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Brights International School of Istanbul

Turkey, Istanbul

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Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 370
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, Turkish, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese
Typical class size 8
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

BRIGHTS International School of Istanbul delivers the American Curriculum for students from pre-school through Grade 12, aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Arabic and Turkish are taught as part of the program, supporting multilingual development in a Turkish international setting. The school is certified by the Turkish Ministry of Education and accredited by AIAASC, and is located in Büyükçekmece, west of Istanbul, Türkiye. The mission emphasizes multicultural learning, differentiated instruction, stakeholder engagement, and college and career readiness, preparing students for higher education worldwide. Instruction emphasizes inquiry and literacy development, with all classrooms equipped with a sound-field system to assist hearing. The campus provides facilities for athletics, including the Haraldur Athletic Complex and Hopkins Gymnasium. Extracurricular offerings include the BRIGHTS Summer Program, BRIGHTS ECHO, and Brights Eco, along with language immersion camps featuring Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese. The school emphasizes field trips, community engagement, and developing responsible global citizens.

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Çakmaklı, Hadımköy Yolu Cd No:69, 34500 Büyükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye

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The Essentials

Brights International School of Istanbul has 370 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at Çakmaklı, Hadımköy Yolu Cd No:69, 34500 Beylikdüzü OSB/Büyükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye. It sits in the Beylikdüzü‑Büyükçekmece area of Istanbul. The campus is described as safe, with state-of-the-art facilities. BRIGHTS offers the American Curriculum in alignment with the Common Core standards for Pre-school and Grades 1 to 12, with Arabic and Turkish languages emphasized as part of the curriculum.

Stages
Preschool; Primary School; Middle & High School (Pre-K to 12)

Type
International school

Country affiliation
Türkiye
Diving Deeper
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Academics

Brights International School of Istanbul teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers the American Curriculum in alignment with the Common Core State Standards for Pre-school and Grades 1712, with Arabic and Turkish languages included as part of the curriculum.

Exam Results
Passing to universities: 100 students.

Higher Education Progression
100 students progressed to universities.
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Admissions

Admissions
To enroll, follow Brights International School of Istanbul's detailed registration policy. The school offers the American Curriculum aligned with the Common Core Standards for Pre-school and Grades 1–12, with Arabic/Turkish language components. Applications are being accepted for preSchool (NRS, KG1, KG2) and Grades 1–12 for the 2025–2026 academic year. After requesting information, you receive a confirmation email with login details and instructions to complete the online application, which you can access via the Apply Online link. You login and complete the online application using the credentials emailed to you. Admissions decisions and placement: Preschool placement is determined by date of birth (Preschool: NRS 3 years born before 30 September 2022; KG1 4 years born before 30 September 2021; KG2 5 years born before 30 September 2020). Students applying to Grades 1–12 are placed based on previous educational records and the school's assessment. The online application is forwarded to the Academic Administration for consideration; the Administration considers academic, social and emotional development; if the student has special educational needs, the Support Counselor will also be consulted. Once a decision has been made, the Admissions Office will contact you with further instructions. Required documents: For third grade and above, final certificates for the last two academic years, attested by both Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs in the country of issue, plus Turkish equivalency by the Turkish Ministry of Education. Preschool students (NRS, KG1, KG2) are subject to an academic assessment, and must be toilet-trained before entering class. Additional documents include: child photo (passport size), birth certificate, valid passport copies for student, father and mother, valid Turkish residency for student and guardians, a medical report issued within the last 6 months, Vaccination Card for Preschool and Primary, Custody Certificate if divorced, and Passport & Residency of Legal Guardian other than parents. Fees and payments: New Student Enrollment Fee: $100; Seat Reservation Fee: $300; Student Supplies Fees; and Annual Fees. A Fees table shows total annual fees by level and the option to receive a 30% discount. Discounts: Siblings 5%; Early Registration until June 30: 15%; Full Settlement: 10%; Group Discounts: 7–10 new students: 10%; 11 new students and above: 15%; Parents can obtain a 5% discount by referring Brights to new students; Discounts apply to Tuition Fee only. Payment schedule: First payment due at registration (Enrollment + Seat Reservation + Student Supplies); Second Payment (Term 1) due before 2025-09-05; Third Payment (Term 2) due before 2025-12-05; Fourth Payment (Term 3) due before 2026-03-05. All fees are in USD and can be paid in cash at the accounts office or by bank transfer to the school's designated account; late payments incur a $10 weekly fine; no student certificate, report card or result will be issued until late fees are settled. Cancellation/withdrawal: cancellation before 31 August 2025 results in a full tuition refund; cancellation during the first month of a term incurs a 30% deduction; cancellation after the first month yields no refund; notice of withdrawal must be given at least 30 days in advance; no refunds for student absences. Optional Services: Food Service Fee ($750 annually) for meals; Transportation Fee depends on municipality rules and distance to the school and is subject to change. For full terms, refer to the Detailed Registration Policy 25-26.
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