Turkey, Istanbul
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.