Brit Academy

Our Story Ardingly Astana is the first Kazakh branch of the British independent school Ardingly College UK, a member of the Ardingly College family of schools with over 150 years of educational heritage in the Sussex countryside. The school was founded with a mission to ensure every child is known, valued, encouraged, and recognised for their unique character and diverse range of abilities. Guided by Founding Headmaster Darren Jones and supported by Ardingly College UK Head of College Ben Figgis, Ardingly Astana delivers a World Ready values-led education designed to prepare pupils for the world as it will be, rather than simply as it is. The institution prides itself on a modern, forward-looking approach that honours British educational excellence while embracing and celebrating Kazakhstan’s rich culture, language, and heritage. Its teaching staff comprises highly qualified and experienced professionals drawn from both local and international talent pools who share a deep commitment to this mission. Programs & Trainings 🎓 World Ready Programme — The central values-led education framework at Ardingly Astana, focused on developing aptitudes, skills, and personal qualities that go beyond traditional academic courses to help children thrive amid new technologies, emerging careers, and changing social attitudes. 🎓 Shaping My World — An age-appropriate Primary School adaptation of the World Ready programme, designed to help younger pupils begin their journey toward becoming World Ready through foundational values and exploratory learning. 🎓 Bespoke Tailored Education — Customised learning pathways that empower children to explore their unique interests within a supportive environment, supported by state-of-the-art facilities that enable each child to pursue their individual path. 🎓 Be AdventuroUS — A curriculum-integrated attribute encouraging pupils to reflect on their interactions, fostering an understanding that kindness is a powerful universal language and that generosity extends beyond the material into empathy and understanding. 🎓 Be CurioUS — A programme strand that fuels inquisitiveness by stimulating engagement with the past, present, and future through thoughtful reflection and questioning, both inside and outside the classroom. 🎓 Be GeneroUS — A focus on nurturing originality and creativity, helping pupils feel secure and confident in their ideas and their potential to think beyond the ordinary. 🎓 Be IngenioUS — Development of ingenuity and creative problem-solving, encouraging pupils to recognise the impact of their actions and to give more than what is expected in kindness, understanding, and empathy. 🎓 Admissions Assessment & Interview — A structured entry process that includes an online test and interview stage to ensure prospective pupils are well aligned with the school’s educational environment and values. Specialties 🎯 World Ready values-led education for future-ready pupils 🎯 British independent schooling adapted to the Kazakh context 🎯 Primary education through the Shaping My World initiative 🎯 Global perspective development with local cultural integration 🎯 Bespoke learning pathways tailored to individual pupil interests 🎯 Character education centred on the Four 'US's: AdventuroUS, CurioUS, GeneroUS, IngenioUS 🎯 Blend of British educational tradition with celebration of Kazakhstan’s heritage Methods & Approach Ardingly Astana adopts a modern and forward-looking pedagogical approach inherited from Ardingly College UK, prioritising preparation for an evolving world over rote learning of the present. The Four 'US's' — AdventuroUS, CurioUS, GeneroUS, and IngenioUS — are seamlessly integrated into the regular curriculum to cultivate unity and shared purpose. The school employs highly qualified local and international educators who provide a supportive learning environment underpinned by state-of-the-art facilities designed for exploration and experimentation. Teaching methods emphasise kindness, curiosity, creativity, and empathy, ensuring that pupils develop both intellectual capability and strong personal character within a culturally rich framework. Who It's For Families and children in Astana and Kazakhstan seeking a British-style independent education that balances academic rigour with character development. Primary school pupils entering the Shaping My World programme and older students preparing for a future shaped by rapid technological and social change. Local and international families who value a globally minded, bespoke education delivered by diverse, experienced educators in a supportive, state-of-the-art environment. Parents who wish their children to retain a strong connection to Kazakh culture and language while accessing an internationally oriented curriculum. Facilities & Practical Info The school is located at 31 Askar Tokpanov Street in Astana and operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00, with weekends closed. It features state-of-the-art facilities specifically designed to facilitate exploration and experimentation, catering to each child’s unique educational needs. The admissions process follows six clear steps: Inquire, Contact, Apply, Assess (online test and interviews), Decision, and Enrolment. Communication and instruction are available in English, with website support in Kazakh and Russian, and families can connect via phone, WhatsApp, email, and multiple social media channels. Location Address: 31 Askar Tokpanov Street, Astana, Kazakhstan Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00 - 17:00; Saturday and Sunday - Weekend The "+" ✅ First Kazakh branch of prestigious Ardingly College UK, bringing over 150 years of British educational heritage to Central Asia. ✅ World Ready bespoke education that explicitly prepares pupils for the world as it will be, not just as it is now. ✅ Highly qualified local and international teaching staff who celebrate Kazakhstan’s rich culture, language, and heritage. ✅ State-of-the-art facilities enabling personalised exploration, experimentation, and tailored learning pathways. ✅ A transparent six-step admissions process including online assessment and personal interview to ensure the right fit.