1- Which grade levels will be opened in the 2026–2027 academic year, and how many students will be admitted?
For the 2026–2027 academic year, it is planned to admit a maximum of 20 students per section as follows: 36 students to kindergarten (ages 5–6) in 2 sections, 39 students to Grade 1 (ages 6–7) in 3 sections, 10 students to Grade 2 (ages 7–8) in 3 sections, and 27 students to Grade 3 (ages 8–9) in 3 sections. These numbers may vary depending on the re-enrollment status of current students and the volume of applications received.
2- What are the requirements for applying to the school?
The primary requirement for enrollment at our school is that the student’s mother, father, or both must be residing within the provincial borders of Malatya at the time of registration. Students who meet this condition and are of the appropriate age for the grade levels to be opened at our school may apply.
3- How will applications to the school be submitted?
Until the official opening of our school, contact details of prospective parents will be collected through an online preliminary application and parent communication form. Candidates who complete this form will be notified via email and SMS and directed to the online application form. The online application form will also be accessible through the school’s website and social media accounts. For the application, parents will be required to upload the candidate student’s ID card, a passport photo, and a residence certificate of the mother and/or father obtained via "e-devlet", along with other requested information, as part of the application form.
4- How will students’ final registrations be completed?
For kindergarten and Grade 1 applicants, process-based observation activities will be conducted to assess their cognitive, social-emotional, language, and self-care development. For Grade 2 and Grade 3 applicants, evaluations will be carried out through process-oriented observation activities aimed at determining their comprehension, reasoning, understanding, and ability to follow instructions. At the end of this process, families of students who are granted final admission will be informed by the school and invited to complete the official enrollment procedures.
5- Where and when will the admission procedures for the 2026–2027 academic year be conducted?
The admission assessments are planned to be conducted on the school premises. Once the dates are finalized, they will be officially announced and shared with the parents of applicant students along with detailed entry information.
6. What is the procedure to complete a student’s final enrollment at the school?
Based on the results of the observation assessments, an admission list will be created in ranking order. Parents of students who are granted final enrollment will be notified sequentially via email and/or SMS. There will be no separate lists for girls and boys. In order to complete the final enrollment, parents must complete the TEST transaction through the bank or make a full payment within 24 hours following the date and time the admission email is sent to them. Otherwise, the next parents on the list will be notified for enrollment. This process will continue until all available quotas are filled. Parents of students who are awarded a full scholarship and/or are entitled to free education will not be required to complete the TEST transaction for the tuition fee; however, they will be required to complete this process for the meal fee only.
7- Will a student who has completed final enrollment be required to undergo re-evaluation processes in order to continue at the school in subsequent years?
A student who is enrolled in the school will not be required to participate in any further evaluation processes until the end of Grade 8. At the end of Grade 8, an additional evaluation will be conducted for students wishing to continue to high school. Students who demonstrate performance above the expected achievement threshold will be eligible to continue their education at the high school level.
8- What is the tuition fee, and what does it cover?
Once the tuition and meal fees for the 2026–2027 academic year are finalized, they will be announced on this page. When the transportation, uniform, and stationery fees are determined, they will be communicated separately to the parents of students who have completed their final enrollment. These fees will be reflected to parents at the rates set by the respective service providers, and no additional commission or profit will be charged by our school. Tuition Fee Page
9- How will the school tuition payments be made? Is there a discount for lump-sum (upfront) payment?
Payments will be made through Yapı Kredi Bank via the Installment Education System (TEST) in a total of 9 installments: 1 down payment and 8 monthly installments. Parents who prefer to make a full payment at the time of enrollment will be granted a 10% discount for advance payment. Within the specified enrollment period, payment may be made in a single transaction by credit card (only through the Yapı Kredi POS device). Payments by cheque, promissory note, credit card installments, mail order, deferred payment, or similar methods will not be accepted under any circumstances.
10- Is there a scholarship opportunity? If so, what are the scholarship criteria?
Yes. In accordance with Law No. 5526, published in the Official Gazette dated July 4, 2006 (No. 26218), at least seventy percent of the students enrolled in our school are required to receive scholarships. Scholarships are determined by the commission based on the students’ admission observation assessments and the financial status of their families, and are announced to families in the admission email. The financial status of families who do not request a scholarship is not evaluated, and no scholarship is granted to those families. Legal Framework
11- Do scholarships cover only the tuition fee? Is there any scholarship support for meals and transportation?
Yes, scholarships are determined solely based on the tuition fee. Requests for meal fee support are collected separately and evaluated within the school’s available budget. There is no scholarship support for transportation services.
12- What are the scholarship brackets (levels)?
Scholarships will be awarded at the rates of 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, and 0%, calculated based on the tuition fee.
13- How will families’ financial situations be assessed? Which documents will be required?
Families requesting a scholarship are required to complete the “Financial Status Assessment” form provided to them. Information regarding their financial situation is requested in accordance with Appendix-7 of the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) Regulation on Private Educational Institutions. To verify the accuracy of the submitted information, additional documents and details will be requested and communicated separately to the applicant parents. The documents submitted by families are reviewed by a committee established by the school and scored in accordance with Appendix-8 of the MoNE Regulation on Private Educational Institutions. Families who provide incomplete or incorrect information will have their Appendix-8 scholarship score evaluated as “0.” If it is later determined—after final enrollment—that incomplete or inaccurate information was provided, the student’s scholarship will be revoked. In the event of any disputes, the School Scholarship Committee’s decision shall be final and implemented accordingly.
14- Is there an opportunity for an education discount? If so, what are the criteria?
No discounts are offered other than the upfront (lump-sum) payment discount.
15- What is the school’s enrollment cancellation policy?
If a parent chooses to cancel the enrollment after completing final registration, statutory deductions will be applied to the paid amount in accordance with Article 56 of the Ministry of National Education Regulation on Private Educational Institutions.
16- Is there a school uniform policy?
The school has a uniform policy; however, purchasing the uniform is at the discretion of families. Uniforms are obtained through the designated supplier. The Parent–Teacher Association may also conduct studies regarding the uniform supplier. In addition to the uniform, students may wear alternative clothing that complies with the school colors announced by the school and the conditions specified in the Parent–Student Handbook. These items may also be used with the school logo applied, which can be obtained from the school. A detailed announcement regarding the school uniform will be made prior to the opening of the school.
17- Could you provide information about the school’s educational program?
In our school, in accordance with the regulations published in the Official Gazette dated February 2, 2023 (No. 32092), foreign language (English) instructional programs are implemented in kindergarten and in Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4, alongside the curriculum of the Ministry of National Education. In Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8, Turkish, Social Studies, History of the Turkish Revolution and Kemalism, and Religious Culture and Ethics are taught in Turkish, while all other subjects are delivered in English as a foreign language of instruction. In the preschool classes and in all grades from Grade 1 through Grade 8 of our Laboratory Primary School, in addition to the learning outcomes mandated by the Ministry, the Cambridge Primary and Secondary Programmes approved by the Board of Education, as well as the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), may be implemented. Preparatory work has commenced for obtaining accreditation for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
18- Which teachers will work in the primary school? Will foreign teachers teach classes?
In the primary school, each class is assigned both a Turkish homeroom teacher and a foreign homeroom teacher. Mathematics and Life Studies courses are taught within the framework of the Maarif Model and international programs, based on lesson plans prepared in both Turkish and English by the two teachers. In addition, the foreign teacher teaches up to 10 hours of English per week. Turkish language classes are conducted by the Turkish teacher. Accordingly, in kindergarten and primary school, the foreign teacher will teach the assigned class for at least 20 hours per week. In addition to these two homeroom teachers, guidance and psychological counseling (PDR), visual arts, music, physical education and sports, drama, and computer teachers will also conduct their respective lessons.
19- After gaining the right to enroll, is it possible for a student to continue at the school until the end of high school?
Students who earn the right to enroll are entitled to receive education at the school until the end of Grade 8. However, for the continuation of scholarships, students are expected to maintain an achievement level above a specified threshold, as stated in the scholarship commitment agreement to be signed. At the end of Grade 8, a school-specific “transition to high school” assessment is conducted. Students who are successful in this evaluation are admitted to the high school. At the end of Grade 10, students take the IGCSE examination, and those who are successful are admitted to Grade 11. In Grades 11 and 12, participation in the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) is mandatory for all students. Students who do not earn the IB DP diploma cannot graduate from our school.
20- How many students are there in each primary school class?
Across the school, class sizes will be limited to a maximum of 20 students, in accordance with our Ministry-approved internal regulations.
21- Are there clubs and extracurricular activities offered in addition to the school’s academic program?
Yes. One day a week after school, there will be a 1-hour club and activity session. Students can choose the activities they wish to participate in and will attend them after school on the designated day. On these days, all students will leave school 1 hour later than usual, and transportation services will be organized accordingly.
22- What is the school’s nutrition and main meal service like? Is there a canteen at the school?
At our school, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack will be provided. The morning snack is a small snack and does not replace breakfast, so students are expected to have breakfast before coming to school. These meal and snack times will be closely monitored by both the Turkish and foreign classroom teachers. There is no canteen at the school.
23- What kind of health services does the school provide?
Our school has a fully equipped infirmary. A full-time nurse will be on duty in the infirmary, and in necessary situations, the school nurse will contact the students’ families. The school doctor will visit the school at scheduled times and conduct examinations as needed.
24. What advantages does attending Bilkent Malatya Laboratory Schools offer compared to other schools?
At Bilkent Malatya Laboratory Schools, all necessary conditions are provided to ensure that students achieve a high level of proficiency in English. An international standard of education is offered in an environment where students’ creativity is preserved and continuously nurtured. Graduates who successfully complete high school are granted the opportunity to study on scholarship at Bilkent University, even if they are admitted to a tuition-based program, based on their university entrance exam preferences and results. In addition, as graduates of the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP), they are provided with the opportunity to transfer between departments at the university, provided that they meet the required conditions.
25- Will school orientation or open house days be organized?
Yes, prospective parents may schedule an appointment through this page to visit the school for an introductory meeting. In addition, a general Open House event will be organized, and the date will be announced on the website once it is finalized. Introduction Page
26- How will parents monitor their students?
Google Classroom and the K12 system are used at our school. Our teachers share announcements, assignments, and relevant updates through these platforms. Parents can monitor their children’s progress via these systems. In addition, they may schedule appointments with the homeroom teachers on designated weekdays and time slots to discuss and follow their child’s academic and developmental progress.
