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If you're researching international schools in Turkey offering American Curriculum, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is IB (DP), taught by 3 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 926,500–2,159,670 TRY, with the average sitting around 1,367,322. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Istanbul International Community School (opened 1911).
Compare 3 American Curriculum international schools in Turkey. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TRY 1,367,322), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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Istanbul International Community School (IICS) is a private, non‑profit, secular, coeducational day school for ages 3–18 with two campuses on either side of Istanbul's Bosphorus. It delivers the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, all taught in English. A U.S. High School Diploma pathway is available through CIS and NEASC accreditation, with AP courses offered alongside IBDP certificate courses and options for dual enrollment or honors-level study as part of College Ready offerings. Founded in 1911, IICS is among the city's oldest international schools and maintains a 1:1 laptop program. The Marmara Campus (16 hectares) houses facilities including a 335 m² library, three science labs, a 264 m² theatre with 320 seats, a large soccer pitch, a visual arts building and extensive sports and dining spaces. The Hisar Campus provides additional athletic and arts spaces. IICS participates in CEESA and offers strong college guidance and service programs.
The BIS Schools in Istanbul deliver a multi-campus, bilingual international education for ages 3 to 18 across three campuses: Zekeriyaköy, Bahçeşehir and Çamlıca Hill. The group combines British educational tradition with international frameworks, offering curricula including the British Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme (as a candidate), AP, Thai and CBSE options, alongside a Turkish National Curriculum with international standards. The Zekeriyaköy campus provides an international environment enriched by sports, nature, gardens and outdoor learning, while the Bahçeşehir and Çamlıca campuses offer bilingual English–Turkish programs and strong science rooms, computer suites, gyms and pools. A dedicated STEAM School at the Etiler campus highlights science, technology, engineering, arts and math. English education sits at the core, with a second foreign language option available. Beyond academics, BIS runs extensive clubs and a Summer Camp, including Model United Nations, Chess, Drama, Music and Art, and sports, promoting intercultural understanding across Turkish and international students today.
Istanbul International Community School (IICS) is a private, non‑profit, secular, coeducational day school for ages 3–18 with two campuses on either side of Istanbul's Bosphorus. It delivers the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, all taught in English. A U.S. High School Diploma pathway is available through CIS and NEASC accreditation, with AP courses offered alongside IBDP certificate courses and options for dual enrollment or honors-level study as part of College Ready offerings. Founded in 1911, IICS is among the city's oldest international schools and maintains a 1:1 laptop program. The Marmara Campus (16 hectares) houses facilities including a 335 m² library, three science labs, a 264 m² theatre with 320 seats, a large soccer pitch, a visual arts building and extensive sports and dining spaces. The Hisar Campus provides additional athletic and arts spaces. IICS participates in CEESA and offers strong college guidance and service programs.
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