

Bis Bahçeşehir
Updated July 2026
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The BIS School is a private educational institution with campuses in Bahçeşehir, Zekeriyaköy, and Çamlıca, serving students aged 2.5 to 18 years. It delivers an education aligned with the Turkish National Curriculum, blending academic excellence with a modern, bilingual approach.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and cultural appreciation. It emphasizes a partnership with parents, recognizing them as the primary educators in a child's life, and believes that collaboration between home and school is essential for student success. The educational approach focuses on developing the whole child, balancing academic rigour with social and emotional growth.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive academic programme aligned with the Turkish National Curriculum, spanning Pre-School (ages 2.5–4), Primary (ages 6–9), Middle School (ages 10–13), and High School (ages 14–18). The curriculum emphasizes bilingual learning in Turkish and English, project-based learning, and hands-on activities. Instruction is supported by weekly assemblies, student council updates, and a focus on both core subjects and creative arts.
Outcomes
The school aims to develop students into lifelong learners and responsible, happy global citizens who are well-prepared for future success. Through the Turkish National Curriculum, students are supported in their intellectual, emotional, and social development. The programme emphasizes bilingualism in Turkish and English, fostering critical thinking, cognitive flexibility, and cultural appreciation.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides a Learning Support Unit that collaborates with teachers to monitor the individual developmental progress of students. If a need is identified, the unit observes the student in various settings, such as lessons, breaks, and mealtimes, to determine the appropriate level of support. Parents are kept informed of these observations and any necessary internal or external guidance arranged for the student.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school manages admissions through an online enquiry form available on its website, where prospective families can select their preferred campus and the student's intended grade level. The admissions process includes opportunities for campus visits to help families learn more about the school's procedures and environment. Prospective students may apply for grades ranging from Pre-School through Grade 12.
Calendar
The school year includes significant national day celebrations, such as 23 April, 29 October, and 10 November. Academic progress is formally communicated to parents through reports issued twice annually in December and June, with parent-teacher meetings scheduled in October and April.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates across multiple campuses, including Bahçeşehir Garden, Alkent, Zekeriyaköy, and Çamlıca Hill. Facilities across these sites include modern theatres, science and computer laboratories, libraries, and indoor gyms. For physical education and recreation, the campuses feature all-weather sports pitches, tennis and basketball courts, heated swimming pools, and safe play areas, alongside dedicated hobby gardens.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a rich co-curricular programme designed to help students thrive outside the classroom, including student clubs and school trips. Primary students participate in an in-school House system—comprising Maple, Cedar, and Oak teams—where they earn points for academic effort, behaviour, and participation. Additional activities include sports festivals, art exhibitions, swimming galas, drama shows, and concerts.


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