Compare SEN / Special Education International Schools in Turkey

Fees TRY 237,000 - 314,000

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.

Location

Istanbul, Turkey. Ihsan International School operates across three hubs: Esenyurt, Atakent, and Başakşehir. The campuses are in European Istanbul and are managed under unified leadership with a single policy across all branches.

Stages

KG–12. Grades 11–12 offer a University Preparation Program with AP courses and SAT/YOS training; an internationally accredited SAT & AP exam center is available.

Type

International school

Additional learning support

Certified psychological counselors are available in every division. Language support includes English, Arabic, and Turkish. Arabic language programs (A1, A2, B1) and Turkish language programs (A1, A2, B1) are offered; Islamic Studies available in Arabic and English.

Country affiliation

Turkey; curriculum accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education.

Religious affiliation

Islam; Islamic values education is part of the curriculum with Islamic Studies and the Holy Quran available.

Application fees

- No separate application or registration fee amount is published for the 2025/2026 fees that are publicly available.

Tuition fees (by year group) — annual (2025/2026 academic year)

- KG (Kindergarten 1): TRY 237,000 per year.
- KG (Kindergarten 2): TRY 237,000 per year.
- KG (Kindergarten 3): TRY 237,000 per year.
- Grade 1: TRY 270,000 per year.
- Grade 2: TRY 270,000 per year.
- Grade 3: TRY 270,000 per year.
- Grade 4: TRY 270,000 per year.
- Grade 5: TRY 281,000 per year.
- Grade 6: TRY 281,000 per year.
- Grade 7: TRY 281,000 per year.
- Grade 8: TRY 281,000 per year.
- Grade 9: TRY 303,000 per year.
- Grade 10: TRY 303,000 per year.
- Grade 11: TRY 314,000 per year.
- Grade 12: TRY 314,000 per year.

Per-term breakdown

- The published figures are presented as annual tuition amounts; a per-term fee breakdown is not published in the available fee schedule. Annual amounts above should be taken as the published charge per academic year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school states that fees are payable in Turkish lira and that there are flexible payment options, but the fee documents available publicly do not publish a detailed billing schedule (number of installments, exact due dates, or late‑payment penalties). Parents should treat the amounts above as annual tuition figures; the school's published materials do not provide a specific per-term billing timetable.

Boarding fees

- Ihsan International School operates multiple day-school campuses in Istanbul (Esenyurt, Atakent, Başakşehir) and does not publish any boarding provision or boarding fees; no boarding fees are applicable for the campuses described.

Other costs and mandatory extras

- The school states that published tuition fees include uniform and educational materials; uniform requirements are specified in school documentation. Additional costs (for example: school trips, optional extracurricular activities, personal stationery, or specialized course materials) may apply but are not itemized in the publicly available fee schedule.

Refund information

- No explicit refund or withdrawal refund schedule is published in the fee material and student handbook reviewed; no specific refund terms (percentage refunds, deadlines, or administrative charges on withdrawal) are publicly listed.

Fee payment options

- The school indicates that fees are paid in Turkish lira and that flexible payment options are offered; the available public information does not specify precise payment channels (for example: bank transfer, online card payment, or standing order) or card fees. No definitive list of accepted payment methods is published in the reviewed materials.

Discounts

- A sibling discount is published: siblings receive a 10% discount each.

Notes about the figures above

- The tuition figures above are the published annual amounts shown for the 2025/2026 academic year where a 2026/2027 schedule was not available in the school materials reviewed. The publicly available fee documentation does not include a published application fee amount, per-term breakdown, a detailed billing calendar, explicit payment-method instructions, or a published refund policy.

Uniform Requirement

The school requires wearing the official Ihsan uniform: black pants, white or black shirt, purple or black hoodie, all with the Ihsan logo. Denim jeans are not allowed.

Food Options

Healthy meals are provided through an on-site cafeteria with an open buffet offering nutritious options.

Governance and Ownership

The school operates under unified management across its Esenyurt, Atakent and Başakşehir campuses, with one interconnected system and one policy and approach.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school places pastoral care at the core of student support. Behavioral supervisors and student counselors are available to guide students through their educational journey. Programs keep children safe, happy, and involved in the school community so they can perform to their full potential. Advisory lessons contribute toward students' wellbeing and teach important life skills for daily life. The school fosters a collaborative relationship with parents, including parent workshops on emotional intelligence and open channels of communication with counselors and teachers. This approach supports social and emotional development as students grow into confident, reflective individuals.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The English Language curriculum focuses on a blended experience of systems, skills, and technological and situational learning. The curriculum is grounded in American Common Core standards. From grade 7 onward, students have access to tablets and Chromebooks and digital books to support learning. English language preparation is integrated with SAT and AP pathways; the school offers preparatory classes and mock SAT exams. Arabic and Turkish are offered as established language options, with diagnostic testing to place students in appropriate levels. The program supports language development within an international-curriculum framework.

Mental Wellbeing

The school prioritizes emotional welfare through pastoral care and counseling services. Behavior supervisors and student counselors guide students to support their wellbeing. Advisory lessons contribute to wellbeing and teach life skills that help students grow. The programs aim to keep children feeling safe, happy, and engaged in the school community so they can reach their full potential. The school conducts parent workshops to help families support their children's emotional development.

Safeguarding

Cameras are installed on all entrances and exits, and a large fence surrounds the play areas with card access. Staff entry requires use of codes to enter locked doors, and safety is the top priority. The school runs drills throughout the year, and procedures are refined each year with the assistance of public safety officials. The school maintains a no-tolerance bullying policy and has bullying-prevention programs with counselors and staff to implement early intervention. Parents are encouraged to stay in touch through communications channels and an open-door approach for urgent matters, and the school enforces clear rules and a Code of Conduct to guide behavior and safety.

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Elite Academy

Instructs in English

Fees TRY 1,000

Type Co-educational

Elite Academy is a K-12 English-speaking international school in Beylikduzu, Istanbul, offering an American curriculum with Cognia accreditation. The school serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with a focus on grades 5-12 in its academic program, and is authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Education. The campus, established in 2018 and run by Learn Global, sits at Namık Kemal, Haramidere Yolu, 34513 Esenyurt. Students study with Chromebooks and a range of digital tools through Google for Education, supporting collaborative learning and independent inquiry. A major emphasis on STEM activities drives creativity and problem solving, supported by STEM/Robotics/Science laboratories and project work. The facilities include indoor and outdoor sports, a gym, basketball court, an ice skating rink, a half-Olympic pool, a 3D cinema, a music and arts hall, and an amphitheater, plus prayer rooms. Arabic-English immersion, diverse clubs, and scholarships enhance global citizenship and community involvement. Nurturing lifelong learners worldwide.

Location

Located in Beylikduzu, Istanbul, Turkey. It is an English-speaking K-12 international school.

Stages

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type

K-12 English-speaking international school offering an American curriculum with Cognia accreditation and authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Education

Pupil Nationality Mix

25+ nationalities represented

Additional learning support

Learning support programs

Country affiliation

Turkey

Overview (academic year reference)
No published fee schedule specifically labeled for the 2026/27 academic year was available. The following fee details are the published figures for Elite Academy's Elite Online School program and related scholarship policy.

Application fees
- No separate non‑refundable application fee or enrollment/reservation charge for in‑person students is published in the school's publicly available fee information for the relevant academic cycle.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown are per academic year)
- Elementary School (Grades 1–4): USD 1,000 per year. (Per‑term amounts are not published.)
- Middle School (Grades 5–8): USD 1,000 per year. (Per‑term amounts are not published.)
- High School (Grades 9–11): USD 1,000 per year. (Per‑term amounts are not published.)
- Grade 12 (High School Diploma year): USD 1,500 per year. (Per‑term amounts are not published.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published schedule of invoice dates, term‑payment deadlines, installment plans, late‑payment penalties, or required deposits for the regular in‑person program is available in the publicly posted material. The published online program amounts above do not include a published term breakdown or payment schedule.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding program fees or boarding facilities are published. There is no publicly listed boarding fee schedule for Elite Academy in the available materials.

Other costs and fees
- Uniforms: No published uniform cost or uniform policy fee is available.
- Textbooks/academic resources: No separate annual academic resource fee or textbook charge is published for the general in‑person program. (The online program tuition figures above are presented as inclusive for the online delivery; no separate academic materials charge is listed with those figures.)
- Transport, lunch, exam fees, external exam charges: No separate transport, lunch, or external examination fee schedule is published for the in‑person program in the publicly available materials.
- Scholarships and discounts: The school publishes a scholarship policy that provides substantial tuition discounts (including 50%, 75%, and 100% tiers) for qualifying exam results, SAT scores, and sporting achievements; specific eligibility bands and the discount levels are published. These are applied to tuition and are separate from listed tuition amounts.

Refund information
- No published refund policy, pro‑rata tuition refunds for mid‑term withdrawal, or deposit refund rules for the in‑person program are available in the publicly posted materials.

Fee payment options
- No published definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, standing order, or online payment portal) for tuition is available in the publicly available fee information. Contact channels (telephone and email) are published for admissions and finance queries.

Brief summary of findings and limitations
- Published, itemized tuition figures are available for Elite Academy's Elite Online School program (USD amounts shown above). The public materials do not provide a full in‑person school fee schedule by term or year group, and do not publish application/enrollment fees, billing schedules, installment options, boarding fees, uniform or resource charges, refund rules, or accepted payment methods for the broader in‑person program. Where detailed per‑term breakdowns, payment terms, or refund rules are required, those items were not present in the school's publicly posted information and would need to be obtained from the school's admissions/finance office.

Scholarships

Scholarships are offered under the ELITE Initiative. Sibling Scholarship (Palestinians and Sudanese): A scholarship is available for all school levels for individuals holding Sudanese citizenship for the current and upcoming academic year. To apply, applicants must pass the admission exam and submit the required documents. Elite Academy describes the East Scholarship Test (EAST) as part of its scholarship program. EAST is conducted at Elite Academy, Namık Kemal, Haramidere Yolu, 34513 Esenyurt/İstanbul, and lasts three hours. An EAST scholarship opportunity is described as follows. Within the ELITE Initiative, the following tuition-discount categories are outlined: 100% Discount: (a) Students who score between 89 and 93% on the EAST Elite Academy Scholarship Test are eligible for a 75% discount on tuition; (b) Students who win a silver or bronze medal in an international competition, or a gold medal in a local competition, qualify for a 75% discount; (c) Students who score more than 1500 on the SAT exam qualify for a 75% discount. 75% Discount: (a) Students who excel in the EAST Scholarship Test with a score above 94% are eligible for a full 100% discount; (b) Exceptional athletes who win a gold medal in an international competition or score more than 1550 on the SAT exam also qualify for a full 100% discount. 50% Discount: (a) Students who win a silver medal in a local competition qualify for a 50% discount; (b) Students who score between 1450 and 1499 on the SAT exam are eligible for a 50% discount. The EAST test date is listed as Soon, the place is Elite Academy building, and the address is Namık Kemal, Haramidere Yolu, 34513 Esenyurt/İstanbul. The program presents the scholarship as part of a holistic approach to recognizing achievement in academics, arts, and athletics and offers tuition discounts according to the criteria above.

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Al Mawakeb International Schools

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 350

Type Co-educational

Al Mawakeb International School Istanbul delivers the American Curriculum with Advanced Placement courses, taught in English for scientific subjects. It adopts a Tri-Language Education approach, providing Turkish language instruction to master reading, writing and speaking, and Arabic language instruction to preserve heritage. The Curricula Tributary covers history of the Arab world, geography of the Bosporus, and geology of continents, integrated with arts, robotics, the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. The science and technology curriculum is delivered in English, emphasizing objectivity, experimentation, critical thinking, open discussion, brainstorming and problem solving, with access to computers and laboratories and encouragement of self‑learning. The school is officially accredited in the Turkish educational system; certificates are issued by the Turkish Ministry of Education, and the American curricula are recognized by US educational bodies; certificates can transfer to Turkish public and private schools. With twenty years of experience, it serves 350+ students and reports about 95% student happiness. Located in Esenyurt, Istanbul, the campus features a Fine Arts and Sculpture Room and a Modern theater for drama.

Application / Registration fee

- A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of USD 500 applies to all students.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)

- No published schedule of tuition amounts by year group, term, or full-year totals is provided on the school's public fee information. Numerical tuition amounts per grade or per term are not listed.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Full-year payment: Paying the full year's tuition in a single payment qualifies for a 10% discount.
- Installments: Tuition may be spread across an installment plan of 3 to 4 installments. Specific installment dates and amounts are set by the school at registration.
- Students must be registered each academic year and all outstanding fees from previous years must be settled before re-enrolment.

Late payment policy and penalties

- Late payments for installments 1, 2, and 3 incur a 5% surcharge.
- Students with outstanding payments 14 days past the due date may be denied entry to school until the balance is settled.

Boarding fees

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's public fee information; boarding is not offered or no boarding charges are published.

Other costs and fees

- The published tuition information excludes the following ancillary costs, which are charged separately: bus transportation, health/medical insurance, school uniform, textbooks, and educational field trips (field-trip transport payable to the bus company).
- Application and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Discounts

- Full-payment discount: 10% discount for payment of the full year's tuition.
- Educational discount: 5% discount for children of teaching staff from other schools and universities.
- Sibling discount: Families with multiple siblings enrolled for over a year qualify for a sibling discount; a maximum discount of 10% applies for the second child onwards. Students receiving a sibling discount are not eligible for other discounts.

Refund information

- Application and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- No refunds are issued for absences.
- Partial refunds for unused tuition may be considered at the school's discretion upon student withdrawal during the academic year, subject to specific conditions: a minimum 90-day written notice of withdrawal by registered post to the Director of Admissions; the student must be absent for the remainder of the school term; refunds are issued after deductions for materials, exam fees, prepaid taxes, and registration fees.

Fee payment options and banking details

- Currency: Fees are payable in USD.
- Payment method specified: Bank transfer to the school's Kuveyt Türk account. Parents are requested to include the student's name(s) in the payment reference.
- Bank details as published:
- Name of Bank: Kuveyt Türk Bankası.
- Account Name: ALMAWAKEB SCHOOLS EĞİTİM HİZMETLERİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ.
- IBAN: TR940020500009532888500101.
- Branch: Fatih – Ticari.
- SWIFT Code: KTEFTRIS.
- BIC: 205.

Summary of availability of published figures

- The school's published fee information includes the one-time registration fee, the school's billing and payment terms (full-payment discount, installment options, late-payment surcharge), refund rules, discounts, and bank details for USD payments. However, a grade-by-grade or term-by-term tuition schedule and numerical tuition amounts per year group are not published in the school's publicly available fee pages. This means specific tuition figures per term or per grade are not available in the publicly posted fee materials.

Admissions

1. Initial Inquiry:
Contact the Admissions office by phone or through the website to schedule a school visit. The Admissions team will coordinate a time convenient for the family. This initial inquiry helps families understand the school's offerings and determine fit.

2. School Visit:
Meet the Admissions team and tour the facilities; learn about the curriculum, teachers, and student life. The visit provides an opportunity to experience the school environment firsthand.

3. Application Completion:
If you choose Almawakeb, complete an online application form for each student. The Admissions team will review your applications and proceed to the next steps.

4. Required Documents:
Submit electronically: student passport photocopy; parents' passport photocopies; 4 passport-sized photos of the student; completed Almawakeb Medical Form; completed Almawakeb Family Contract; Financial Policy + Invoice Information Form; recent school reports.

5. Decision and Enrollment:
The Admissions team will review your application and notify you of the decision. Upon acceptance, complete the enrollment process online.

6. Important Information:
Applications are accepted year-round, subject to availability. Early application is recommended, especially for popular grade levels. A one-time registration fee of 500 USD applies to all students and is non-refundable. We offer a variety of tuition payment plans; refer to the Financial Policy for details. A 90 days' written notice is required to withdraw to be eligible for a partial refund. The school administration has the right to dismiss a student for specified reasons in line with Turkish law.

7. Special Educational Needs:
Almawakeb is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment; inform us during the application process so we can develop a personalized learning plan for your child.

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Compare SEN / Special Education International Schools in Turkey

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English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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Safeguarding

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