Turkey, Istanbul
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Safir International School delivers international education for ages 2 to 18 in Istanbul's Bağcılar district. The school combines American, Islamic, and Chinese National curricula, with English as the language of instruction. The campus spans 14,500 square meters, six floors plus three underground levels, and operates from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Arabic and Islamic Studies program teaches Arabic language and Islamic concepts, with a values-based focus assessed for improvement. In middle school, students study subject-specific science, continue advanced mathematics, and follow a pre-AP pathway to high school readiness. The high school program prepares students to master the SAT, ACT, and AP examinations. Safir emphasises bilingual learning and inclusive access to Islamic subjects in English for non-native Arabic speakers, while native Arabic speakers keep instruction in Arabic. The Safir wellbeing program comprises eight initiatives supporting physical, personal, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Extracurriculars include TEDXSafir, Model United Nations, Robot Zone Technology Olympiad.
Bağlar, Şht. Hasan Uzun Sk. No:3, 34209 Bağcılar/İstanbul, Türkiye
Safir International School has 2,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 13, instruction in English, Arabic.
Bağcılar district, Istanbul, Turkey.
Kindergarten through High School.
International school
More than 2,500 students from around 45 countries.
Islamic
School day runs from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Safir International School teaches American Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
The school's curriculum combines aspects of two core academic traditions. An Islamic and Arabic curriculum is offered, teaching Arabic language and Islamic concepts. The Arabic and Islamic Studies program emphasizes morals and values assessed for improvement. In middle school, students focus on subject-specific science, continued advanced mathematics, and a pre-AP pathway to prepare for high school. The high school program prepares students to master the SAT, ACT, and AP examinations.
The school prepares students to master the SAT, ACT, and AP examinations.
It is located in Istanbul, Bağcılar, Turkey. Office hours are 8:00am–4:00pm. The school was founded in 2015 by a group of experienced educational specialists who are academically and scientifically qualified.
The school has a college counsellor company affiliated with the school that helps with scholarship applications and university discounts.
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