Istanbul International Community School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- American
- +1
Per yearUSD 18.4K–32.1K
2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Founded in 1911, Istanbul International Community School is a private, non-profit, secular, coeducational day school serving Istanbul's international community. It offers early years, primary and secondary education across two campuses (Hisar and Marmara), with a focus on IB programmes and a U.S. High School Diploma.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
450
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 75
- Founded
- 1911
- Religion
- none
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| EY3-4 | USD 18,400 |
| EY5 | USD 29,200 |
| G1 to G3 | USD 32,080 |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| EY3-4 | USD 18,400 (about TRY 923K) |
| EY5 | USD 29,200 (about TRY 1.46M) |
| G1 to G3 | USD 32,080 (about TRY 1.61M) |
Source: school website (iics.k12.tr) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 200
- Capital levy
- USD 7,700
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Device policy
- Laptop programme
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Lab
Sports
- Athletics
After-school activities
- Sports
- Clubs
- Leadership
Ask this school
Fill it in once and reuse it for your next inquiry.
You can also ask several schools at once
Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, NEASC, IB
- Memberships
- COIS, ECIS
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Hisar Campus: Rumelihisari Mahallesi, Nafi Baba Sokak, No:6 Hisarustu / Istanbul 34470, Turkey. Marmara Campus: Karaagac Koyu Mahallesi, Kahraman Caddesi, 27/1 Hadimkoy / Istanbul 34500, Turkey
Similar schools
- ENKA Schools Istanbul
AP · IB Diploma · IB MYP
Eyuboglu SchoolsIB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
TRY 458K–990K (about USD 9.12K–19.7K)
MEF International School IstanbulIB PYP · IGCSE · IB Diploma
USD 20.1K–42.2K (about TRY 1.01M–2.11M)
MEF International School, UlusIB Diploma · IB PYP · IGCSE
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · IstanbulUpdated 2026-11-01
Are you school staff?
Add these yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- Exam results and university destinations
- Class size and teacher ratio