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Turkey, Istanbul
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The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A-Level programs. Cambridge IGCSE, for students aged 14-16, provides preparation for Cambridge A-Levels and is internationally recognized by universities and employers. English can be studied as a first language or a second language, and core subjects include English, Mathematics, and Science, with electives such as History, Geography, Business, Global Perspectives, and languages (French, Spanish, German, Turkish). A-Level programs are offered with flexible routes to support direct entry to international universities.
Arts and Music are part of the curriculum. The IGCSE electives include Drama, Music, and Art. The Summer School features creative drama, theatre, painting, music, dance, and design activities, with an English language course daily. The Arts & Music program is complemented by Student Clubs and other arts-focused activities.
English is taught as the language of instruction in many subjects, with English available as a first language or a second language. The IGCSE curriculum includes Turkish and international language electives such as French, Spanish, and German. The school engages with global education through guest universities and international university visits.
Students participate in Student Clubs, Sports and Activities as part of the extracurricular program. The school runs social projects and events, including UNICEF-supported initiatives and Make-a-Wish campaigns. Summer School offers art, sports, science activities and daily English language lessons.
Social projects include UNICEF support concerts and Make-a-Wish campaigns organized by the school. The programs emphasize volunteering and social responsibility as part of student life.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Leader Training has been held at Tarabya. The school runs leadership and service programs, including Model United Nations and Erasmus+ projects. Cambridge International AS and A-Level programs prepare students for international universities.
Tarabya Campus offers Sports and Activities as part of student life. Summer School includes sports, arts, and outdoor activities, along with daily English language lessons. The Yeniköy campus is used for some programs and events as part of a well-rounded physical education and wellbeing approach.
Tarabya British Schools is a Turkish-International institution that blends the British Cambridge framework with the Turkish National Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18. The school offers Cambridge Primary for early years, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge International AS and A-Levels, with Turkish National Curriculum content taught in Turkish and most other lessons taught in English. The curriculum is mapped to satisfy both the Turkish and British curricula, reflecting the blended approach. The campus network includes Tarabya and Yeniköy campuses, with the Tarabya Campus recently renovated to support student life. Tarabya British Schools is part of the Horizon Education Group; Dr. Mehmet Gültekin serves as Trustee Chair. Cambridge International Examinations authorises Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A-Levels, and the school earned COBIS Patrons Accreditation in 2021. Extracurriculars run year-round, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award (Silver level), MUN, sport, music, art, cooking and street dancing. Summer School offers art, sports, science activities and daily English. Language electives include French, Spanish, German, and Turkish.
