What are the schools in Izmir like?
When we asked about the schools in Izmir, they said...
"Izmir is home to a number of excellent international and bilingual schools. One of the best international schools in Izmir is the Izmir International School (IIS). IIS is an independent, co-educational day school offering an international curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). IIS offers a rigorous academic program, with a focus on developing critical thinking skills and global citizenship. Another excellent international school in Izmir is the Izmir American Academy (IAA). IAA is an independent, co-educational day school offering an American curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). IAA offers a comprehensive academic program, with a focus on developing 21st century skills and global citizenship. Finally, one of the best bilingual schools in Izmir is the Izmir International Bilingual School (IIBS). IIBS is an independent, co-educational day school offering a bilingual curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). IIBS offers a comprehensive academic program, with a focus on developing bilingualism and global citizenship," commented one expat when asked about in Izmir.
"Visit the school. Talk to the teachers. There are some excellent teachers. Some have international experience, others are retired teachers from Canada that seem rather bitchy and should go back home. There are some teachers that can not communicate with the students. I have been confused when talking with the Host Country Studies teacher. My child can not speak a sentence of Turkish after one year. I can not understand the middle school math teacher. In meeting with the school owner I felt he did not care about me or the students. The principal has walked out of meetings with parents. I have been very disappointed in the school," remarked one expat living in Izmir with children attending MEF International School Izmir.
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What are the schools in Izmir like?
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