The English International School, East is now in its 11th year. Given it is a relatively young campus, it has grown up very quickly and has achieved much in a short space of time.
Parents enjoy a close parent-school partnership and their children an excellent staff-pupil ratio. Parents play an important role in the school’s development. Our Parent Group contributes to many different aspects of school life.
The Primary Department offers a child-centred and broad integrated Early Years Foundation Course and Primary programme, based on the best practice from the English National Curriculum and other international curricula.
The Secondary Department is based on the English National Curriculum Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and A Level curriculum programmes, but enhanced to include Russian and Russian studies. The Secondary programmes reflect the international flavour of the school, thus enhancing learning opportunities.
Please accept my deepest gratitude for all you are doing for kids. My girls perceive their time in EIS as the best ever schooling in their life. They’ve learnt from you to be open, not to be scared of their ideas, to dream, but also to be responsible and take a challenge.I thank you so much! We will never forget their time at EIS.
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“I am delighted to be the new Principal at English International School, EAST campus, a well-established market leader with 10-years of successful provision a British style Education in Moscow.
With first class facilities and only 20 minutes from the city centre, EIS MOSCOW EAST provides an international environment for pupils to enjoy learning and where they are given the opportunity to succeed.
My main goal is to sustain a stimulating all-round education, coupled with academic excellence by providing a rigorous and balanced English National Curriculum.
I will be glad to meet you to introduce inspiring teachers and dedicated students.”
Mr Phillips has held leadership positions for over 25 years in UK and in International Schools over 3 continents.
Malcolm C. Phillips, New Principal at EIS MOSCOW East
Our Campus
EIS Moscow East is the closest international school from Moscow center (Kitai Gorod station). Our school is preeminent British style school in the eastern half of Moscow. It enjoys an extensive campus with a beautiful school building and outdoor space. It provides a secure and intimate learning environment for the student. Our classrooms are large and benefit from plenty of natural light. We use the latest technology to support learning as well as encourage traditional play amongst our younger children. Our outdoor space is equally generous, with grassed areas and space for sporting activities. We offer a full range of sports for students so everyone can be involved, no matter what their age or ability.
Accreditations
English International School, Moscow East is accredited by the prestigious Council of International Schools, which continues to demonstrate our Excellence.
To find out more about the Council of International Schools go to: www.cois.org
The English International School, Moscow East is also approved and registered as an examination centre by the Edexcel and Cambridge Examination Boards. Find out about our examination boards:
Our Teaching and Support Staff
In order to provide the highest standards of teaching, we offer an excellent staff to student ratio. Our class sizes are capped at 21 students per class.
Our native English speaking teaching staff are highly qualified and bring many years of teaching expertise, with enhanced knowledge of the English Curriculum and experience of the additional challenge of teaching in an international setting.
Our careful and child-centred approach ensures that all students progress well and benefit from being part of this international community.
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Malcolm C. Phillips
Principal
“I am delighted to be the new Principal at English International School, EAST campus, a well-established market leader with 10-years of successful provision a British style Education in Moscow.
With first class facilities and only 20 minutes from the city centre, EIS MOSCOW EAST provides an international environment for pupils to enjoy learning and where they are given the opportunity to succeed.
My main goal is to sustain a stimulating all-round education, coupled with academic excellence by providing a rigorous and balanced English National Curriculum.
I will be glad to meet you to introduce inspiring teachers and dedicated students.”
Mr Phillips has held leadership positions for over 25 years in UK and in International Schools over 3 continents.Malcolm C. Phillips, New Principal at EIS MOSCOW East

Gareth Barnaby
Vice Principal / Exams Officer / Year 5 Teacher
I have recently arrived into Moscow and have fallen in love with the city. With such a wide number of interesting activities to explore and experience, it never ceases to amaze me. Since arriving in Moscow I have joined the Moscow international choir and will soon be travelling to Sochi to complete in the World Choir Games 2016.
I’m excited at the prospect of working with the wonderful team and community at EIS East this year. Prior to Moscow, I spent the 3 years teaching in a British international school in Spain where I became the Key Stage 2 Coordinator. I have been teaching for over 6 years now, including in the UK and will use all of these experiences to tailor my teaching to needs of the children in my EIS East class.
Whilst completing my degree in marine biology, I qualified as a scuba diver. This has taken me to some incredible places around the world and I look forward to my next underwater adventure. I’m a big film fan and find reading is the perfect way to relax at the end of the day.
gareth.barnaby@englishedmoscow.com

Stanislava Haberova
EYFS Teacher
I am a UK qualified teacher who was born in Slovakia. I graduated as a teacher specializing in Early Years from Kingston University in London. Before coming to Moscow I worked in a London preschool for seven years. This will be my fourth year in EIS Moscow West. I have attended COBIS (Council of British International Schools) professional development seminars, Orff Music training in the UK and Reggio Emilia training (for pre-schoolers) in Italy. I enjoy travelling, reading and listening to music.

Alison Pollard
Year 1/2 Class Teacher
I am originally from a town in the north west of England near Manchester but have travelled to over 20 countries and immersing myself in different cultures. I graduated from Edge Hill University with a degree in Primary English Education and have been in Moscow ever since teaching both Year 1 and 2 in another International School. With my experience in Key Stage 1, I'm very much looking forward to being part of the EIS East team and teaching the Year 1/2 class. In my free time, I enjoy travelling around the world, discovering new places in Moscow and learning the Russian language! I'm also a devoted Girl Guide and always looking for opportunities to stay in the organisation whilst here in Moscow. |

Charlotte Laue
Year 3 Class Teacher
Charlotte is moving to EIS having spent three years teaching at a British International School in Kenya. She has taught Year 3 and is currently teaching Year 1. Before that she did her PGCE at Brighton University in England. She is excited and looking forward to moving to Moscow, meeting all the new children and parents and being a part of EIS. |

Belinda Williams
Year 4 Class Teacher
A native New Zealander (Kiwi), I discovered my passion for teaching at a very young age while helping out with my mother’s ballet school. From that time onwards, I always knew that I wanted to teach and took continuous steps towards that goal. At the age of 15, I started teaching ballet, jazz, and drama, which lead to me opening my own musical theatre company in my twenties. During this time I was also completing my Bachelor of Education at the University of Auckland, and then teaching primary school full time. My twenties were a very busy and exciting time! After teaching in a public primary school in Auckland for 6 years, I decided to pursue my love of travel and move to North Carolina, in the United States. I have enjoyed my time teaching 3rd Grade in the States, as well as adapting to a new culture and way of life. I have also loved the travel – having visited 27 States, Canada, Mexico, and various Caribbean Islands in my 4 years! I have been fascinated by the Russian language, culture, and history since I was an early teenager and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to experience it first hand. I cannot wait to get started on our learning adventure!

Caroline Phillips
Year 5 Tutor / EAL teacher
Over the past 20 years I have worked in international and UK schools, both in management, administration and in the classroom. This year I am happily taking on the role of Year 5 tutor and working alongside the primary department supporting pupils who require EAL assistance. It is a wonderful to see the amazing progress the children make and I thoroughly enjoy my work here. The children are truly a joy to be with!
I have been fortunate to travel to and live in many different countries and enjoy working in an international environment. Previously I have lived and worked in China and Nigeria, UK and Hong Kong. Moscow is a great place to live and everyone has been very welcoming. Over the past year I have been exploring this fascinating city. As a parent I understand how important it is for a child to be in a safe and supportive school environment. As a tutor my role is to ensure the children in my class are challenged both in and outside of the classroom so that they can be the best they can be.

John Twaddle
Year 6 Class Teacher
I am John Twaddle, the Year 6 Form Tutor at EIS East. I am originally from the UK, where I gained a degree in International Relations at the University of St Andrews before completing a PGCE in Plymouth. I have been teaching for 7 years, working mainly in the independent school system in the UK. I recently made the switch to international schools, where I gained experience teaching a Year 6 class in Uzbekistan before taking up my post here in Moscow for the 2017-18 academic year.
Now in my second year at EIS, I love the family atmosphere at our school; it really is a special place. Outside of school I enjoy taking part in sports such as football, golf and skiing. I am also trying to learn Russian, which is easier said than done!

David Nicholas
English Teacher / Form 7 Tutor
David Nicholas has been teaching English (the British Curriculum) for over ten years, both in England and also in international schools in Spain, Turkey and now Russia. He holds a P.G.C.E. in Secondary English and Masters in English and Education respectively. He has worked extensively at Key Stage 3 - 5 and believes that every pupil can be successful with preparation, hard work and the willingness to learn. He has lived in Russia for three years and loves the city of Moscow. In his spare time he likes to read, play football and also explore the city. |

Thomas Jones Parry
History and Geography Teacher, Form 8 Tutor
I am a Humanities teacher with extensive experience, having taught in Vietnam, Malaysia and the UK. After leaving university I spent over three years as an ESL teacher in Ho Chi Minh City before returning to the UK to complete a PGCE in Social Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University. I then spent two years teaching in London before moving to the Prince of Wales Island International School in Penang, Malaysia. I am in my second year at EIS Moscow having thoroughly enjoyed my first year both working at the school and living in the city. Outside of school, I love both following and playing sport. If it’s competitive and involves a ball then the chances are I’ll be interested in it!

Jay Moore
French and English Language Teacher / Form 9 Tutor
I studied at what was called St David's University College, Lampeter (that's in deepest, darkest Wales!) where I was awarded a BA Hons in Modern Languages. I studied, amongst other things, German, Swedish and Welsh. My love for languages was born when I was 14 and took part in my first exchange trip to Germany and from that moment on I used to spend my time split between school in England and school in Germany. I gained my teacher training certificate from the University of Sussex in 1997 and spent 7 years working on the south coast of England before my "Wanderlust" took over and I moved to Kiev for 2 years. I moved to Moscow in 2006 and was one of the founding teachers at EIS; I have seen it grow from fewer than 50 pupils to the busy school that it is today.

Sagaran Reddy
Science Teacher / Form 10 Tutor
I am honored to be part of this great school which is the perfect place for children to be taught in a family friendly environment. I qualified as a specialist physics teacher. My secondary specialist subjects also include chemistry, mathematics and science. It has been my privilege to teach these subjects for the last 23 years in different schools (in Africa and Middle-East) with varying curriculums that helped me grow as a teacher. I also have extensive experience in many district exam boards and was appointed as a marker in national physics exams. Teaching is my passion and I am always learning in the process. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and love watching football. My family and I enjoy taking up new challenges. I look forward to exploring Russia and building great relationships with my fellow colleagues, students and parents. |

Anton Krechetov
Mathematics Teacher / Form 11 Tutor
Anton Krechetov is a dedicated and inspiring teacher with over five years of teaching experience. He has a strong mathematical background and a passion for education. In 2002 Anton graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from Tambov State Technical University. In 2003 he moved to Australia where he found his second home. A few years later after pursuing a career change Anton successfully completed a Master’s degree in Teaching at Flinders University, South Australia and worked as a senior Mathematics teacher in both private and public school sectors in Adelaide. In 2014 he moved to Shanghai to further his career at the international level where he worked for three years as a Mathematics teacher and coordinator at local and international schools. In his spare time Anton enjoys attending cultural events, studying languages and travelling.
“I am excited about the opportunity to work at Moscow English International School. With my extensive experience of working in multicultural environments I am looking forward to contributing to the growth of the school and students’ future success”.
Favourite quote: ”If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves.” Carl Jung

Nelly Tsyrlin
Art Teacher
I am a Canadian currently living and working as a Teacher in Moscow and from September, I will be the schools Art Teacher. Initially, I graduated with an Honours Degree in History from York University, Toronto, then completed a Continuing Education Diploma in Fine Arts from Repin Academy, St. Petersburg. I have a PGCE From Sunderland University, UK and have experience teaching EYFS and Art to students all ages both in Canada and Russia as well as Art History at University level. I very much look forward to joining the team at EIS East and hope to have the chance to personally introduce myself to all the students, parents and staff. I have a genuine love for the teaching profession and hope I can inspire a new generation of Artists! |

William McBride
ICT Teacher
Hello, my name is William Mc Bride and I have had the pleasure of teaching Computer Science/ICT at EIS since March 2018. I have a Master’s Degree in Computer Science and love learning and teaching the subject. I have been teaching for 12 years + in the UK and the Middle East. Technology constantly changes and that is what makes this subject so exciting. The students are now working towards Cambridge IGCSE 0417; however, Computer Science modules are being introduced rapidly and eventually both courses will be available. Both courses are very challenging and that is what draws the students towards the subject. I hope to introduce practical catch-up clubs and coding clubs where all students can use technology such as BBC Micro Bit and raspberry pi 3 to increase to give them a glimpse into what can be achieve through programming computers. The students at EIS are a delight to teach and seen to excel in whatever unit of work they are engaged in, be that, practical or theoretical.

Alla Tsvetkova
Russian Language Teacher
I was born in Nizhny Novgorod. Since childhood, I dreamed of becoming a teacher of Russian language and that is why entered the University to learn philology. I have been working with children of different ages for the past 10 years. While I was studying I spent every summer in the children's camp, and now I remember this time with special warmth. Before EIS I worked in a Russian school for a few years. I joined EIS 3 years ago. I love the school and my job. In my spare time I like to travel, read, go to the theatre and museums, and also I am learning to play the guitar.

Marina Vakulina
Russian Language Teacher
I graduated from the Moscow Pedagogical University and Moscow State University. My specialty is philologist and linguist. My spare time I prefer to spend visiting theaters, literary and historical museums, conservatories, art exhibitions. Since January 2014 I have been delighted to work in the EIS, Moscow East as a teacher of the Russian language.

Oxana Semukhina
Music teacher
I like music because it helps people to be themselves, express their feelings and develop their best features. I have been teaching children music for a long time and every time I am so happy to see their progress. They seem like flowers which become enormously beautiful when you work with love and professionalism. I am also an opera singer and often participate in concerts and music competitions. I was honoured to win two International Music Competitions. I know that teacher is a role model for the children and I try to be a good example for my students.
Orbital Education
English International School, Moscow East is British owned and British managed by Orbital Education, a company with a proven track record and an excellent reputation for establishing and operating outstanding British-style international schools.
Orbital Education was founded in 2005 by Kevin McNeany. The company runs a group of 10 schools offering British Education, which is owned and managed from the Head Office near Manchester in the UK. Orbital schools provide a British style of education which is nurturing, challenging and inspiring. They currently have school in Moscow, Shanghai, Quito, Doha, Ljubljana, Palma and Budapest and their portfolio continues to expand
As in the case of all Orbital Education schools, English International School, Moscow East has the benefit of support from educational, financial, marketing and IT experts in the UK. The school is regularly visited by an Orbital International Education Development Officer, who has lead responsibility for the school.
