Baku Oxford School
Secular, Founded 1998
Updated July 2026
Languages
Baku-Oxford School is a leading international co-educational day school in Baku, Azerbaijan, serving students aged 3 to 18. Founded in 1998, it provides a diverse, cross-cultural education to a student body representing over 30 nationalities.
Teaching approach
The school is dedicated to raising empowered, compassionate, and creative thinkers within the global community. Its core values emphasize being reflective, responsible, creative, confident, engaged, and ethical. The school prioritizes child well-being and maintains a safe environment by endorsing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Programmes
The school is a registered Centre for Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and is licensed by the Azerbaijan Ministry of Science and Education. It offers the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), and Cambridge International Programmes, leading to IGCSE, A/S, and A-Levels, alongside the National Azerbaijani state Diploma (Attestat) in Grade 11. Instruction is primarily in English, with support for Azerbaijani and Russian as mother-tongue languages.
Student support
Learning support
Baku-Oxford School provides an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme for second-language learners. Additionally, the school offers support for students with minor learning difficulties through its Special Educational Needs (SEN) services. A school psychologist is also available to support student well-being.
Frequently asked questions(6)
- What curriculum does Baku Oxford School offer?
- Baku Oxford School offers IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary.
- What ages does Baku Oxford School teach?
- Baku Oxford School enrolls students aged 3 to 18.
- Is Baku Oxford School a day or boarding school?
- Baku Oxford School is a day school.
- What accreditations does Baku Oxford School hold?
- Baku Oxford School holds accreditations including CIS and COBIS.
- Is Baku Oxford School co-educational?
- Baku Oxford School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Baku Oxford School located?
- Baku Oxford School is an international school in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Baku-Oxford School follows a non-discriminatory admissions policy for students aged 3 to 18. The process involves an online registration, submission of previous school records, and age-appropriate assessments, which include interviews and testing in English and Mathematics. Parents are also interviewed to ensure alignment with the school's mission and policies.
Calendar
The school operates on an academic year calendar, with specific dates for events and terms provided in downloadable PDF documents on the school's website. The admissions process for the 2025-2026 academic year is currently ongoing.
Facilities
About the campus
The purpose-built campus, opened in 2014, features a gymnasium with a 25-meter swimming pool, an indoor tennis court, and courts for basketball, football, and volleyball. Academic and creative facilities include a 300-seat theatre, two libraries, two computer laboratories, science laboratories, and dedicated studios for music, dance, art, and pottery. The campus also houses a cafeteria providing daily hot meals and a school shop.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a holistic enrichment programme that includes after-school activities such as dance, drama, art, and various sports like football, basketball, and badminton. Students participate in regional tournaments and international Model United Nations (MUN) conferences. Additionally, the school implements the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award for students aged 14 and above.
- Charles BartonHead of School
Mr. Barton is the newly appointed Head of School. He is a UK citizen with extensive experience across schools in England and New York, including a senior leadership position in a leading British International School in Chile.
- Aygun NasirovaHead of Primary School
Aygun Nasirova is the Head of Primary School.
- Chingiz AliyevHead of Secondary School
Chingiz Aliyev is the Head of Secondary School. He also serves as a staff representative on the school's Advisory Board.
- Aygun MammadovaChief Director
Aygun Mammadova serves as the Chief Director of the school and is a non-voting member of the Advisory Board.
- Ilhama IsrafilovaFinancial Director
Ilhama Israfilova is the Financial Director and a non-voting member of the Advisory Board.
- Elnara SamedovaHead of HR
Elnara Samedova is the Head of HR.
- Gunatay KazimovaHead of Marketing, Admissions, and Communications
Gunatay Kazimova is the Head of Marketing, Admissions, and Communications.
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IGCSE
CIS
COBIS