The British International School Istanbul

Turkey, Istanbul

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Infant Year 1 (Pre-School Full Day)	1	25,500 USD	Pre-School (Full Day)	Instalment plan total
Infant Year 1 (Pre-School Half Day)	1	21,600 USD	Pre-School (Half Day)	Instalment plan total
Infant Year 2 (Pre-School Half Day)	2	21,600 USD	Pre-School (Half Day)	Instalment plan total
Infant Year 2 (Pre-School Full Day)	2	25,500 USD	Pre-School (Full Day)	Instalment plan total
Infant Year 3 (Pre-School Half Day)	3	21,600 USD	Pre-School (Half Day)	Instalment plan total
Infant Year 3 (Pre-School Full Day)	3	25,500 USD	Pre-School (Full Day)	Instalment plan total
Infant Year 4 (Pre-School Half Day)	4	21,600 USD	Pre-School (Half Day)	Instalment plan total
Infant Year 4 (Pre-School Full Day)	4	25,500 USD	Pre-School (Full Day)	Instalment plan total
Reception	5	29,550 USD	Reception	Instalment plan total
Primary Year 1	6	47,550 USD	Primary	Instalment plan total
Primary Year 2	7	47,550 USD	Primary	Instalment plan total
Primary Year 3	8	47,550 USD	Primary	Instalment plan total
Primary Year 4	9	47,550 USD	Primary	Instalment plan total
Primary Year 5	10	47,550 USD	Primary	Instalment plan total
Primary Year 6	11	47,550 USD	Primary	Instalment plan total
Secondary Year 7	12	49,050 USD	Secondary (Years 7–10)	Instalment plan total
Secondary Year 8	13	49,050 USD	Secondary (Years 7–10)	Instalment plan total
Secondary Year 9	14	49,050 USD	Secondary (Years 7–10)	Instalment plan total
Secondary Year 10	15	49,050 USD	Secondary (Years 7–10)	Instalment plan total
Secondary Year 11	16	50,550 USD	Secondary (Years 11–12)	Instalment plan total
Secondary Year 12	17	50,550 USD	Secondary (Years 11–12)	Instalment plan total
Secondary Year 13	18	52,500 USD	Secondary (Year 13, IB diploma)	Instalment plan total; IB fees included in this figure; IB remark/retake fees excluded

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	1,250 USD	One-time; non-transferable; non-refundable

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 USD	One-time; non-refundable (if applicable)

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Registration fee	5,500 USD	One-time; applies to Year 1–Year 13; Pre-School and Reception pay the registration fee when they progress into Year 1

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application and Registration Fees

- Application fee: USD 1,250 (one‑time, payable before an application may be processed; non‑refundable).
- Registration fee: USD 5,500 (one‑time, non‑refundable; applies to Year 1–Year 13; Pre‑School and Reception pay the registration fee once they progress into Year 1). The registration fee is designated for capital investments and must be paid in full at registration; different payment deadlines apply depending on whether you choose the discounted full‑payment plan or the instalment plan.

Tuition fees (2026–2027 academic year) — annual and per‑term amounts by year group

- Pre‑School (Half Day)
- Discounted full payment (if paid before 31 December 2025): USD 17,000 per year.
- Full payment (if paid before 1 March 2026): USD 20,200 per year.
- Instalment plan total: USD 21,600 per year.
- Instalment amounts (three equal instalments): USD 7,200 due 1 May 2026; USD 7,200 due 1 July 2026; USD 7,200 due 1 September 2026.

- Pre‑School (Full Day)
- Discounted full payment (before 31 December 2025): USD 19,100 per year.
- Full payment (before 1 March 2026): USD 22,500 per year.
- Instalment plan total: USD 25,500 per year.
- Instalment amounts: USD 8,500 + USD 8,500 + USD 8,500 (due 1 May, 1 July, 1 Sept 2026).

- Reception
- Discounted full payment (before 31 December 2025): USD 23,400 per year.
- Full payment (before 1 March 2026): USD 25,000 per year.
- Instalment plan total: USD 29,550 per year.
- Instalment amounts: USD 9,850 + USD 9,850 + USD 9,850 (due 1 May, 1 July, 1 Sept 2026).

- Primary
- Discounted full payment (before 31 December 2025): USD 37,200 per year.
- Full payment (before 1 March 2026): USD 39,800 per year.
- Instalment plan total: USD 47,550 per year.
- Instalment amounts: USD 15,850 + USD 15,850 + USD 15,850 (due 1 May, 1 July, 1 Sept 2026).

- Secondary (Years 7–10)
- Discounted full payment (before 31 December 2025): USD 38,800 per year.
- Full payment (before 1 March 2026): USD 41,500 per year.
- Instalment plan total: USD 49,050 per year.
- Instalment amounts: USD 16,350 + USD 16,350 + USD 16,350 (due 1 May, 1 July, 1 Sept 2026).

- Secondary (Years 11–12)
- Discounted full payment (before 31 December 2025): USD 40,400 per year.
- Full payment (before 1 March 2026): USD 43,200 per year.
- Instalment plan total: USD 50,550 per year.
- Instalment amounts: USD 16,850 + USD 16,850 + USD 16,850 (due 1 May, 1 July, 1 Sept 2026).

- Secondary (Year 13)
- Discounted full payment (before 31 December 2025): USD 41,850 per year.
- Full payment (before 1 March 2026): USD 44,800 per year.
- Instalment plan total: USD 52,500 per year (this figure includes IB fees; it does not include IB remark or retake charges).
- Instalment amounts: USD 17,500 + USD 17,500 + USD 17,500 (due 1 May, 1 July, 1 Sept 2026).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Discounted full‑payment deadline: payment before 31 December 2025 qualifies for the discounted rate.
- Full‑payment deadline: payment before 1 March 2026 applies for the standard full‑payment rate.
- Instalment plan: three equal instalments due on 1 May 2026, 1 July 2026 and 1 September 2026. Students may not start school until instalment plan payments are fully paid where required by the school. Late instalment payments incur a surcharge.
- Late payment penalty: a surcharge of 5% is applied to late 1st, 2nd and 3rd instalment payments. If payments remain outstanding 14 days after the due date, students may not be admitted until payments are up to date.
- Registration deadlines linked to payment option: registration fee must be paid by the deadline appropriate to the chosen payment plan (discounted full payment vs instalment plan) in order to benefit from the related payment terms.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed in the published fee schedule; no boarding fees are shown. The school's fee schedule and related admissions information do not set out a boarding option or boarding charges.

Other costs and extras

- The following items are not included in tuition and are charged separately: bus service (contact AZ‑AL for bus pricing), health/medical insurance, uniform, educational day trips and sports activities.
- IB exam coverage: Year 13 tuition includes IB fees, but does not include IB remark or retake fees. Exam fees and costs for books/materials may be charged separately and are specifically referenced in refund and deduction rules.
- Uniform: the school lists an official uniform provider and uniform costs are not included in tuition.

Refund and withdrawal terms

- Application and registration fees are non‑transferable and non‑refundable. There is no remission of tuition for periods of absence. A refund for unused tuition may be made at the school's discretion if a student is withdrawn during the academic year provided specified conditions are met. Refund conditions include providing a minimum 90‑day written notice (registered post) to the Director of Admissions and the student being absent from school for the remainder of the term; the school will deduct costs for books, materials, exam fees, prepaid taxes and the registration fee when calculating any refund.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Payment method listed: payment by bank transfer in USD to the school's Akbank USD account. Full account details (account number, branch, SWIFT and IBAN) are provided for making payments; parents must indicate student name(s) on the transfer and ensure payments are made on time. The school states it is not responsible for payments sent to incorrect accounts or for bank charges incurred. No credit‑card payment option is listed in the published fee information.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees TRY 21,600 - 52,500

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 520

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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The British International School Istanbul (BISI) offers a British-led international education for ages 2–18. The Pre-School follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage; Primary and Secondary use the Cambridge Curriculum to IGCSE, with Key Stage 3 adapting the English National Curriculum. Key Stage 4 offers Cambridge IGCSE, and Key Stage 5 delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. BISI, a division of The British School Istanbul, holds triple accreditation from CIS, COBIS and MSA-CESS—the first in Türkiye. It emphasizes languages—German, Spanish, French and Turkish—with English as a Second Language support. The Zekeriyaköy Campus serves ages 2–18 and includes four teaching blocks, two libraries, six science laboratories, a 210-seat theatre and BIS Botanic Garden. Outdoor spaces include rubberised play areas and a running track; facilities include three gyms, an all-weather pitch, a basketball/tennis court and a heated 25 m pool. Extra-curriculars cover drama, photography, guitar and choir, plus CAS, MUN and debate.

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