About CST

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. At the Canadian School of Tashkent (CST), we offer more than just academic excellence — we offer a future. As the first and only Canadian school in Uzbekistan, licensed by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD), CST provides your child with direct access to one of the world’s most trusted education systems — right here in Tashkent.

Our Guiding Statements

At CST, we are not just preparing students for university — we are preparing them for careers that haven’t yet been invented. By blending traditional academic foundations with future-ready innovation and real-world problem-solving, our students are not only ready for the future — they are poised to lead it. This is where vision meets action. This is CST.

Our Mission

In the spirit of excellence and collaboration, fostering curiosity and character.

Our Vision

A community of curious and responsible individuals, aspiring to grow and serve.

Curiosity

Underpinning both our Mission and Vision statements, the notion of 'curiosity' aims to foster a sense of inquisitiveness and plants the seed of lifelong learning.

Creativity

Approaching every day with a sense of imagination, innovation and inventiveness.

Teamwork

All people have the potential to do amazing things, but we are stronger when we unite as a community and act as a team.

Respect

A sense of admiration and tolerance for the qualities, achievements and beliefs of others.

Merit

The process of striving to achieve our personal best through dedication, talent, and hardwork.

Community Service

Only through engaging and advocating for our community can we, as a society, bring about lasting, positive change.

A School with Purpose. A Community with Vision.

The Canadian School of Tashkent (CST) was created with a bold mission: to redefine excellence in education by blending Canadian academic integrity with global citizenship, innovation, and character-building. More than a school, CST is a vibrant, future-facing community — a place where young minds are inspired, nurtured, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the world.

CST is proud to be the first Canadian school licensed by Nova Scotia in Uzbekistan. This distinction reflects not just our curriculum, but our commitment to delivering a level of education that is internationally benchmarked, deeply personal, and future-ready. Here, education is not confined to the classroom. It extends into makerspaces, international competitions, media studios, innovation labs, and community outreach. Students are encouraged to challenge assumptions, collaborate across cultures, and lead with empathy and integrity. At CST, every child is not only taught how to succeed — but how to thrive, contribute, and lead with purpose.

Cultural Diversity at CST

At CST, diversity is more than a demographic — it’s a lived experience. Our students and families represent dozens of nationalities, languages, and cultural traditions, creating a truly international learning environment where inclusion is the norm and global perspective is second nature.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms — through language instruction, international events, multicultural days, and most importantly, through daily interactions in a school culture built on respect, empathy, and shared learning. Students learn not just about different cultures, but from them. This makes CST not only a school, but a microcosm of the world, preparing students to become compassionate and culturally aware leaders of tomorrow.

Where Every Student Matters

At CST, no one is invisible. Every student is known, heard, and encouraged. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all education — we believe in unlocking each child’s full potential through the power of relationship-driven teaching, rich curriculum, and real-world experiences. Whether your child dreams of becoming a scientist, diplomat, designer, engineer, artist, entrepreneur — or all of the above — CST is where their journey begins.

Our Educational Philosophy: Excellence Through Inquiry, Innovation, and Integrity

CST’s approach to education is rooted in three guiding principles:

Inquiry-Based Learning
Personalized Instruction
Future-Focused Outcomes

We prepare students not only for academic success, but for life beyond school — a life where emotional intelligence, digital fluency, ethical decision-making, and global awareness matter just as much as grades.