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School comparison · Istanbul
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Istanbul
Quick answer
Different curricula: Deutsche Schule Istanbul offers German, Uskudar American Academy offers IB.
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Deutsche Schule Istanbul | Uskudar American Academy |
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| Curriculum | German | IB |
| Ages served | Ages 14 to 18 | Ages 13 to 18 |
| Language of instruction |
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| — |
| English |
| Students | 600 | 881 |
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| Avg class size | — | 21 |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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| Accreditations | — | IBO |
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