Turkey, Istanbul
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Counseling helps students understand themselves and their world so they can make sensible decisions; the Counseling Department cooperates with students, parents and teachers to identify difficulties, find solutions, and reflect on outcomes. Group and individual counseling is offered for study methods, anxiety, peer pressure, communication skills, decision making, and career choices. Academic follow-up and individual counseling are provided, along with tests and surveys to assess interests and skills. Psychological counselors are specialists trained in child protection and they will take necessary measures if a student's safety or health is at risk; communication with parents and students is welcomed.
RC Experience includes an understanding that respects different learning abilities and supports areas of interest and skills.
English is an additional language for our students and fluency is a primary goal. The English Department teaches a spectrum of language and literature skills and emphasizes 21st Century Fluencies. The program focuses on thoughtful reading, writing, speaking fluent English, and the use of technology to research and produce rigorous academic work.
Psychological counseling services promote students' development and well-being. Counseling aims to help students understand themselves and their world and to support their learning and decision making, with counselors working with students, parents and teachers. The services include group and individual counseling and are supported by specialists trained in child protection; communication with parents and students is encouraged to ensure well-being.
The policy puts the safety and well-being of students at the center of Robert College's work. Safeguarding requires a coordinated approach and is everyone's responsibility. The school provides a safe, welcoming, caring, positive and stimulating environment that promotes social, physical and psychological development, free from discrimination or bullying.
Robert College is a private, co-educational high school in Istanbul, Turkey, with a history dating back to 1863. The campus blends historic buildings with modern classrooms and outdoor spaces, and half of the grounds are preserved as natural areas. The school offers a diverse curriculum that balances science, humanities, and co-curricular study. English and Turkish are both central to the program, with many courses taught in English and all AP courses offered in English, while students also pursue a Turkish Lise Diploması. The school delivers Advanced Placement courses alongside the Turkish national curriculum, enabling university-level English proficiency and dual mastery of languages. Accredited by NYSAIS and Türkiye's Ministry of Education, Robert College maintains a campus library, laboratories, and a rich program of student-led activities. With more than 100 clubs, including World Scholar's Cup, robotics, theatre, and publications, students develop leadership, service, and cultural awareness through a vibrant, internationally minded community.