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Turkey, Ankara
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The school teaches English as the language of instruction in Middle and High School, while Turkish curriculum is integrated for national requirements. From Grades 6–12, German, Spanish and French are taught. EAL and TAL support are available in Elementary and Middle School; high school learning support is limited due to IGCSE/IB demands. Cambridge IGCSE is offered in Grades 9–10 and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12.
The school offers bilingual education in Elementary School, with English and Turkish used as the primary mediums of instruction. In Middle School and High School, the medium of instruction is English. The program follows PK–K English immersion, Grades 1–4 bilingual, Grades 5–8 English-medium, Grades 9–10 IGCSE, and Grades 11–12 the IB Diploma Programme.
The Early Years feature English immersion. From Grade 6 to Grade 12, students have access to second-language instruction in German, Spanish and French.
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.
