Istanbul International Community School - Hisar Campus vs Kilittasi Schools - Küçük Çamlıca Mahallesi
Istanbul International Community School - Hisar Campus and Kilittasi Schools - Küçük Çamlıca Mahallesi are both in Istanbul, about 8 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke programmes. Istanbul International Community School - Hisar Campus also offers IB, American and Advanced Placement (AP), and Kilittasi Schools - Küçük Çamlıca Mahallesi also offers Canadian and Cambridge (Primary). Published annual fees are TRY 1,015,796 - 2,159,670 at Istanbul International Community School - Hisar Campus and TRY 420,000 - 1,105,000 at Kilittasi Schools - Küçük Çamlıca Mahallesi, which puts Istanbul International Community School - Hisar Campus roughly 108% higher. Istanbul International Community School - Hisar Campus takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Kilittasi Schools - Küçük Çamlıca Mahallesi from 2 to 18. Istanbul International Community School - Hisar Campus is the larger school, with around 492 pupils to Kilittasi Schools - Küçük Çamlıca Mahallesi's 250. Both keep typical class sizes around 18.
Bespoke Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Pupils
Pupils
492
Pupils
250
Typical class size
Typical class size
18
Typical class size
18
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Turkish
Opened
Opened
1911
Opened
2013
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
IICS operates two campuses in Istanbul: Hisar Campus in the Hisarüstü/Rumeli Hisarı area at Rumelihisari Mahallesi, Nafi Baba Sokak, No:6, Istanbul 34470; Marmara Campus at Karaagac Koyu Mahallesi, Kahraman Caddesi, 27/1, Hadimkoy, Istanbul 34500. Both campuses are in Istanbul, Turkey.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Early Years EY3-5; Primary School Grades 1-5; Middle School Grades 6-8; High School Grades 9-12.
Stages
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School type
School type
Private, non-profit, secular, coeducational day school.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
The student body represents over 70 nationalities. The largest nationality groups are the United States, South Korea, Germany, and Canada.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Learning Support services are available for students needing additional help with academics, organization, or learning strategies. English language support is available up to Grade 10. The school is inclusive and accepts students with disabilities when appropriate support can be provided; individualized accommodations are offered based on assessment.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Secular; no religious affiliation.
Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Marmara Campus hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 AM–3:00 PM; Wednesday 8:30 AM–2:15 PM. Hisar Campus hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:15 AM–3:15 PM; Wednesday 8:30 AM–1:45 PM.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
School buses are available to many areas in Istanbul; bus fees vary by location.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application & one‑time fees (first year only) - Application Fee: TRY 13,250 (one‑time). - Registration/Enrolment Fee: TRY 52,998 (one‑time/initial enrolment component). - Capital Levy (one‑time): TRY 353,320.
Annual tuition fees by year group (annual total, per academic year) - Early Years / Kindergarten (Kindg. 1 / Age 3): TRY 1,015,796 per year. - Early Years / Kindergarten (Kindg. 2 / Age 4): TRY 1,015,796 per year. - Early Years (Kindg. 3 / Age 5): TRY 1,642,939 per year. - Grade 1 (Age 6): TRY 1,819,600 per year. - Grade 2 (Age 7): TRY 1,819,600 per year. - Grade 3 (Age 8): TRY 1,819,600 per year. - Grade 4 (Age 9): TRY 1,890,264 per year. - Grade 5 (Age 10): TRY 1,890,264 per year. - Grade 6 (Age 11): TRY 2,027,175 per year. - Grade 7 (Age 12): TRY 2,027,175 per year. - Grade 8 (Age 13): TRY 2,027,175 per year. - Grade 9 (Age 14): TRY 2,093,423 per year. - Grade 10 (Age 15): TRY 2,093,423 per year. - Grade 11 (Age 16): TRY 2,159,670 per year. - Grade 12 (Age 17): TRY 2,159,670 per year.
Per‑term / instalment breakdown and billing schedule - The school requires an initial Enrolment amount (30% of the tuition) followed by a set instalment schedule. The typical instalment schedule used by the school is: Enrolment (30%) due by end‑April, then five instalments with due dates at month‑end across the months that follow (example instalment due dates appear as end‑May, end‑June, end‑July, end‑August, end‑September in the tuition document). - Families receive monthly tuition invoices between September and June. Payments must include the student's name, grade, and school year on the transfer. Payments are processed to the school bank account. - Example instalment arithmetic (school's instalment document shows the structure and how the annual total is split into the 30% enrolment plus equal instalments; example USD figures are shown in the school's tuition document as a worked example for each grade band). The instalment amounts and number of instalments are applied according to the published instalment scheme.
Payment terms and payment methods - Primary payment method: bank transfer to the school's bank account (Yapı Kredi Bank — account and IBAN details are provided by the school; transfers should include the student's initials, surname and grade). Payments should be made in the currency specified by the school at the time of invoicing. - The school issues invoices and accepts payments by bank transfer; instalment plans are available through the school's billing procedure. Families are responsible for any bank charges or currency shortfalls.
Sibling discount - A sibling discount is available: 5% discount for the second child and 10% discount for the third and subsequent children.
Boarding / accommodation - IICS is a day school and does not provide boarding or dormitory accommodation.
Other costs and additional fees - The published fee structure states that the tuition covers many core items, including lunch, class trips, extra‑curricular activities, school supplies, books, VAT and the yearbook; however, some optional items and services may be charged separately (for example, bus/transportation fees vary by route and are billed separately, and some specialised support or external exam fees may be charged in addition). Contact the school's accounts office for specific optional charges and transportation pricing. - Uniforms, specialist course fees, external exam fees (where applicable), and some extracurricular or trip costs may be additional to tuition and billed separately. Bus fees depend on route and region.
Refunds, early departure and mid‑year joining - Tuition refund policy for early departure: if a student leaves during the school year the payable percentage of the annual tuition is determined by the date of departure. Typical policy example: departure from start of school to December 30 — 50% of tuition payable; January 1 to March 14 — 75% payable; after March 15 — 100% payable. Notifications of withdrawal must be provided in writing to the Director of Admissions. - Mid‑year joining: the percentage of tuition payable for students joining mid‑year follows a stepped scale depending on the joining date (for example, joining before November 1 — 100% payable; joining Nov 2–Jan 1 — 70%; Jan 2–Mar 1 — 60%; Mar 2–Apr 1 — 50%; Apr 2–May 1 — 40%; after May 2 — 30%).
Billing contacts & administration - All fee payments are billed through the school's Business/Finance Office. Bank transfer instructions, invoice layout and instalment terms are provided by the Admissions/Business Office; parents are instructed to include the student's name and grade on transfers. For billing enquiries contact the school's Business Office as listed by the school.
Notes - The above lists the published annual tuition figures by grade band and the school's standard enrolment/instalment and refund mechanisms as published in the school's tuition documents and fee pages. The school applies VAT to fees where indicated and requires that bank transfers cover any intermediary bank charges so that the school receives the full invoiced amount.
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program across the Primary Years Programme (Early Years–Grade 6), the Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10), and the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12), all taught in English. The High School Diploma pathway is CIS and NEASC-accredited and awards a US diploma after earning 26 credits (Grades 9–12), apostilled in the United States for worldwide validity. Students can graduate with the IICS High School Diploma alone, or with the IB Diploma, or with the Innovation Diploma. The IB Diploma is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization and requires six subjects over two years plus IB Core requirements (TOK, CAS, EE). AP Courses & Exams are available alongside IBDP Certificate Courses & Exams, and Dual Enrollment and Honors-Level Courses may be pursued as part of College Ready offerings.
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
The Pathways to Graduation describes three options for Grade 12: the IICS High School Diploma; the IICS High School Diploma + IB Diploma; and the IICS High School Diploma + Innovation Diploma. The High School Diploma is CIS and NEASC-accredited and awards a US diploma after 26 credits; the US diploma is apostilled in the United States and valid worldwide with assistance from the US Office of Overseas Schools. The IB Diploma is authorized by the IBO and includes core requirements (TOK, CAS, EE) with a two-year, six-subject structure and final exams. AP Courses & Exams, IBDP Certificate Courses & Exams, and Dual Enrollment with universities are available as part of College Ready pathways.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Eligibility & timing: Applications are accepted year-round. Eligibility requires a non-Turkish passport. For an August start, submit by January or February; mid-year admissions are possible if space allows. Applications are processed in the order in which they are completed, and placement is confirmed if there is space, otherwise the child is placed on the waitlist.
2. Visit and interview: Families are encouraged to schedule a campus tour and an interview with the Director of Admissions. A visit provides insights into the community and helps answer questions, and a video call can be arranged if an on-site visit is not possible.
3. Application steps: Complete the Online Application Form via iics.openapply.com and access the required checklist after submission. Upload school records for the last three years, with English translations if needed, and share Teacher Reference/Recommendation Forms via OpenApply. Upload a passport copy and a recent headshot, and sign the Financial Contract and complete the Health Form (doctor's report not required). Transfer the application fee with the receipt. Entrance requirements for Early Years–Grade 5 do not include a formal exam; Grades 6+ require a short online English writing assessment.
4. Next steps: After all requirements are completed, the file is submitted to the Principal for approval and the Admissions Office will notify the family of the status. Applications are reviewed in order, and placement is confirmed when space exists; if not, the child is placed on the waitlist. If space is available, the child may begin once placement is confirmed.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
There are no scholarships or financial aid programs. An early-payment discount is offered. Sibling discounts apply: 5% off tuition for the second child, and 10% off for the third and subsequent children.
Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
If no place is available in the age-appropriate grade, the child is placed on the waitlist. Waitlist status depends on space availability and order of submission.
