FARABI International School

Kazakh-English school with international AP (Advanced Placement) standards and a Reggio approach.

Farabi International School is a premier Kazakh-English institution that made its debut in 2025 across Atyrau and Shymkent. At Farabi, we have established a new benchmark for holistic education: we weave academic, physical, spiritual, and creative growth into a single tapestry, empowering our students to walk through life with confidence and purpose.

Our curriculum is designed to challenge and inspire, featuring rigorous AP courses and the world-renowned Singapore Mathematics methodology. Starting in the 7th grade, students embark on specialized academic tracks—Physics & Mathematics, Chemistry & Biology, or the Humanities—allowing them to sharpen their focus on their passions. This is complemented by a multilingual environment where advanced English is paired with the choice of a second foreign language, such as French, Chinese, or German.

We champion a personalized learning experience that merges cutting-edge technology with creative exploration. Whether a student is mastering robotics and programming or refining their expression through acting and the traditional dombyra, we ensure that technology and culture go hand-in-hand. To foster holistic growth, our students engage in a vibrant ecosystem that includes competitive sports, chess, volunteerism, and dedicated courses in personal and spiritual development.

At the core of Farabi lies a mission to nurture a happy, healthy, and successful nation by unlocking the unique potential in every child while fostering a deep, unwavering respect for our national heritage. Our vision is to grow into an international network that empowers students to emerge as active global citizens, fully prepared to take on the challenges of the future.

Key Features:

  • Modern methods and experienced teachers
  • Multilingualism: advanced English + second foreign language
  • Specialized education from the 7th grade (physics and mathematics, chemistry and biology, humanities)
  • Advanced Placement Programs: AP and Singapore Math
  • A wide range of additional activities: sports, creativity, spirituality and personal development
  • Individual approach to each student
  • Emphasis on respect for heritage and intercultural education

Link to the school website

Shymkent

Atyrau

Team Farabi Atyrau

Smadyarov Nurken
Head director
Maukanov Nursultan
Academic director of the school
Zhanabaeva Aliya
Deputy director for educational work
Bulanova Amangul
Deputy director for entry level
Arstambaev Askar
Deputy director for development
Konirova Nurgul
Deputy director for economic affairs
Eleshev Shalkar
Deputy director for public and parent relations
Temirbekova Arailym
Head of commercial department

Team Farabi Shymkent

Sarbasov Ernar
Head director
Tashmukhambetov Bauyrzhan
Academic director
Rakhimbaev Zhasyn
Deputy director for academic affairs
Kuzerbaeva Arailym
Director of the administrative and economic department
Тлеубаев Әлішер
Deputy director for development
Adyrbekova Julia
Deputy principal for primary school

Farabi Education Team

Zainulin Raif
Director
Akhmetova Samal
Academic director
Tabarek Ryszhan
Head of strategic development and program Innovations
Akpambetova Aigerim
Commercial director