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THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, MOSCOW
Winston Churchill once described Russia as a "riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma."
The School:
The British International School was established in 1994 and since its inception has grown from strength to strength, meeting the educational needs of a student body aged 3-18 drawn from over 70 nationalities.
Boasting seven sites in both the North and South of the Moscow River, the school provides a complete education from students aged 3 – 18 years.
The school prides itself on the creation of an environment that fosters both well - being and all round development of students as well as offering a top academic track record. With successful IGCSE results of 85% A* - C and the recognition of being one of the most successful IB Schools worldwide for students in 2005/06 and 2006/07 the school has consolidated its reputation as being a top international teaching institution.
Such achievement is only attained through the commitment and cooperation of the entire school community and by continually attracting well-qualified teaching staff who continually deliver top quality education.
The City:
Every big city has its unique atmosphere. It is not only a place where people live, it is also history preserved in stones and concrete. And Moscow, Russia’s capital city, the largest city In Europe is ripe for teachers to explore, enjoy and be entertained. There are a marvellous variety of museums, theatres, galleries, bowling alleys and cinemas. One could spend each weekend indulging in an absolute feast of culture and become famously full. You will also have the opportunity to experience the beauty of Red Square, the intrigue of The Kremlin and the majesty of the Old Russian Palaces, which offer a reminder of the grandeur, which once was the possessor of this endearing country.
Moscow also offers a dynamic metropolis with a 24-hour lifestyle; even Moscovites often find themselves in new corners of the city that they have never seen before! The city offers a booming nightlife with fabulous restaurants displaying international cuisine, a vast array of nightclubs, pubs and entertainment venues. This is a city of people who enjoy the night! For those who prefer to spend their time in a more leisurely environment, there are plenty of parks and botanical gardens. A popular place to stroll or unwind is the Boulevard Ring. This chain of ten boulevards actually forms a horseshoe, and provides a glimpse of old Moscow in the midst of the bustling, modern city. This dynamic, fun, thought-provoking city is now fully open and offers a good lifestyle to a variety of people.
The Package:
• An outer London Pay Scale
• Annual rent allowance
• End of 2 year contract gratuity
• 2/3 BUPA
• Flight allowance
• Welcome pack (SIM card, items of food, small resettlement allowance)
• Excess baggage allowance
Additional Information:
So, you’re thinking about applying to live in Moscow? Does the idea of learning this beautiful old language or making friends with our Ruski neighbours appeal to you? We know this will be an experience you will never forget and one which will change the very nature of your person. You will need to be flexible, to be open to the unexpected, because Moscow can be full of change and opportunity. Of course you will become hardy, as you face the snow on a daily basis you will learn to dress in layers as you wear more clothes than you thought possible and to smile even when no one around you seems to be doing so. You will learn to become amazed on a daily basis and not just with the miraculous metro system, or the ever present policemen or the way in which people drive all over the road. Perhaps your love of all things Russian will keep you in Moscow so long that you look forward to your daily Borsch or look forward to spending your weekends at a dacha. This Old Russian culture is like a visit to the theatre, whilst you are there you become entwined with the daily layers of life and it wont be until you leave that you realise how fully you appreciate it and how richly textured your life has become as the result of the experience.
