Turkey, Istanbul
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Grades 5-6 must purchase an IICS PE uniform at school. PE clothing must be worn for PE, with training shoes (laced or Velcro-fastened) required; slip-ons are not permitted.
Lunch is provided daily; Sardunya prepares fresh, healthy lunches cooked on-site with hot and cold options.
The school is a non-profit; payments are processed to Istanbul International Community School Eğitim ve Öğretim Hizmetleri A.Ş.
Istanbul International Community School (IICS) is a private, non‑profit, secular, coeducational day school for ages 3–18 with two campuses on either side of Istanbul's Bosphorus. It delivers the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, all taught in English. A U.S. High School Diploma pathway is available through CIS and NEASC accreditation, with AP courses offered alongside IBDP certificate courses and options for dual enrollment or honors-level study as part of College Ready offerings. Founded in 1911, IICS is among the city's oldest international schools and maintains a 1:1 laptop program. The Marmara Campus (16 hectares) houses facilities including a 335 m² library, three science labs, a 264 m² theatre with 320 seats, a large soccer pitch, a visual arts building and extensive sports and dining spaces. The Hisar Campus provides additional athletic and arts spaces. IICS participates in CEESA and offers strong college guidance and service programs.