Our Story

International Community Schools (ICS), Abu Dhabi, has built a strong and respected reputation for providing high-quality private education for students from Nursery through to Grade 12 / Year 13. Our schools offer a range of internationally recognised curricula, including the English National Curriculum, American Curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate.

Since our beginnings in 1990 with the establishment of Ibrahimya School, ICS has grown significantly. What started as a modest villa school with around 200 students has developed into a prestigious network of well-resourced campuses, now educating over 7,000 students across Abu Dhabi.

Today, ICS continues to combine academic excellence, modern facilities, and a supportive learning environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential and succeed in a global future.

Message from the CEO

Welcome to International Community Schools Astana, where 35 years of educational excellence meets a bold new chapter in Kazakhstan. ICS proudly brings its internationally respected legacy to Astana, offering a high-quality, American curriculum delivered within exceptional, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities.

Established in 1990, ICS has evolved from a small villa school into a leading international education group, now encompassing six schools and delivering a broad range of pathways, including the British curriculum, American curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), and the International Baccalaureate (IB), alongside the national curriculum. Today, ICS educates over 7,000 students from 55+ nationalities, guided by distinguished educators from 17+ countries. This depth of experience, global insight, and proven success forms the foundation of the ICS Astana experience.

At ICS, excellence extends beyond academics. Our future-focused approach develops confident learners, principled leaders, and globally minded citizens. Through a rich academic programme, meaningful co-curricular opportunities, and a strong emphasis on values, we prepare students not only for academic success, but for life beyond the classroom.

Education at ICS is a partnership—between school, parents, and community—working together to nurture ambition, character, and purpose. As we open ICS Astana, our commitment remains unwavering: to deliver an exceptional educational experience within a safe, inspiring, and internationally minded environment, where we inspire and challenge students to succeed.

ICS Astana is more than a school—it is a place where futures are shaped, potential is realised, and families choose excellence with confidence.