

Al Nahda International Schools
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Languages
Alnahda International Schools in Istanbul is a private educational institution that offers both Arabic and international academic tracks to students from kindergarten through grade 12. The school focuses on providing a modern, technology-integrated learning environment that balances academic rigor with character and values-based education.
Curriculum
Term structure
Teaching approach
The school is founded on the values of creativity, quality, and credibility, with a mission to build a balanced generation that is proud of its identity and positively influences society. It emphasizes a holistic approach to education that integrates academic excellence with moral and value-based development. The school promotes a partnership between the family, the school, and the community to support the student's intellectual, social, and behavioral growth.
Programmes
The school operates two main academic branches: an Arabic branch following the Yemeni Ministry of Education curriculum, and an international branch using the HMH publishing curriculum aligned with Common Core standards. Kindergarten offers a trilingual program focusing on foundational skills, behavioral development, and religious education. All students receive instruction in Arabic, English, and Turkish, with a specialized 'My Life is Better with Values' program integrated into the curriculum.
Outcomes
The school aims to graduate students who are balanced, productive, and proud of their identity while remaining open to other cultures. Students in the secondary stage follow a cumulative grading system based on the Yemeni Ministry of Education standards, which includes school and ministerial examinations. The school emphasizes the development of critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills to prepare students for university education.
Student support
Learning support
The school implements a language support program and provides enrichment curricula to bridge gaps in foundational skills, particularly in languages and mathematics. It utilizes differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse student needs and levels. Additionally, the school employs an integrated electronic system (E-School) to monitor academic performance, track attendance, and provide immediate alerts for students who may be struggling.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school requires a completed registration form, a valid residency permit in Turkey, and a placement test in core subjects. Required documentation includes copies of passports and residency permits for both the student and parents, original academic transcripts from the previous two years, and proof of residence. Admissions are subject to age requirements aligned with Yemeni and Turkish Ministry of Education regulations. Prospective families are invited to tour the campus, including classrooms, laboratories, and libraries, by appointment.
Calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters, each consisting of two quarters, with a two-week break between semesters and one-week breaks between quarters. The first semester runs from September to January, and the second semester runs from February to June. The school also observes specific internal schedules for the international curriculum.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features classrooms equipped with interactive smart boards, laboratories, libraries, and dedicated support service offices. It includes indoor play areas for kindergarteners equipped with safe, varied play equipment. The school also provides a transportation service using a modern fleet equipped with GPS tracking and supervised by staff to ensure student safety.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of clubs, including reading, science, arts, handicrafts, and sports clubs. Extracurricular activities include swimming, theater, public speaking, poetry, and storytelling. Students also participate in field trips, camps, workshops, and seminars designed to develop physical skills, leadership, and social cooperation.

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