Bosphorus International Preschool

We are an international preschool situated on a hill along the European side of the Bosphorus. Since first opening our doors in 1996, we have created a warm and supportive school environment for our children and their families. A home away from home, our school nurtures and educates children to provide them with a positive start to their school life.

Our educational programme is carefully designed for the child’s developmental level. Age appropriate learning materials enhance our diverse curriculum. Creativity, exploration, curiosity and skills mastery are promoted at every stage. An integral part of our programme focuses on the child’s physical growth. Our gymnastics, movement, music and dance activities support physical development while our nutritionally balanced menu encourages healthy eating habits.

No child’s development would be complete without gaining a strong sense of community. We emphasise and value sharing, cooperation and tolerance. Teachers use a positive approach when working with the children, reinforcing pro-social behaviours. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions. In this multi-cultural environment the children learn to appreciate each other’s differences and to work together.

We recognise that, no early learning centre, no matter what approach is used, can be successful without a loving and caring environment.

We believe

• That every child has a unique potential for learning and personal growth which must be supported and nurtured by the school
• That the school should provide a child-focused and challenging learning environment in order to foster that growth
• That the school should offer a balanced programme to support children's emotional, social, cognitive, creative and physical development
• That the school environment should provide safe opportunities for creative exploration of the world around us
• That the school recognises the learning partnership between home and school
• That the school programmes should develop children's individuality and promote a joy for learning
• That the school recognises and actively promotes the practice of those shared living  values such as cooperation, respect and honesty which nourish the growth of social responsibility and global awareness

Our vision for the school is for it to continually be the place where learning is truly challenging and enjoyable. “When learning is enjoyed, success is sure to follow.”

We aim to provide stimulating learning opportunities in a happy, caring and supportive environment with emphasis given to the individual needs of each student. We seek to understand and value the cultures of all our children to create a harmonious community based on fairness and respect for others.