The British International School Istanbul
International School in Istanbul
600
55 (British)
12 avg / 15 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS, COBIS, MSA-CESS, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About The British International School Istanbul
The British International School Istanbul has a worldwide reputation for the education it provides. It is a leading private international School in Turkey, offering a modified English National Curriculum, IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The BIS is an academic school and it sends its graduates to universities throughout the world, predominantly to the UK and USA.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $26,906 – $61,099 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 860989TL-1955162TL |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $45,953(+4%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $47,453 |
| Cost position in Istanbul | 82th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSE, IB Diploma
Average IB score is about 38 over 45
German, Spanish, French, Turkish
The Learning Support Department staff work collaboratively with mainstream teachers, parents, administrators, as well as with the ESL department, external Educational Psychologists, Speech Therapists and other professionals.
The BISI Learning Support Department provides support for students experiencing Special Needs in accordance with the school’s philosophy and goals. The department is responsible for the provision of intervention and progress review of students referred for Learning Support.
English as a Second Language
September – At the end of June
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Istanbul
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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