BIS Zekeriyaköy was formerly known as BISI National School.
Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
Number of students |
200 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
Most common nationality |
Turkish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
%55 |
Languages
Native English and Turkish speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Turkish |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
No |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Programmes |
Results in these examinations |
B+ |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
2 hours per week |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Acceptance test |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
August 30th |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
School start time |
8:30 |
School finish time |
15:30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports |
Sports activities included |
Football, basketball, swimming, volleyball |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
Facilities at the school |
Library, theatre, swimming pool, football field, basketball field |
Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, football field, basketball field |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The BIS Zekeriyaköy is a division of “The British School İstanbul”. The British School İstanbul has been one of the leading educational institutions in the sector for 28 years and continues to have a global range of schools. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Highest Education Standards for International and Turkish students. |