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British International STEAM School Istanbul

Turkey, Istanbul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 80
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Typical class size 8
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

British International STEAM School Istanbul is a private school offering a British-style education for ages 2 to 18. The STEAM Campus in Etiler serves Pre-School and Primary and follows the Cambridge Pathway through Lower and Upper Secondary, with Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma offered in later years. The curriculum supports English as a First or Second Language and aligns English, Mathematics and Science with Cambridge, while Art, History, Geography, PSHE, PE and Music follow the National Curriculum. The Cambridge-based STEAM programme integrates science, technology, engineering, arts and maths to prepare students for IGCSE and IB. Facilities include year-group homerooms, Project Rooms, a Science Lab, an Art Room, a Music Room, a Multi-Use Hall, a canteen, a courtyard, a garden terrace and a basketball court, with an outdoor climbing frame. After-school activities include Genius Hour, Winter Show, Talent shows, PTA involvement and a pastoral care program for students and families.

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The Essentials

British International STEAM School Istanbul has 80 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
Etiler STEAM Campus, Tuğcular Sk. No:27, Beşiktaş, Istanbul

Stages
Preschool and Primary School

Type
Private international school (STEAM campus of The British International STEAM School)

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from over 60 nations.

Additional learning support
English as a Second Language (ESL) support; learning support team works with teachers, families and external services.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

School day structure
Arrival 08:30–08:50; registration and Community Circle at 08:50; lessons start at 09:00; dismissal at 15:30; after‑school activities until 16:20; must be collected by 16:25.

Bus service
AZ-AL provides BIS bus service with GPS-tracked buses, drivers and hostesses; a representative is based at both the City and Zekeriyaköy Campuses; bus service registration links for Etiler and Zekeriyaköy campuses.
Diving Deeper
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Academics

British International STEAM School Istanbul teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge International Curriculum is followed in the Primary School. The Cambridge Pathway provides a clear progression from age 5 to 18, comprising Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge Upper Secondary. Core subjects are taught via Cambridge for English, Mathematics and Science; Art, History, Geography, PSHE, PE and Music follow the National Curriculum. English as a First or Second Language support is available for students, and the curriculum is compatible with English language learning. The British International STEAM School offers a STEAM programme within a Cambridge curriculum, preparing students for IGCSE and IB.

Higher Education Progression
The Cambridge Pathway provides progression from age 5 to 18 toward upper secondary and pre-university study, equipping students with skills for life, school, university and work.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial Enquiry. A parent contacts the school to request an appointment to visit, using the enquiry form or by telephone. 2. Preliminary Visit. The parent confirms the appointment, tours the school and meets the Director/Deputy Director. 3. Completion of the Application and Fees. The parent completes an application for each student. An application fee of 1,250 USD is payable before the application is processed, and a registration fee of 5,500 USD is charged for students from Year 1 to Year 13 (the fee is non-refundable). Registration is not complete until the registration fee is paid. If paying the discounted full tuition, the registration fee must be paid by February 1st; if paying via the instalment plan, the registration fee must be paid by May 1st. Students may not start until all payments in the instalment plan are fully paid. 4. Documentation Required. The Director of Admissions must receive documents including four passport photographs of the child, two photographs of each parent, a copy of the child's passport, a copy of the parents' passports, BIS Medical Form, BIS Family Contract, Financial Policy + Invoice Information form, and the Registration Form. 5. Withdrawal. Ninety days' written notice is required to withdraw a student and obtain a refund of fees. 6. Registration Forms. BIS Medical Report Form, BIS Family Contract, Financial Policy, Invoice Information, and Registration Form must be downloaded, completed and submitted to the Admissions Office. 7. Eligibility and Class Placement. Admissions are available to children aged 2½ to 18 years and are placed in a class according to age, subject to the level of English allowing full access to the curriculum. In the first EYFS class, students will stay half day for at least the first term. The school does not admit Turkish students in accordance with Turkish Ministry of Education regulations and does not admit Year Eleven or Year Thirteen regardless of current schooling. New admissions are accepted throughout the year based on these criteria. 8. Equal Treatment and Special Educational Needs. The school provides equal treatment for all applicants and requires attendance at all lessons. The school may consider known disabilities or special educational needs and will discuss reasonable adjustments with parents if needed (including IEPs and related support as applicable). 9. Start of Attendance and Payments. New students may begin once all registration and tuition payments are complete as required.
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