The majority of teachers are native English speakers who are recruited from abroad. The majority of the faculty is from the US, Canada and UK.

IICS provides English support for all grades.

IICS offers French (Grades 2-5) and Turkish Culture & Language (EY5 – Grade 5) at the Primary Level.

In Secondary School, French, Spanish and Korean are offered as in person options for second language. A catalog of online and hybrid courses are available for all other international languages such as German, Turkish, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, & Portuguese.

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In the Early Years and in Grade 1, shared iPads are provided for student use under the guidance of teachers, building a foundation in collaboration and sharing. Students in Grade 2 to Grade 5 use shared MacBooks and iPads provided by IICS. This extends into a 1-to-1 MacBook Program in Grade 6-12, and students use these devices throughout the day to complement teacher instruction. A typical classroom consists of an interactive whiteboard, wireless projector and 3.1 stereo system.

Yes, we do provide distance learning when Covid-19 protocols are in place.

IICS does not provide religious classes in its curriculum. However, all students are allowed to practice their own beliefs and religions.

IICS does not discriminate against any religion or person of Faith. All faiths are welcome at IICS.
IICS is an inclusive international school.

IB, AP, PSAT, SAT, Dual Enrollment Courses with Universities, MAP, CAT 4.

2025 Results: IBDP average: 34, AP Results average: 4.35, Dual Enrollment average: 4.0

Yes, homework varies depending on grade and time of the year.

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1) IICS has dedicated student support staff at both campuses and all grade levels in all three areas: EAL, Counseling, and Student Support.
2) Learning support is offered through push in and pull out models using tier intervention with internal and external support as needed.

There are two educational psychologists on campus, one for primary and one for secondary. Additionally IICS works with external providers who visit the campus to provide external support.

Assessment in secondary is compulsory.

There is no entrance exam for students with grades EY3-Grade 6. If the student is applying for grade 7 and above the student may be invited to the school for testing for English, Math, or foreign language to make sure of the right placement.

ENGLISH
We ask them to do an age-appropriate piece of academic writing. They have a choice of two titles and must write a properly structured formal essay on the topic of their choice for 60 min
If they are already identified as EAL they will also have a speaking and listening assessment with our EAL teacher.

MATHS
The students are given a maths test covering the topics that have been studied in previous years. This is to understand if there are any gaps in their content or skills that we may have to account for when assigning them a maths class.

Both tests are handwritten to give us an understanding of their thought process and their handwriting.

If classes are already full then all applying students will be put on a waiting list.

No deadline, applications are taken all year round.

Yes.

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There are after school co-curricular activities free of charge for all students that run from 3 to 4:30. Parents need to sign up for these activities.

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Yes. Lunch (full meal and salad bar) and daily snacks (fruits and pastries) are provided daily, which are included in the fees.

Yes, Vegan and Gluten-free options are provided.

No uniform is required.

Athletics, basketball, cross-country, football, volleyball, badminton, arts, sketching club, secondary school production, orchestra, choir, poetry club, a ceramics studio, drama, Model United Nations, speech and debate, student newspaper, science club, virtual reality, running

Physical education is provided as a part of the IB curriculum.

Yes, CEESA competitions within Europe and Turkish International Schools League (TISL) within Turkey.

- a 335m² completely automated and newly expanded library with computer stations
- three science labs
- an 82m² design technology lab
- a 264m² theater with 320 seats
- an outside amphitheater
- an 289m² visual arts building
- two music rooms, 195m² in total
- a 85 m² cafe with 30 seats and a 100m² multipurpose room with 50 seats
- a recently renovated cafeteria with 280 seats and a panoramic view, 490m² seating area and 350m² kitchen

Hisar Campus:
- PE room
- a 33m² basketball court rubberized for safety
- a 180m² football pitch
- a climbing wall¨
- a lower playground of 408m² and an upper playground of 160m² outdoor spaces for children at play

Marmara Campus:
- a double gymnasium
- two multi-purpose sports salons, 1760m² in total
- outdoor basketball and tennis courts, 2730m² in total
- a 6230m² soccer pitch
- 13,000m² spacious playgrounds for primary and secondary students

Founded in 1911, Istanbul International Community School (IICS) is one of the world’s oldest international schools and among the most respected in Europe. A private, non-profit, secular, and coeducational day school, IICS serves Istanbul’s diverse international community. With over 75 nationalities represented and a 6:1 student–educator ratio, the school offers learner-centered, high-quality education from early childhood through secondary across two campuses.

From early years to graduation IICS provides a balanced future ready education program to build world citizens prepared to face any upcoming life challenge crossing their path. Ready to voice their opinions, open-mindset oriented to evaluate any given task, highly skill-equipped to maneuver through university challenges, and fully focused to find a passion-driven path towards an ultimate envisioned goal.
The three IB programs are challenging to all learners, and we believe in the importance of the IB Learner Profile (inquirers, risk-takers, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, knowledgeable, balanced, reflective). Additionally the AP (advanced placement) courses add rigor to the American High School diploma and to customize and personalize education even further IICS offers the Impact & Innovation diploma that combines Honors Courses, AP courses and exams, University Dual Enrollment options and an extensive catalog of career focus, future ready portfolio based courses.
Healthy relationships and effective communication between all members of the community, especially between students and teachers, are the key to school success. Learning is personal, as each student is unique in his or her interests, aptitudes, and learning styles. The needs of each individual ought to be met so that each student has opportunities to excel.