The British International STEAM School
International School in Istanbul
Quick answer
The British International STEAM School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with notably small class sizes averaging 8 students. Well-suited to premium-budget families. At $34,656–$64,624/year, it sits above the Istanbul average, reflecting its premium positioning. The student body draws from 20 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at The British International STEAM School.
- Tuition: $34,656–$64,624/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 8 (max 16) Istanbul international school · 80 students total.
- 20 nationalities top: South Korean.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 11 school day starts at 8:50.
80
20 (South Korean)
8 avg / 16 max
Rolling
About The British International STEAM School
STEAM is embedded at the school as a way of 'being', not an act of simply 'doing'. It is based on best practices related to both project and problem based learning, and focuses on concept and inquiry based learning. It is community based and provides opportunities for student agency. It promotes the individual as a learner in all aspects of life including social, emotional and intellectual. STEAM is focused on the process and skills of learning and what it means to be a learner in the real world. Through using the scientific, the engineering, and the creative process students not only successfully learn fundamental skills, in literacy, numeracy and knowledge of the world, they also explore bigger question thinking and address real world issues. These often connect with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, financial literacy, sustainability and what it means to be a global and a digital citizen. STEAM works to support students becoming succ
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $34,656 – $64,624 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 1108996TL-2067952TL |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $51,590(+4%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $53,090 |
| Cost position in Istanbul | 91th percentile(premium tier) |
British
Cambridge Insights and Cambridge Assessment Programmes
Students perform at an above level
French, Spanish, Turkish
Differentiated classes and individualised plans, and therapy sessions, pushing and pull out support sessions, school psychologist and specialist autism and ADHD
Learning Support
EAL
8:50 – 15:30
Yes
Vegan
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Istanbul
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: South Korean
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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