do. In a recent survey, 95% of our parents said their child felt safe and looked after at school.
Our commitment to personal, social and health education (PSHE) fosters the knowledge and attributes our students need to thrive as individuals, family members, and part of society. And on our Global Campus platform, your child will access a wealth of specialist wellbeing resources.
There is so much to see on our safe and secure campuses, with their outstanding facilities, spectacular natural settings, and tech-enriched learning spaces. Book your tour with our Admissions Team today.
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OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE
In our supportive community, our students engage with local and global issues, take action that makes a real difference, and assume leadership responsibilities in school.
Globally, our students drive change through our collaboration with UNICEF. Your child will learn about pressing international issues – like the UN Global Goals and Rights of the Child – and research, debate, and present solutions at our Model United Nations club.
Our primary and secondary Student Councils – supported by our House captains, Head Boy and Girl, and Eco Committee – lead the way in school. Demonstrating determination, courage, and perseverance, they represent their peers with pride and choose important causes and issues to campaign on.