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Eyuboglu Schools

Turkey, Istanbul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Turkish, English
Fees Unlisted
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.

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.

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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