Istanbul Akademik Sistem Okulları, is a Candidate School for the PYP (Primary Years Program) and MYP (Middle Years Program). We are Authorized for Diploma Program. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Istanbul Akademik Sistem Okulları believes is important for our students. Candidacy does not guarantee authorization.
About the IB
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader in international education—developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people. Our programmes empower school-aged students to take ownership in their own learning and help them develop future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a world that changes fast.
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
The IB encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) is a global educational program designed for children aged 3 to 12. Its core philosophy is to stimulate students’ curiosity and desire to learn, enhance cultural awareness, foster sensitivity to global issues, and develop students holistically. The program not only focuses on academic achievements but also supports the personal and social development of children. As a result, students grow into empathetic, responsible, and internationally-minded individuals. IAS proudly journeys as a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) seeking for Authorization from IBO very soon.
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program is a global educational program designed for children aged 11 to 16. Building a solid academic foundation, the Middle years Program (IB MYP) develops students’ confidence in managing their own learning and making connections between their learning in the classroom and the real world. Proudly journeys as a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) seeking for Authorization from IBO very soon.
A future-ready program that builds students’ inquiring mindset, fosters their desire to learn, and prepares them to excel at their careers and lead meaningful lives.
Age range: 16-19
