Brights International School of Istanbul
International School in Istanbul
Quick answer
Brights International School of Istanbul provides an American curriculum with AP course options. At $6,972–$9,786/year, it sits below the Istanbul average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $6,972–$9,786/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 20) Istanbul international school · 350 students total.
- 17 nationalities top: Lebanese.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
350
17 (Lebanese)
20 avg / 20 max
Rolling
AP
About Brights International School of Istanbul
Brights International School of Istanbul is an international school situated in the area of Büyükçekmece west of Istanbul. Brights hosts the American Curriculum in alignment with the common core state standards. Brights offers Arabic and Turkish classes to all students. At Brights, students from all nationalities are welcome to enroll.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,972 – $9,786 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 223088TL-313141TL |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $9,879(+18%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $11,379 |
| Cost position in Istanbul | 18th percentile(budget-friendly) |
American
AP
SAT for english and AP
Above 1000
Turkish, Arabic
unknown
Yes
Yes specials classes
8:30 – 16:00
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Istanbul
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Lebanese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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