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Huda Turkish International School

Turkey, Istanbul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Turkish
Fees Unlisted
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Turkish, Arabic, English
Typical class size 9
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Secondary School
Introduction

Huda Turkish International School (HTIS) offers an international, tuition-based program in Turkey with a dual pathway approach. The curriculum combines American Common Core Standards, British Edexcel qualifications, and Turkish YKS, with pathways toward SAT, AP, and MAP Growth assessments. The school serves a diverse community from more than 90 countries and emphasizes global citizenship, Islamic values, leadership, and wellbeing within six educational pillars. Class sizes are small, with an average student–teacher ratio of 9:1, enabling inquiry‑driven, student‑centered learning. HTIS provides modern facilities, including dance studios, music suites, science laboratories, an air‑conditioned sports hall, an indoor swimming pool, and expansive outdoor fields. Media suites and libraries house thousands of books; a Creative Technology Zone supports technology‑enabled projects. EdTech tools such as iPads, VR headsets, and 3D printers are used across the curriculum. Extra‑curriculars include MUN, TEDx, Robotics, Entrepreneurship, and STEM workshops. Global partnerships and exchanges broaden university pathways and cultural understanding.

The Essentials

Huda Turkish International School has typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English, Turkish.

Location

Kayabaşı, Ulubatlı Hasan Cd No: 9 D:1 B blok, Başakşehir, Istanbul 34494, Turkey. Located in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul. The address uses postal code 34494.

Stages

Early Years (ages 3 to 5.5 years), Primary School (ages 6 to 11), Middle School (ages 11 to 14), High School – American Diploma (ages 9 to 12), YKS Turkish Track (ages 9 to 12), British High School (ages 9 to 12).

Type

International school

Country affiliation

Turkey

Religious affiliation

Islam

Fees
Fees overview (2026/27 academic year)

- The school does not publish specific fee amounts or a public, itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year. Publicly available school listings and the school's admissions information do not provide per-term or per-grade tuition figures.

Application / registration fee

- Application, registration, or enrolment fee: Not publicly disclosed. No fixed application or registration charge is published in the school's publicly available admissions materials.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Detailed tuition amounts by year group or grade and per-term/per-year breakdowns are not publicly disclosed. There are no publicly posted per-grade or per-term tuition tables for Early Years, Primary, Middle or High School.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule (term dates for invoicing), accepted payment deadlines, penalties for late payment, and standard payment plans (annual, termly, monthly) are not publicly disclosed. No public fee schedule that lists invoice timing or payment-term options is available.

Boarding fees

- Boarding provision and boarding fees: No public information indicates the school operates boarding facilities or publishes boarding charges. The school's publicly available descriptions and facility listings do not list boarding as a provision.

Other costs and additional fees

- Additional anticipated costs (examples that are commonly charged at international schools) such as uniforms, school transport (bus), curricular trips, examination fees, learning resources, technology fees, and extracurricular activity charges are not published as specific amounts. No public fee schedule for uniforms, transport, or activity fees is available.

- Published information does note a sibling discount (5%) and the school advertises early-registration discounts (promotional discount up to 30% in publicly posted marketing text). These discount types have been mentioned in publicly available school listings and marketing material.

Refunds and withdrawal / cancellation policy

- Refund policy, including conditions and timeframes for refunds of deposits, tuition refunds on withdrawal, or cancellation charges, is not publicly disclosed. No public refund or withdrawal schedule is available.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit/debit card, in-person payment, online portal) and instructions for making payments are not published in the school's publicly available materials.

Summary

- Specific monetary amounts for application fees, tuition by grade/term, boarding fees, uniforms, transport, refund rules, billing schedules, and payment methods are not publicly disclosed. The only fee-related items publicly referenced are a sibling discount (5%) and occasional early-registration promotional discounts. For all other fee details, no itemised, per-term or per-grade fee schedule is publicly posted.
Academics

Huda Turkish International School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum

American Common Core Standards and internationally recognized curricula, with British and international curriculum pathways; qualifications include SAT, AP, and MAP Growth.

Student Teacher Ratio

Average student-to-teacher ratio of 9:1

Higher Education Progression

Global pathways to higher education worldwide, with qualifications and assessments such as SAT, AP, and MAP Growth to support admission to universities globally.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has six core educational pillars: academic excellence, Islamic values, leadership, innovation, wellbeing, and global citizenship. These pillars shape how students grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Mental Wellbeing

Wellbeing is a core pillar guiding students' intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth.

Admissions

Admissions

Step 1. Admission is open for grade levels with available seats. Applicants must meet academic and behavioral standards set by the academic committee. HTIS is an inclusive school, welcoming students from all backgrounds and fostering diversity, mutual respect, and global awareness. The admissions process assesses fit with the program and community.

Step 2. Admission is initially considered after filling in the admission application. Parents or legal guardians must submit personal information and required documents in person at the registration office. The submission follows the procedures outlined by HTIS for admissions.

Step 3. Prepare four passport-size photos; copies of passport and residence permit for the applicant and parents; and proof of residence in Türkiye. Academic records require the last year's report for Primary (Grades 1–4), the last two years for Middle & High School, and the last three years for Grade 12. Certificates issued outside Türkiye must be certified by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country, and Turkish equivalency (Denklik) is required.

Step 4. The registration office is Kayabaşı, Ulubatlı Hasan Cd No. 9 D:1 B blok, 34494 Başakşehir/İstanbul. Parents or guardians must submit the required documents in person at this office as part of the admission process. The admissions process follows HTIS admissions procedures.

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