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British International School in Istanbul, Turkey

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The British International School Istanbul:
The British International School Istanbul (BISI) in northern Turkey provides a wide range of educational programmes. We are a coeducational school providing British-style international education with campuses in Etiler, Alkent and Zekeriyakoy in central Istanbul.

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Aim:

We aim to inspire enthusiasm, confidence and independence in our students and instil in them awareness and appreciation of different cultures, beliefs, skills, values and personalities.

Beliefs:

We believe that learning is a life long venture, for which we aim to provide a firm foundation, where each student is motivated to strive for their personal best.

Programmes:

Preschool Programme; Primary School Programme; Secondary School Programme. Internationally recognised programmes following English National Curriculum, IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma. Programmes are taught in English.

Staff:

Foreign language instructors aside, our highly qualified and experienced teachers are native English speakers with training in the National Curriculum for England and Wales. These professionals create a challenging but caring atmosphere in which students become confident and develop their unique potential. This is a happy environment based upon good manners, respect of others and self-discipline.

A skilled, full-time Special Needs and Counselling Specialist supports student learning and pastoral care. Her role extends to School families and staff. This work is carried out across all campuses, providing an invaluable overview and whole-school continuity.

High achievers:

Photo of British International School in Istanbul, TurkeyAs well as developing high achievers, we want our students to grow into balanced people. There is considerable opportunity for sport, art, drama and music and a comprehensive extra-curricular programme provides further opportunities for students to gain new skills. The school encourages students to look beyond their world to the needs of others. Varied community projects are a thread that unite the School as a whole and connect it to the city and country.

We encourage every student in their quest for self-discovery. We urge them to take pleasure in thinking, reading and learning; to make lifelong friends and to develop their own personalities during their time at the British International School Istanbul.

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Address: 18 Dilhayat Sokak Etiler 34337 Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-06-20 were from:

Istanbul sariyer; Istanbul, Russia; Pendik; Lagos, Nigeria; Johor Bahru, Malaysia; Tripoli, Libya; Fujairah, UAE; Mogadishu, Somalia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; London, UK / GB; and more.
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Keystone International Schools, Istanbul
Courses / Programs
This information is specifically for our Early Childhood Education programs - Day Care / Preschool and Kindergarten:

• Keystone International Schools caters for international students (other than Turkish nationals) of expat families. 

• Keystone provides young children / preschoolers (from ages 3 to 5 years old) with a holistic educational environment at our campuses on the Asian side of Istanbul.

• Our sister school, Kilittaşı Schools in Istanbul (below), offers Turkish-English bilingual education programs specifically for children of dual citizenship (Turkish & other) whose family lives in Turkey or who are moving back to Turkey. Kilittaşı preschoolers also take advantage of intensive French language immersion programs taught by native French-speaking teachers.

• The goal Keystone International School early learning programs is to provide young children and preschoolers with a well-balanced program that begins to lay the building blocks for a lifetime of learning and interest in languages.

Preschool / Kindergarten locations on the Asian side of Istanbul:
1) Kucuk Camlica in the Uskudar district
2) Dragos in the Kartal district
Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle & High School:
- in Kucuk Camlica (central Uskudar district on the east side of Istanbul)

Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary:
- in Dragos (Kartal district on the Asian side of Istanbul).
Reach Cambridge - Online Pre-University Courses / Private Tutoring for ages 13 to 23
Courses / Programs
• Online pre-university / college prep courses with Reach Cambridge via Private Tuition through Zoom- for Turkey-based & international students of ages 13 to 24 years old.

• Study your favourite academic subject through one of our intensive, one-to-one courses & prepare for college or university from the comfort of your own home in Istanbul (Cihangir, Beyoglu, Etiler, Nisantasi, Kadikoy, Bebek, Tarabya..), Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Adana, Konya, Antalya, Kayseri, across Turkey & around the world.

• Based since 2005 in the historic city of Cambridge in the UK, Reach Cambridge has provided thousands of young people from all over the world with the opportunity to prepare for their futures in a university environment in one of the top educational facilities in the world.

• The purpose of our intensive pre-university courses with highly-personalised lessons from an expert tutor in that field is to provide a taste of the academic standard likely to be at the college or university that best matches your interest, and to enable you to learn the basics in your preferred subject, and lay the foundation for your future degree studies.

• With over 15 years specialising in providing quality academic courses for high school students and young adults, we know that matching a student with the right tutor is essential for offering a truly transformative learning experience.

Contact us today about starting a course, and to discuss a flexible study schedule around your time zone and plans for college.
Pre-University Academic Courses Online:
Short & Intensive Courses in 10, 20 or 40 hour bundles.

• Architecture
• Biotechnology
• Business Management
• Computer Science
• Creative Writing
• Economics
• Engineering
• Journalism & Media
• English Language (ESOL)
• English Literature
• Law
• Mathematics
• Medicine & Life Sciences
• Physics
• Politics & International Relations
• Philosophy or Psychology
• SAT Prep
• Sustainability
• STEM (Science, technology, engineering & maths)

with Optional Enrichment Classes (Leadership Skills, Study Skills).

- Schedule a Free one-to-one Advice Session with our experienced advisers.
Istanbul International School
Courses / Programs
A child-centred curriculum addressing the needs of our students in a changing world and facilitating their transfer to national or international schools.

Accredited Cambridge International School, Cambridge International Examination Centre and Member of International Schools Association.

Istanbul International School, located in a green suburb of Istanbul offers Pre-school, Primary and Secondary School education at three separate locations within easy reach of each other.

Istanbul International School is a popular choice with multicultural families and those who prefer an all-rounded quality education at an affordable price.
It is a Turkey Ministry of Education certified school and also is accredited by Cambridge as a Cambridge International School.

It is a full member of the International Schools Association and has students from age 3 - 18 from more than 40 different countries.
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Courses / Programs
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We raise individuals that know the world, can understand each other and fulfill the criteria of the most prestigious universities thanks to the international network we provide while we are teaching.

Our students are accepted to these universities thanks to our education system, in short, we raise “globally-minded” individuals.

We provide a curriculum made with care, an environment where knowledge and skills are appreciated, a success-oriented approach and opportunities at global level.

Self confident, responsible, socially competent children with a worldwide perspective that grow in a system far from only memorizing, based on free learning and constructive thinking, will build the future.
Academic Education Programmes for International Students ages 3-19:
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- IGSCE
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- FCE
- BULATS
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Bosphorus International Preschool
Courses / Programs
Bosphorus International Preschool in Istanbul, Turkey, serves the educational needs of international, bicultural and Turkish families in a multicultural environment. The preschool caters for children aged between 2 and 5 years and is housed in a new villa in Emirgan. The campus is conveniently accessible from the city and the suburbs. A stimulating and challenging preschool programme is offered in English and delivered by fully qualified, dedicated teachers. Creativity, exploration, curiosity and mastery of skills are promoted at every stage as well as personal development; a sense of self-respect, self worth and care for others and the community.
Preschool programme in English, a Turkish bilingual program is available to serve the needs of the bi-national students.
Atolye Preschool, Istanbul
Courses / Programs
Atölye Preschool in Istanbul was opened in 2003. Atölye's mission is to provide an environment that integrates discovery and learning. Children are between ages 2 and 5. The preschool is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education and focuses on the child's interests and curiosity as the basis of the curriculum. We offer both English and Turkish classes. Full day and half-day programs are available. The capacity of each class is 12 children and the teacher ratio is 1 teacher to 6 children. The teachers are qualified and experienced native speakers. The aim is to create an environment of play for children together with their parents and under professional supervision and guidance.
Preschool for children are between ages 2 and 5. Full day and half-day programs with both English and Turkish classes offered. There is also a toddler playgroup for the 0-2 age group held on Saturdays between 10:00-12:00.