Which school is cheaper: The British International School Istanbul or The British International STEAM School?

The British International School Istanbul has lower published tuition than The British International STEAM School — roughly 13% cheaper at the midpoint. The British International School Istanbul runs $26,906-$61,099 USD/year; The British International STEAM School runs $34,656-$64,624.

What is the true annual cost difference between The British International School Istanbul and The British International STEAM School?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), The British International School Istanbul runs about $45,953 per year vs $51,590 at The British International STEAM School — a difference of $5,637.

Which school is more diverse: The British International School Istanbul or The British International STEAM School?

The British International School Istanbul draws students from 55 nationalities; The British International STEAM School draws from 20. The British International School Istanbul has the broader international community by this measure.

How do admissions compare between The British International School Istanbul and The British International STEAM School?

The British International School Istanbul has Competitive admissions; The British International STEAM School has Moderate admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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The British International School Istanbul vs The British International STEAM School

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Istanbul

The British International School Istanbul vs The British International STEAM School side-by-side comparison
Metric	The British International School Istanbul	The British International STEAM School
Curriculum	IB, British	British
Qualifications	IGCSE and IB Diploma	—
Ages served	Ages 3 to 18	Ages 3 to 11

The British International School Istanbul vs The British International STEAM School

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