British International STEAM School Istanbul

Etiler STEAM Campus, Tuğcular Sk. No:27, Beşiktaş, Istanbul

Preschool and Primary School

Private international school (STEAM campus of The British International STEAM School)

Students from over 60 nations.

English as a Second Language (ESL) support; learning support team works with teachers, families and external services.

United Kingdom

Arrival 08:30–08:50; registration and Community Circle at 08:50; lessons start at 09:00; dismissal at 15:30; after‑school activities until 16:20; must be collected by 16:25.

AZ-AL provides BIS bus service with GPS-tracked buses, drivers and hostesses; a representative is based at both the City and Zekeriyaköy Campuses; bus service registration links for Etiler and Zekeriyaköy campuses.

Cambridge International Curriculum is followed in the Primary School. The Cambridge Pathway provides a clear progression from age 5 to 18, comprising Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge Upper Secondary. Core subjects are taught via Cambridge for English, Mathematics and Science; Art, History, Geography, PSHE, PE and Music follow the National Curriculum. English as a First or Second Language support is available for students, and the curriculum is compatible with English language learning. The British International STEAM School offers a STEAM programme within a Cambridge curriculum, preparing students for IGCSE and IB.

The Cambridge Pathway provides progression from age 5 to 18 toward upper secondary and pre-university study, equipping students with skills for life, school, university and work.

Pastoral Care addresses social and emotional learning by focusing on self-awareness and emotional intelligence and helping students interact with others positively. It reinforces kindness, respectful communication, and belonging within a caring, global STEAM community. It also emphasizes a safe, supportive environment where students can take risks and learn from mistakes.

The Learning Support Department works with classroom teachers and parents to support children with special needs' development. Upon enrollment, this process includes Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and meetings. Services available include withdrawal SEN lessons, push-in lessons, and formal monitoring with IEPs. Lessons are differentiated for gifted and able students; if a child is formally identified as gifted by a certified educational psychologist, they are eligible for SEN withdrawal.

The school welcomes students for whom English is an additional language.

Pastoral Care focuses on self-awareness and emotional intelligence to support mental well-being. It provides a safe and secure environment where students can take risks, reflect, and develop resilience within the school community.

We provide a safe environment and follow a rigorous Safeguarding Policy; all staff and volunteers receive regular training; all procedures and environments are designed with safeguarding as the starting point.

1. Initial Enquiry. A parent contacts the school to request an appointment to visit, using the enquiry form or by telephone. 2. Preliminary Visit. The parent confirms the appointment, tours the school and meets the Director/Deputy Director. 3. Completion of the Application and Fees. The parent completes an application for each student. An application fee of 1,250 USD is payable before the application is processed, and a registration fee of 5,500 USD is charged for students from Year 1 to Year 13 (the fee is non-refundable). Registration is not complete until the registration fee is paid. If paying the discounted full tuition, the registration fee must be paid by February 1st; if paying via the instalment plan, the registration fee must be paid by May 1st. Students may not start until all payments in the instalment plan are fully paid. 4. Documentation Required. The Director of Admissions must receive documents including four passport photographs of the child, two photographs of each parent, a copy of the child's passport, a copy of the parents' passports, BIS Medical Form, BIS Family Contract, Financial Policy + Invoice Information form, and the Registration Form. 5. Withdrawal. Ninety days' written notice is required to withdraw a student and obtain a refund of fees. 6. Registration Forms. BIS Medical Report Form, BIS Family Contract, Financial Policy, Invoice Information, and Registration Form must be downloaded, completed and submitted to the Admissions Office. 7. Eligibility and Class Placement. Admissions are available to children aged 2½ to 18 years and are placed in a class according to age, subject to the level of English allowing full access to the curriculum. In the first EYFS class, students will stay half day for at least the first term. The school does not admit Turkish students in accordance with Turkish Ministry of Education regulations and does not admit Year Eleven or Year Thirteen regardless of current schooling. New admissions are accepted throughout the year based on these criteria. 8. Equal Treatment and Special Educational Needs. The school provides equal treatment for all applicants and requires attendance at all lessons. The school may consider known disabilities or special educational needs and will discuss reasonable adjustments with parents if needed (including IEPs and related support as applicable). 9. Start of Attendance and Payments. New students may begin once all registration and tuition payments are complete as required.