Turkey, Istanbul
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The school delivers the American curriculum in English for scientific subjects; Turkish language reading, writing and speaking are taught in systematic classes; Arabic language and culture studies connect students with their heritage.
Arts are offered through co-curricular and extracurricular activities, including drawing, playing musical instruments and acting; the campus includes a Fine Arts and Sculpture Room and a Modern theater for drama.
Tri-Language Education includes English for science, Turkish language classes, and Arabic language and culture studies to preserve heritage.
Co-curricular programs include technology, robotics, arts, sports and crafts, supplementing the curriculum and developing collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
The school offers curricula for preparing leaders and developing professional skills, supported by opportunities across activities; psychological support is provided by the school's social counselor.
The school focuses on holistic development of physical, emotional, social and cognitive well‑being; supports fitness with PE courts and sports facilities and organizes activities and events to strengthen social skills; spaces include a music room, theatre and laboratories.
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.