Tarabya British Schools

The school is founded on the vision of raising "world citizens" who are innovative, questioning, critical, and self-confident. It aims to provide an education that integrates international curricula with the national curriculum, fostering both academic success and personal development. The school emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that is not only academically supportive but also rich in opportunities for individual growth.

The school offers a comprehensive academic programme that combines the Turkish national curriculum with the Cambridge curriculum. It provides Cambridge IGCSE courses for students aged 14-16, covering core subjects like Mathematics, English, and Science, alongside electives such as History, Geography, Business, Global Perspectives, foreign languages, and the arts. Following IGCSE, the school offers A-Level programmes to prepare students for higher education.

The school maintains a 100% university placement rate, with graduates gaining admission to prestigious institutions worldwide, including Oxford, Bristol, King's College, and UCL. Students are prepared for both the Turkish national curriculum and the international Cambridge/British education system, earning qualifications that are recognized by top universities and employers globally. The school has been recognized with the European Quality Award for its educational standards, management, and methods.

The school provides an Student Development Department and dedicated academic support services to assist students in their educational journey. University counseling is also available to guide students through the university application process.

Prospective families must submit an application form, which is available on the school's website. The admissions process includes a review of required documents—such as transcripts, a language proficiency certificate or school-administered exam result, two reference letters, and a letter of intent—followed by an interview with the academic committee. The school offers partial and full scholarships for high-achieving students in academic, social, sports, and artistic fields, with specific criteria for 9th-grade and transfer students.

The school operates on an academic calendar that includes regular term periods, examination windows for IGCSE and A-Level programmes, and various extracurricular events. The school year features diverse activities such as science fairs, art days, sports tournaments, and university fairs. Detailed scheduling information is managed through the school's academic calendar.

The school operates as a boutique institution with campuses in Tarabya and Yeniköy. Facilities are designed to support a global campus environment, featuring classrooms limited to 12 students in primary school and 15 students in middle and high school. The campus environment facilitates academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits, providing spaces for student performances, exhibitions, and sports activities.

Students participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams (such as tennis, basketball, fencing, karting, and football), music, and arts. The school hosts various student clubs and organizes social responsibility projects, such as supporting children's hospitals, donating to village schools, and assisting with the training of guide dogs. Additionally, students engage in Model United Nations (MUN), Erasmus+ projects, and academic panels.