Uskudar American Academy

1. Admission criteria and Prep Year. A minimum acceptance score for 2025-2026 is 480 for male students and 476 for female students, with average scores around 484.3 for males and 483.7 for females. The Prep Year is mandatory to prepare students for the four-year high school program and includes intensive English, a second foreign language, Turkish, Science, Math, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music, Information Technologies, and Guidance. 2. Campus visits and intake status. Visits for 8th grade students will be announced; individual visits are not possible. Campus Days were held in May and June, with five sessions in total. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the Prep Year intake is full. 3. Enrollment Guide and pre-registration. Detailed information is provided in the Enrollment Guide published during the registration period. Pre-registration requires clicking the active link on the website and entering the student's national ID number, date of birth, and phone number on the dates specified in the Enrollment Guide. The enrollment process is described in the Enrollment Guide; gender quotas will be announced there. 4. Registration authorization and documents. If the registration is to be performed by someone other than the parent, a notarized letter of attorney is required. In cases of divorce, only the parent with legal custody can proceed, and the custody or letter of attorney must be presented during enrollment. Multiple people can be listed in one letter of attorney; only the original document is accepted. 5. Enrollment completion and post-registration details. After registration, the enrollment is completed via the e-school system; the new school completes enrollment by accessing the student. Details regarding uniforms, textbooks, meals, and transportation are provided in the enrollment completion document. 6. Fees and payment. Details on tuition, payment methods, and payment schedules are provided in the Enrollment Guide published during the registration period. Details on uniforms, textbooks, meals, and transportation are provided in the enrollment completion document after registration. Families should review the Enrollment Guide for any additional fees or charges. 7. Scholarships and financial aid. Financial Aid Scholarships are provided based on SEV's Scholarship Regulations and are awarded for one academic year. Scholarships range from 10% to 100% and require annual reapplication. Continuation of a scholarship depends on academic progress and the absence of disciplinary records. Scholarships are also available for students admitted to or currently enrolled at UAA who actively engage in sports, arts, and science. 8. Language of instruction and programs. All courses, except Turkish culture and applied subjects, are taught in English. German and French are offered as second foreign languages, with language proficiency exams supported. The IB Diploma Programme is offered; UAA has been an IB World School since 2014. The school has 121 teachers in 2025–2026, with 22% international, and a focus on preparing students as globally-minded problem-solvers.

Financial Aid Scholarships are provided based on SEV's Scholarship Regulations and are awarded for one academic year; scholarships range from 10% to 100% and require annual reapplication; continuation depends on academic progression and absence of disciplinary records. Scholarships are available for students admitted to or currently enrolled at UAA who actively engage in sports, arts, and science.