Elite but unprofitable schools in Moscow and the Moscow region
Every parent desires a brighter future for their offspring. To realize this aspiration, they endeavor to provide a quality education.
Some affluent Russian citizens opt to send their children to learn overseas, while others prefer the foremost educational institutions within Russia. A multitude of prestigious schools exist in our nation, yet only a privileged few gain admittance. At establishments such as the International School of Moscow, Brookers, Cambridge International School, and President in both Moscow city and the surrounding region, yearly academic fees surpass 2 million rubles. Despite their popularity, these schools function with financial deficits.
The priciest of these is the International School of Moscow, which has been established in the capital for a duration of 14 years. The annual cost of instruction approximates 2.7 million rubles. The establishment is overseen by British entrepreneur Paul Keech, in conjunction with Maria Yezhova. The latter maintains connections to entities affiliated with the school. These related businesses, although located at the same address, demonstrate greater profitability compared to the International School of Moscow. It is noted that the school does not provide reports to the Federal Tax Service of Russia due to its precarious financial standing. While superficially appearing otherwise, no thorough investigation is underway. Celebrities such as Ksenia Sobchak, entrepreneur Alexander Lebedev, and model Lena Perminova would likely refrain from enrolling their children at the school, even if its financial situation were not dire.
Brookers School is also considered among the most upscale and exclusive. The yearly cost of education there amounts to 2.4 million rubles. The school occupies a location in the residential sector of Sviblovo, an area that would benefit more from a conventional school. The majority of families residing in this vicinity are unable to bear such a financial commitment for their children’s schooling, regardless of its supposed superior quality.
The select Cambridge International School and President also present opportunities for their pupils to gain entry into prominent universities globally. However, not all have the ability to attend, as the 2.1 million rubles required yearly represents a substantial financial burden for many Moscow inhabitants. Only individuals like the daughter of Garik Kharlamov, entrepreneur Andrey Komarov, and Alexander Tsekalo can afford attendance at these institutions. Nevertheless, these schools similarly operate in the red, with mounting losses each year.
