What are the qualifications of the faculty across BISI?
We have currently 70 teachers representing 13 nationalities. All teachers at our school are fully qualified; many hold advanced degrees and have taught internationally. They share their broad international teaching experience and offer a wide variety of extra-curricular skills.

  What kind of curriculum does BISI provide?
BISI follows the National Curriculum of England, which leads on to the International Baccalaureate in Years 12 & 13. The curriculum is divided into key stages. Please see our Curriculum Policy for further information.

  In which countries besides Turkey is the IB curriculum also used?
Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate (IB) offers high quality programs of international education more than 644,000 IB students aged 3-19 at 2,384 schools in 129 countries (as of July 2008). The IB curriculum is not just for international schools. A growing number of national schools are gravitating towards the IB. The top 10 countries with the highest number of IB programs are (in descending order): United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, India, Argentina, Spain, China and Sweden.

 Can my child get into university in our home country with an IB diploma?
The IB diploma is recognized worldwide. The IB diploma is widely accepted in the US, the UK, Canada, Europe, etc. University admissions officers all know the IB and see it as the most rigorous course a high school student can partake in. The IB diploma really opens the door for university. I've had no problem with a student because they have an IB diploma rather than another type of diploma.

 How can I find out more about the IB curriculum?
Please visit the IB website: www.ibo.org.

 Will my child learn about Turkey and the Turkish Language at BISI?
Turkish Language is offered in both Primary and Secondary School, while numerous local field trips, overnight class trips throughout Turkey, help students to take advantage of the wealth of history and culture that Turkey has to offer.

 What’s the difference between IGCSE and the IB MYP?
The IGCSE is a UK-designed course with a set curriculum in each subject. IGCSEs come from national GCSEs which are designed for all grades 10s whether going on to university or not in the UK. The course usually covers Year 10 and Year 11 ending in externally set examinations in Year 11.

The IB’s MYP is a framework which allows schools to design their own program and encourages the use of cutting edge research from around the world both specifically international and that coming out of various national systems. This flexibility allows schools such as to tailor courses the fit the vision of the school, developing students who will be independent, life-long learners.

  How are IB Diploma Points awarded?
Students take 6 subjects, and for each subject, the highest score available is 7. Therefore, a total of 42 points are possible from a student's chosen subjects. Additionally, 3 extra points are awarded for the student's performance in the Theory of Knowledge course and their Extended Essay, bringing the total available points to 45. In order to be awarded the IB Diploma, the student must score a minimum of 24 total points, including a total of at least 12 in the 3 courses studied at Higher Level.

 What foreign languages are taught at the School?
A range of foreign languages are taught at BISI:
Turkish         – Pre School to Year Thirteen
French         – Year Three to Year Thirteen
German         – Year Seven to Year Thirteen
Spanish         – Year Seven to Year Thirteen

If your question is unanswered, please contact Helen Kiran on communications@bis.k12.tr