Turkey, Istanbul
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The school has a bilingual education program that integrates Turkish and English. English instruction in Primary School is offered for 10 class hours per week, with listening, speaking, reading, and writing developed through holistic activities. From Grade 5, students choose Spanish, French, or German and continue studying the chosen language for the remainder of their education. In high school, the second foreign language program starts from the preparatory class and continues through grade 12, and is planned based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Hisar School operates a Göktürk campus in Istanbul, offering a K-12 bilingual Turkish–English program. The curriculum blends the national MoNE framework with a school-designed curriculum to enrich learning and develop bilingual proficiency from Preschool through Grade 12. In Preschool, instruction is evenly split between Turkish and English; in Primary, English is taught for about 10 hours weekly with integrated listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. The High/Scope-inspired Plan–Do–Review approach and Movement Education support active, student-centered learning. In Middle and High School, English-language content is strengthened, AP courses are available, and the school acts as an AP exam center. The Innovation Center and STEAM-focused facilities stimulate interdisciplinary inquiry. The campus is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education (MEB) and NEASC, ensuring international recognition. A broad clubs program—including CS Programming & Robotics, MUN, and writing and journalism activities—encourages inquiry, collaboration and service within a global context. Preparing students for global impact.