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Turkey, Istanbul
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BRIGHTS offers the American Curriculum for Pre-school through Grade 12, aligned with the Common Core standards. Arabic and Turkish are taught as part of the curriculum. The school emphasizes learning through inquiry and curiosity and aims to develop responsible global citizens. All classrooms are equipped with a sound-field system to support hearing and literacy development. Tours are offered to prospective families to view the facilities.
The American Curriculum is offered for Pre-school through Grade 12 in alignment with the Common Core standards. Arabic and Turkish are taught as part of the curriculum. All classrooms are equipped with a sound-field system to support hearing and literacy development. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning and character development as part of its academic approach.
Extracurricular offerings include the BRIGHTS Summer Program, BRIGHTS ECHO, and Brights Eco programs.
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.
