BIS Schools vs Kilittasi Schools - Küçük Çamlıca Mahallesi

	B BIS Schools Istanbul, Turkey	K Kilittasi Schools - Küçük Çamlıca Mahallesi Istanbul, Turkey
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year TRY 926,500	Fees / year TRY 420,000 - 1,105,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Thai Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, CBSE Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Pupils	Pupils 750	Pupils 250
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language Turkish, English	Instruction language English, Turkish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2013
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The BIS Schools operate in Istanbul, Türkiye, with campuses in Zekeriyaköy (Primary Campus at Uskumruköy, 8. Cadde No: 7, Sarıyer), Zekeriyaköy High School (Uskumruköy, Kilyos Cd. No: 238/1, Sarıyer), Bahçeşehir Campus (Pazartürk Cd. No: 12, Başakşehir), and Çamlıca Campus (Turistik Çamlıca Cd. No: 54, Üsküdar). The Zekeriyaköy Forest Campus is another BIS campus in the same area.	Location —
Stages	Stages Early Years / Pre-School; Primary School; Middle School; High School	Stages —
School type	School type Private BIS Primary, Middle and Anatolian High School	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Turkish and international students; approximately 30% international enrolment.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Learning Support Department provides support for students with Special Needs, coordinates with the ESL department, and collaborates with Educational Psychologists, Speech Therapists and other professionals; includes individual and group intervention and regular parent communication.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Turkey	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The main BIS school day runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Pre-School offers shorter hours: half-day 8:30 am–12:00 pm; half-day with lunch 8:30 am–1:00 pm; full day 8:30 am–3:30 pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details BIS offers a safe and reliable bus service through AZ-AL for Zekeriyaköy Campus; buses are GPS-tracked and attended by hostesses; contact 0549 684 23 76 for registration.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details School fees (2025–2026 academic year) Annual tuition / new-student fee (per year, Turkish Lira) - Early years 36–42 months: TRY 926,500.00. - Early years 43–53 months: TRY 926,500.00. - Early years 54–60 months: TRY 1,027,990.00. - Primary: TRY 1,290,980.00. - Middle School: TRY 1,330,590.00. - High School: TRY 1,753,380.00. Payment options and pricing choices - Advance (single) payment: a 5% discount applies to the annual tuition; discounted totals are: 36–42 months TRY 880,175.00; 43–53 months TRY 880,175.00; 54–60 months TRY 976,590.50; Primary TRY 1,226,431.00; Middle School TRY 1,264,060.50; High School TRY 1,665,711.00. - Installment payment: full annual tuition may be paid in four equal installments (see installment schedule below). - Parents choose either the advance (discounted) payment or the installment plan. Installment schedule and amounts (four installments per academic year) - Installment due dates: 1st due 30 December 2025; 2nd due 30 January 2026; 3rd due 27 February 2026; 4th due 31 March 2026. - Per-installment amounts (each of four equal payments): - 36–42 months: TRY 231,625.00 per installment. - 43–53 months: TRY 231,625.00 per installment. - 54–60 months: TRY 256,997.50 per installment. - Primary: TRY 322,745.00 per installment. - Middle School: TRY 332,647.50 per installment. - High School: TRY 438,345.00 per installment. What the school fees cover / what is excluded - Included in the school fees: meals, after-school clubs (15:30–16:30), and city excursions. - Not included in the tuition: books, stationery, and school uniform costs. - Stationery and book lists are published to parents; purchase must follow the school's prescribed list and approved suppliers. Value added tax and price adjustments - A VAT rate of 10% applies to the fees in accordance with legislation; any statutory change in the VAT rate will be reflected in the fees from the law's effective date. Discounts and concessions - Children of teachers and academics receive a 10% tuition discount. - For families with two or three siblings enrolled, a 10% discount is applied to younger siblings from the second year of their enrolment. - The total combined discount is capped at 25%. Refunds and cancellation policy - If registration is cancelled prior to the start of the academic year, the school will refund the paid tuition after deducting one-tenth (1/10) of the school tuition fee in line with the applicable regulation; the remainder is returned to the payer. Boarding / residential provision - No boarding or residential accommodation is listed as part of BIS Schools' campus services; transport for day students is provided through a contracted bus operator (AZ-AL). Other costs and optional services - Transport: a contracted school-bus service is available through AZ-AL; bus registration and fees are arranged separately with the transport provider. - Uniforms, books, stationery and other personal learning materials are charged separately. Billing schedule and payment terms (summary) - Two billing options: single advance payment (5% discount) or four equal instalments on the dates listed above. - Admissions/registration requires completion of registration forms and receipt of the school's Financial Policy and invoice information at the point of enrolment. Fee payment channels and instructions - The school's Financial Policy and invoice information (provided to parents during registration) set out accepted payment methods and account/invoice details and must be completed as part of the registration process. - Parents choosing the advance-payment option receive the discounted total; parents choosing instalments must pay each instalment by its due date as shown in the billing schedule.	Fee details —
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform. Edessa Textile is the official uniform provider, with a dedicated Maslak shop and an online option to purchase uniforms. Uniforms are required across Pre‑School, Primary and Secondary levels and include items such as white polo T‑shirts (short and long sleeve), white T‑shirts with navy, fleece, Bermuda shorts, pants, a dress or skort, a hoodie, and a PE tracksuit.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school offers a Lunch Menu and a Snack Menu. The menus include dietary labels (V for Vegetarian, Vv for Vegan, G for Gluten‑free, L for Lactose‑free) and calories values are listed for portions.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The BIS Schools operate under two divisions: International Division and Turkish Division. The International Division comprises The British International School Istanbul (Zekeriyaköy Forest Campus) and The British International STEAM School (Etiler Campus). The Turkish Division includes Zekeriyaköy, Çamlıca and Bahçeşehir campuses, with Alkent Preschool Campus opening soon. Shared values include a safe and secure environment, high academic standards, transparent governance and student‑centred education.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The BIS curriculum blends British educational traditions with an international framework. Primary education draws on established British practices and is delivered with a personalised approach that supports academic foundations and social-emotional growth. Middle School provides a comprehensive and balanced national curriculum, enriched with Information Technology, Music, Visual Arts and Physical Education, with English education as a central pillar and a second foreign language option. High School offers university preparation pathways and tailored academic support to strengthen readiness for higher education. BIS is a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and focuses on implementing the IB Diploma Programme in line with IB standards to prepare students for university study in a global context.	Curriculum details —
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Structured university preparation pathways with tailored academic support delivered by experienced subject specialists for admission to leading Turkish public universities.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Differentiated learning model tailored to individual needs; ongoing academic and social progress monitoring.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school cares about students' wellbeing, social and emotional development. In the primary and middle sections, orientation days are planned at the start of each year with students, teachers and parents. The counselling department plans preventive guidance based on ongoing observations in cooperation with parents, students and teachers. Developmental guidance helps students build self-confidence, positive self-perception, and effective communication and problem-solving skills through an inclusive approach. Parents receive monthly guidance seminars and a guidance bulletin is shared with families; the counselling team regularly reviews each student's academic, social and psychological development with teachers.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Learning Support Department provides support for students experiencing Special Needs in line with the school's philosophy and goals, including intervention and progress reviews for students referred for Learning Support. The Learning Support staff collaborate with mainstream teachers, parents, administrators, as well as with the ESL department, external Educational Psychologists, Speech Therapists and other professionals. The department offers Psychological Counseling Studies, Student Orientation Studies, In-Class Student Activities, Individual Student Meetings and Group Works, and maintains ongoing communication with parents through regular meetings and monthly seminars. The ESL department is part of the collaborative approach to support language needs. The program emphasizes monitoring and evaluating progress for students requiring learning support.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school has an ESL Department that collaborates with the Learning Support Team to support students with language needs. The Learning Support Department works with ESL staff to provide language-focused interventions and track progress. The campus promotes bilingual education, focusing on English and Turkish to develop linguistic proficiency. English language support is integrated with mainstream learning through ESL collaboration. The bilingual environment supports cross-cultural communication and cognitive flexibility.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school cares about students' wellbeing and social-emotional development. The counselling department supports wellbeing and development, with orientation activities and ongoing meetings to monitor progress. Developmental guidance helps students build self-confidence, positive self-perception and effective communication and problem-solving skills, with an inclusive approach to meeting developmental needs. Parents receive monthly guidance seminars and a counselling newsletter to stay informed about social, emotional and personal development. The school emphasizes regular collaboration between counselling staff and classroom teachers to support students throughout the year.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding A campus nurse is available to address health queries, and medical history and allergies are collected in the first week of each academic year. The campus is guarded 24 hours a day and monitored by security cameras; parents receive an ID card to access the campus. If the person collecting a child is not known, the school will contact the parent and request verification. Changes to routine for picking up a child require notification, and the school will call if there are any discrepancies with the usual procedure. Parents are reminded to keep mobile numbers up to date with the school secretaries.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview BIS Schools operate three campuses in Istanbul: Zekeriyaköy, Bahçeşehir, and Çamlıca Hill. The Zekeriyaköy campus offers a truly international environment enriched by sport and nature, with gardens and open-air play areas for outdoor learning. The campus provides libraries, computer rooms and science laboratories to support practical learning. The Bahçeşehir campus features a bilingual English–Turkish program and is equipped with advanced science laboratories, computer suites, a gym, and a swimming pool. Çamlıca Hill Campus delivers a bilingual program and includes science laboratories, computer suites, a gym and a swimming pool, with proximity to natural areas. Across the campuses, a multicultural environment fosters intercultural understanding among Turkish and international students.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Zekeriyaköy campus has well-equipped sports facilities, libraries, computer rooms and science laboratories, complemented by gardens and open-air play areas for outdoor activity. The Bahçeşehir Campus is equipped with a gym and a swimming pool to support physical education and wellness. The Çamlıca Hill Campus also features a gym and a swimming pool, with facilities that support practical learning and physical fitness. Across the campuses, outdoor spaces and a range of facilities support a holistic approach to student development.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Zekeriyaköy campus includes libraries, computer rooms and science laboratories to support practical, inquiry-based learning. Bahçeşehir Campus is equipped with advanced science laboratories and computer suites, reinforcing bilingual English–Turkish education. Çamlıca Hill Campus features science laboratories and computer suites, and emphasizes bilingual education to foster cognitive flexibility. Bahçeşehir and Çamlıca Hill campuses also include a gym and a swimming pool to support physical development. The facilities described reflect BIS's bilingual, internationally oriented curriculum across campuses.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Student Clubs are listed on the BIS site as part of student life. Summer Camp is offered, with details accessible via the BIS Summer Camp site. Gardens and open-air play areas on the Zekeriyaköy Campus support outdoor activities and learning. The campuses foster a multicultural environment that promotes social skills and cross-cultural engagement.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History BIS Schools is a well-established school group operating in Türkiye with over 39 years of international educational experience. The International Division delivers globally focused programmes built upon the foundations of the British education system and includes The British International School Istanbul at the Zekeriyaköy Forest Campus and The British International STEAM School at the Etiler STEAM Campus. The Turkish Division operates under the BIS Schools umbrella, delivering the Turkish National Curriculum with international educational standards at Zekeriyaköy, Çamlıca and Bahçeşehir campuses (Alkent Preschool Campus opening soon). Shared values under one educational framework include a safe and secure environment, high academic standards, transparent governance and student-centred education.	History —
Community	Community The BIS Schools have an active school community centered on the Parent-Teacher Association. 2024–2025 PTA Board Members include Chairman of OAB Board of Directors: İlkim Toprak Koylan; OAB Board of Directors Vice President: Begüm Terzioğlu; OAB Board Members: Yeşim Atay Kaya, Ece Erdoğan, Botogaz Sarbassova; OAB Board of Directors Substitute Members: Seçil Giva, Sinem Demir Dernek, Nihal Ündeş, Zeynep Özgüven; OAB Board of Audit Members: Şükran Koç, Derya Yiğit, Meltem Vurkun, Derya Koral, Elif Yılmaz Durak, İlknur Avunduk. 2024–2025 Academic Year Activities include: Student-Teacher Parent Orientation; Sports Day Events; Second Hand Uniform Sale; Teachers' Day Celebration; Professions Talk; Winter Bazaar; Global Community Day Event; Social Responsibility Projects (TİDER); April 23 Children's Day Festival; Cake & Bake Sale; Parent-Student External Trip Planning; Year 4 Graduation Ceremony; Year 8 Graduation Ceremony.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parent-Teacher Association (OAB) is active across BIS Schools. 2024–2025 PTA Board Members include Chairman of OAB Board of Directors: İlkim Toprak Koylan; OAB Board of Directors Vice President: Begüm Terzioğlu; OAB Board Members: Yeşim Atay Kaya, Ece Erdoğan, Botogaz Sarbassova; OAB Board of Directors Substitute Members: Seçil Giva, Sinem Demir Dernek, Nihal Ündeş, Zeynep Özgüven; OAB Board of Audit Members: Şükran Koç, Derya Yiğit, Meltem Vurkun, Derya Koral, Elif Yılmaz Durak, İlknur Avunduk. 2024–2025 Academic Year Activities include: Student-Teacher Parent Orientation; Sports Day Events; Second Hand Uniform Sale; Teachers' Day Celebration; Professions Talk; Winter Bazaar; Global Community Day Event; Social Responsibility Projects (TİDER); April 23 Children's Day Festival; Cake & Bake Sale; Parent-Student External Trip Planning; Year 4 Graduation Ceremony; Year 8 Graduation Ceremony.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Clubs include Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Photography, Model United Nations, Student Council, Chess, Drama, Music and Art, Dance, Choir, and Dinosaurs. These clubs are available during the weekly lesson time, after-school hours, and Sunday Morning sessions. The program features clubs that vary by age group across BIS campuses. English is used during joint play and activities across campuses.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Drama, Music and Art, Photography, Dance, and Choir are among the BIS clubs. Students can pursue creative interests across BIS campuses. The clubs are structured to support creative expression and collaborative projects across age groups.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Clubs focus on human relations, communication skills, and active use of a foreign language. On our campus, English is used during joint play and activity hours across BIS campuses.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Sport and recreation clubs include Football, Basketball, Volleyball and Swimming. These clubs promote social interaction and teamwork within BIS's activities. Activities vary by age group and campus.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Student Council is listed as a BIS club. Clubs are organized to accommodate different age groups and cross-campus participation. The program includes a range of activities designed to engage students in school life.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The BIS clubs include Football, Basketball, Volleyball and Swimming, promoting physical activity. Joint play hours use English, supporting an active and social school community across campuses.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction, with instruction delivered by native English-speaking teachers. An English Academic Support Programme supports language development, and Turkish language support is provided as additional academic assistance in Turkish, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The school aligns its secondary education with the IB Diploma Programme.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. The prospective family contacts the School by completing the Application Form on the website or by telephoning the School. The Communications Department contacts the prospective family to acknowledge receipt and outline the next steps. 2. An appointment is scheduled for a preliminary visit and a meeting with the Director or the Principal of the School. During the visit: a. The Principal and the School Psychological Counsellor meet the prospective student and administer the School Readiness Assessment for Primary Year 1 in the 2026–2027 Academic Year. b. The Principal and the School Psychological Counsellor meet the prospective student and conduct a general evaluation for students who will be placed in Years 2–8 in the 2026–2027 Academic Year. c. For students applying to High School (Years 9–12) in the 2026–2027 Academic Year, the Principal and the School Psychological Counsellor conduct an interview and a general academic evaluation. Previous school reports and relevant academic records are reviewed as part of the assessment process. 3. The results are shared with the parents. 4. Once the parents decide to proceed with registration, they are informed about the Financial Policy by the Admissions Department and are required to complete the Registration Forms.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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