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Turkey, Istanbul
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1. The prospective family contacts the School by completing the Application Form on the website or by telephoning the School. The Communications Department contacts the prospective family to acknowledge receipt and outline the next steps. 2. An appointment is scheduled for a preliminary visit and a meeting with the Director or the Principal of the School. During the visit: a. The Principal and the School Psychological Counsellor meet the prospective student and administer the School Readiness Assessment for Primary Year 1 in the 2026–2027 Academic Year. b. The Principal and the School Psychological Counsellor meet the prospective student and conduct a general evaluation for students who will be placed in Years 2–8 in the 2026–2027 Academic Year. c. For students applying to High School (Years 9–12) in the 2026–2027 Academic Year, the Principal and the School Psychological Counsellor conduct an interview and a general academic evaluation. Previous school reports and relevant academic records are reviewed as part of the assessment process. 3. The results are shared with the parents. 4. Once the parents decide to proceed with registration, they are informed about the Financial Policy by the Admissions Department and are required to complete the Registration Forms.
The BIS Schools in Istanbul deliver a multi-campus, bilingual international education for ages 3 to 18 across three campuses: Zekeriyaköy, Bahçeşehir and Çamlıca Hill. The group combines British educational tradition with international frameworks, offering curricula including the British Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme (as a candidate), AP, Thai and CBSE options, alongside a Turkish National Curriculum with international standards. The Zekeriyaköy campus provides an international environment enriched by sports, nature, gardens and outdoor learning, while the Bahçeşehir and Çamlıca campuses offer bilingual English–Turkish programs and strong science rooms, computer suites, gyms and pools. A dedicated STEAM School at the Etiler campus highlights science, technology, engineering, arts and math. English education sits at the core, with a second foreign language option available. Beyond academics, BIS runs extensive clubs and a Summer Camp, including Model United Nations, Chess, Drama, Music and Art, and sports, promoting intercultural understanding across Turkish and international students today.
