Turkey, Istanbul
· Reviewed by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
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.
Safir International School teaches American Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.