Compare American Curriculum International Schools in Azerbaijan

LANDAU School is located in Baku, Azerbaijan. The main address is Gulbala Aliyev 9, Baku, Azerbaijan. The school operates across six campuses in Baku: Nərimanov, Bayıl, Ağ Şəhər, City Garden, West Town and Sea Breeze.

Preschool; School; Evening School; Preparatory School for Grades 9-11

Private international school

Preschool: Short-day and Full-day options

Uniform is required: School T-shirt, polo shirt or hoodie; tops must always be full-uniform pieces; non-school hoodies are not accepted. Trousers (jeans are allowed); no ripped jeans, leggings, or shorts. No sportswear during the school day; skirts should not be too short or tight. Smart shoes or sports shoes; no heels or sandals. No makeup or bright nail polish; jewelry limited to stud earrings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces; smart watches are not allowed.

Students can bring food from home or buy food from the school canteen at lunchtime. Food and drink are not allowed in classrooms, the library, or the gym during lessons. Water bottles are allowed in classrooms. School meals are provided by a catering provider, meet government requirements, are planned weekly with meat and vegetables, and are nut-free; the menu is shared with parents.

LANDAU has a House System with merits; students are awarded merits, and at the end of each term the Student of the Term is recognised with a certificate from the Principal; at year-end the Student of the Year is recognised with a certificate; the House with the most points receives a cup.

LANDAU School is licensed by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The CEO is Rashad Taghiyev; Board Members include Ali Orujov (Chief Financial Officer), Emil Leznik (Chief Academic Officer), and Kamal Aliyev (Chief Commercial Officer). The school has partnerships with NCUK, Pearson, Cambridge Assessment, Think-Cell, XalqBank, Tredu, SIMURQ Lyceum by LANDAU, iSAMS, and Satchel One.

LANDAU School offers PreSchool, School, Evening School, and Preparatory School for Grades 9-11, with English, Azerbaijani, and Russian streams. Future Skills Lab provides hands-on learning with robotics, coding, and real-world projects. Robotics & AI Learning enables students to build, code, and test smart systems. 3D Design & Printing enables turning ideas into physical prototypes, and LEGO Education Programs support creative problem solving. STEM-Based Methodology integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across the curriculum, with strong performance in IGCSE and A-Level assessments.

The school reports an average IELTS score of 7.5. There is a 100% university acceptance rate. The school notes outstanding academic performance in IGCSE and A-Level, with 94% of students pursuing studies at foreign universities.

Graduates progress to universities worldwide, with a 100% university acceptance rate and 94% of students in foreign universities. The results indicate strong preparation for higher education and international study pathways.

Streams include English, Azerbaijani, and Russian.

Submit your application online. Step 1: Fill out the online application form. Step 2: Entrance exam and interview (an entrance exam consisting of a test and an interview). Step 3: Signing the contract. Required documents: Father's ID, Mother's ID, Student ID.

LANDAU Scholarship Program provides tuition scholarships for 112 students each year, determined based on relevant academic indicators and examination results. Students who meet the criteria receive up to 20% discount on tuition. POLAD Scholarship Program is for children who lost their father or mother defending territorial integrity; LANDAU School covers tuition costs and the student's school uniform. NATAVAN Scholarship Program offers free education for talented girls who lost their mothers at an early age; available for grades 1-8 in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English, and LANDAU PreSchool. ÜZEYİR Scholarship Program provides free courses for students from any class (1-11); courses cover Azerbaijani language, Russian language, English language, and mathematics; online sessions are twice a week, each one hour long; the project is named after Azerbaijan's renowned composer Uzeyir Khacıbəyli. Family member discount applies when two or more siblings attend; the second child receives 10% discount, and the third and subsequent children receive 20% discount. LEG employees discount provides up to 70% discount for children of LEG employees.

Darnagul Qasabasi Str., Ajami Nakchivani Block 3097, Baku AZ1108, Azerbaijan. The school is in the Ajami Nakchivani area of Baku and is accessible via local roads. A door-to-door bus service is available for students.

Preschool through Secondary School

International school (Quality Schools International member)

Number of nationalities represented: 29.

QSI provides learning support; BIS follows QSI's approach to accommodating students with identified learning needs; for more information contact BIS.

Affiliated with the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools.

Door-to-door bus service is available in comfortable vans. Drivers are licensed and experienced; pick-up and drop-off locations are arranged at convenient home addresses. Morning and afternoon services are available; the service is for students only; the cost is available in the BIS office and payments can be made by term or by year; service is not drop-in.

Fresh, healthy food is cooked on-site by certified cafeteria staff. Weekly lunch menus offer a balanced, nutritious meal with a variety of international dishes, and host-country dishes appear one day each week. Purified water is available throughout the school via fountains and filling stations; snacks are available for older students, and preschool and elementary students should bring a mid-morning snack.

The school is part of Quality Schools International (QSI) network.

The school follows an American college preparatory curriculum including Advanced Placement (AP) classes. The language of instruction is English. Graduating students earn an American High School diploma, with three diploma options: General Diploma, Academic Diploma, and Academic Diploma with Honors; the AP Capstone Diploma is available as an additional pathway (AP Seminar and AP Research).

Enrollment is 191 students (PK–Secondary IV). The school has 29 teachers, for approximately 6.6 students per teacher.

Graduates matriculate to universities worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe. Notable destinations include UC Berkeley, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, American University Washington DC, Boston University, University of Toronto, York University, University of Amsterdam Applied Sciences, KU Leuven, RMIT, Tsukuba University, and Yonsei University.

AP courses are available, including the AP Capstone Diploma pathway (AP Seminar and AP Research).

Baku International School Counseling Services provide academic, career, and personal/social supports to students and families. The counselor offers personal, social, and emotional supports in a safe, confidential space and provides individual support when needed, as well as mediation of conflicts between students and between students and teachers. Family and community supports help build strong BIS relationships and assist with arrivals and departures, including check-ins and transitional activities. The counseling program also includes academic supports and career/university counseling to support student well-being and success.

BIS has a special needs policy to provide accommodations for students with identified learning differences and, when necessary, modifications to the curriculum. The policy aims to enable all students to be successful in the QSI environment; for details on specific learning support services, contact BIS.

The Intensive English program serves students aged 6 and up whose English proficiency limits access to mainstream instruction. The program aims to develop basic interpersonal communication and academic English across speaking, listening, reading, and writing, in a four-skill framework. It features small class sizes, an individualized program, pull-out language support, and collaboration with the classroom teacher to support subject-area courses.

Mental wellbeing is supported through BIS Counseling Services. A full-time counselor provides personal, social, and emotional supports and offers a safe space for students. The counselor also provides family and community supports, academic supports, and career/university counseling as part of the BIS student-services program.

BIS is committed to safeguarding and to providing a safe and nurturing environment. All employees must report suspected incidences of abuse or neglect, and safeguarding is a CEESA priority with school policies and ongoing training. BIS uses the CEESA Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement and Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum to teach students about safety, relationships, recognizing and reporting abuse, and protective strategies.

Step 1 - Learn about BIS. Prospective families are encouraged to familiarize themselves with BIS through our website and the school video. This introduces BIS and its educational program to applicants.

Step 2 - Inquiry and School Tour. Before applying, explore BIS's programs and campus community on the BIS site.

Step 3 - Online Application. Complete the BIS Online Application Form at qsi-baku.openapply.com and submit in full for the file to be considered; early applications are encouraged to guarantee a seat. Upload documents including passport copies for student and parents, immunization records, previous school records, a passport-size photo, and pay the one-time non-refundable $300 application processing and testing fee.

Step 4 - Review Process. Admission evaluation and assessment (placement test and interview) are conducted to determine fit and placement. The test covers reading, language, and mathematics for students aged 7 and above; the interview is conducted by the Director of Instruction.

Step 5 - Admissions Decision and Registration. After review, BIS notifies applicants by email of the decision. There are three outcomes: an Offer of Placement if criteria and space exist; a waiting list placement if no class spot is available; or non-acceptance if BIS determines it is not the best fit.

If BIS accepts an applicant but no spots are available in the appropriate class, the child is placed on the waiting list. As soon as a spot becomes available, it will be offered to a suitable student on the waiting list.