About

Spectrum International School

Jonathan Ferreira

It gives me great pleasure, as the Principal to welcome you to the official website of Spectrum International School.

It has been prepared with the hope that it will become a valuable source of school news and timely information for students, parents, and all visitors. As a school, we aim to establish and maintain open lines of communication with the Parent Teacher Association, staff, and students and will endeavor to get the school involved in the community as much as the community will be involved with the school. It is my belief that positive and honest relationships build lifelong friendships, and this is the key to working with others, be it staff and students, parents and students, or parents and staff. This circle of communication will lead our students to success in academic, sporting, and social areas and give them a sense of ownership and a level of responsibility for their learning. A close relationship between home and school benefits our students, staff, and parent community. I encourage you to actively explore the website and contact us directly if you feel you require any additional information. Thank you for visiting us on the web. We look forward to greeting you at our school in the near future.

Our mission

To raise knowledgeable and well-mannered young people who can contribute to world peace through mutual understanding and respect. This is achieved in a friendly, family-like atmosphere that fosters a sense of community, where the emotional, physical, creative, and intellectual needs of all children are met within an international environment.

Spectrum International School will deliver the highest standard of education in Kazakhstan for local and foreign citizens.

Our school fosters creative thinking, critical reasoning, and effective communication. We value ethical, responsible behavior and cultural diversity, promoting pride and belonging. Preparing students for global citizenship, we believe in continuous learning, respecting individual worth, and valuing diversity for mutual understanding.

S =
Self-reliance

Self-reliance means respecting our experiences, ideas, and traits, trusting our decisions, and not relying on others for problem-solving, work completion, or decision-making.

P =
Principled

Always behaving, acting, speaking honestly, and following the accepted morals of society; behaving in a moral way.

E =
Empathy

Our ability to empathize involves imagining ourselves in someone else's position to understand their feelings and experiences.

C =
Cooperative

We can work together happily and willingly toward our common goals, demonstrating a willingness to cooperate with all stakeholders of the school.

T =
Trustworthy

All involved with the school are deserving of trust, can be confident, dependable, and reliable.

R =
Respectful

We will be recognized and characterized by our showing of politeness and deference to all without bias.

U =
United

We act with unity, harmony, and agreement, working together to achieve common goals.

M =
Motivated

We are eager to accomplish our own goals using our skills, knowledge, and understanding.

SCHOOL HISTORY
2008

In 2008 NurOrda International School was opened as a private school.

2011

The school obtained permanent membership of the Council of International Schools (CIS). 

The school received accreditation to operate as a Cambridge International Examination Centre, enabling us to offer renowned qualifications such as Cambridge Primary and Secondary Checkpoints, IGCSEs, and A Levels. This accreditation allows us to provide the full range of Cambridge programmes and qualifications.

2014

The school was granted the status of an international school by decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 26, 2014, No. 259.

2015

The school obtained premium membership status with the European Council of International Schools. This council is an association of international schools, established in 1965 and headquartered in London, UK.

2017

“Nurorda International School” was renamed “Spectrum International School.” 

The school was accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) to meet international standards in education. 

Spectrum also received its first accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

2018

Since March 2018, the school has been an official SAT testing center. Sat tests are administered at specialized centers around the world.

2023-2024

Spectrum International School began the 2023-2024 academic year in a new, modern educational building following the completion of construction work.