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Liceo Italiano di Istanbul

Turkey, Istanbul

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Admissions

How to apply, waitlist information, and financial support

Admissions Process

1. Deadline for enrollment: February 27, 2026 at 12:00. The notice to families specifies the closing date for applications to the first year of middle school and the first year of high school. 2. Where to obtain forms: Enrollment forms are available on www.liceoitaliano.net. The forms are to be completed as part of the admissions process. 3. 4. Automatic enrollment for current students: For students already attending, enrollment is processed automatically by the office, unless a transfer and Nulla Osta request are made. 5. Documentation required: The enrollment documents include the enrollment form and attachments; copies of the passport or identity documents for both parents and the student; copies of the tax code for both parents and the student; the Turkish residence permit; the form indicating the choice to avvalersi or non avvalersi of Catholic religious instruction; any request for the aptitude exam for entry to the first class or to subsequent classes; vaccination certificate; Nulla Osta for students coming from other schools; and a printout from E-Devlet showing non-registration in the E-Okul system (only for middle school admissions). 6. Nulla Osta for cross-school enrollment: Students transferring from other schools who have completed online enrollment at an Italian school must request the Nulla Osta from the head of the chosen institution; the release of the Nulla Osta is a condition for enrollment acceptance. 7. Voluntary contribution: For enrollment of Italian students in the first year and in subsequent years, a voluntary contribution of €300 is requested to fund extracurricular activities and technology subsidies. 8. Payment details: The payment must be made to the euro-denominated account with the following details: Account name Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Özel İtalyan Lisesi; Bank Yapı Kredi Bankası; Branch 495-GALATASARAY SUBESI; IBAN TR78000670100000085933807 (account denominated in EURO). 9. Catholic religious instruction option: The form indicating the choice to avvalersi/non avvalersi of Catholic religious instruction is to be signed by the student and the parents; the chosen option applies for the entire school year. 10. Waiting lists and data handling: If class capacity is saturated, data may be transferred to the second or third preferred school, and waiting lists may be used to fill vacancies.

Waitlist

Waitlists may be used to fill vacancies when classes are full. If admission cannot be offered immediately, the school may use waiting lists and may transfer enrollment data to second or third preferred institutions to facilitate placement.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Exemptions and scholarships are regulated by Turkish law and awarded by an internal commission (3% of the total enrolled). Additional scholarships are provided by the school's sponsors.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Italian, Turkish, English
Fees TRY 300 - 550,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1888
Bus Service No

IMI Istanbul is a private Italian lyceum (Özel İtalyan Lisesi) in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, affiliated with Italy. It offers a combined Scuola Media and Liceo Scientifico programme aligned with the Indicazioni Nazionali for Italian lyceums abroad. For Italian students, the curriculum runs four years, with a second biennium option (Turco‑Matematico) prioritising humanities. Turkish students study largely in Italian with Turkish guidance; two-thirds of lessons are in Italian and one-third in Turkish, with English available for conversation or advanced study in certain subjects. The school includes a preparatory year and CLIL and ICT components, with emphasis on multilingualism and competency certification. Facilities include laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics and CAD, a 110-seat theatre, two outdoor sport fields and a covered gym; classrooms feature touch-screen monitors, wifi, and a tablet program. Extras include after-school clubs, counseling, university and study-abroad assistance, summer programs, and exchanges. Extracurriculars span theatre, MUN, sports, music, ecology, and travel exchanges.

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