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Turkey, Istanbul
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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.
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.
