Kilittaşı Schools
International School in Istanbul
Quick answer
Kilittaşı Schools is a Canadian-curriculum school in Istanbul, Turkey. Annual tuition runs $13,125-$34,531; total annual cost reaches roughly $25,478 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It is accredited by WASC and serves ages Ages 2 to 18.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Canadian taught at Kilittaşı Schools.
- Tuition: $13,125–$34,531/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 22) Istanbul international school · 250 students total.
- 12 nationalities top: Turkish.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 08:30..
- Accreditations: WASC verified.
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12 (Turkish)
18 avg / 22 max
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WASC
About Kilittaşı Schools
Kilittaşı Schools: A Premier Dual Language Education Experience At Kilittaşı Schools, we provide a rich, '' immersive bilingual education'' designed to foster academic excellence, cultural awareness, and multilingual proficiency. For children aged 3 to 6, our ' Early Years Program ' is conducted entirely in 'English' with native English-speaking teachers, ensuring full language immersion. At age 4, students begin learning French as a foreign language. By ages 5 and 6, before transitioning to primary school, they develop ' English reading and writing skills ', allowing them to enter 'Grade 1 fully literate in English'. Why Choose Kilittaşı Schools? Bilingual Education: Dual Program offers a half-day English, half-day Turkish curriculum, ensuring fluency in both languages. French Immersion: Beginning in the 'Early Years, ' students receive structured French instruction, culminating in a dedicated French prep class in the 5th grade. International Accreditation: Accredited by WASC and a pr
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): Educational psychologist available
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $13,125 – $34,531 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 420000TL-1105000TL |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $25,478(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $26,978 |
| Cost position in Istanbul | 45th percentile(mid-range) |
Canadian
OSSLT
Pending result
French starts at age 4.
According to the special needs of the student based on a professional's report, we create an IEP or AP plan to accommodate the student.
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Yes
08:30. – 15:30
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Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Istanbul
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Turkish
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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