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German and English are taught across ALKEV. German begins in Grade 1 and English begins in Grade 3 in Primary School; in Middle School, 5th grade includes intensive language teaching totaling 16 hours (11 German, 5 English) with continued study through Grade 8 to EU standards. In High School, German and English are developed to C1 level; there is a bilingual GIB Diploma Program with some courses taught in German, and German-language diplomas (DSD I/II) are offered, with Cambridge English certificates available.
German and English are taught across ALKEV. In Primary School, German starts in Grade 1 and English starts in Grade 3. In Middle School, 5th grade has intensive language teaching totaling 16 hours (11 German, 5 English) and continues through Grade 8 to EU standards. In High School, German and English are developed to the C1 level; the GIB Diploma Program is bilingual and includes German-language coursework in some subjects, and German language diplomas (DSD I/II) are offered, alongside Cambridge certificates.
ALKEV Private Schools, located in Büyükçekmece, Turkey, operate as coeducational day schools offering IB Diploma Programme, Chinese National Curriculum, and a bespoke curriculum. The school uses German and English as languages in line with CEFR standards and enriches learning with experiences and holistic content. The Early Childhood Education Program (approved by Turkish Ministry in February 2024) follows a child-centered approach with GEMS, Orff method, forest pedagogy, and Montessori system, preparing children for the next level of education and fostering cultural awareness. ALKEV opened in 2000 and became an IB World School in 2018, with German-language Diploma (DSD) status achieved in 2015. 30-acre campus in Büyükçekmece houses 12,000 m2 of indoor space, 18,000 m2 of green area, and 1,250 m2 dedicated to sports facilities, including gyms and outdoor fields. The school emphasizes science-enabled learning, arts workshops, and clubs such as World Citizens Club, Model United Nations, and TEDx Youth events globally.
