CIS International School St Petersburg

History and Ethos

CIS International School is an independent, non-governmental organisation, established to provide high-quality educational services to local and expatriate communities.  The school is  part of CIS Education Group, a leading premium schools organisation. We are a family of five international schools located around the world. The school offers contemporary British international education to students from Pre-Nursery to Sixth Form.

CIS International Schools are places where everyone has respect for themselves, others and the environment. We foster a caring and creative atmosphere where every child succeeds and is encouraged to be an independent learner. We provide our students with the opportunity to achieve the highest quality international education within a supportive, motivational and challenging environment. 

It is our mission to empower students to fulfill their potential as responsible, innovative and open-minded global citizens through the development of high-quality academic skills and social competence.

We aim to maintain high educational standards in all academic, cultural and sporting activities, stimulating excitement in learning and requiring discipline in study whatever the ability of the child. 

Our Core Values

- People-centred. We are a community of learners who believe everyone is talented. This is our starting point. We believe in people and value their viewpoints.

- Open. We embrace dialogue encouraging the free and respectful exchange of opinions and ideas. We are approachable, honest and always act with integrity.

- Responsible. We act mindfully, responsibly and intently towards everything in our environment. We take personal responsibility and accountability for our actions.

- Globally-minded and diverse. We celebrate the individual differences and beliefs of all people. We actively engage in the world and the communities in which we live.

- Innovative. We believe learning goes beyond the classroom. We strive to continuously improve and trust there is always a better way of doing things.

Destination and Campus Location

Saint Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city is called Northern Venice because there are 65 rivers, arms and canals with artistically decorated bridges. There are lots of museums in the city. The Hermitage, for example, contains the richest collection of pictures and pieces of applied art in the world. Saint Petersburg is also famous for its legendary white nights. Different festivals take place at this time. It has also been a tradition for graduates of all kinds to celebrate their graduation in the night city.

CIS International School Saint Petersburg is a truly international school located in historical Saint Petersburg near the Gulf of Finland. We have students and staff from more than 20 nations. The school is in a gorgeous, newly built facility, an exact copy of the historical Vorontsov Palace. Our campus includes spacious classrooms with up-to-date technology, IT and science labs, dance, music, and PE halls, and outdoor sports and play areas. 

Our beautiful campus, coupled with our talented staff, makes us one of the most outstanding schools in the region. CIS Saint Petersburg is a wonderful place to work, study and thrive. We are proud that everything that we do at CIS reflects our people-centered values.

Career Development and Benefits

A career with CIS Education Group offers all the expected opportunities of a growing organisation; an excellent salary and benefits package (including housing, medical cover and dental care); annual flights; relocation allowance and bursaries for accompanying children.

CIS Education Group acts as a Cambridge Professional Development Centre and provides learning and continuing professional development opportunities.

Child Safety

CIS Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we select staff that understand and share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and obtaining a Police Certificate or Good Conduct Certificate from the country the applicant last resided or was employed in, which may include Disclosure & Barring checks.

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