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If you're researching international schools in Turkey offering Islamic, 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 American Curriculum, taught by 2 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 237,000–314,000 TRY, with the average sitting around 275,500. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Safir International School (opened 2015).
Compare 3 Islamic international schools in Turkey. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TRY 275,500), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Safir International School delivers international education for ages 2 to 18 in Istanbul's Bağcılar district. The school combines American, Islamic, and Chinese National curricula, with English as the language of instruction. The campus spans 14,500 square meters, six floors plus three underground levels, and operates from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Arabic and Islamic Studies program teaches Arabic language and Islamic concepts, with a values-based focus assessed for improvement. In middle school, students study subject-specific science, continue advanced mathematics, and follow a pre-AP pathway to high school readiness. The high school program prepares students to master the SAT, ACT, and AP examinations. Safir emphasises bilingual learning and inclusive access to Islamic subjects in English for non-native Arabic speakers, while native Arabic speakers keep instruction in Arabic. The Safir wellbeing program comprises eight initiatives supporting physical, personal, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Extracurriculars include TEDXSafir, Model United Nations, Robot Zone Technology Olympiad.
Ihsan International School in Turkey delivers education accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education. Core subjects are taught in English, with support for Arabic, Turkish, Islamic Studies and Holy Quran. The curriculum relies on Pearson and Cambridge textbooks, complemented by interactive activities and online platforms. A British A-level curriculum is available for high school students. Electives for Grades 11 and 12 include Art & Design, Computer Science, Business, Humanities, Engineering and Medicine. University preparation programs feature AP, SAT and YOS intensive training, and the school operates an accredited SAT & AP exam center with 300 seats in Esenyurt and 150 seats in Atakent. The campus accommodates up to 1,250 students, with 20–25 per section from Grade 1 to 12, representing 35 nationalities. Cognia and Turkish MoE approve the program, with College Board recognition as an SAT/AP center. The pedagogy is student-centered, with teachers as coaches; assessments are formative and summative.
Huda Turkish International School (HTIS) offers an international, tuition-based program in Turkey with a dual pathway approach. The curriculum combines American Common Core Standards, British Edexcel qualifications, and Turkish YKS, with pathways toward SAT, AP, and MAP Growth assessments. The school serves a diverse community from more than 90 countries and emphasizes global citizenship, Islamic values, leadership, and wellbeing within six educational pillars. Class sizes are small, with an average student–teacher ratio of 9:1, enabling inquiry‑driven, student‑centered learning. HTIS provides modern facilities, including dance studios, music suites, science laboratories, an air‑conditioned sports hall, an indoor swimming pool, and expansive outdoor fields. Media suites and libraries house thousands of books; a Creative Technology Zone supports technology‑enabled projects. EdTech tools such as iPads, VR headsets, and 3D printers are used across the curriculum. Extra‑curriculars include MUN, TEDx, Robotics, Entrepreneurship, and STEM workshops. Global partnerships and exchanges broaden university pathways and cultural understanding.
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