International Schools in Istanbul - List with Reviews

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Harvest International Schools 

5.0 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Harvest International Schools (HIS) offers an American curriculum in grade one through twelve that includes English, Math, Science, Arabic (for native and non-native speakers), Islamic studies (for all Muslim Students), Computer, Art, Physical Education/Health, Drama and Social Stu... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Tulip International College 

5.0 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Tulip International College founded since 2018, four playgrounds, stocked around thirty five classrooms, two libraries, empowered hundreds of students, extensively trained 35 teachers and educated over eight hundreds children. Our newest programs, our Elementary School, Middle S... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Manara International School 

5.0 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Manara İnternational School is a private educational institution that has been established in İstanbul since 2016. Our ultimate goal is to make our school the beacon of knowledge, to enlighten the learners' path & to build qualified generations with a creative power for the abil... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Keystone International Schools 

5.0 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:Canadian, International Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Keystone International School (KIS) is a unique, dynamic, boutique school in the heart of İstanbul. KIS offers an international K-12 program, which is accredited by WASC ( Western Association of Colleges ) and continues offering the highest standards of education. We see teaching ... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Uskudar American Academy 

5.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:13 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Uskudar American Academy, which was founded in 1876, is one of the most prestigious schools in Turkey. Our academic goals and expectations of our students are high. The school, with a history approaching 140 years, has not only given importance to academic success but even more imp... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Istanbul International Community School 

5.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Istanbul International Community School (IICS) is an International Baccalaureate School in Istanbul. Founded in 1911 to educate the children of the Robert College faculty, the school has maintained a century-long tradition of academic excellence. Istanbul International Communit... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

International Gokkusagi Schools 

5.0 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:IB, English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Gökkuşağı School is an International School in Istanbul. We started to implement Cambridge programme which is shaped as a result of the cooperation of Gökkuşağı Schools and Cambridge International Education and accredited by the Ministry of Turkish National Education in the... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Elite International Academy 

4.9 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Elite International Academy’s curriculum includes everything we do both in and outside of the classroom. Our perspective on education, reflected in our curriculum, is that we are not filling a bucket, but rather lighting a fire. We cannot possibly teach everything that is to be... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Alkev Schools 

4.6 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:IB, German, Turkish Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

ALKEV Private Schools, established by the esteemed alumni of Istanbul German High School, with a deep-rooted tradition, founded in 1868, started in 2000-2001 academic year with kindergarten, primary school 1st and 2nd grade students. With the strong foresight of the Foundation, ... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Safir International School 

4.5 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At Safir International School we use the English language as the main language of instruction. We also teach the Arabic language since most of our students are Arabs. We teach the Turkish language as a third language which allows our students to mingle and enjoy the country they ar... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

The British International School Istanbul 

4.4 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:12

The British International School Istanbul has a worldwide reputation for the education it provides. It is a leading private international School in Turkey, offering a modified English National Curriculum, IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. We are an acad... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Istanbul American Schools 

4.2 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

With our qualified staff and enriched programs, Istanbul American Schools (IAS) aims to be one of the world’s top educational institutions. With the strong support of our partners that have 20 years of experience in the educational field, IAS ensures to pave the way for academic ... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

AKA School 

4.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Aka School Istanbul aims to provide a quality education that fosters learning. We take pride in the fact that our school is an IB World School. I am privileged to lead the team of experienced teachers and supporting staff who are dedicated to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and ca... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Milestone International School 

4.0 from 3 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:25

Milestone International School – Istanbul believes that every child can strive to flourish holistically – academically, creatively, emotionally, socially, and physically. Growth in all dimensions of the human experience will prepare children to not only be successful students b... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Steps International School 

3.7 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Steps International School (SIS) is an international school located in Istanbul. It adopts an international academic program from pre-school to the end of the baccalaureate. The school also adapts one of the best American curriculum in the world, the McGraw-Hill', Steps Internation... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Aljazari International Schools of Science and Technology 

3.6 from 10 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Aljazari International Schools for Science and Technology is inclusive in every sense of the word, where the cultural, sporting, academic and other successes of all of our students and staff are proudly celebrated together. Our students have a very strong sense of pride in our scho... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Ihsan International School 

3.4 from 11 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Ihsan International School is following the American curriculum, accredited by the US Department of Education of California state and the Turkish Ministry of Education and fully accredited by well known international accreditation agency of Cognia Foundation (known previously as Ad... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

BRIGHTS International School 

3.0 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 14 Max Class Size:Unknown

BRIGHTS International School is an international school situated in the area of Büyükçekmece west of Istanbul. We host the American Curriculum in alignment with the common core state standards. We offer Arabic and Turkish classes to all our students. At BRIGHTS, students from al... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

ENKA Schools Istanbul 

2.6 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:IB, Turkish Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

ENKA Schools Istanbul teaches not what to think, but how. In an atmosphere of free and open inquiry, students and teachers debate, collaborate, and investigate, challenging assumptions-and one another-with field-advancing insights backed by rigorous study. This unique ENKA educa... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Istanbul International School 

2.6 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Istanbul International School, one of the accredited international schools in Istanbul, is a learning community, interested in teaching and learning things that matter. Our environment is a happy one for students and staff and encourages curiosity, critical thinking, community spi... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

MEF International School Istanbul 

2.2 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:IB, English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At MEF International School, our policies, procedures and day-to-day practices reflect the mission of our school. In short, our mission is at the heart of everything we do. MEF IS offers a stimulating education program that strives to meet the individual learning needs of its stude... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Tarabya British Schools 

2.1 from 14 reviews
Curriculum:English, Turkish Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Tarabya British Schools (TBS) is the pioneer in Turkey that combines the Turkish national curriculum and British national curriculum. All subjects, except for Turkish Language and Cultural lessons are taught in English. Our students get an amazing opportunity to enter universities ... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Huda American Schools 

1.8 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Huda American Schools is an international school where we believe that every school day counts and every child’s safety and well-being matters. Our school motto, Together We Educate, reflects our belief that all children are entitled to a quality education to reach their highest ... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

BISI National School 

Curriculum:English, Turkish Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 17 Max Class Size:20

The BISI National School is a division of “The British School Istanbul”. The British School Istanbul has been one of the leading educational institutions in the sector for 28 years and continues having a global range of schools. The BISI National school is located in Zekeriy... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Learner’s World International School 

Curriculum:International Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Learner’s World International School (LWIS) Istanbul was established in 2020 as a private, international, English-medium, co-educational day school (K to 12). LWIS Istanbul is learner-centered in philosophy of education and multi-national in curriculum, staff, and learners. L... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Kazanim International School 

Curriculum:English, Arabic Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Kazanim International School was established in July 2015 and is the first accredited Arab school in Turkey, from the Turkish Ministry of National Education. Our schools have students from more than 34 nationalities. We are teaching Arabic and British programmes (Cambridge program... Read More

Istanbul, Turkey 

Jasmine International School 

Curriculum:English, Arabic Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Jasmine International School appears to be permanently closed.

Istanbul, Turkey 
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