Kadikoy Progressive School

Kadikoy Progressive School is a respected private bilingual institution on Istanbul's vibrant Asian side, located in the culturally rich Kadikoy district — one of the city's most dynamic and well-connected neighbourhoods. The school follows the Turkish National Curriculum with a strong bilingual English component, serving students aged 6 to 18 and preparing them for both Turkish university entrance examinations and international academic pathways. The curriculum is built on the framework set by the Turkish Ministry of National Education (MEB), enriched with an intensive English-medium instruction programme that covers sciences, mathematics, and social studies in English alongside the standard Turkish-medium requirements. This dual approach ensures students achieve full MEB accreditation while developing the English proficiency needed for global higher education opportunities. Students sit the Turkish national LGS examination at the end of Grade 8 and prepare for the YKS university entrance examination in their final year. The Kadikoy campus is a modern, multi-storey facility in the heart of Moda, within walking distance of the Kadikoy ferry terminal and metro station. Facilities include well-equipped science laboratories, a technology and design workshop, a library with Turkish and English collections, a computer lab with coding resources, and a multi-purpose sports hall used for basketball, volleyball, and indoor football. Outdoor spaces include a rooftop terrace garden and a courtyard sports area. The school is fully accredited by MEB and prides itself on consistently strong results in national examinations, with a significant proportion of graduates gaining admission to Turkey's most competitive universities, including Bogazici, METU, ITU, and Koc. For students targeting international universities, the school provides dedicated guidance on SAT preparation, IELTS, and TOEFL. Extracurricular offerings reflect the school's progressive philosophy, including student-run media clubs, environmental sustainability projects, inter-school debate competitions in both Turkish and English, community theatre, and competitive sports. The school also organizes annual exchanges with partner schools in the UK and Germany. Tuition fees range from TRY 120,000 to TRY 280,000 per year, making it an accessible option for families seeking bilingual education on the Asian side. The Kadikoy location is particularly convenient for families in Uskudar, Atasehir, and the broader Anatolian side of Istanbul.