British International School Istanbul

British International School Istanbul
Location

Coordinates41°12′19″N 29°02′24″E / 41.205323°N 29.040061000000037°E / 41.205323; 29.040061000000037
Information
TypePrivate, coeducational
CEEB code696462
CampusesCity and Suburban
NicknameBISI
Websitehttp://www.bis.k12.tr

The British International School Istanbul (BISI) is a private international primary and secondary school in Istanbul, Turkey, offering a modified English National Curriculum, IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school comprises three campuses: a city campus in Etiler, Beşiktaş, serving preschool and primary students; a campus in Zekeriyaköy, Sarıyer, accommodating students from preschool to secondary education, including sixth form; and a campus in Bahçeşehir, Başakşehir, providing education at the preschool, primary, and middle school levels. The school is a co-educational community. The student body represents over 55 nationalities, with ages ranging from 2½ to 18 years. As a private international institution, the school prepares its graduates for higher education, with many pursuing university studies. Graduates frequently pursue higher education at institutions in the United Kingdom and the United States.

It has three campuses:

  • BISI City Campus in Etiler, Beşiktaş, serving early years foundation stage and primary school. The current facility opened in January 2017
  • Zekeriyaköy Campus in Zekeriyaköy, Sarıyer serves all educational stages from preschool through senior school/sixth form
  • Bahçeşehir Campus based in Bahçeşehir, Başakşehir, offers education for preschool, primary, and middle school levels.