Middle School

Ages 11-13 (Grades 6-8)

Holistic & Personalized Learning

We believe in learning through play because it fosters cognitive, social, and emotional development in children. Through play, children explore their environment, develop problem-solving skills, and enhance their creativity and imagination. It also encourages social interaction, helping them build communication skills and understand teamwork. Additionally, play-based learning supports physical development by improving fine and gross motor skills, making it a holistic approach to early childhood education.

Meaningful Relationships

Learning with Peers

Learning with friends enhances social development, fosters collaboration, and creates a supportive learning environment experiencing different perspectives, and promoting interpersonal skills.

Our Family Partnership

We are committed to collaborating closely with families through mutual trust, open communication, and shared responsibility in supporting each child’s growth and development.

Caring Educators

We prioritize nurturing each student’s well-being and creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, understood, and empowered to succeed.

Local & Global Community Connections (International Mindedness)

We emphasize learning, celebrating, and sharing our local and global communities to foster empathy, respect, and a sense of global citizenship. We value mother tongue and multilingualism, incorporating programs and resources that expand language and cultural understanding. Through these efforts, students learn about and appreciate different cultures, enhancing their local, and global perspectives.

Authentic, Transdisciplinary, Inquiry-Based Learning

Authentic and inquiry-based learning in middle school combines real-world relevance with active investigation. Students explore meaningful questions and tasks through hands-on activities, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of subjects by connecting classroom learning with practical, everyday challenges.

Aaron Kane, Secondary Principal

Beyond the Classroom

We offer numerous learning experiences beyond the classroom, including after-school athletics and activities, student-led clubs, PTA events, field trips, overnight camps, and cultural expeditions. These opportunities enrich our students’ education, fostering personal growth, teamwork, and a deeper connection to the community and the world.

Grade 6 – Mountrain Trip

Grade 7 – Dalyan Trip

Grade 8 – Cappadocia Trip

We are accredited by NEASC & CIS and follow their rigorous standards to ensure educational excellence, maintain high-quality programs, and promote continuous improvement. This commitment provides assurance to families that our school meets high quality benchmarks, fostering a superior learning environment for our students.

We use the MYP (Middle Years Program) framework because it promotes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and a global perspective. It aligns with our commitment to educational excellence and helps create a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

Testimonials

Admissions

Moving to a new school and a new country is a major change. Our Director of Admissions at Istanbul International Community School, Zeliha Öztürk, is happy to answer your questions about IICS, about living in Istanbul, relocation, or any of your schooling concerns.

Email: admissions@iics.k12.tr

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