Non-Governmental School 'Bacalavre'

The Non-Governmental School ‘Bacalavre’ was founded in September 1996 and meets all requirements of the Moscow Education Programme i.e. the curriculum recommended for Moscow schools.

Children from 7-17 are taught at ‘Bacalavre’. There are primary and secondary departments in the structure of the Educational Center. The staff consists of experienced teachers with degrees including specialists for pupils with special education needs such as writing and speech difficulties. The adoption of the International Baccalaureate is being investigated.

The concept of the Non-Governmental School 'Bacalavre" was developed by Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Education, Vasily Davydov. The school curriculum includes English language (from 1st form), German (from 3rd form) and French as an option. Several disciplines such as English history and literature, economics, etc. are given to school children according to an international curriculum.

A distinctive feature of ‘Bacalavre’ is a desire to develop a humanities programme focusing on arts, Russian and international cultural heritage. Schoolchildren regularly attend theaters, museums, concerts and art galleries. Under the guidance of professional actors and theater directors they stage their favourite plays by Russian and foreign authors.

Physical training is an important part of the school life. Children learn to play basketball, tennis, swimming and skiing. Martial arts and dance classes are also available.

The Non-Governmental School 'Bacalavre' graduates are students of the leading universities in Russia. 'Bacalavre' has established a contract with the 'IBS Moscow' - a leading business school in the Russian Federation preparing students to receive MBA degree. Being school graduates, pupils are studying at the faculty of the Business Administration simultaneously. Afterwards they are given opportunities to continue their study in the Netherlands ac-cording to agreement of the Universities.

Applicants for admission to Non-Governmental School 'Bacalavre' must take an entrance test indicating the level of the child’s knowledge of subjects of school curriculum and physiological condition. The school year runs from September to June, it is divided into three trimesters. Classes are held five days a week. Children stay at school from 09:00 till 19:00. Full board and transport are provided.