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Turkey, Istanbul
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Languages taught include English, Turkish, and French. The Early Years Program uses English as the language of instruction; from kindergarten, French is introduced as a second language, and in Grade 5 there is an intensive 13-hour French program, after which Turkish–English bilingual education continues and French remains a strong third language. Kilittaşı follows the Canadian Curriculum for ELA and French, and is an official DELF–DALF exam center for French-language certification. Upon graduation, students receive the Turkish MEB High School Diploma and the Ontario Secondary Diploma (OSSD).
Kilittaşı offers bilingual Turkish–English education within a MEB + Ontario Diploma dual diploma program. The Early Years language of instruction is English, with French introduced as a second language in the early grades. In Grade 5, there is an intensive year of French, after which Turkish–English bilingual instruction continues and French becomes a third language. Some core subjects (Turkish, Social Studies, Revolution History) are delivered in Turkish, while other subjects (Science, Math, ELA, Visual Arts) are delivered in English.
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.
