The British International STEAM School

Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Türkiye
  • UK EYFS
  • British
  • IGCSE

Per yearUSD 21.6K–47.5K

2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

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About

Turkey's first international STEAM school, a division of The British School Istanbul, in Etiler, Istanbul. Serves preschool and primary students aged about 2 to 11, following the Cambridge curriculum and England's National Curriculum with a STEAM programme based on inquiry-based learning.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year

  • Curriculum

    UK EYFS · British · IGCSE

  • Ages

    Ages 2–11

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Entry process
Interview

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.

GradePer year
Pre School Half DayUSD 21,600
Pre School Full DayUSD 25,500
ReceptionUSD 29,550
PrimaryUSD 47,550
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Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
The British International STEAM School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
Pre School Half DayUSD 21,600 (about TRY 1.08M)
Pre School Full DayUSD 25,500 (about TRY 1.28M)
ReceptionUSD 29,550 (about TRY 1.48M)
PrimaryUSD 47,550 (about TRY 2.38M)

Source: school website (biss.k12.tr) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)

One-off costs

Application fee
USD 1,250
Enrolment fee
USD 5,500
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)

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE
  • 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

  • STEM
  • Academics

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

English support (EAL)
Yes
School bus
Yes

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Library

Sports

  • PE

Arts

  • Art
  • Music

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Location

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Cengiz Topel Cad. Tuğcular Sk. No:27 Etiler, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye

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