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Turkey, Istanbul
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Life at NÛN centers on a peaceful campus that blends education with real-life experiences in a natural setting. When weather permits, lessons extend beyond the classroom to outdoor spaces on campus. The facilities include well-equipped libraries, laboratories, observatories and sports fields. The campus is in nature, offering forest walks and a sustainable living program. Diverse student clubs complete the learning environment, supporting social and personal development.
Outdoor sports grounds are actively used for physical activity and teamwork. The campus includes dedicated sports fields that support PE classes and team sports. These facilities encourage regular participation in athletics and outdoor recreation. The natural setting enhances outdoor sports experiences and fosters physical well-being.
Our academic facilities include well-equipped libraries, laboratories and observatories that support inquiry, experiments and independent research. The campus emphasizes modern learning environments where students engage with technology and hands-on projects. The observatories enable science exploration and data collection as part of the science curriculum. A robust digital infrastructure supports both in-class and online learning.
Diverse student clubs cater to a range of interests, from sustainability to the arts. Sustainable Living clubs and nature discovery programs connect students with ecological practices and the outdoors. NÛN Volunteers organize community service and civic engagement activities. Inspiring Guests program brings experts and leaders to share insights with students. Sefer-i NÛN and other thematic programs enrich the extracurricular landscape.
Private NÛN Schools, run by the NÛN Education and Culture Foundation in Turkey, serve students aged 3 to 18 and are affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. The curriculum embraces the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), with the PYP authorized and the DP program since March 2017. PYP units run in six-week modules and culminate in mini exhibitions that showcase inquiry-led learning. Differentiation and inquiry-based approaches underpin teaching, and classrooms are designed for about 20 students to support collaboration. The campuses feature well-stocked libraries, laboratories, observatories, and flexible spaces; an ecology lab and botanical garden reinforce hands-on science. Outdoor spaces, a forested campus, and a sustainable living program extend learning beyond the classroom. NÛN emphasizes experiential learning, outdoor education, and community service through activities like NÛN Volunteers and thematic programs such as Sefer-i NÛN and Inspiring Guests.
