Bosnia And Herzegovina, Sarajevo
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The Turkish Maarif Foundation regards social and cultural activities as important factors in developing knowledge, skills, and behaviors. Schools organize activities aimed at developing adherence to social norms, culture of shared life, and effective communication. They also foster responsibility, altruism, entrepreneurship, and aesthetic development, and promote understanding of civilization and socialization. Activities include visits to cultural and historical sites and social institutions, and student clubs and study projects. They also include graduation preparation, ceremonies, presentations and commemorations; school magazines; music and theatre performances; poetry recitals; folk dances. Additional activities include sports and tournaments, information contests, skill workshops, conferences, symposiums, signing days, fairs, exhibitions and bazaars, scouting and youth camps.
The Cambridge Diploma Program uses Cambridge syllabi in English for English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and IT. Bosnian language and literature, Geography, History, Music, and Visual Arts are taught in Bosnian according to the Sarajevo Canton Curriculum. Students study two foreign languages: English and Turkish. English is the language of instruction for Cambridge subjects, while local-language subjects are taught in Bosnian, providing bilingual academic opportunities. The Isa-beg Ishaković and Sarajevo campuses offer English-language instruction across many subjects, reinforcing English proficiency.
The school supports holistic development including emotional growth. The development focus includes cognitive development, social skills, emotional development, speech development, and motor development. The goal is a happy and satisfied child. The school pays close attention to boosting student creativity, acquiring high-quality knowledge and skills, building self-confidence, and fostering self-initiative. Health awareness and environmental protection are emphasized, and the environment supports emotional well-being as part of overall development.
Maarif International Schools Sarajevo offers education for ages 1 to 18 within a multinational network affiliated with Türkiye Maarif Vakfı. The campus delivers Bosnian and English instruction under the Sarajevo Canton curriculum, with students following Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, the IB Diploma Programme, and a bespoke Maarif Curriculum in parallel with national frameworks. The Maarif Programs 1-4, 5-9, and Maarif Gymnasium 1-4 structure the progression, complemented by a robust range of clubs and a rota of gymnasium activities. Facilities include a kindergarten, primary and secondary sections, a modern sports hall, library, well-equipped science, informatics, and robotics laboratories, a dedicated conference room, and an art studio with exhibition space. The school emphasizes cultural engagement, Turkish language studies, community and service projects, and a broad spectrum of co-curriculars ranging from performances to science fairs. It emphasizes student well-being, leadership, and practical learning across disciplines. For bright futures.