Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
100 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
The Learner's World International Schools (LWIS) Network includes students from 45 nationalities. LWIS Istanbul has students from 21 different nationalities. |
| Most common nationality |
Russian, Lebanese and Iranian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
As per the Turkish Ministry of Education, Turkish students cannot attend international schools. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Native speakers as well as bilingual native-like speakers of English. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, our school offers English language support. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Turkish as a home country language in addition to Arabic or French |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Classes are equipped with Smart boards. Tablets/laptops are provided in class for KG-G5. For G6-12, the school adheres to a "bring your own device (BYOD)" Policy. Children will have access to an online learning management system as well as different websites and platforms dedicated to language, mathematics, the sciences among other subjects. Coding and robotics are also part of the curriculum. |
| 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) |
Yes. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Students do not practice religion as part of the curriculum. The school is happy to provide religious study as an after school activity for interested families. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Not applicable |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Senior school students will complete the SATs as well as other standardized tests. Eventually, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) exams once the school applies for candidacy and becomes an authorized IB World School. |
| Results in these examinations |
Not applicable at this stage. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
For the IB Primary Years Programme: Projects are assigned to encourage independent and group work among learners / For the Middle and Senior School: In addition to research-oriented projects, minimal homework is assigned when necessary to encourage independent work. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Assignments that don't involve research projects will not exceed 15-30 minutes depending on the age group. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not for year one of operation. As of year two, we will begin to introduce Special Education Needs programs. |
| Learning support offered |
Once on offer, the school will provide the services of a specialized multidisciplinary team. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through curriculum modification and differentiated instruction. Gifted students are provided with an Individualized Educational Plan. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For K-G1, the school performs informal interviews with students while G2-12 students are interviewed and take placement tests to determine the level of the programmes they will follow. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Our school has an open registration policy. Priority is given to current students who re-register before the end of April for the following year. Late and ongoing registration will take place should numbers in classes not exceed the set maximum and should students qualify for that particular class. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Students are expected to arrive at 8:15am. For KG, 8:15-8:45am (staggered start). |
| School finish time |
2:50pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| 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 or clubs offered |
The school offers a variety of after school activities including Music, Football, Basketball, Volleyball and gymnastics among others (activity selection depends on student interest and registration). Language courses are also on offer. |
| Sports activities included |
A diverse Physical Education programme is on offer including health & hygiene, fitness, track & field, ball games, gymnastics, yoga and dance. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
A library, theater, science lab, robotics and makerspace rooms and music and movement rooms are available. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
An outdoor multipurpose playground (football/basketball/volleyball), an indoor multipurpose playground and a dance room. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
-Individualized care / Learning support / International programmes / World languages / Integration of technology / Robotics & AI (Coding) / IB PYP Qualified, native and native-like teachers (English language) |
| Teaching approach of the school |
All teaching at school will be based on differentiated instruction, encouraging active inquiry-based methods as well as independent, research and project-oriented, technology assisted learning. |