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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - null years
Fees TRY 509,947 - 1,222,329
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
AKA Koleji is an IB World School operating across Istanbul and Tekirdağ, with campuses in Bahçelievler, Atakent, Süleymanpaşa, and Çorlu. The language of instruction is English, and the school provides a multilingual environment with German and Spanish taught as well. It offers IB Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), and Diploma (DP) programs, along with Erasmus+. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, supported by technology-enabled classrooms, laboratories, and robotics infrastructure. Distinctive facilities include secure gardens, a sports hall, a swimming pool, an observatory, and spaces dedicated to visual and performing arts. The school collaborates with the Turkish Astronomy Association, integrates Eco-Schools to foster environmental awareness, and hosts GEMUN-MUN conferences while aligning with ECIS international standards. Students participate in mathematics and science Olympiads and pursue Cambridge and Trinity examinations. The Ali Kadıoğlu Health and Education Foundation underpins the school's mission to develop graduates who contribute to Turkey's future and to global leadership.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees TRY 344,335 - 447,780
Pupils 503
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
AKA Koleji is a private day IB World School in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, serving students aged 3 to 18. The language of instruction is English, with German and Spanish offered as additional languages, forming a multinational community. The school delivers an IB continuum—PYP, MYP, and DP—within an inquiry-based, student-centered framework. The Bahçelievler Campus supports active discovery through modern facilities that include smart-board classrooms, dedicated computer and science laboratories, robotics infrastructure, and arts and music studios. Sport facilities comprise a gym and a swimming pool. Unique spaces such as an observatory, a nature garden, and a winter garden enhance experiential learning. ECIS collaboration and Erasmus+ programs connect students to international standards and perspectives. Extracurriculars feature social responsibility projects, science and arts festivals, drama workshops, and clubs and excursions that extend learning beyond the classroom. The campus is designed to be safe, inclusive, and conducive to both academic achievement and social development.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 350
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Al Mawakeb International School Istanbul delivers the American Curriculum with Advanced Placement courses, taught in English for scientific subjects. It adopts a Tri-Language Education approach, providing Turkish language instruction to master reading, writing and speaking, and Arabic language instruction to preserve heritage. The Curricula Tributary covers history of the Arab world, geography of the Bosporus, and geology of continents, integrated with arts, robotics, the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. The science and technology curriculum is delivered in English, emphasizing objectivity, experimentation, critical thinking, open discussion, brainstorming and problem solving, with access to computers and laboratories and encouragement of self‑learning. The school is officially accredited in the Turkish educational system; certificates are issued by the Turkish Ministry of Education, and the American curricula are recognized by US educational bodies; certificates can transfer to Turkish public and private schools. With twenty years of experience, it serves 350+ students and reports about 95% student happiness. Located in Esenyurt, Istanbul, the campus features a Fine Arts and Sculpture Room and a Modern theater for drama.
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Instructs in English, Turkish
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), Australian Curriculum
Aljazari International School of Science and Technology offers a multi-curriculum programme designed to support diverse student pathways. The primary-year program follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), encouraging inquiry-based learning that connects subjects through real-world questions. For older students, the Australian Curriculum provides a standards-based framework across core subjects, ensuring consistency with widely recognised national expectations. In addition, Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to provide opportunities for college-level study and to challenge high-achieving learners. This blended approach enables students to experience international-mindedness through IB concepts while also engaging with rigorous standards and assessment patterns common in Australian education and AP offerings. The school's name and focus reflect an emphasis on science and technology, preparing students for further study in STEM fields and related disciplines through structured, inquiry-driven learning experiences and pathways.
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Instructs in German, Turkish
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 949
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Chinese National Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
ALKEV Private Schools, located in Büyükçekmece, Turkey, operate as coeducational day schools offering IB Diploma Programme, Chinese National Curriculum, and a bespoke curriculum. The school uses German and English as languages in line with CEFR standards and enriches learning with experiences and holistic content. The Early Childhood Education Program (approved by Turkish Ministry in February 2024) follows a child-centered approach with GEMS, Orff method, forest pedagogy, and Montessori system, preparing children for the next level of education and fostering cultural awareness. ALKEV opened in 2000 and became an IB World School in 2018, with German-language Diploma (DSD) status achieved in 2015. 30-acre campus in Büyükçekmece houses 12,000 m2 of indoor space, 18,000 m2 of green area, and 1,250 m2 dedicated to sports facilities, including gyms and outdoor fields. The school emphasizes science-enabled learning, arts workshops, and clubs such as World Citizens Club, Model United Nations, and TEDx Youth events globally.
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Instructs in English, Turkish
Ages 14 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum IB (DP)
Class Size 22
The American Collegiate Institute (ACI) is a private, co-educational day school in Izmir, Turkey. Instruction is English, with Turkish Language and Literature and Turkish Social Sciences taught in Turkish. ACI offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for two years, with six courses (three SL and three HL), Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS. The Diploma was introduced in 2005; ACI was the first IB-authorized school in Aegean Region. The school is part of SEV network and maintains a link with the United States since its founding in 1878. Facilities include a science facility, a 550-seat Blake Performing Arts Center and Exhibition Hall, computer and arts facilities, and the Naomi Foster Library with over 43,000 titles. Taner Building houses upper secondary labs; boarding options include a girls' residence (60) and a boys' residence (81). ACI runs over 100 extracurriculars, including MUN, Junior Achievement, TÜBİTAK clubs, and ISTA arts.
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Instructs in English, Turkish
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Antalya Toplum Koleji offers K-12 education from preschool to high school. Curriculum blends the Turkish Ministry framework with Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, alongside a bespoke programme. Education is delivered in a foreign language, and the school hosts 30+ nationalities with international teachers, fostering intercultural understanding and well-being. Turkish Republic values and Atatürk's principles underpin the school ethos. Facilities include a kitchen and dining hall with technology; meals prepared under supervision with special menus; Hygiene Control Procedures and White Flag. Sports facilities include an Indoor Sports Hall, a swimming pool, and a gymnastics hall; arts spaces include two Art Workshops and two Music Rooms. Academic facilities feature science labs, ICT, an Auditorium, and a Library with JSTOR, Follett, and e-books. A robotics programme participates in FIRST Robotics Competition, and the campus supports a range of clubs. The school serves 30+ nationalities, and a Parent-Teacher Association strengthens school life.
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Instructs in English, Turkish
Pupils 1115
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Taiwan 108 Curriculum
Located on Bilkent University's East Campus in Ankara, Bilkent Laboratory and International School (BLIS) provides PK–12 education organized around Cambridge objectives and Turkish Ministry of Education curricula. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme for elementary, with PK–K English immersion and Grades 1–4 bilingual instruction; Grades 5–8 English-medium instruction within the MYP; Grades 9–10 English-medium IGCSE preparation; Grades 11–12 English-medium IB Diploma Programme with TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay. BLIS requires Turkish MOE graduation requirements alongside IB DP to earn the High School diploma. Founded in 1993, BLIS sits on a 6,000 square meter campus on Bilkent University East Campus, 14 kilometers from central Ankara. Facilities include a performance wing with a hall, studios, two libraries, science labs, computer labs, and dining halls; students access Bilkent University Library. The school emphasizes service, volunteering, and a broad co-curricular program. Diversity of languages and global perspectives enrich learning for students.
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Instructs in Turkish, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees TRY 926,500
Pupils 750
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Thai Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, CBSE Curriculum
Class Size 12
The BIS Schools in Istanbul deliver a multi-campus, bilingual international education for ages 3 to 18 across three campuses: Zekeriyaköy, Bahçeşehir and Çamlıca Hill. The group combines British educational tradition with international frameworks, offering curricula including the British Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme (as a candidate), AP, Thai and CBSE options, alongside a Turkish National Curriculum with international standards. The Zekeriyaköy campus provides an international environment enriched by sports, nature, gardens and outdoor learning, while the Bahçeşehir and Çamlıca campuses offer bilingual English–Turkish programs and strong science rooms, computer suites, gyms and pools. A dedicated STEAM School at the Etiler campus highlights science, technology, engineering, arts and math. English education sits at the core, with a second foreign language option available. Beyond academics, BIS runs extensive clubs and a Summer Camp, including Model United Nations, Chess, Drama, Music and Art, and sports, promoting intercultural understanding across Turkish and international students today.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - null years
Pupils 370
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 8
BRIGHTS International School of Istanbul delivers the American Curriculum for students from pre-school through Grade 12, aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Arabic and Turkish are taught as part of the program, supporting multilingual development in a Turkish international setting. The school is certified by the Turkish Ministry of Education and accredited by AIAASC, and is located in Büyükçekmece, west of Istanbul, Türkiye. The mission emphasizes multicultural learning, differentiated instruction, stakeholder engagement, and college and career readiness, preparing students for higher education worldwide. Instruction emphasizes inquiry and literacy development, with all classrooms equipped with a sound-field system to assist hearing. The campus provides facilities for athletics, including the Haraldur Athletic Complex and Hopkins Gymnasium. Extracurricular offerings include the BRIGHTS Summer Program, BRIGHTS ECHO, and Brights Eco, along with language immersion camps featuring Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese. The school emphasizes field trips, community engagement, and developing responsible global citizens.
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Pupils 225
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupils 80
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Class Size 8
British International STEAM School Istanbul is a private school offering a British-style education for ages 2 to 18. The STEAM Campus in Etiler serves Pre-School and Primary and follows the Cambridge Pathway through Lower and Upper Secondary, with Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma offered in later years. The curriculum supports English as a First or Second Language and aligns English, Mathematics and Science with Cambridge, while Art, History, Geography, PSHE, PE and Music follow the National Curriculum. The Cambridge-based STEAM programme integrates science, technology, engineering, arts and maths to prepare students for IGCSE and IB. Facilities include year-group homerooms, Project Rooms, a Science Lab, an Art Room, a Music Room, a Multi-Use Hall, a canteen, a courtyard, a garden terrace and a basketball court, with an outdoor climbing frame. After-school activities include Genius Hour, Winter Show, Talent shows, PTA involvement and a pastoral care program for students and families.
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Pupils 640
Curriculum German Curriculum
Deutsche Schule Istanbul is a private German high school that is part of Germany's Auslandsschulen network and operates two divisions under one roof: Özel Alman Lisesi and Botschaftsschule (German Embassy School). About 750 students are taught by over 80 teachers. The school runs a three-tier Bildungsgang (Gymnasium, Realschule, Hauptschule) with Abitur as the goal; Turkish students receive the Turkish Lise Diploma while many pursue the German International Abitur (DIA) and the KMK Sprachdiplom DSD II. A Hazırlık preparatory program provides 20 hours of German per week. In upper-secondary phase (grades 11–12) Abitur is taken in six compulsory subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, German and English, plus Turkish culture. The DIA is offered, and Turkish students may externally earn the DSD II at C1. MINT orientation is emphasized to foster scientific competence. The school supports German-Turkish intercultural encounter through its streams and governance, with project groups and a student council.
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Instructs in English
Fees TRY 1,000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum
Elite Academy is a K-12 English-speaking international school in Beylikduzu, Istanbul, offering an American curriculum with Cognia accreditation. The school serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with a focus on grades 5-12 in its academic program, and is authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Education. The campus, established in 2018 and run by Learn Global, sits at Namık Kemal, Haramidere Yolu, 34513 Esenyurt. Students study with Chromebooks and a range of digital tools through Google for Education, supporting collaborative learning and independent inquiry. A major emphasis on STEM activities drives creativity and problem solving, supported by STEM/Robotics/Science laboratories and project work. The facilities include indoor and outdoor sports, a gym, basketball court, an ice skating rink, a half-Olympic pool, a 3D cinema, a music and arts hall, and an amphitheater, plus prayer rooms. Arabic-English immersion, diverse clubs, and scholarships enhance global citizenship and community involvement. Nurturing lifelong learners worldwide.
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Instructs in Turkish, English
Ages 3 - null years
Pupils 1300
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Thai Curriculum
Class Size 8
ENKA Istanbul is a Pre-K through 12 day school on Istanbul's side. Founded in 1996, its first graduation was in 2008. It is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP, with MYP Candidate status) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP); the high school is bilingual and delivers the Turkish Ministry of Education diploma. The language of instruction is English; German and French are offered, and Turkish Language & Literature is taught in Grades 9–12 as part of the national curriculum. In Grades 9–10, Cambridge IGCSE First Language English is studied. From Grades 11–12, students pursue the IB DP with English as a DP subject, while SBS Turkish Social Sciences complements the program. ENKA is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education, CIS and NEASC; 80–90% of graduates matriculate abroad. Facilities include libraries, equipped laboratories, technologies, Health Service, transportation and ISO 22000-certified canteen.
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Instructs in Turkish, English
Ages 2 - null years
Pupils 2500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions in Istanbul integrate the Turkish National Education Curriculum with International Baccalaureate programmes across K‑12. The IB Primary Years Programme is used in the primary years, the IB Middle Years Programme in the middle years, and the IB Diploma Programme in the high school, with Math and Science taught in English from middle school. Multilingual education is central, with English as the main language of instruction and German and Spanish offered as additional languages to foster global citizens. The network operates seven campuses across Istanbul, comprising 15 schools (six kindergartens, four primaries, three middle schools, two high schools). Distinctive features include observatories and a planetarium integrated into science learning; five libraries totaling 150,000 volumes; a dedicated Research Center at Çamlıca Primary School; and access to databases such as EBSCOhost and Follett Destiny. Eyüboğlu earned CIS accreditation as the first Turkish school and maintains the largest CIS-accredited network worldwide.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees TRY 21,000 - 52,500
Pupils 2000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 18
Gokkusagi Schools Istanbul is an international school for ages 3 to 18 in Beylikduzu. It offers the Cambridge International School Program (Primary through IGCSE and A Levels) alongside the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. The school also delivers the CAP Innovative Program and Dual Foreign Language Education, operating under a 'Living School' model that aims to educate internationally conscious individuals who research, inquire, think, communicate, are informed, principled, open‑minded, caring, risk takers, balanced and reflective. Established in 1997, it pursues a World School vision and focuses on developing students' intellectual, social, emotional and individual talents, with internationally ambitious pathways. The Beylikduzu campus houses physics, chemistry and biology labs; IT and STEM facilities; an art workshop; a Music and Dance Academy; archery and an ice rink; a 3D hall; a conference hall; a library; a restaurant; and indoor sports halls, plus a 3000 m² open area. The Cambridge Accreditation Code is TR072, and SAT preparation is offered.
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Instructs in English
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary)
Gökkuşağı Izmir Çiğli Campus is an international school in Izmir offering Cambridge International Education for preschool through grade 12 and following IB programmes (PYP and DP) alongside Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge Secondary tracks. Cambridge Primary certificates are part of the programme, with early and recognised qualifications as students progress. The school also emphasises dual-language education, with English plus German or Spanish, and builds digital literacy through CAP Innovative Program, the DofE International Award, ECO School, STEM and Robotics Coding, and Informatics and Coding. A broad range of facilities supports learning, including physics, chemistry, biology and IT laboratories, a visual arts workshop, and a music and dance academy. Outdoor spaces for archery and fitness, a restaurant, library, conference hall and infirmary complete the campus. Izmir Cigli campus opened in 2022–2023 for middle and high school and expanded to all grades in 2023–2024. The campus supports international learners with a broad framework.
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Instructs in Turkish, English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees TRY 1,196,220 - 1,336,952
Pupils 1667
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 7
Hisar School operates a Göktürk campus in Istanbul, offering a K-12 bilingual Turkish–English program. The curriculum blends the national MoNE framework with a school-designed curriculum to enrich learning and develop bilingual proficiency from Preschool through Grade 12. In Preschool, instruction is evenly split between Turkish and English; in Primary, English is taught for about 10 hours weekly with integrated listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. The High/Scope-inspired Plan–Do–Review approach and Movement Education support active, student-centered learning. In Middle and High School, English-language content is strengthened, AP courses are available, and the school acts as an AP exam center. The Innovation Center and STEAM-focused facilities stimulate interdisciplinary inquiry. The campus is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education (MEB) and NEASC, ensuring international recognition. A broad clubs program—including CS Programming & Robotics, MUN, and writing and journalism activities—encourages inquiry, collaboration and service within a global context. Preparing students for global impact.
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Instructs in English, Turkish
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Class Size 9
Huda Turkish International School (HTIS) offers an international, tuition-based program in Turkey with a dual pathway approach. The curriculum combines American Common Core Standards, British Edexcel qualifications, and Turkish YKS, with pathways toward SAT, AP, and MAP Growth assessments. The school serves a diverse community from more than 90 countries and emphasizes global citizenship, Islamic values, leadership, and wellbeing within six educational pillars. Class sizes are small, with an average student–teacher ratio of 9:1, enabling inquiry‑driven, student‑centered learning. HTIS provides modern facilities, including dance studios, music suites, science laboratories, an air‑conditioned sports hall, an indoor swimming pool, and expansive outdoor fields. Media suites and libraries house thousands of books; a Creative Technology Zone supports technology‑enabled projects. EdTech tools such as iPads, VR headsets, and 3D printers are used across the curriculum. Extra‑curriculars include MUN, TEDx, Robotics, Entrepreneurship, and STEM workshops. Global partnerships and exchanges broaden university pathways and cultural understanding.
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Fees TRY 237,000 - 314,000
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Islamic Curriculum, British Curriculum
Ihsan International School in Turkey delivers education accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education. Core subjects are taught in English, with support for Arabic, Turkish, Islamic Studies and Holy Quran. The curriculum relies on Pearson and Cambridge textbooks, complemented by interactive activities and online platforms. A British A-level curriculum is available for high school students. Electives for Grades 11 and 12 include Art & Design, Computer Science, Business, Humanities, Engineering and Medicine. University preparation programs feature AP, SAT and YOS intensive training, and the school operates an accredited SAT & AP exam center with 300 seats in Esenyurt and 150 seats in Atakent. The campus accommodates up to 1,250 students, with 20–25 per section from Grade 1 to 12, representing 35 nationalities. Cognia and Turkish MoE approve the program, with College Board recognition as an SAT/AP center. The pedagogy is student-centered, with teachers as coaches; assessments are formative and summative.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees TRY 1,015,796 - 2,159,670
Pupils 492
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 18
Istanbul International Community School (IICS) is a private, non‑profit, secular, coeducational day school for ages 3–18 with two campuses on either side of Istanbul's Bosphorus. It delivers the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, all taught in English. A U.S. High School Diploma pathway is available through CIS and NEASC accreditation, with AP courses offered alongside IBDP certificate courses and options for dual enrollment or honors-level study as part of College Ready offerings. Founded in 1911, IICS is among the city's oldest international schools and maintains a 1:1 laptop program. The Marmara Campus (16 hectares) houses facilities including a 335 m² library, three science labs, a 264 m² theatre with 320 seats, a large soccer pitch, a visual arts building and extensive sports and dining spaces. The Hisar Campus provides additional athletic and arts spaces. IICS participates in CEESA and offers strong college guidance and service programs.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees TRY 1,015,796 - 2,159,670
Pupils 492
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 18
Istanbul International Community School (IICS) is a private, non‑profit, secular, coeducational day school for ages 3–18 with two campuses on either side of Istanbul's Bosphorus. It delivers the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, all taught in English. A U.S. High School Diploma pathway is available through CIS and NEASC accreditation, with AP courses offered alongside IBDP certificate courses and options for dual enrollment or honors-level study as part of College Ready offerings. Founded in 1911, IICS is among the city's oldest international schools and maintains a 1:1 laptop program. The Marmara Campus (16 hectares) houses facilities including a 335 m² library, three science labs, a 264 m² theatre with 320 seats, a large soccer pitch, a visual arts building and extensive sports and dining spaces. The Hisar Campus provides additional athletic and arts spaces. IICS participates in CEESA and offers strong college guidance and service programs.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees TRY 18,150 - 27,650
Pupils 375
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 16
Istanbul International School delivers the Cambridge International Curriculum from primary through high school, welcoming students aged 4 to 18. Cambridge IGCSE is offered for ages 14–16, followed by Cambridge International AS and A Levels for post‑16 study. The Primary curriculum includes Environmental Studies, Life Skills, and Expressive Arts, with English and Turkish language development and a Second Language Acquisition program. The Cambridge Pathway emphasizes deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding, higher‑order thinking, and multilingual education, with IGCSEs available in more than 30 languages. Progression is a coherent spiral across ages 5–19, ensuring continuity and incremental challenge. The school operates two campuses: Campus A (ages 4–12) and Campus B (ages 13–17). Campus A features 20 classrooms, a science lab, an ICT lab, an indoor gym, a library, and outdoor facilities; Campus B offers four science labs, a mathematics lab, an ICT lab, a library, an auditorium, and additional learning spaces.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees TRY 18,150 - 27,650
Pupils 375
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 16
Istanbul International School delivers the Cambridge International Curriculum from primary through high school, welcoming students aged 4 to 18. Cambridge IGCSE is offered for ages 14–16, followed by Cambridge International AS and A Levels for post‑16 study. The Primary curriculum includes Environmental Studies, Life Skills, and Expressive Arts, with English and Turkish language development and a Second Language Acquisition program. The Cambridge Pathway emphasizes deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding, higher‑order thinking, and multilingual education, with IGCSEs available in more than 30 languages. Progression is a coherent spiral across ages 5–19, ensuring continuity and incremental challenge. The school operates two campuses: Campus A (ages 4–12) and Campus B (ages 13–17). Campus A features 20 classrooms, a science lab, an ICT lab, an indoor gym, a library, and outdoor facilities; Campus B offers four science labs, a mathematics lab, an ICT lab, a library, an auditorium, and additional learning spaces.
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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Kazanim International School is a private school in Turkey offering a broad, balanced curriculum that prepares students for social and cultural life. The programme emphasizes Computer Science with hands-on experience in current programming languages and technology, Fine Arts to foster artistic growth for careers or personal enjoyment, Humanities covering ancient and modern languages, philosophy, and history, and Science and Mathematics to encourage inquiry and problem solving, with Languages expanding communication across the world. The school provides facilities aligned with this curriculum, including labs for Computer Science, studios for Fine Arts, spaces for Humanities, science laboratories, mathematics classrooms, and language learning areas. Extracurricular options include Athletics, In-house Publications, and Performing Arts & Music, with training in dance, drama, painting, and other art forms. The school also runs a lifestyle and wellbeing program suited to an early learning ethos that focuses on social-emotional development and confidence-building. These elements support global-minded, independent learners.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees TRY 22,750 - 26,750
Pupils 250
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Class Size 18
Keystone International Schools in Istanbul serves students from early childhood to Grade 12 with the Prince Edward Island Canadian Diploma program for Grades 1–12. Instruction is in English, with French taught as a second language. The school operates on two campuses, Küçük Çamlıca and Çekmeköy, and is accredited by WASC. PEI Ministry of Education students have access to the PEI online library and a Canvas-based learning platform supporting blended and asynchronous learning. The PEI curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and real-world application through project-based learning, while language development is fronted by English and Intensive French options via CEFR-aligned streaming. Facilities include a swimming pool, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, dance rooms, and a gym, plus a library with digital resources. Extracurriculars include field trips to historic sites, science museums, and cultural venues, and signature programs such as a France trip, a Toronto School Experience, and Round Square conferences.
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Instructs in English, Turkish
Ages 2 - 18 years
Fees TRY 420,000 - 1,105,000
Pupils 250
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Class Size 18
Kilittaşı Schools offer a K–12 dual curriculum that integrates the Turkish MEB program with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Founded in 2013 by Keystone International Schools, the Kilittaşı campus in Çekmeköy, Istanbul serves students from Kindergarten through Anatolian High School. On graduation, students receive both the MEB and the OSSD, expanding options in Canada, the United States, Europe, and beyond. The Early Years Program uses English; English continues in the early grades, French is introduced as a second language, and by Grade 5 students study an intensive French program, with bilingual Turkish–English education continuing and French developing as a third language. Kilittaşı is a DELF–DALF examination center and supports French through international exam opportunities. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, research, and problem-solving, and aligns with Round Square ideals and WASC accreditation. Kilittaşı is a Round Square member with activities in debate, MUN, robotics, field trips, and France trips to broaden perspectives.
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Instructs in English, Turkish
Ages 2 - 18 years
Fees TRY 420,000 - 1,105,000
Pupils 250
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Class Size 18
Kilittaşı Schools offer a K–12 dual curriculum that integrates the Turkish MEB program with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Founded in 2013 by Keystone International Schools, the Kilittaşı campus in Çekmeköy, Istanbul serves students from Kindergarten through Anatolian High School. On graduation, students receive both the MEB and the OSSD, expanding options in Canada, the United States, Europe, and beyond. The Early Years Program uses English; English continues in the early grades, French is introduced as a second language, and by Grade 5 students study an intensive French program, with bilingual Turkish–English education continuing and French developing as a third language. Kilittaşı is a DELF–DALF examination center and supports French through international exam opportunities. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, research, and problem-solving, and aligns with Round Square ideals and WASC accreditation. Kilittaşı is a Round Square member with activities in debate, MUN, robotics, field trips, and France trips to broaden perspectives.
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Instructs in Italian, Turkish, English
Fees TRY 300 - 550,000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
IMI Istanbul is a private Italian lyceum (Özel İtalyan Lisesi) in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, affiliated with Italy. It offers a combined Scuola Media and Liceo Scientifico programme aligned with the Indicazioni Nazionali for Italian lyceums abroad. For Italian students, the curriculum runs four years, with a second biennium option (Turco‑Matematico) prioritising humanities. Turkish students study largely in Italian with Turkish guidance; two-thirds of lessons are in Italian and one-third in Turkish, with English available for conversation or advanced study in certain subjects. The school includes a preparatory year and CLIL and ICT components, with emphasis on multilingualism and competency certification. Facilities include laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics and CAD, a 110-seat theatre, two outdoor sport fields and a covered gym; classrooms feature touch-screen monitors, wifi, and a tablet program. Extras include after-school clubs, counseling, university and study-abroad assistance, summer programs, and exchanges. Extracurriculars span theatre, MUN, sports, music, ecology, and travel exchanges.
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