International Small Hands Academy

Cozy international school with teachers from several nationalities. Amazing facility.

Amazing interaction, loved it.

Considered it but never chose it. Were looking at a group for 3-year old kids.Summary: very good (environment wise) kindergarten in English only but value for money have to be considered thoroughly according to individual preferences.IMPORTANT: Vibe from the Principle (her name was Burcu) was somewhat average - from some other principles (like from Lacey in Rumelihisari branch of Small hands) you get the vibe that they really know what they are doing and that you would trust them with your kid 100% and that the principle will help you in any way possible - this was NOT the case with this current principle named Burcu.And from my point of view principle is one of the most crucial factors to consider when choosing the right place for your kid (because it has to feel right for you as well).Pros:- native speakers- stuff does not speak to kids in Turkish at all (even if the kid is Turkish and does not speak English )- kids spend time outside as much as possible (even if it's raining or snowing, they have all the required gear for that at the premises)- they teach kids to be self sufficient from a very young age (2-year old group)- everything build on trust: parents leaving their kids at the gate, so no involvement of parents throughout the day- very helpful staff, seems like a very nice environment (kids, teachers and parents wise);- very closed from outside world, so feels very safe inside (like separate private world)Cons:- value for money: 2 200 usd per month as of 2023/2024 school year;- too many holidays (compare to other kindergarten)- full-day hours are shorter than average (9 till 3 pm or 1:30 pm, do not remember exactly)- apart from the staff being native speakers no proof of any work-related education or long work experience with the kids provided (policy is that you have to trust kindergarten decision to hire the current team members)- breakfast is not not included, you suppose to feed your kids before bringing them in;- no physiologists at the premises or which comes few days a week (to help solve some conflicts between kids, understand kids individual pattern better)- no trial run for a few days to see if your kid will like the place or not

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Kindergarten in English. It has a nice garden. Price is on the upper end.

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