Turkey, Istanbul
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The school teaches the American Curriculum and the Libyan Curriculum. The American Curriculum is accredited by the US Ministry of Education in the State of California, accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education, and fully accredited by the American International Accreditation Association of Schools and Colleges (AIAASC). The Libyan Curriculum is certified by the Libyan Ministry of Education and recognized internationally. The program offers SAT and Pre-SAT from Grade 9. The school teaches English, Arabic, and Turkish. The school grants students a certificate that qualifies them to enter all international universities.
Manara International School, established in 2016, is located in Bahçeşehir, Istanbul, overlooking Gölet Lake. The campus offers an international environment where students engage with the American Curriculum and Libyan curricula, with approvals from the Turkish Ministry of Education. The school serves Kindergarten through High School and provides instruction in English, Arabic, and Turkish. It uses the Exact Path platform to personalize learning and supports students preparing for global opportunities by offering an authorized center for SAT, AP, and ACT exams. This enables access to Advanced Placement courses and standardized testing within the school. A distinctive strength is its emphasis on STEM, supported by robotics and programming laboratories and well-equipped science laboratories. Manara positions itself as a launchpad for success, nurturing curious minds and developing future leaders. The school emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth, and offers a pathway to international higher education across diverse regions.