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Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, Arabic, Turkish
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Manara International School, established in 2016, is located in Bahçeşehir, Istanbul, overlooking Gölet Lake. The campus offers an international environment where students engage with the American Curriculum and Libyan curricula, with approvals from the Turkish Ministry of Education. The school serves Kindergarten through High School and provides instruction in English, Arabic, and Turkish. It uses the Exact Path platform to personalize learning and supports students preparing for global opportunities by offering an authorized center for SAT, AP, and ACT exams. This enables access to Advanced Placement courses and standardized testing within the school. A distinctive strength is its emphasis on STEM, supported by robotics and programming laboratories and well-equipped science laboratories. Manara positions itself as a launchpad for success, nurturing curious minds and developing future leaders. The school emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth, and offers a pathway to international higher education across diverse regions.
Manara International School has 2,240 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Arabic.
Location
Located in Istanbul, Turkey, in Bahçesehir district, an upscale European neighbourhood. It is surrounded by elegant residential communities and overlooks Gölet Lake.
Stages
Kindergarten; Elementary School; Middle School; High School
Type
An international school offering American and Libyan curricula with approvals from the Turkish Ministry of Education.
Fees
Fees overview - Manara International School does not publish an itemised fee schedule (application fee, term or annual tuition by year group, boarding or ancillary charges) for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years in publicly available pages.
Application fee - No specific application or registration fee amount is published. For real-time confirmation of any one‑time application or registration charges, contact the school directly at the phone numbers or e‑mail listed below.
Tuition fees by school year / term - No published tuition figures broken down by year group, grade, term, or annual total are available. The school lists its educational levels (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School) but does not provide per‑grade or per‑term tuition amounts on public pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms - There is no public statement of the billing schedule (annual vs termly invoicing), payment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, or installment options. No published payment‑term details could be found.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school's public materials describe the campus location and levels but make no reference to boarding, dormitories, or residential services. There are no published boarding fees, and the school appears to operate as a day school only.
Other costs and typical extras - There are no published, itemised amounts for uniforms, school books, exam/test fees, meal plans, transport (school bus), extracurricular activities, or field trips. The site includes examples of course listings with small placeholder prices for individual short courses (e.g., $20–$50) that are not presented as the official school tuition schedule. No official ancillary fee schedule is published.
Refund information - No public policy text or amounts are published concerning refunds, cancellations, or whether fees (or parts of fees) are refundable in case of withdrawal.
Fee payment options - There is no published list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online payment portal). No official payment‑method details are available on public pages.
Practical next steps (contact details for fee confirmation) - Phone: +90 549 626 27 20; +90 549 626 27 21. - E‑mail: info@manara-school.com. - Address: Bahçeşehir 1. Kısım Mah. Sakarya Cad. Bina:45/A, Başakşehir, Istanbul.
Summary of findings - No published application fee, grade/term tuition schedule, billing terms, boarding fees, ancillary fees, refund policy, or payment‑method list was available in the school's public pages for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. To obtain a precise, itemised fee schedule (application fee, tuition by grade and term, boarding if offered, uniform and meal costs, billing schedule, refund policy, and accepted payment methods), contact the admissions office using the phone numbers or e‑mail above.
Academics
Manara International School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).
Curriculum
The school follows a rigorous international curriculum accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education. It is an authorized center for SAT, AP, and ACT exams and uses Exact Path to personalize learning. The school teaches the American and Libyan curricula across all academic levels. Educational levels span Kindergarten through High School. English, Arabic and Turkish are taught to students.
Higher Education Progression
Top universities worldwide are accessible through the school's pathway via SAT, AP, and ACT.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school guides students from Kindergarten to High School, building a strong foundation of knowledge while fostering creativity, confidence, and leadership. The educators are dedicated mentors who support personal growth and a love of learning. The school aims to help students grow into well-rounded and resilient individuals.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides teaching in English, Arabic, and Turkish.
Admissions
Admissions
The school teaches the American Curriculum and the Libyan Curriculum. The American Curriculum is accredited by the US Ministry of Education in the State of California, accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education, and fully accredited by the American International Accreditation Association of Schools and Colleges (AIAASC). The Libyan Curriculum is certified by the Libyan Ministry of Education and recognized internationally. The program offers SAT and Pre-SAT from Grade 9. The school teaches English, Arabic, and Turkish. The school grants students a certificate that qualifies them to enter all international universities.
FAQs
What curriculum does Manara International School follow?
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What age range does Manara International School serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 7.
What are the tuition fees?
**Fees overview**
- Manara International School does not publish an itemised fee schedule (application fee, term or annual tuition by year group, boarding or ancillary charges) for the 2026/27 or 2025...
What type of school is Manara International School?
Manara International School is a co-educational school.
Where is Manara International School located?
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Does the school offer a bus service?
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What accreditations does the school hold?
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Does the school provide learning support?
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What languages are taught?
Our school provides teaching three languages: English, Arabic in addition to Turkish as a language of community integration.
How many students attend the school?
Manara International School has approximately 2240 students.
When was the school established?
Manara International School was established in 2016.
What is the admissions process?
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