İstanbul early-years guide
The İstanbul Preschool Guide
Everything you need to choose the right preschool for your child, in one place. From neighbourhood guides to educational models, and from age groups to the questions to ask on a school visit — a comprehensive early-years guide for families in İstanbul.
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Neighbourhood guide
Choosing a Preschool in Levent
Between office towers and residential streets: balancing transport and space when searching for a school in Levent.
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Neighbourhood guide
Choosing a Preschool in Etiler
Garden settings and steep streets: choosing a school in Etiler starts with the terrain.
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Choosing a Preschool in Beşiktaş
A busy centre, short distances: evaluating apartment-based schools in Beşiktaş.
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Choosing a Preschool
Choosing a Preschool in İstanbul: A Comprehensive Guide for Families
Deciding at the scale of a city: putting neighbourhood, traffic, budget, and educational philosophy on the same table.
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Choosing a Preschool
What to Look For When Choosing a Preschool? A Visit Checklist
A list of observations and questions to look beyond the brochure on a school tour.
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Neighbourhood Guide
Choosing a Preschool in Levent
Between office towers and residential streets: balancing transport and space when searching for a school in Levent.
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Neighbourhood Guide
Choosing a Preschool in Etiler
Garden settings and steep streets: choosing a school in Etiler starts with the terrain.
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Neighbourhood Guide
Choosing a Preschool in Beşiktaş
A busy centre, short distances: evaluating apartment-based schools in Beşiktaş.
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By Age
What to Look for When Choosing a Preschool for a 2-Year-Old?
First separation, first classroom: when choosing a school for a 2-year-old, the quality of care comes before everything else.
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Browse preschools in İstanbul by area, age and programme preferences.