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This unique event demonstrates how academic education and comprehensive personal development harmoniously intertwine within the school’s walls.

Choosing a private kindergarten involves more than location and facilities. This article explains what licensing means in early years education, which documents confirm an institution’s official status, and what parents should consider when selecting a safe, well-structured and development-focused learning environment for their child.

There’s a phrase that only parents of large families truly understand: “every child is a separate universe.” And when you have not just one universe but four, choosing a school turns into a strategy on the scale of an IPO, rather than simply “wherever’s closest to home.”

When a baby grows and becomes more independent, every parent eventually faces the big question: when is the right time to start kindergarten? Is three “already time,” or should you “let them stay with mom a bit longer”? In this article, we explain from what age early education is truly beneficial, comfortable, and safe.

In strong private schools, conversations like this are not the exception - they are part of the culture. Here, a child is not measured against an abstract standard. Instead, educators try to understand how the child thinks, what motivates them, the pace at which they feel comfortable learning, and where they need support.

We invite you to the CIS 2026 Olympiad, which will be held on February 17 - 19, 2026 at the CIS Gorki campus.

When choosing a private English-language school, parents expect much more than simply “improving their child’s English.” The expectations are higher: that the child will speak freely, reveal their abilities, and study with genuine interest. For this, a real language environment is essential - one where English becomes a natural part of life: at home, outdoors, or while traveling.

In the modern world, knowledge of English opens many doors: from watching favourite cartoons and playing games to future opportunities in education and career. Many parents wonder: why do children master foreign languages so easily, while adults find it much harder?

When a baby grows and becomes more independent, every parent eventually faces the big question: when is the right time to start kindergarten? Is three “already time,” or should you “let them stay with mom a bit longer”? In this article, we explain from what age early education is truly beneficial, comfortable, and safe.