Primary Academic Coordinator - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - August 2026
- Country:
- Kyrgyzstan
- Region:
- School -North and East Asia
- Curriculum:
- IB - MYP, IB- Diploma, IB- PYP, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
Be part of an exciting educational project in Kyrgyzstan, fondly referred to as the Switzerland of Central Asia. This not-for-profit European School in Central Asia opened in September 2011 with just 20 pupils aged between 2 and 10 years of age, and now there are now more than 380 pupils aged between 2 and 18 years old. As an IB World School they offer the IB Diploma Programme, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). They are also a Cambridge International School, with Cambridge Assessment International Education accreditation for the IGCSE programme.
The school are seeking a qualified Primary Academic Coordinator. Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS
• Qualified Primary Teacher or an experienced Academic coordinator with equivalent teaching qualification
• Successful experience as a primary teacher with the IB Primary Years Programme
• A comprehensive understanding of the IB PYP approach and how to inspire teachers to use this approach.
• Genuine enjoyment of working with students and ability to enable a wide range of students to reach their academic and creative potential
• Ability to plan strategically, to set and meet deadlines and to implement plans
• Capable of developing new educational programmes
• Excellent interpersonal, team leadership and membership skills
• Able to communicate well with students, staff and parents and gain their confidence and respect
• A commitment to Professional Development
• Excellent spoken and written English
DESIRABLES
• Additional language skills
• Prior teaching experience in an international environment
Please ask your Edvectus consultant for the full job description.
The position is available from August 2026 and is a full time long-term position with an initial contract of two or three years (subject to 3 months’ probation), which will be renewable by mutual consent. Salary and benefits are internationally competitive, including travel, settling in and accommodation allowances for international staff as well as medical insurance.
This opportunity offers a good saving potential and the chance to explore the mountainous regions of Central Asia that boasts a wide variety of outdoor activities, a great location for hikers and skiers alike. Please contact your Edvectus advisor to find out more.
The school are seeking a qualified Primary Academic Coordinator. Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS
• Qualified Primary Teacher or an experienced Academic coordinator with equivalent teaching qualification
• Successful experience as a primary teacher with the IB Primary Years Programme
• A comprehensive understanding of the IB PYP approach and how to inspire teachers to use this approach.
• Genuine enjoyment of working with students and ability to enable a wide range of students to reach their academic and creative potential
• Ability to plan strategically, to set and meet deadlines and to implement plans
• Capable of developing new educational programmes
• Excellent interpersonal, team leadership and membership skills
• Able to communicate well with students, staff and parents and gain their confidence and respect
• A commitment to Professional Development
• Excellent spoken and written English
DESIRABLES
• Additional language skills
• Prior teaching experience in an international environment
Please ask your Edvectus consultant for the full job description.
The position is available from August 2026 and is a full time long-term position with an initial contract of two or three years (subject to 3 months’ probation), which will be renewable by mutual consent. Salary and benefits are internationally competitive, including travel, settling in and accommodation allowances for international staff as well as medical insurance.
This opportunity offers a good saving potential and the chance to explore the mountainous regions of Central Asia that boasts a wide variety of outdoor activities, a great location for hikers and skiers alike. Please contact your Edvectus advisor to find out more.
- Number Of Students:
- 443
- Student Make Up:
- 37 nationalities 50% US, Asian or European,50% Kyrgyz citizens
- Regional Info:
- Bishkek is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan, bordering Kazakhstan, and serves as the country’s cultural and financial hub. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Tian Shan mountains, it offers an attractive blend of natural beauty, history, and modern life. Since Kyrgyzstan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Bishkek has evolved from a largely Russian-populated city to a diverse, predominantly Kyrgyz one, though it still retains much of its Soviet charm in its architecture, gardens, museums, bazaars, and churches. Today, Bishkek is a modern, welcoming, and affordable place to live and work, known for its friendly atmosphere, vibrant café and restaurant scene, and safe, relaxed pace of life. Expats appreciate the warm community, low cost of living, and the remarkable access to outdoor adventure - hiking, skiing, and mountain escapes are just minutes away. With hot, sunny summers averaging around 30°C and crisp, cold winters that dip below zero, Bishkek offers a dynamic and rewarding lifestyle that balances comfort, culture, and nature.
- Tax Rate:
- Tax Free
- Benefits:
- Flights - allowance, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 4.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60
Cost of living for teachers - wonderfully affordable. Our teachers can dine out (many restaurants/bars/coffee shops) and enjoy luxuries and comforts whilst still sending savings back home. Local entertainment could include many arts, crafts and music though there are also many other ways to entertain yourself typical of any city - ie shopping centres, bowling, cinema, ice skating, rock climbing, live music etc. Lifestyle - easy for singletons, fun for couples, safe for families.