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Kilittasi Schools
WASC-accredited bilingual school on the Asian side offering a Turkish MEB and Canadian OSSD dual diploma, with French from age 4 - founded in 2013 by Keystone International Schools as a sister institution. Graduates leave with both a Turkish national…
In brief
Founded by the Keystone group in 2012-2013 on a Cekmekoy campus, running a dual-track K-12 programme that combines the Turkish MEB curriculum with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Sister school to Keystone International.
Kilittasi is the Turkish-citizen counterpart to Keystone, designed for families who want their children to graduate with both the Turkish MEB diploma and a recognised Canadian high-school qualification. High school students are dually enrolled in Toronto and Istanbul, with summer school in Toronto on offer. WASC accredited and a Round Square candidate alongside Keystone.
Founder Sema Kizilkaya leads both schools and is a recurring positive in family feedback, with parents describing warm and communicative staff and children who settle in quickly. The campus, in Cekmekoy on the Asian side, is newer and less central than Keystone's Camlica site, which suits families already living in that catchment. Best fit for Turkish families wanting an Ontario diploma exit route while keeping the MEB pathway open.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playgroup (Half Day) | 2 | Annual | TRY 420,000 |
| Kindergarten (ages 3-4) | 3 | Annual | TRY 638,650 |
| Kindergarten (age 5) | 5 | Annual | TRY 911,400 |
| Grade 1-2 | 6 | Annual | TRY 1,105,000 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | Annual | TRY 944,550 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | Annual | TRY 664,100 |
| Grade 5-6 | 10 | Annual | TRY 1,105,000 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | Annual | TRY 944,550 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | Annual | TRY 664,100 |
| Anatolian High School G9-12 | 14 | Annual | TRY 950,000 |
Head of school
Sema Kızılkaya
Sema Kızılkaya has been a dedicated educator since 1991, shaping the early childhood and K-12 education landscape with a vision centered on fostering a sense of belonging and joy in students. She believes that education should go beyond mere knowledge transfer, equipping students with practical life skills, creativity, and adaptability to thrive in an ever-changing world. Her approach emphasizes multilingualism, well-being, and core values that prepare students for both global citizenship and personal success. As a member of the Advisory Board and Acting General Director, she contributes her extensive experience and perspective to support student-centered, future-ready educational strategies.
Accreditations
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 01