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NIS Shymkent-Karatau

828

Students

161

teachers

923

graduates

International teachers

About

Vision

We are a cohesive team of high-caliber aspiring to be recognized leaders in education, guiding students to become global citizens and achieve success in a rapidly evolving informational landscape!

History of the school

In 2008, at the initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the project "20 Intellectual Schools" was launched. On January 12, 2009, the first Intellectual School - the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics was launched...

A Socratic Seminar was held for 9th-grade students as part of the “100 Books” project.

Today, our school hosted a Socratic seminar among 9th-grade students as part of the “100 Books” project. The main focus of the event was the discussion of the classic work...

24 November 2025 17:15

In honor of the International Day of Tolerance, a bright and unforgettable flash mob was held at our...

21 November 2025 16:52

A seminar-training was held for teachers of 16 hub and magnet schools in the Turkistan region

20 November 2025 16:45

Our teachers visited rural schools and presented the opportunities offered by the Intellectual Schoo...

20 November 2025 15:26

Students of NIS Shymkent–Karatau achieved outstanding results at the Kazakhstan Education Olympiad 2...

19 November 2025 12:15

A Socratic Seminar was held for 9th-grade students as part of the “100 Books” project.

Today, our school hosted a Socratic seminar among 9th-grade students as part of the “100 Books” project. The main focus of the event was the discussion of the classic work...

24 November 2025 17:15

ATTENTION!

Applications are now open for paid enrollment for the 2025–2026 academic year. The application period is from August 13 to August 22.The classes are...

13 August 2025 14:31

"COMPETITIVE SELECTION"

06 January 2025 14:24

Registration for the Trial Testing is now open on the website trialtest.nis.edu.kz.

26 November 2024 16:21

Trial Test for Prospective Students Applying to NIS in 2025

18 November 2024 16:56

Dear applicants and parents!

15 October 2024 14:15

ATTENTION!

Applications are now open for paid enrollment for the 2025–2026 academic year. The application period is from August 13 to August 22.The classes are...

13 August 2025 14:31

NIS Resources

We provide access to a variety of educational portals and useful sites for students and teachers. Our digital resources help to learn, develop and share experiences, making learning modern and convenient

Alumni Portal

The association of graduates of the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) has nurtured several generations of talented, purposeful and versatile personalities. At the moment, the school has graduated more than 10,000 graduates. There are many of us and each of us chooses his own path of development!

Beyim.ai

This is a microlearning social network based on artificial intelligence, built on a unique methodology. The distinctive feature of this platform is microlearning presented in a feed-like format, reminiscent of the continuous flow. It also includes built-in authoring tools, an AI teacher, personalized learning trajectory, and learning analytics.

The base of pedagogical knowledge

An extensive online platform for teachers and students of Intellectual Schools, which hosts and periodically publishes the best developments and methodological materials for organizing the educational process in Intellectual schools.

Online Textbook sales Store

The NIS Education Store online textbook sales store is your trusted partner in education. We offer schoolchildren a wide range of educational materials, providing quality textbooks that meet current academic standards. The books that will help you succeed in your studies are waiting for you at the NIS Education Store.