Headmaster’s Welcome

Headmaster’s Welcome

Our commitment to every RGS İstanbul family is that we will know your child.

To be a ‘founding’ member of a school is a rare and transformative experience. For our first cohort of students and their families, this is more than an enrolment; it is a personal invitation to help craft the identity, traditions and spirit of what will undoubtedly grow into something very, very special.

We will believe in your child and will help them reach their full potential. Each child has his or her own unique blend of talents, skills, aspirations and abilities. Appreciating and developing these qualities on the journey from childhood to young adulthood is a privilege and a responsibility that we take seriously.

At RGS İstanbul, we are not simply transplanting a British curriculum into a new city. We are blending the 350-year heritage and academic rigour of Reigate Grammar School UK with the vibrant, cosmopolitan energy of İstanbul. Our goal is to create a sanctuary of learning where children feel safe to take risks, empowered to innovate, and inspired to ‘Go Beyond’ in every endeavour.

Academic Ambition

A bespoke educational journey that challenges every child to reach their full potential through world-class teaching.

Holistic Care

Pastoral support at the heart of our school, recognising that happy, supported children are the most successful learners.

Co-Curricular Opportunities

Cultivating talents beyond the classroom. Whether through competitive sport, the performing arts, or leadership initiatives, we will provide the stage for students to discover new passions and build lifelong skills.

Global Leadership

An environment where diversity is celebrated and students are prepared to lead with empathy and integrity on a global stage.

Flourishing with Support and Dedication

Students will flourish in our care, their self-esteem will grow and they will become a success story for themselves, their family and their school. But we will not forget that, behind their confident smile, they are still your daughter or son and that they will need our support and dedication each and every day.

Positivity & Respect

We are a school based upon relationships, not rules for rules’ sake. We value a positive, comfortable climate of mutual respect, affirmation and intellectual freedom. Life at RGS İstanbul will be challenging, fun, exciting, hard-working, fast-paced and incredibly satisfying.

I am honoured to be the Founding Headmaster at RGS İstanbul and I look forward to welcoming you and your family, as we embark on this historic journey. 

Duncan Silcock

Founding Headmaster
Reigate Grammar School İstanbul
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