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Eyuboglu Schools

Turkey, Istanbul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Turkish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1970
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions in Istanbul integrate the Turkish National Education Curriculum with International Baccalaureate programmes across K‑12. The IB Primary Years Programme is used in the primary years, the IB Middle Years Programme in the middle years, and the IB Diploma Programme in the high school, with Math and Science taught in English from middle school. Multilingual education is central, with English as the main language of instruction and German and Spanish offered as additional languages to foster global citizens. The network operates seven campuses across Istanbul, comprising 15 schools (six kindergartens, four primaries, three middle schools, two high schools). Distinctive features include observatories and a planetarium integrated into science learning; five libraries totaling 150,000 volumes; a dedicated Research Center at Çamlıca Primary School; and access to databases such as EBSCOhost and Follett Destiny. Eyüboğlu earned CIS accreditation as the first Turkish school and maintains the largest CIS-accredited network worldwide.

The Essentials

Eyuboglu Schools has 2,500 pupils, instruction in Turkish, English.

Location
Istanbul, Turkey, with campuses on both the European and Anatolian (Asian) sides of the city.

Stages
Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12).

Type
IB World School

Additional learning support
Guidance and Counselling addresses students' physical, emotional, social, and personal needs, including academic planning, career guidance, interpersonal relationships, and responsible use of technology.

Country affiliation
Turkey

School day structure
The 2-Year-Olds Program offers full-day, half-day, and playgroup options. Weekly clubs begin from the Kindergarten Prep class; there are over 100 clubs covering sports, arts, language and other activities; after-school activities take place beyond the classroom.

Bus service
Eyüboğlu operates its own school bus service with attendants on kindergarten and primary buses; students are picked up from home and dropped off at home; each seat has a seat belt; buses are not older than five years.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
School uniforms are highly significant. The uniform policy applies to primary preparatory classes and higher; kindergarten students aged 3-4 may wear casual attire.

Food Options
Menus are planned by dietitians and food engineers specializing in healthy, balanced nutrition. The Healthy Plate model is used, ensuring meals include at least three of the five basic food groups. Raw materials come from Turkey's reputable suppliers, and meals are prepared using hygienic standards with cooking methods such as boiling, steaming, grilling, and baking.

Governance and Ownership
Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions are governed by the Burçak-Rüstem Eyüboğlu Foundation (BURSEV), established in 1997 to support education, culture, health, scientific research, and development. Since 2008 BURSEV has operated under that name and provides scholarships to successful students as well as to needy students pursuing higher education.
Academics

Eyuboglu Schools teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP).

Curriculum
The school integrates the Turkish National Education Curriculum with International Baccalaureate programs across its K-12 system, applying PYP in primary, MYP in middle, and DP in high school. Primary education enriches the Turkish National Curriculum with the inquiry-based IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), developing students' research, inquiry, communication, collaboration, and creativity. The Middle School follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) alongside the national curriculum, and Math and Science are taught in English from middle school. Eyüboğlu offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in high school, with DP, PYP, and MYP implemented across its schools since 1996. Eyüboğlu emphasizes multilingual education, providing English, German, and Spanish language instruction to foster global citizens.

Exam Results
The Middle School English program demonstrates exemplary results in international exams. Burçak Eyüboğlu Science and Technology High School reports a 100% university entrance exam success rate with placements in preferred universities.

Higher Education Progression
Eyüboğlu College provides higher education consultancy to prepare students for universities in Turkey and abroad, and students may pursue the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years of high school to support higher education aspirations. The college combines national and international programs to meet higher education requirements. Graduates frequently pursue higher education at leading universities in Turkey and internationally.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Today's modern educational approach focuses not only on intellectual development but also on physical, social, and emotional well-being. The Guidance and Counseling Department addresses students' physical, emotional, social, and personal needs, covering healthy living, academic planning, career guidance, interpersonal relationships, communication skills, and responsible use of technology. It fosters an environment where students can thrive in every facet of their development. By actively engaging students, parents, and educators, it prioritizes the holistic well-being of each student. Student-oriented activities include orientation to support adaptation, student recognition, group activities to build life skills, in-class guidance practices, and career-planning activities across high school.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional and mental well-being are central to Eyüboğlu's approach to education. The Guidance and Counseling Department provides individual counseling sessions and group activities to support students' emotional health. In-class guidance practices address age-appropriate needs, covering topics such as healthy living, academic planning, career guidance, interpersonal skills, and responsible use of technology. The process emphasizes confidentiality, trust, and respect for individual rights, with parents engaged through seminars and bulletins to support their children's well-being. Teachers receive in-service training and counseling sessions to promote student well-being.
Parent Experience

History
Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions began in 1970 under Dr. Rüstem Eyüboğlu with the Arı Private Tutoring Center, paving the way for Eyüboğlu College in 1985. The Kadıköy campus was the original site, with the Çamlıca campus opening in 1988 and Eyüboğlu Kadıköy Primary School established that year. Eyüboğlu Science High School opened in 1993. Eyüboğlu Çamlıca Primary School opened in 1998. Today Eyüboğlu operates 7 campuses and 15 schools (6 kindergartens, 4 primary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools); it was the first Turkish school to earn Council of International Schools accreditation and holds the largest CIS-accredited network worldwide; it has offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 1996 and now delivers the IB PYP, MYP, and DP.

Community
There are more than 100 student clubs designed for different age groups, after-school team activities, and specialized talent programs; students participate in national and international competitions. Traditional events have been held for over 30 years and include Music and Dance Night, Literature and Book Days, the Eyüboğlu White Elephant International Chess Tournament, Science and Space Festival, Active Painting Competition, and Shine with Your Voice Singing Competition; Parent Symposium and TOK Conference are also part of campus life. The Eyüboğlu White Elephant Chess Tournament began in 1991 and has gained international participation since 2019. Eyüboğlu maintains central libraries, observatories, art studios, and sports facilities to support student learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions operate across multiple campuses on both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, including six kindergartens, four primary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. The campuses feature state-of-the-art libraries, observatories, art studios, and sports facilities. Observatories and a planetarium enrich science learning, with astronomy classes integrated into the curriculum at Eyüboğlu. The libraries and learning spaces are distributed across five libraries with a dedicated Research Center at Çamlıca Primary School, supporting a wide range of resources and information literacy initiatives.

Sports Facilities
Eyüboğlu offers a broad sports program across its campuses. A wide range of sports is offered, including Swimming, Sail, Volleyball, Tennis, Water Ball, Step, Chess, Archery, Gymnastics, Handball, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Athletics, and more. After-school activities include sports and arts, with students participating in activities after hours and specializing in their chosen clubs. The sports facilities support competition and collaboration across grade levels and campuses.

Academic Facilities
There are five Eyüboğlu libraries: the Central Library and Çamlıca Primary School Library on the Çamlıca campus, Burçak Eyüboğlu Primary and Middle School Library, Kemerburgaz Primary and Middle School Library, and Ataşehir Kindergarten and Primary School Library, plus a Research Center at Çamlıca Primary School. The libraries hold approximately 150,000 books and more than 100 printed periodicals, with subscriptions to databases such as EBSCOhost and PressReader, and access to Follett Destiny. Library resources are integrated with classrooms and guided by Information Literacy programming. The Central Library uses Follett Destiny for resource discovery and provides access to online databases.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Eyüboğlu offers over 100 student clubs spanning academics, arts, and sports. Examples of sports and arts clubs include Swimming, Sail, Volleyball, Tennis, Water Ball, Chess, Archery, Gymnastics, Handball, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Athletics, Young Writers, String Orchestra, Turkish Theater, Theatre, Ceramics-Sculpture, Photography, Dance, Guitar, and many more. Global Perspectives clubs include Model United Nations, English Debate, and other language and cultural clubs. Science and technology clubs include First Robotics FRC, First Lego League (FLL), Coding, and AI/Machine Learning initiatives. Students participate in after-school programs and competitions in school events and festivals.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Stars of the Month competitions, the Debate Club, TÜBİTAK project competitions, and action and service initiatives develop students' creativity, critical thinking, and communication. Literature and Book Days involve author discussions, and the Pencere-Edebiyat Dergisi magazine provides a platform for writing activities. Students also participate in national and international mathematics competitions, including Turkey Brain Games, TÜBİTAK Mathematics projects and Olympiad Contests, ASMA, Waterloo University Math Contests, Kangaroo Math Contests, and the Mediterranean Mathematics Olympiad, with opportunities to reach the Destination Imagination World Finals in the United States.

Arts & Creative
The Visual Arts program aims to cultivate observant students who can express themselves through art; after-school studios offer painting, ceramics, sculpture, and digital art. An Inter-School Active Painting Competition is organized, and student artworks are exhibited online and in-school exhibitions. The Music program supports instrument study (violin, guitar, percussion, wind instruments) and performing groups (String Ensemble, Cello, Middle School Band), with year-end shows, branch concerts, and the Eyüboğlu Voice Competition showcasing student performances.

Cultural & Language
English is taught as the first foreign language, with German and Spanish offered as second languages; a third foreign language is available among club options. Starting from the seventh grade, certificate exams (FIT, DELE) align with international standards, and language introduction activities for younger students promote intercultural awareness. The curriculum includes cultural trips and overseas summer schools, plus Cultural Bridge projects with partner schools to enhance language learning and cultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
Students engage in numerous after-school activities across academic, artistic, and sports clubs; talent screenings place students on school teams and Eyüboğlu College Youth Sports Club teams, with after-school training under expert coaches. A variety of competitions and inter-school events foster teamwork, strategy, and diverse interests beyond the regular classes.

Community & Service
Projects emphasize social responsibility through involvement with WWF and the Global Issues Network (GIN), along with Eco-School initiatives. Students participate in activities focused on children's rights, disabled rights, animal rights, and environmental awareness, integrating service and civic understanding into the learning experience.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education and Health programs maximize students' physical development through varied sports and activities, including swimming, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, golf, handball, volleyball, and more; a framework of Lifelong Sports guides activities such as fitness, yoga, and dance. Talent screenings determine participation in school teams and Eyüboğlu College Youth Sports Club, with after-school practice to prepare for Istanbul and World Championship competitions.
Languages

Language Provision
Turkish is the mother tongue; English is spoken fluently and used as a language of instruction in multiple subjects (e.g., Math and Science in middle school; English-language programs in Kindergarten). From the fifth grade, German or Spanish is taught as the second foreign language, with a third foreign language offered in clubs. Kindergarten offers a half-day English and half-day Turkish program for 3–4 year-olds, and reception classes follow an intensive English program.

Bilingual Teaching
Eyüboğlu provides bilingual education in Turkish and English across its campuses. In Kindergarten, the 3–4 year-olds follow a half-day English and half-day Turkish program, with English taught by both Turkish and foreign teachers; reception groups follow an intensive English program. In Primary, students use Turkish as their mother tongue and speak English fluently. In Middle School, Math and Science are taught in English, English is the first foreign language, and a second foreign language (German or Spanish) begins in the fifth grade, with a third foreign language offered as a club option. The school is an IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

Immersion Programs
English-language immersion is evident in core subjects (Math and Science in middle school) and in the Kindergarten program (bilingual English–Turkish). The IB framework promotes multilingualism and intercultural understanding, aligning with English-language instruction across IB programs. The PYP integrates inquiry-based learning in Turkish and English, supporting language development from early years.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
CIS Accreditation
Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications to Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions schools are made by filling out the Pre-Registration Application Form. 2. Parents who fill out the Pre-Registration Application Form receive information about admission-acceptance conditions and the school from the contact addresses they have specified. 3. For students starting in kindergarten, reception class, and grades 1–5, Student Recognition Interviews and Evaluations are conducted. These interviews are part of the admissions process. 4. For the 6th and 7th grades of the middle school, admission is through the Level Determination Exam (DBS). The DBS determines entry to these grades. 5. For Eyüboğlu College and Burçak Eyüboğlu Science and Technology High School preparatory class, admission is based on the High School Transition System (LGS) results or the Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions High School Admission Exam. Candidates may be admitted based on either pathway. 6. For students starting in intermediate classes at Eyüboğlu College and Burçak Eyüboğlu Science and Technology High School, admission is through the Level Determination Exam (DBS) if there is a quota. 7. Student Recognition Interviews are conducted for student admissions at all levels.

Scholarships
BURÇAK-RÜSTEM EYÜBOĞLU FOUNDATION: BURSEV provides scholarships to successful Eyüboğlu students within the Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions framework. BURSEV also provides scholarships to successful and needy students pursuing higher education. A Support Scholarship Fund for Girls has been established within the Turkish Education Foundation (TEV) for Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions. This scholarship fund supports female students receiving university education in Turkey.
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