Foreigner Schools in Istanbul
Foreigner Schools in Istanbul
Because Turkish is the language of instruction in public schools in Istanbul, most expat parents will prefer to send their children to an international school. These schools use a range of curriculum from different countries, so expat parents must choose a school that meets their child's requirements.Â
The following is a list of the city's most well-known foreign schools.Â
Here, we'll list a few of the international schools in Istanbul, along with some background information, to help you make up your mind and limit down your options for which district best matches your needs and is the finest spot to settle down and purchase a home.Â
British International SchoolÂ
BISI (British International School Istanbul) is well-known for its high-quality education. It is Turkey's most prestigious private international school, providing a modified English National Curriculum, IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.Â
They are an academic institution that sends students to universities all around the globe. From the ages of 2 12 to 14, the British International School Istanbul is the only school in Istanbul that provides a modified National Curriculum for England. Following that, Cambridge International Examinations offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education.Â
Among all IB schools in Turkey, BISI provides the greatest selection of International Baccalaureate Diploma Program course options in the last part of secondary education.Â
Uskudar American Academy
Uskudar American Academy, established in 1876, is one of Turkey's most prominent institutions. Their academic aims are lofty, and they have high expectations for their pupils. With a history that spans over 140 years, the school has prioritized not just academic excellence but also the development of morally upright and free-thinking young people. They go to great lengths to maintain humanitarian ideals and ethics, which are based on the principles of their education, in order to meet the demands of this period and even those of the future.Â
Their goals are to provide kids with a well-rounded education and to cultivate students who are self-assured, fully developed socially and academically, proficient in English with an understanding of the culture behind the language, and morally upright global citizens.Â
Their mission is to help students choose the institution that best fits their personalities, skills, and interests. They do this by preparing students for the Turkish university entrance test as well as successful applications to international institutions.Â
The goal is to provide students with several possibilities to extend their education both in Turkey and abroad, as well as to aid them in making the best choice possible at the end of the process.Â
Istanbul's Italian High SchoolÂ
Liceo Italiano is a private Italian school in Beyoglu that tries to teach its pupils about the Italian and European cultures as part of their curriculum. It was founded in 1888 and is one of Istanbul's oldest private schools.Â
Is School in Istanbul Free?Â
All children, including Turkish citizens and foreigners, are entitled to free primary and secondary education in public institutions, however the quality of education varies greatly throughout Turkey.
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