Статьи · 27 September 2026

Football schools and academies in Almaty: where to send your child

There are dozens of children's football schools and academies in Almaty — from large club academies to small district sections. The choice depends on three things: proximity to home, the child's age, and the goal (health and general fitness or a sports career). The Conectico catalog currently lists more than 40 football schools in Almaty with addresses, and below we'll break down how to choose the right one and what you need to sign up.

Short answer: if you're just starting out, look for a school within walking distance with a free trial session and age-based groups. Most sections are concentrated in the Bostandyk district (around Al-Farabi Avenue and Abish Kekilbayuly Street) and along Abay Avenue. It's convenient to view the full list in the catalog of academies in Almaty.

How to choose a football school in Almaty

Start with the district. Your child will travel to training two or three times a week, so a one-way trip longer than 30-40 minutes quickly wears out both parents and children. First look at what's near your home or school, and only then expand your search.

Next, look at the coach and the group size. A good children's coach works with a group of 12-15 children, not 25, knows each one by name, and explains rather than just running them in circles. Always come to the first session as an observer: watch how the coach communicates with the children and how much time the child actually spends with the ball.

Pay attention to the infrastructure. An indoor arena is important for Almaty, where training outdoors in winter is difficult. Ask where training takes place in the cold season and whether this is included in the price.

What to look at during the first session

Come to a trial training session — almost all schools offer one free session. Assess whether the child is interested, whether they get bored waiting in line for the ball, and whether they want to come again. For a child aged 5-8, the main criterion is one: whether they like it or not. Sports selection and serious workloads begin later.

Football schools in Almaty by district

Below are some of the schools from the Conectico catalog with an address reference. Click on the name to open the school's page, view contacts, and sign up for a viewing.

This is not the full list — see the complete catalog with a district filter in the football academies in Almaty section.

From what age and what is needed to sign up

Most schools in Almaty accept children from about 4-6 years old into play groups and from 7-9 years old into main groups. The exact minimum age differs from school to school, so check it on the page of the specific section. For the first training session, sports clothing, boots or sneakers with non-slip soles, and water are usually enough. A medical certificate is more often needed not right away, but when moving into a squad that travels to tournaments.

Many academies hold open tryouts and recruitment several times a year. It's convenient to follow current dates and school announcements in the open tryouts section.

Frequently asked questions

How much do football classes cost in Almaty?

The cost depends greatly on the school, district, and format: from budget district sections to academies with an indoor arena and individual work. Check the exact price on the page of the school you choose or ask it directly — the Conectico catalog has contacts for each school.

From what age are children accepted into a football school?

Most often from 4-6 years old into play groups, where the focus is on coordination and interest in the ball, and from 7-9 years old into regular training groups. The minimum age is different for each school, so check it in the profile of the specific academy.

Is a tryout needed to sign up?

For play groups for little ones, a tryout is usually not needed — it's enough to come to a trial session. A tryout (trial) is required when the child is joining a competitive squad or a club academy. Current recruitment and tryouts are collected in the open tryouts section.

How do I sign up for a school from the list?

Open the school's page via the link in the table above, look at the contacts and address, and contact the school directly or sign up for the nearest tryout.

All football schools and academies in Almaty with addresses and contacts are collected in the Conectico catalog.