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Turkey, Istanbul
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The school offers the American Curriculum aligned with the Common Core Standards for pre-school through Grade 12. Arabic and Turkish are part of the curriculum. Students study Mathematics, Sciences, and Social Studies, and also engage with Art, Computer, and Robotics. A broad range of high school‑level courses is available to support college readiness.
Art is included as part of the curriculum. The BRIGHTS Summer Program includes Theater/Drama and Music. Creative projects and performances are part of arts and creative activities.
Arabic and Turkish are taught as part of the core curriculum. BRIGHTS offers Arabic and Turkish classes to all students. The school runs language immersion camps featuring Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese. Camps emphasize language learning through songs, stories, cultural performances, and activities.
The BRIGHTS Summer Program includes Mindfulness, Music, Theater/Drama, Taekwondo, Dance, Fitness, and STEM activities, with field trips and cultural performances. Field trips and sports activities are part of the co-/extra-curricular offerings. The program follows a 70‑30 ratio for co-/extra-curricular and curricular content.
Henry Cluster Council provides a platform for student leadership and community dialogue. School events such as Parent‑Teacher Meetings involve families in the school's governance and community conversations. These structures support student voice, leadership development, and civic engagement.
Athletics are a central part of BRIGHTS life; students pursue interscholastic competition and develop courage, strength, and endurance. Facilities include the Haraldur Athletic Complex and Hopkins Gymnasium, with a weight training room and digital scoreboards. The athletics program has a history of championships in multiple sports. The Summer Program also includes mindfulness and physical activity components.
BRIGHTS International School of Istanbul delivers the American Curriculum for students from pre-school through Grade 12, aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Arabic and Turkish are taught as part of the program, supporting multilingual development in a Turkish international setting. The school is certified by the Turkish Ministry of Education and accredited by AIAASC, and is located in Büyükçekmece, west of Istanbul, Türkiye. The mission emphasizes multicultural learning, differentiated instruction, stakeholder engagement, and college and career readiness, preparing students for higher education worldwide. Instruction emphasizes inquiry and literacy development, with all classrooms equipped with a sound-field system to assist hearing. The campus provides facilities for athletics, including the Haraldur Athletic Complex and Hopkins Gymnasium. Extracurricular offerings include the BRIGHTS Summer Program, BRIGHTS ECHO, and Brights Eco, along with language immersion camps featuring Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese. The school emphasizes field trips, community engagement, and developing responsible global citizens.
