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Turkey, Istanbul
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The school confers the Turkish Ministry of National Education (MEB) High School Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) as a dual diploma, expanding university opportunities beyond Turkey. The Early Years Program (24–72 months) emphasizes natural English acquisition; instruction in the early grades is English, with French introduced as a second language, and Grade 5 features an intensive French program, after which bilingual Turkish–English education continues and French develops as a third language. Kilittaşı is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of Round Square. Kilittaşı was founded in 2013 by Keystone International Schools.
Trips are integrated with the curriculum and designed by grade level to reinforce in-class learning. Extracurricular activities enrich the educational experience and allow students to explore passions. Debate activities develop skills in evidence collection, argument support, and public speaking. Junior MUN nurtures leadership, confidence, diplomacy, and critical thinking. Robotics provides hands-on engineering and problem-solving experiences; Round Square initiatives develop international perspectives and community service; Chess, mind games, art and music programs support creativity and talent.
Kilittaşı Schools offer a K–12 dual curriculum that integrates the Turkish MEB program with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Founded in 2013 by Keystone International Schools, the Kilittaşı campus in Çekmeköy, Istanbul serves students from Kindergarten through Anatolian High School. On graduation, students receive both the MEB and the OSSD, expanding options in Canada, the United States, Europe, and beyond. The Early Years Program uses English; English continues in the early grades, French is introduced as a second language, and by Grade 5 students study an intensive French program, with bilingual Turkish–English education continuing and French developing as a third language. Kilittaşı is a DELF–DALF examination center and supports French through international exam opportunities. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, research, and problem-solving, and aligns with Round Square ideals and WASC accreditation. Kilittaşı is a Round Square member with activities in debate, MUN, robotics, field trips, and France trips to broaden perspectives.
