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Turkey, Istanbul
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The school emphasizes NÛN Values: Love, Respect, Decency, Compassion, Responsibility, and Justice.
NÛN Schools implement an Inclusion Policy with differentiation; learning support teachers provide one-to-one support; for students who do not have basic Turkish knowledge or who need English/Arabic language support, individual learning plans and targeted support are provided; NÛN Libraries have resources in other languages; communication with parents is conducted in Turkish and English.
The language of instruction is bilingual in PYP, Turkish in MYP, and English in DP; Mother Tongue lessons follow the Turkish national curriculum; Additional Languages are offered in MYP and DP; The Additional Language Education Program supports learning English and Arabic, with resources and differentiated instruction; libraries provide multilingual materials; the school uses both Turkish and English to communicate with parents.
The main goal of assessment and evaluation includes cognitive, emotional and psycho-motor skills to inform planning and teaching.
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.
