RCSummer FAQs

1. To attend the RCSummer Program, how old should a participant be?

To be eligible to apply for the RCSummer Program, the child should have finished grade 2nd through 8th by the first day of the program.

Please remember that our programs are geared to serve the needs of children who completed 2nd to 8th grade, and would not be appropriate for children younger or older.  If your child is not in this age group, your application will not be accepted. If necessary, you may be asked for further official documentation.

Participants studying at English based international schools abroad may apply if their age is in the age range of 2nd through 8th graders in Turkiye.

2. If I am on the waiting list, do I have any chance to register my child?

If there are any parents from the main list who have not completed their registration or would like to cancel their registration, you will be contacted according to your place on the waiting list. We cannot give you any estimates about when this might happen.

3. How can I register for siblings?

On the day of registration a separate pre-registration form for each sibling needs to be filled out. When this condition is met, in case one of the siblings is in the main list, other sibling/s will automatically be moved to the main list.

4. How much is the program tuition? What does it include?

Tuition fees are announced before the registration process starts. Program tuition includes the program, snacks and lunch. Transportation fees and weekend excursions are not included.

5. How will we pay for the program and if we can not attend the program, what is your reimbursement policy?

If you are on our main list, you will be sent an e-mail about the payment details. If you are on the waiting list and your turn for registration comes up, you will receive the payment procedure details by email. Payment cannot be made if your child is still on the waiting list. According to our policy, no reimbursements will be made.

6. Who are the RCSummer counselors?

RCSummer counselors are rising freshman, college students or graduates of college who are native speakers or bilingual. They are trained and led by teachers and experienced professionals.

7. What happens in the RCSummer Program?

Our program takes place every weekday from 8:15 to 16:15.  For more information please go to our About RCSummer page.

8. How do you group the children? Can my child be in the same group with a friend of his/her choice?

Grouping is done according to the order of registration, age and gender distribution. One of the aims of RCSummer is for children to make new friends and have new experiences. However, participants sometimes have a chance to be in the same group with a friend if they choose the same Happy Hour, Mosaic of Minds or ApprentIstanbul.

9. Do you have a boarding program?

Our program is a day program only. It takes place between 8:15 and 16:15. After 16:15, all participants leave campus.

10. How can I be informed about the registration dates?

Please fill in the RCSummer and RCS Academy Database Form so you can receive an email about the procedure of pre-registration and other updates. 

11. How can I apply to the program?

RCSummer registrations are accepted ONLY ONLINE through RCSummer Registration page. Due to the limited number of participants we can accept and the high demand, our applications for our pre-registration list are taken in order of submission to our online system. Please note that sometimes our pre-registration is filled very quickly. When pre-registration starts, please keep in mind that the Turkish citizenship ID number (or passport number for foreigners) of the child, mother, and father will be required in the process. We cannot accept direct applications under any circumstances.

There are two steps in our registration process:

Pre-Registration

• Pre-registration is done through our Registration page at the announced date and time through Google Forms.
• Due to the limited number of participants we can accept and the high demand, our applications for our pre-registration list are taken in order of submission. When our quota for applicants has been filled, your application then will be put on our waiting list.
• In 5 work days, the person responsible for registration will receive an e-mail (Mother / Father / Other) stating whether your kid is in the main list or not.

Registration Completion

• Those who are on the main list are directed to our Registration Portal.
• If your child is on the main list, you must complete the registration through the portal within 5 work days.
• If the registration is not completed at the specified time, then your application will automatically move to the waiting list.

12. Is my child’s level of English important in the RCSummer program?

For your child to be able to benefit fully from the program and enjoy the experience, it is very important that s/he has good basic English listening and speaking skills.  S/he must be able to express his or her basic needs, and be able to understand all instructions and information given for his/her safety and enjoyment.

13. Where does RCSummer Program take place?

The RCSummer program takes place on the beautiful campus of 150 year old Robert College on the Bosphorus in Istanbul. On the campus there are extensive wooded areas and fields, with excellent facilities for sports, art, drama, music and technology. For some of our activities and Friday excursions we go off campus during certain days and hours of the week, with the permission of the parents.