Istanbul International School is a Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS Levels / Cambridge A Levels school in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded in 1997. Annual tuition ranges from $18,150 to $27,650 USD.
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About
Istanbul International School is a Cambridge International school in Üsküdar, Istanbul, serving approximately 375 students aged 4 to 18 across two campuses. The school offers the full Cambridge pathway from Early Years through A Levels, with a strong emphasis on bilingualism, multilingual education, and higher-order thinking. Founded in 1997, it is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and approved by the Turkish Ministry of Education.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Delivers Cambridge International Curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form for ages 4–18 across two campuses. Emphasizes bilingualism, biculturalism, and multilingual education with IGCSEs available in more than 30 languages. Secular, child-centred curriculum fostering curiosity, reflection, and higher-order thinking. Cambridge qualifications recognised by over 1,400 universities worldwide including 550+ in the US.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | USD 22,250 |
| Grade 2 | USD 22,250 |
| Grade 3 | USD 22,250 |
| Grade 4 | USD 22,250 |
| Grade 5 | USD 22,600 |
| Grade 6 | USD 23,400 |
| Grade 7 | USD 23,400 |
| Grade 8 | USD 23,950 |
| Grade 9 | USD 25,500 |
| Grade 10 | USD 27,000 |
| Grade 11 | USD 27,650 |
| Grade 12 | USD 27,800 |
| Early Years | USD 18,150 |
Original currency: TRY 18,150 - 27,650.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit inquiry through the Online Student Registration page. Provide school reports from the past two years. All students evaluated by a School Counselor; high school applicants complete a placement test. Step 2: Receive automatic email confirmation; await next steps by email; assessments may be required. Step 3: Make payment for Assessment fee; meet with Principal and Counselor. Step 4: Receive admissions decision; if accepted, meet with Admissions Officer to discuss fees and payment plan.
Admissions Details
If no places are available at the time of assessment, the student may be placed on the waiting list. Placement is determined by availability.
Student Life
Campus A (Ages 4–12) has an eatery; Campus B (Ages 13–17) has an eatery. Lunch is included in the published tuition fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Counselors are part of the Istanbul International School staff. The admissions process includes a meeting with a Counselor to discuss developmental and emotional readiness. Counselors contribute to admissions assessments to help determine readiness and appropriate placement.
Student Demographics
School Background
Approved and inspected by the Turkish Ministry of Education; holds Cambridge International School status; member of the International Schools Association; approved teacher training centre for the University of Stenden International Teacher Education Programme.