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Turkey, Istanbul
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The school fosters a strong sense of community and belonging. A broad range of extracurricular activities supports social development, including photography, theatre club, chess, yoga, Latin, modern dance, choir, orchestra, first aid, philosophy, electronics, science and technology, and literature. Education and cohesion are central to student life, helping pupils build networks that extend beyond the classroom.
Health, safety and well-being of students are addressed by the safety concept developed with the authorities and experts. The medical station has a doctor and a nurse, and staff are regularly trained in first aid. Information about health matters is communicated to parents by the school office or headmaster.
The safeguarding framework protects health, safety and well-being, with the safety concept created to ensure children's protection. Staff receive regular first-aid training, the school maintains a medical station, and parents are informed of relevant information via the school office or school management. Evacuation and emergency procedures are practiced and communicated according to authorities' guidelines.
Deutsche Schule Istanbul is a private German high school that is part of Germany's Auslandsschulen network and operates two divisions under one roof: Özel Alman Lisesi and Botschaftsschule (German Embassy School). About 750 students are taught by over 80 teachers. The school runs a three-tier Bildungsgang (Gymnasium, Realschule, Hauptschule) with Abitur as the goal; Turkish students receive the Turkish Lise Diploma while many pursue the German International Abitur (DIA) and the KMK Sprachdiplom DSD II. A Hazırlık preparatory program provides 20 hours of German per week. In upper-secondary phase (grades 11–12) Abitur is taken in six compulsory subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, German and English, plus Turkish culture. The DIA is offered, and Turkish students may externally earn the DSD II at C1. MINT orientation is emphasized to foster scientific competence. The school supports German-Turkish intercultural encounter through its streams and governance, with project groups and a student council.
