About
British Embassy School Ankara (BESA) runs from Nursery through Year 11. It follows the British curriculum in English and Mathematics alongside international curricula, uses a thematic approach, and has an outdoor learning environment including woods and a Forest School.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-01
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–16
Type
International school
- Ownership
- Embassy-run
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Outdoor education
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Sports field
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- Accreditations
- BSO, COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS
Location
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