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Bilkent Laboratory and International School

Turkey, Ankara

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Turkish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1115
Type Co-educational
Opened 1993
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Taiwan 108 Curriculum
Taught languages German, Spanish, French, Turkish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Located on Bilkent University's East Campus in Ankara, Bilkent Laboratory and International School (BLIS) provides PK–12 education organized around Cambridge objectives and Turkish Ministry of Education curricula. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme for elementary, with PK–K English immersion and Grades 1–4 bilingual instruction; Grades 5–8 English-medium instruction within the MYP; Grades 9–10 English-medium IGCSE preparation; Grades 11–12 English-medium IB Diploma Programme with TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay. BLIS requires Turkish MOE graduation requirements alongside IB DP to earn the High School diploma. Founded in 1993, BLIS sits on a 6,000 square meter campus on Bilkent University East Campus, 14 kilometers from central Ankara. Facilities include a performance wing with a hall, studios, two libraries, science labs, computer labs, and dining halls; students access Bilkent University Library. The school emphasizes service, volunteering, and a broad co-curricular program. Diversity of languages and global perspectives enrich learning for students.

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Doğu Kampüs, Üniversiteler, Bilkent, 06800 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye

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The Essentials

Bilkent Laboratory and International School has 1,115 pupils, instruction in English, Turkish.

Location
BLIS sits on the hills of Bilkent University's East Campus in Ankara, overlooking the city. The campus address is Üniversiteler Mah. Doğu Kampüs, Bilkent, Ankara 06800 Türkiye. BLIS is situated on the East Campus, approximately 14 kilometres from the city centre of Ankara.

Stages
PK–K: English immersion education within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework; Grades 1–4: Bi-lingual education within the IB PYP framework; Grades 5–8: English-medium education within the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework; Grade 9–10: English-medium education completing the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE); Grades 11–12: English-medium International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).

Type
International school

Additional learning support
Guidance services support students' academic and psychosocial development.

Country affiliation
Turkey

School day structure
Regular school day runs 8:00am–4:00pm. BLIS provides hot lunch daily; nutritional snacks are available twice daily for the Elementary Division and once daily for the Middle School Division.

Bus service
Optional bus transportation is provided for BLIS students by a third-party service bus company. Bus service is available for an additional fee and detailed information is shared with all families during the enrollment process.
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Academics

Bilkent Laboratory and International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Taiwan 108 Curriculum.

Curriculum
PK–K: English immersion education with Cambridge curricular objectives and the Turkish Ministry of Education curricula within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework. Grades 1–4: bilingual education with Cambridge objectives and Turkish MOE within the IB PYP framework. Grades 5–8: English‑medium education with Cambridge objectives and Turkish MOE within the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework. Grade 9–10: English‑medium education with Cambridge objectives and Turkish MOE to complete the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). Grades 11–12: English‑medium education with the IB Diploma Programme (DP); the DP comprises six subject groups and the DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, Service, and the Extended Essay). Through the DP core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge and undertake independent research. BLIS requires completion of Turkish MOE and IB DP requirements to earn a High School diploma.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. BLIS welcomes applications from all national and international students from Pre-kindergarten to upper secondary. Please submit online application for your child's grade level via the BLIS site. After submission of the online application and payment of the applicable fee, the Admissions Office provides detailed information about the admissions process.

2. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten: A group interview lasting about 60 minutes is conducted to observe the child's independence and development. Parents wait in a room next to the interview and complete a short survey about their child's development.

3. Grade 1: Interviews occur in August; August dates are typically reserved for overseas applicants.

4. Grades 2-3-4: After the online application is received and fees paid, applicants are invited to admissions exams. Entrance exams are scheduled to occur in May and August; May is for both international and national applicants, whereas August is typically reserved for those who arrived in Ankara after April from outside of Turkey.

5. Grades 5-8: After the online application is completed, applicants are tested on two formal entrance examination dates in May and August. May is open to all; August is typically reserved for overseas applicants. In addition to exams, applicants must submit academic records for the last two years and BLIS may consult previous school staff to form a clear picture of the applicant.

6. High School (Grades 9-11): After the online inquiry form is completed, students are tested on one formal entrance examination date in May. Test results are communicated by email or phone, and final registration procedures must be completed by a published date.

7. Decision making: Applications are reviewed by the Admission Committee and recommendations are made.

8. 2026-2027 Deadlines: For reference, Grade 1 and Grade 2-3-4 have February 16, 2026 deadlines; Grades 5-8 have April 3, 2026; Grade 9 has April 30, 2026; Grades 10-11 have April 3, 2026.
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