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Bilkent Laboratory and International School

Turkey, Ankara

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Facilities Overview

BLIS sits on 6,000 square meters of landscaped grounds on Bilkent University East Campus, about 14 kilometers from the Ankara city center. The campus comprises two early years buildings and the main elementary through high school buildings. A performance wing in the main building includes a performance hall, band practice rooms, a choir room, studio, individual practice rooms and a black box theatre. The facilities include two libraries, three computer labs, wireless classrooms and on-site dining with a BLIS canteen and three cafeterias. BLIS students have access to Bilkent University Library.

Sports Facilities

BLIS athletic facilities include two multi-purpose sports halls, a sports annex, two artificial turf pitches, an outdoor basketball court and a green field. An elementary playground is available on the campus. The facilities are located on the 6,000 square meter landscaped grounds on Bilkent University East Campus. BLIS is located on the hills of the East Campus, approximately 14 kilometers from the city center.

Academic Facilities

BLIS has two libraries. Three computer labs are available. Wireless classrooms are available. There are six science labs and four art studios. All BLIS students have access to Bilkent University's library with an extensive database.

Extra-Curricular Activities

BLIS offers co-curricular activities such as Model United Nations (MUNESCO) and Junior MUNESCO. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Youth Award is offered at Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels. The high school has been recognized by the IB as having one of the top programs in its IBO region. An annual arts festival provides a platform for student artistic talents. Teams compete in basketball, volleyball and soccer locally and in international tournaments, and clubs include Art Club, Debating Club, Chess, Robotics, Cross-country, Tech Design and Photography.

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Instructs in English, Turkish
Fees Unlisted
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No

Located on Bilkent University's East Campus in Ankara, Bilkent Laboratory and International School (BLIS) provides PK–12 education organized around Cambridge objectives and Turkish Ministry of Education curricula. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme for elementary, with PK–K English immersion and Grades 1–4 bilingual instruction; Grades 5–8 English-medium instruction within the MYP; Grades 9–10 English-medium IGCSE preparation; Grades 11–12 English-medium IB Diploma Programme with TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay. BLIS requires Turkish MOE graduation requirements alongside IB DP to earn the High School diploma. Founded in 1993, BLIS sits on a 6,000 square meter campus on Bilkent University East Campus, 14 kilometers from central Ankara. Facilities include a performance wing with a hall, studios, two libraries, science labs, computer labs, and dining halls; students access Bilkent University Library. The school emphasizes service, volunteering, and a broad co-curricular program. Diversity of languages and global perspectives enrich learning for students.

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