Since public schools in Istanbul use Turkish as the language of tuition, most expat parents will choose to send their children to an international school. These schools follow a variety of curricula from various nations, and expat parents are therefore bound to find a school that fits their child's needs.
Below is a list of the most prominent international schools in the city.
International schools in Istanbul
British International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, IGCSE and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 2.5 to 18
Website: www.bis.k12.tr
Eurosun Exclusive International Pre-School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and Montessori
Ages: 2 to 6
Website: www.eurosun.com.tr
Istanbul International Community School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.iics.k12.tr
Istanbul International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-levels
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.istanbulint.com
Keystone International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Canadian and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.keystoneschools.com.tr
Tarabya British Schools
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-levels, and Turkish
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.tarabyabritishschools.com
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