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Turkey, Istanbul
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The school places pastoral care at the core of student support. Behavioral supervisors and student counselors are available to guide students through their educational journey. Programs keep children safe, happy, and involved in the school community so they can perform to their full potential. Advisory lessons contribute toward students' wellbeing and teach important life skills for daily life. The school fosters a collaborative relationship with parents, including parent workshops on emotional intelligence and open channels of communication with counselors and teachers. This approach supports social and emotional development as students grow into confident, reflective individuals.
The English Language curriculum focuses on a blended experience of systems, skills, and technological and situational learning. The curriculum is grounded in American Common Core standards. From grade 7 onward, students have access to tablets and Chromebooks and digital books to support learning. English language preparation is integrated with SAT and AP pathways; the school offers preparatory classes and mock SAT exams. Arabic and Turkish are offered as established language options, with diagnostic testing to place students in appropriate levels. The program supports language development within an international-curriculum framework.
The school prioritizes emotional welfare through pastoral care and counseling services. Behavior supervisors and student counselors guide students to support their wellbeing. Advisory lessons contribute to wellbeing and teach life skills that help students grow. The programs aim to keep children feeling safe, happy, and engaged in the school community so they can reach their full potential. The school conducts parent workshops to help families support their children's emotional development.
Cameras are installed on all entrances and exits, and a large fence surrounds the play areas with card access. Staff entry requires use of codes to enter locked doors, and safety is the top priority. The school runs drills throughout the year, and procedures are refined each year with the assistance of public safety officials. The school maintains a no-tolerance bullying policy and has bullying-prevention programs with counselors and staff to implement early intervention. Parents are encouraged to stay in touch through communications channels and an open-door approach for urgent matters, and the school enforces clear rules and a Code of Conduct to guide behavior and safety.
Ihsan International School in Turkey delivers education accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education. Core subjects are taught in English, with support for Arabic, Turkish, Islamic Studies and Holy Quran. The curriculum relies on Pearson and Cambridge textbooks, complemented by interactive activities and online platforms. A British A-level curriculum is available for high school students. Electives for Grades 11 and 12 include Art & Design, Computer Science, Business, Humanities, Engineering and Medicine. University preparation programs feature AP, SAT and YOS intensive training, and the school operates an accredited SAT & AP exam center with 300 seats in Esenyurt and 150 seats in Atakent. The campus accommodates up to 1,250 students, with 20–25 per section from Grade 1 to 12, representing 35 nationalities. Cognia and Turkish MoE approve the program, with College Board recognition as an SAT/AP center. The pedagogy is student-centered, with teachers as coaches; assessments are formative and summative.
