The British International School Istanbul: The British International School Istanbul (BISI) as the name suggests is located in Istanbul, northern Turkey. We are located in secure campuses in key residential areas of the city. These are low risk earthquake zones. In 2006, we opened new purpose-built premises for Pre School to Secondary in Zekeriyaköy. There are city campuses in Alkent and Etiler. Istanbul is an unrivalled location for true global awareness; a prerequisite to success in the twenty-first century. Men and women have brought every culture on earth to Istanbul for thousands of years. Our location is both profoundly ancient and wonderfully modern. The sheer dynamism of the city is an extraordinary context in which to learn and teach.
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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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Kilittaşı Schools - Bilingual Turkish / English Education
• Located on the Asian side of Istanbul, Kilittaşı Schools offers Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School programs for children of dual citizenship (Turkish & other) whose families live in Turkey or are moving back to Turkey.
• Turkish students who hold two nationalities have the advantage of studying a half day Turkish curriculum and half day English curriculum with the Dual Program.
• Kilittaşı Schools (KIT) implements the Canadian Curriculum for all of the English Language Arts, French as a second language and the branch lessons. The Turkish Ministry of National Education’s (MEB) curriculum is implemented for the other subject areas which are part of the Dual program. Kilittaşı schools enrich the National programme with field trips, mind games, clubs and elective courses.
• Kilittaşı Schools aims to provide children with the necessary skills to become responsible, socially and environmentally conscientious, proud independent citizens of the world, which is why we know that school is more than just the academic experience.
• Our goal is to provide children with a well-balanced program with the holistic approach that begins to lay foundations for a lifetime of learning.
• We focus on the complete physical, psychological & emotional wellbeing of each child, and recognize the need of a harmonious balance between academic guidance and creative expression.
• Students take part in a variety of social outreach projects, environmental studies, and more.
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.
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.
Conveniently located close to the center of Istanbul, Turkey, the English School of Istanbul (ESI) is a modern preschool offering an international curriculum in a bilingual environment for children ages 3-6 in a state of the art learning environment.
Each class has a fully qualified and experienced British teacher, as well as a bilingual teaching assistant. The school has been developed by an experienced team of international educators as a center for learning where children are encouraged to reach their potential while using their natural curiosity and creativity.
We seek to develop the language skills of our students to the level of bi-lingualism (English & Turkish) and later, multi-lingualism. The younger a child begins his or her bilingual education, the more bilingual they are likely to become.
We encourage our boys and girls to reach their personal and academic potential whilst nurturing their curiosity and encouraging individuality and creative thought. The English School of Istanbul’s ethos is caring, student-centred and international.
International Preschool Curriculum for Boys & Girls ages 3-6:
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
The EYFS framework sets the UK standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five. The curriculum is built around four principles:
- A Unique Child
- Positive Relationships
- Enabling Environments
- Learning and Development
With campuses in the neighbourhoods of Tarabya and Yeniköy, in the Sariyer district of north Istanbul, Tarabya British Schools is an international school network that provides British-style education, including A-levels and IGCSE, to students from around the world, ages 3-19.
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:
- Classes taught in English & Turkish
- IGSCE
- A -Level
- High School Preparation
- Academic Support
Further Academic / Language Courses:
- General English Courses
- IELTS
- TOEFL
- KET
- PEC
- FCE
- BULATS
- SAT
- GMAT
- GRE
- Teacher Training
- Turkish Courses
• 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.
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