Enrolment procedure involves testing in English and Russian Language, Mathematics, and Sciences (Secondary School) followed by a family interview.

There are 5 meals a day. A balanced seasonal menu is rich in energy and vitamins, fruit, vegetables and protein.

More than 60% of MCS students get A-A* for the British IGCSE and A-levels exams and pass the Russian OGE exams with top marks.

Quality education in both programs is our priority. Every 5 weeks before school holidays, consolidation tests are held on the material covered. If necessary, additional classes are offered during the holidays to practice topics at a high level.

Trimester tests are compiled by external educational experts using the resources of the Moscow Center for Education Quality and standardized UK curriculum tests.

In Year 9/Year 11, students receive a Russian Certificate of Basic General Education, a certificate of British IGCSE exam results, a Certificate of Completion of studies in Year 11 and an MCS School Report, reflecting all courses completed in Years 8-9/Year 10-11 in both programs, research projects, Olympiads and achievements in school events.

In Year 11/Year 13, students receive a Russian Certificate of Secondary General Education, the results of the Unified State Exam and A-levels, an MCS High School Diploma, an MCS School Report, reflecting all courses completed, research projects, Olympiads and achievements in school life over the last 4 years of school. These documents are submitted for admission to international and Russian universities.

In 2025, MCS students entered the Ivy League University (Cornell) and Boston University, King’s College London, and received offers from Bristol University, Manchester University, Lancaster University, and City of London University.

In the summer of 2025, students will enter Russian universities.

MCS students conduct research projects in their areas of interest under the guidance of university professors and school teachers who have academic degrees and scientific publications.

Students present their projects to the school audience and participate in scientific conferences at MGIMO and Moscow State University. Alternative energy projects have been published in foreign journals, including those indexed by SCOPUS.

All students of the school participate in All-Russian subject Olympiads and international Olympiads in science and mathematics. MCS School is the organizer of the Moscow International Mathematics Olympiad in English, which involves both international schools – ISM, BIS, CIS, and leading Russian schools – Primakov Gymnasium, Dolgikh Technolizei, Gymaziya No. 10.

There is no daily homework. Reading literature in Russian and English is assigned for the weekend or can be done at school. The school has hours for individual study work if necessary.
In senior classes, starting from Year 8/Year 10, it is necessary to work on trial exam papers of GCSE/A-levels and OGE/EGE at home. Starting from Year 9/Year 11, classes are held on Saturdays.

There are up to 16 students in a class.

The academic year is September 1 to May 31 for Year 3-9. In the older grades Year 10-13 the academic year is till June 30 to prepare for UK exams.

There is 1 week of holidays after every 5 weeks of classes and longer 2-week holidays at Christmas/New Year.

The basis of personal development at MCS School is a growth mindset: the willingness to take risks, make mistakes and learn from them, self-confidence and the desire to become better.

Creativity and critical thinking are the strengths of our students. In addition to creative projects, they are actively involved in planning school events, improving the menu or organizing excursions and trips.

All students participate in a number of public events every year – they prepare presentations of universities, countries and cities of the world, historical periods, scientific discoveries, financial markets and political trends. Each of our students is ready to communicate with the audience and confidently behave in open communication. Self-confidence, emotional intelligence, the ability to communicate, negotiate, resolve conflicts constructively, cooperate with other people, accept each other – all these skills are developed in daily activities by teachers, class mentors, participation in school events.

We have been told many times that our students stand out with their openness, self-confidence, friendliness, ability to think and express their own opinions, critical thinking and decision-making skills. We are proud of our students and the code of conduct in our school is set by older students who are positive and inspiring role models for younger students.

It is important to us that MCS is a territory free from bullying, bad habits, rudeness, disrespect and unacceptable behavior. The system of school rules allows us to provide a comfortable learning environment for each student while maintaining personal boundaries and the opportunity for self-expression.