Gökkuşağı Schools — an international school in Istanbul and across Turkey, from kindergarten to high school
An IB World School and Cambridge International School
Our programmes are delivered under full authorisation. The curriculum, teacher competence and assessment processes meet international standards.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and Primary Years Programme (PYP) are delivered on our campuses as a fully authorised school.
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As a fully authorised Cambridge International School, our campuses deliver the Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary programmes and host Checkpoint assessments.
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Through the Global Schools Program within the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, we raise our students as global citizens within the framework of the sustainable development goals.
ExploreA vision that spans a generation.
Setting out in 1997 with the vision of "Becoming a World School", Gökkuşağı Schools has pursued excellence in education, aiming to raise the leaders of the 21st century at both national and international level.
Focusing on the intellectual, social, emotional and individual development of our students, we offer academically ambitious, internationally accredited programmes.
- 47Nationalities ofStudents
- 18Nationalities ofTeachers
- 3ForeignLanguages
- 44HighestIB Score
Six core programmes for academic excellence
From kindergarten to high school, our nationally and internationally accredited programmes prepare our students for the world's leading universities.
IB Diploma Programme
A rigorous academic programme accredited by the International Baccalaureate, geared towards universities worldwide.
Explore ProgrammeCambridge International School
English and an international curriculum to Cambridge Assessment standards.
Explore ProgrammeDual Foreign Language
A multilingual generation through a second foreign language alongside English.
Explore ProgrammeSTEM and Robotics
Project-based learning that integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Explore ProgrammeCAP Innovative Programme
Dozens of clubs from coding to chess, ballet to basketball; an umbrella programme the student chooses by interest, supporting well-rounded, interdisciplinary development.
Explore ProgrammeYKS & LGS Preparation
Individually monitored preparation programmes for the university and high-school entrance exams.
Explore ProgrammeOne family, eight campuses
The same educational philosophy and the same international standard on our campuses in Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Istanbul and Izmir.
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At the world’s leading universities
Since 1997, hundreds of graduates we have taught study at the world’s foremost universities. Here are a few of their stories.
Hundreds of graduates, with their universities and testimonials
Frequently asked questions
We have eight campuses: Ataşehir, Bahçelievler, Bahçeşehir and Beylikdüzü in Istanbul, plus Ankara Çankaya, Izmir Çiğli, Bursa Nilüfer and Antalya Muratpaşa. All eight run the same programme with the same accreditations.
We run the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside Cambridge education, with Cambridge examinations taken on campus. Dual foreign language teaching starts in kindergarten.
Yes. Students from 47 nationalities study with us. English is a language of instruction from kindergarten onwards, and we provide Turkish language support for students joining from abroad.
Fees depend on the campus, the year group and additional services such as transport and catering. Our campus advisors share current figures and payment options.
Yes. You can book an appointment at the campus nearest to you and tour the school during lesson hours. When you complete the information request form, an advisor calls you to arrange a suitable day.
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