5 Best International Schools In Istanbul

My friends in Istanbul send their children to international schools, so I talked to them about the Best International Schools In Istanbul that parents can send their children to. I found some interesting tips that I will share with you below.

British International School Istanbul (BISI)

One of the best international schools in Istanbul is British International School Istanbul. This school offers a full range of elementary, middle, and high school courses taught in English. This private school is also considered one of the best schools in Turkey, offering English National Curriculum, IGCSE, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

BISI is now accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). Uniforms are mandatory in this school. The cost of studying in Turkish international schools at British International School Istanbul is $9,450 to $27,525 per year.

• • Site: www.bis.k12.tr

Istanbul International School

Istanbul International School is one of the best international schools in Istanbul and one of the best schools for the educational migration of children from other countries to Turkey. The school is located in the green area of ​​Istanbul and offers preschool, primary, and secondary education in three separate locations with easy access to each other. It is an authorized school of the Turkish Ministry of Education and is also recognized by Cambridge as an international school.

Istanbul International School is a member of the Association of International Schools and accepts students from 3 to 18 years old from more than 40 countries. 

• Site: www.istanbulint.com

Istanbul International Community School

This school was established in 1911 and is one of the oldest Istanbul International Schools in the world. It is a non-profit, private school that meets the needs of the peoples. It also offers Finnish, Korean, and Spanish courses and Cambridge University International Exams. CIS and NEASC accredit the school.

• Site: www.iics.k12.tr

Işık International Schools

Among other international and high-level schools in Turkey, we can mention Işık schools. This school is located in Istanbul and has four branches throughout the city: Nişantaşı, Ayazağa, Erenköy, and Ipartakule.

It is interesting to know that Işık International School is one of the few schools in Turkey that the European Union and its universities approve. The educational system of this international school is IB, and at the end of the study period, the international IB certificate is issued to the students.

Advantage of Işık International Schools:

• Reasonable and economical tuition
• Free books, food, and service
• Simultaneous theoretical and practical classes
• Very high educational quality
• Teaching English and French
• Art classes, theater, sports, music, etc.
• Site: www.fmv.edu.tr

MEF Istanbul International School

MEF Istanbul International School is also managed according to the Cambridge educational method. A globally recognized certificate is presented to the students at the end of each academic year and finally when you are graduated.

Features of MEF Istanbul School:

• Unparalleled welfare, sports and entertainment facilities, and very high-quality education
• Teaching in English
• Practical sports, music, art, theater, or cinema classes
• Site: www.mefis.k12.tr

Education level in the best international schools in Istanbul

The level of education in the international schools of Istanbul is very high, according to the educational programs of the United Kingdom, the United States, and other first-level countries. The facilities and equipment of these schools are also very high according to the expected quality level.

In addition to teaching Turkish, different languages ​​are taught in each school according to its policies. For example, English, German, French, etc., are also taught in some schools.

Considering the huge size of the city of Istanbul and also the heavy traffic of this city, it is better to choose the nearest school for your child according to where you live. Of course, it should be noted that a special bus service is considered for students in most of these schools.

Studying in Istanbul

Education in Istanbul consists of primary and secondary schools run by the government. Education in Turkish public schools is free and compulsory for 12 years, usually called “4 + 4 + 4”. It means 4 years of primary education (level 1), 4 years of primary education (level 2), and 4 years of secondary education. In public schools, they are generally taught in Turkish.

Children begin their primary education on the first of September after age six. A diploma in primary education is given at the age of 14. At the end of secondary education, students receive a Lise Diplomasi (secondary diploma), which means they can take a national exam to enter the best universities in Turkey.

At the end of the line

Istanbul is a favorite destination for many people who want their children to study in the best international schools in the world. International schools in Istanbul have become the first choice for many people by providing excellent conditions for students worldwide.

In this article, we talked about introducing the best international schools in Istanbul, their conditions and the tuition fees of international schools in Istanbul. 

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