MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6 – 8)

MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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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Hisar Campus

Rumelihisari Mahallesi,
Nafi Baba Sokak, No:6
Hisarustu / Istanbul 34470
TURKEY

Telephone : +90 212 287 2770
Emailinfo@iics.k12.tr

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Marmara Campus

Karaagac Koyu Mahallesi,
Kahraman Caddesi, 27/1
Hadimkoy / Istanbul 34500
TURKEY

Telephone: +90 212 857 8264
Email: info@iics.k12.tr

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