The British International School Istanbul
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
- UK EYFS
- British
Per yearUSD 21.6K–52.5K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
The British International School Istanbul is a private international school in Sarıyer, Istanbul, a division of The British School Istanbul. It offers Pre-School (from age 2.5) through Year 13 with the EYFS, a modified English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. It holds CIS, COBIS and MSA-CESS accreditation and is coeducational.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IGCSE · UK EYFS
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 107
- Selectivity
- Moderately selective
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-School Half Day | USD 21,600 |
| Pre-School Full Day | USD 25,500 |
| Reception | USD 29,550 |
| Primary | USD 47,550 |
| Secondary Years 7-10 | USD 49,050 |
| Secondary Years 11-12 | USD 50,550 |
| Secondary Year 13 | USD 52,500 |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-School Half Day | USD 21,600 (about TRY 1.08M) |
| Pre-School Full Day | USD 25,500 (about TRY 1.28M) |
| Reception | USD 29,550 (about TRY 1.48M) |
| Primary | USD 47,550 (about TRY 2.38M) |
| Secondary Years 7-10 | USD 49,050 (about TRY 2.46M) |
| Secondary Years 11-12 | USD 50,550 (about TRY 2.54M) |
| Secondary Year 13 | USD 52,500 (about TRY 2.63M) |
Source: school website (bis.k12.tr) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 1,250
- Capital levy
- USD 5,500
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Entry assessment
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE · EYFS · British curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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 MYPNot here
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
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Outdoor education
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- School teams in several sports
Arts
- Music
- Theatre
- Visual arts
- Creative arts in every year group
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIE, CIS, COBIS, IB, MSA
- Memberships
- COBIS, COIS
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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