Tarabya British Schools
International School in Istanbul
Quick answer
Tarabya British Schools is a British-curriculum school in Istanbul, Turkey. It is accredited by CIE and serves ages Ages 3 to 18.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: CIE verified.
Rolling
CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Tarabya British Schools
Tarabya British Schools is the pioneer in Turkey that combines the Turkish national curriculum and British national curriculum. All subjects, except for Turkish Language and Cultural lessons are taught in English. Students get an amazing opportunity to enter universities and colleges all around the world.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
Turkish
unknown
For students who wish to study Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A-Levels and who don’t currently meet the required level of English, TBS offers preparation courses of varying lengths according to the needs of the student.
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Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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