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Istanbul American Schools

Turkey, Istanbul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Strengths STEM, Sport, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Istanbul American Schools is located in Başakşehir, Istanbul, and delivers an American Curriculum from Early Learning through Year 12. The school is affiliated with the United States (California) and uses English as the language of instruction. The Secondary School culminates in the American Diploma Program, and the overall program is designed around an American model that enables students to study in English. IAS operates as part of Istanbul Akademik Sistem Okulları (IAS), with partners who bring more than twenty years of educational experience to support academic excellence and a long‑term aim to be among the world's top educational institutions. The campus provides Nursery and Kindergarten, Elementary, Secondary, and High School facilities, including dedicated Coding & Robotics Workshop, Natural Sciences Workshop, and Maker Workshop. Extracurriculars include Taekwondo, Archery, and Basketball. The school emphasizes hands-on learning and cross-cultural communication through its English-language instruction and international orientation. A welcoming environment for global learners.

Başakşehir Mah. Yücelen Sok. No:5, Başakşehir, İstanbul, Turkey

The Essentials

Istanbul American Schools has instruction in English.

Location
Located in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul. Address: Başakşehir Mah. Yücelen Sok. No:5, Başakşehir, Istanbul. The school serves Early Learning through Year 12.

Stages
Nursery & Kindergarten; Elementary; Secondary; High School (Early Learning to Year 12; Secondary Curriculum culminates in the American Diploma Program).

Country affiliation
United States (American curriculum from California).

School day structure
Monday–Friday 8:00–17:00; Saturday 8:00–15:00; Sunday closed.
Fees
Overview — published fee information
- Istanbul American Schools does not publish an itemised fee schedule or per‑grade tuition rates in its publicly accessible materials.

Application / registration fees
- No fixed application or registration fee amount is publicly listed. Any application or placement charge, where charged, is not available in the public materials.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Per‑grade or per‑term tuition amounts are not publicly published. There are no itemised annual or term fee figures available for Early Learning, Elementary, Middle or High School in the school's public materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A published billing schedule (for example: instalment dates, due dates, required deposits, or explicit payment terms) is not available in the school's public materials. Invoices, instalment plans and exact payment dates are provided to families only through the school's admissions/finance communications.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed. The school is presented as a day school with Early Learning through Year 12 divisions; there is no public listing of residential accommodation or related charges.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- No consolidated public list of other compulsory charges (for example uniform packages, books and learning materials, school meals, transport/bus, exam fees or activity fees) is published. Where such items exist, they are typically invoiced separately or included in a detailed fee schedule provided to admitted families.

Refunds and withdrawal / refund policy
- A public refund or withdrawal policy (for example: pre‑start refunds, prorated refunds after term start, deductions or administrative charges) is not published. Any refund rules are managed under the school's internal finance/contract terms and are supplied to families at registration.

Fee payment options (methods commonly used and what to expect)
- The school's public materials do not list specific accepted payment instruments. For private international schools in Istanbul, the commonly used payment methods are bank transfer (IBAN/wire) and credit/debit card; instalment arrangements are often handled via the school's invoicing partner or local bank. The statement about common payment methods below is an inference from typical practice among comparable Istanbul international schools and is not a published policy for this school:
- Common methods (inference): bank transfer (IBAN/EFT) and credit/debit card; instalment programs may be arranged with partner banks.

Summary of immediate facts for parents
- No published numeric fee schedule (application fee, annual or per‑term tuition by grade, boarding charges, uniforms, transport or explicit refund rules) is available. Contact the school's admissions or finance office to receive a dated, itemised fee schedule and written terms. The school contact details shown publicly are: Başakşehir Mah. Yücelen Sok. No:5, Başakşehir / İstanbul; phone +90 552 122 21 11 and +90 552 122 21 13; info@istanbulschools.com / info@ias.school.

Brief note on availability of the requested 2026/27 fee figures
- I was unable to find a published 2026/27 (or 2025/26) fee schedule for Istanbul American Schools in the school's public pages or in major international‑school directories. The school provides detailed fees and payment terms directly to applicants and enrolled families rather than publishing an itemised public fee table.
Academics

Istanbul American Schools teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school has education from Early Learning to Year 12, including nursery & kindergarten, elementary, and secondary school. The school follows an American model which enables students to use English. The Secondary School Curriculum consists of a challenging and integrated set of courses culminating in the American Diploma Program.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school enables students to use English. It follows an American-model curriculum and offers education from Early Learning to Year 12.
Parent Experience

History
Istanbul American Schools is part of Istanbul Akademik Sistem Okulları (IAS). The school receives strong support from partners with twenty years of experience in the educational field, enabling IAS to pave the way for academic excellence. IAS aims to be one of the world's top educational institutions. Istanbul American Schools is an international school offering an exemplary learning environment from Early Learning to Year 12.

Community
IAS offers a range of activities. Taekwondo, Coding and Robotics Workshop, Archery, Maker Workshop, Natural Sciences Workshop, and Basketball are among the activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school serves Early Learning to Year 12, including Nursery & Kindergarten, Elementary, Secondary School, and High School. The language of instruction is English and the school follows an American model. The Secondary School Curriculum culminates in the American Diploma Program. The campus is located in Başakşehir, Istanbul.

Academic Facilities
Coding & Robotics Workshop is part of the academic spaces. Natural Sciences Workshop is part of the academic spaces. Maker Workshop is part of the academic spaces. The school serves Nursery & Kindergarten, Elementary, Secondary School, and High School.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Taekwondo Activity is offered. Coding & Robotics Workshop is offered. Archery Activity is offered. Maker Workshop is offered. Natural Sciences Workshop is offered. Basketball Activity is offered.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Coding & Robotics Workshop is offered as an after-school activity. Natural Sciences Workshop fosters hands-on inquiry, and Maker Workshop engages students in hands-on projects that apply classroom knowledge and foster problem-solving and collaboration.

Cultural & Language
Istanbul American Schools is an international school offering education from Early Learning to Year 12 and uses English as the language of instruction. This English-language focus supports immersive language use and cross-cultural communication.

Social & Hobbies
IAS features Taekwondo Activity, Archery Activity, and Basketball Activity as extracurricular options. These activities promote teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and movement activities support physical health and well-being for students. They complement academic learning by promoting focus, teamwork, and resilience.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is accepted and registered by the Ministry of Education.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions: An Application Form is used to apply for admission. School Application Forms are processed within 48 hours of submission. A Registration Form must be downloaded and submitted to the Registration Office with a passport copy and residency card. For more information, admissions@istanbulschools.com. Address: Başakşehir Mah. Yücelen Sok. No:5 Başakşehir / İstanbul. Phone 1: +90 552 122 21 12; Phone 2: +90 552 122 21 13. Email: info@istanbulschools.com. Educational stages: Nursery & Kindergarten, Elementary, Secondary School, High School.
School Events
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