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Turkey, Istanbul
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The school follows the Turkish national curriculum through bilingual education in French and Turkish. Turkish language, literature and history are taught in Turkish; geography and philosophy are taught in Turkish; other social sciences and physical education are taught in both languages. The entire curriculum has been awarded the FrancEducation label of excellence, and its diploma provides direct access to higher education in France.
Follows the Turkish national curriculum through bilingual education in French and Turkish. Turkish language, literature and history are taught in Turkish, as well as geography and philosophy. Other social sciences and physical education are taught in both languages. The diploma provides direct access to higher education in France; the curriculum has the FrancEducation label of excellence.
French is the first foreign language taught and takes up a large part of the curriculum; students are exposed to reading in French, as well as drama, debates, civilisation, and even mathematics and science, to bring the language to life.
Notre Dame de Sion French High School in Istanbul is a private secondary school affiliated with the Turkish education system. Founded in 1856 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion to educate girls from Ottoman minority communities, it has evolved into a secular, co-educational institution open to all. The school follows the Turkish national curriculum through bilingual education in French and Turkish. Turkish language, literature and history are taught in Turkish, while geography and philosophy are taught in Turkish; other social sciences and physical education are taught in both languages. The entire curriculum carries the FrancEducation label of excellence, and the FrancEducation-certified curriculum provides direct access to higher education in France. The school offers a high-level academic and cultural programme and is noted for its diverse microcosm reflecting Türkiye's staff and pupils, with notable alumni in science, government, and the arts. It welcomes international families seeking a French-linked path.
