Turkey, Istanbul
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The school teaches in English for scientific subjects. Turkish is taught for communication and to access Turkish universities. Arabic is taught to preserve heritage and connect with Arab cultures. The curriculum integrates English, Turkish and Arabic across grades.
The school offers Tri-Language Education in English, Turkish, and Arabic. English is used for scientific subjects under the American curriculum. Turkish is taught in systematic classes to master reading, writing and speaking Turkish for communication with Turkish society. Arabic is taught as a separate language course covering its sciences, literature, history and culture to connect students with their heritage.
Language learning is embedded across the curriculum through Tri-Language Education. English is the language of instruction for scientific subjects. Turkish and Arabic are taught as core languages across all grades. Arabic instruction includes its sciences, literature, history and culture to accommodate diverse backgrounds.
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.