Turkey, Istanbul
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
Mensa is available on site as a self-service cafeteria. The meals are self-service and the cost is borne by the families.
The school is Liceo Italiano IMI. Governance is led by Dirigente Scolastico Prof. Giuseppe Finocchiaro, Preside Prof. Özgür Doğu, and Vicepreside Prof.ssa Nida İntiba; the General and Administrative Director is Giovanni Ubaldo Rosa. The Organigramma lists class coordinators for 2025/2026 and department coordinators, reflecting the school's formal leadership and organizational structure.
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.