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LWIS Istanbul International School

Turkey, Istanbul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages Turkish, Arabic, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

LWIS Istanbul International School is a private, international, English-medium, co-educational day school in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul. It serves kindergarten through grade 11 and follows an IB-inspired curriculum (PYP) that emphasizes inquiry and understanding across subjects. Turkish language is studied and French is offered as an optional language, with students exposed to multiple cultures through the LWIS Network. Licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Education (License Nos. 99999591 and 99999592), the school operates with the aim of becoming an IB World School under LWIS. Facilities include ICT labs, a library, science labs, a Maker Space, art room, and horticulture areas, plus a covered gymnasium, theatre, music and movement room, a mini-football field, a basketball court, an outdoor play area, and an organic garden. After school activities include robotics, languages, Islamic studies, ceramics, cooking, music, dance, yoga, gymnastics and martial arts, with football, basketball and volleyball as part of the athletics program. Inquiry is emphasized.

Sahil, Mustafa Kemal Cd. No:68, 34520 Beylikdüzü, İstanbul, Turkey

The Essentials

LWIS Istanbul International School has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at Sahil, Mustafa Kemal Cd. No: 68, 34520 Beylikdüzü, Istanbul. It is in Beylikdüzü district on the European side of Istanbul. The address places the campus in Beylikdüzü.

Stages
Early Years, Primary School, Middle & High School

Type
Private, international, English-medium, co-educational day school

Country affiliation
Turkey

School day structure
The school day starts at 8:30 a.m. for all divisions. Early Years learners may arrive 8:30–9:00 a.m. The day includes a short morning break and a longer lunch break. Dismissal times: Early Learners 2:00 p.m. (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri); Primary Learners and Middle & High School 3:15 p.m. On Wednesdays, dismissal is 1:30 p.m. for all divisions; learners enrolled in optional Islamic studies dismiss at 2:30 p.m.

Bus service
Bus transportation is provided at an extra cost.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is not provided. LWIS Istanbul operates as a day school.

Governance and Ownership
LWIS Istanbul is a member of the Learner's World International Schools (LWIS) Network; accredited by NEASC. The Turkish Ministry of Education licenses LWIS Istanbul (license numbers 99999591 / 99999592).
Fees
Application Fee
- A one-time application fee of USD 150 per child is payable during the application process. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Tuition fees (annual) by year group
- Kindergarten (EY1–EY2–EY3): USD 6,100 per year.
- Grade 1: USD 6,500 per year.
- Grade 2: USD 6,500 per year.
- Grade 3: USD 6,500 per year.
- Grade 4: USD 6,850 per year.
- Grade 5: USD 6,850 per year.
- Grade 6: USD 7,200 per year.
- Grade 7: USD 7,800 per year.
- Grade 8: USD 8,400 per year.
- Grade 9: USD 9,200 per year.
- Grade 10: USD 10,000 per year.
- Grade 11: USD 11,000 per year.
- Grade 12: USD 12,000 per year.

Per-term / billing notes
- The published fee schedule lists annual tuition amounts by grade. Billing and the division of the annual tuition into terms or installments are set out in the Financial Obligation contract that is signed at registration; parents pay according to the schedule in that contract. The application fee payment for application processing is submitted by bank transfer to the school's account.

Additional mandatory and recurring charges (annual or one-off as indicated)
- E-books and materials: amounts shown by grade (examples from published schedule): Kindergarten USD 300; Grades 1–3 USD 400; Grades 4–5 USD 450; Grades 6–8 USD 500; Grades 9–12 USD 600.
- Uniform: typically listed as a one-off charge per year/grade band (example amounts on the published schedule: USD 200 for most grades).
- Resources (school materials): example item shown as USD 200 (varies by grade).
- Technology fee: example item shown as USD 200 (varies by grade).
- Snack / lunchtime provision: example item shown as USD 300 for lower grades; lunch is provided at extra cost. Bus transportation is provided at extra cost. These are charged in addition to tuition.

Boarding
- No boarding fees are published. Lunch and bus transport are listed as additional charged services rather than included boarding provision.

Refunds and withdrawal-related fees
- The application fee (USD 150) is explicitly stated as non-refundable. Refunds and any tuition-credit rules are governed by the Financial Obligation contract signed at registration.

Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties
- The Financial Obligation contract issued and signed at registration defines the exact billing schedule, due dates and payment terms for tuition and other fees; parents are contractually required to pay according to that schedule. The application fee is paid at application by bank transfer.

Accepted payment methods and practical payment instructions
- The application fee is paid by bank transfer to the school's bank account during the application process. Other tuition and fee payments are made in accordance with the Financial Obligation contract; the contract and billing communications specify account details and instructions. Parents are required to follow the payment instructions and to provide proof of payment as requested.

Other costs to budget for
- Exam or external assessment fees where applicable (e.g., for older grades).
- School trips, extracurricular activity fees, specialised course or subject fees, and any required personal supplies are additional and are charged separately when applicable.

Summary statement
- Annual tuition is published per grade in USD. Application processing requires a one-time non-refundable USD 150 payment. Additional items (e-books/materials, uniform, resources, technology, snack, lunch, bus) carry separate charges as listed in the school's published fee schedule. Billing timing, installment dates and refund terms for tuition and other fees are set by the Financial Obligation contract signed at registration.
Academics

LWIS Istanbul International School teaches IB (PYP).

Curriculum
The school is English-medium and serves students from kindergarten to grade 11. It follows an IB-inspired curriculum that emphasizes inquiry and understanding across subjects. Turkish language is studied, and French is offered as an optional language.
Parent Experience

History
LWIS Istanbul International School is a private, international, English-medium, co-educational day school (K-12). It is a member of the LWIS Network, with sister schools in Lebanon, the UAE (Dubai) and Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), and the LWIS Network provides educational consultancy services to LWIS Istanbul. The school is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Education, License Numbers 99999591 and 99999592. LWIS Istanbul aims to become an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The Board of Trustees is appointed by the LWIS Society and is responsible for policy, finances, and oversight; it appoints the School Principal and leads governance to align with the LWIS Network's mission.

Community
The LWIS Istanbul community includes students, parents, teachers, staff, management, and the LWIS Network's Board of Trustees, as well as the surrounding community. Students elect a Student Council and a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is formed. An Advisory Council is formed, comprising Student Council leaders, the PTA, and management. The school maintains an open-door policy to involve all stakeholders.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) exists as part of the LWIS Istanbul Community. The PTA is formed alongside the Student Council and management to participate in the school's Advisory Council. The Advisory Council includes Student Council leaders, the PTA, and the management. The open-door policy supports PTA involvement in school life and decision-making. PTA activities and engagement are part of the school's community structure, reflecting active parent and teacher participation in LWIS Istanbul's governance.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
LWIS Istanbul has ICT labs, libraries, activity rooms, sports facilities, science labs, and horticulture. Learning spaces include student lounges, a library, computer and robotics lab, an art room, a Maker Space, and a science lab. There is a covered gymnasium, a theatre, a music and movement room, a mini-football field, and a basketball court. An outdoor play area and an organic garden are also part of the campus facilities.

Sports Facilities
The school has a covered gymnasium, a mini-football field, and a basketball court, with outdoor play areas for physical activity.

Academic Facilities
The library, computer and robotics lab, science lab, Maker Space, and art room support classroom learning. It also includes a theatre and a music and movement room. Horticulture is provided, and there is a covered gymnasium to support physical education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers after-school activities based on student interest including languages and Islamic studies. Robotics, cooking, ceramics, music, and dance are offered, along with yoga, gymnastics, and martial arts. Football, basketball and volleyball are part of the athletics program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics is offered as an after-school activity. Languages are offered after school. Activities are available based on student interest. The program provides hands-on opportunities to apply learning.

Arts & Creative
Ceramics, music and dance are offered after school. These activities support creative expression and performance. Participation is based on student interest. Additional arts activities may be available.

Cultural & Language
Languages are offered after school. Islamic studies are offered after school. The programs provide opportunities to explore language and cultural topics. These activities reflect the school's diverse cultural program.

Social & Hobbies
Cooking is offered after school. Other social and hobby clubs may be available based on student interest. Activities encourage social interaction and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Football, basketball and volleyball are offered as after-school activities. Gymnastics, martial arts and yoga are available as activities. The program promotes physical wellbeing and teamwork. Other athletic activities may be available.
Languages

Language Provision
The school is English-medium with English as the language of instruction. The Turkish Language program aims to gain proficiency in an additional language while supporting maintenance of students' mother tongue and cultural heritage. French is taught as an optional subject for non-Francophone learners (world language). Arabic is taught as an additional language (optional), with differentiated instruction.
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