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TED Ankara College Foundation Schools

Turkey, Ankara

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees TRY 425,000 - 1,050,000
Ages Not listed
Opened 1931
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages German, French, Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

TED Ankara College Foundation Schools sit on a landmark 309-acre campus near Ankara, with the İncek Campus described as the world's largest private school campus for primary and secondary education. Founded in 1931, it became TED Ankara College Foundation's first school and the first private Turkish school with English as the language of instruction. The campus features modern classrooms, science laboratories, hi-tech and 3D learning spaces, and a planetarium, plus a dedicated Arts and Sports Center. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate program: MYP as a candidate school pursuing authorization, and the Diploma Programme for students aged 16–19, offering a bilingual diploma designed to complement Türkiye's National Education curriculum. English is taught across the school within a CEFR framework; grade 5 onward offers a second foreign language (German, French, or Spanish). Students participate in international exchanges and competitions, while Eco-Schools and Young Reporters for the Environment foster global citizenship worldwide.

Taşpınar, 2800. Cadde, 06830 Gölbaşı/Ankara, Türkiye

The Essentials

TED Ankara College Foundation Schools has instruction in English.

Location
Incek Campus, Taşpınar Mah. Kolej Cad. No:5 İncek, Gölbaşı, Ankara 06830, Turkey

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School

Type
Private, foundation-based

Country affiliation
Turkey

Bus service
Ring services operate for students on weekdays; ring routes connect Incek Campus to Konya Yolu, Aşti-Sihhiye, Turan Güneş, and Çetinkaya-Sihhiye, with scheduled times (e.g., 13:45, 14:30, 15:30). The campus is also served by Ankara's EGO bus line 191 from Opera, with regular weekday departures to the campus area.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms must be worn in accordance with the Ministry of National Education dress regulations. Uniforms can be obtained logoed or logo-free through the TED Dükkan online store or other suppliers, but colors, shapes and logo usage must conform to TED Uniform Standards; logos on uniforms must be printed or embroidered, and no other logos, text, symbols, images or prints may appear. A Uniform Catalog is available online.

Food Options
On-campus dining facilities include a cafeteria, an ala carte restaurant, café, canteen, and pastry shop. The lower primary buildings and Kindergarten have four dining halls with a total capacity of about 1,700; the Middle School and High School use the main dining hall with a capacity of about 1,200, and five additional cafeterias operate inside the main dining hall alongside a fixed-table service. A Smart Card system is used for all catering; parents can add credit on campus or online. A team of medical specialists, food engineers, dieticians, teachers, and student representatives conducts periodic inspections to ensure healthful, balanced meals.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the TED Ankara Koleji Vakfı Foundation's Board of Directors. Current board members include Doç. Dr. Gamze Aşçıoğlu Öz (Vice President), H. Önder Aytekin (Secretary General), Şeref Topkaya (Treasurer), Çağatay Aytekin (Board Member), Mehmet Büge (Board Member), and Hayal Olcay (Board Member). The Incek Campus is the world's largest campus for primary and secondary education, spanning 309,000 m2 with 118,000 m2 of enclosed space, and the schools operate within the TED Ankara Koleji Vakfı Okulları network.
Fees

Annual tuition at TED Ankara College Foundation Schools ranges from TRY 425,000 to TRY 1,050,000 for 2026/27.

Application / candidate fees

- Application (candidate / admission) fee: ₺20,000 (paid online by credit/debit card at application).

Annual tuition by year group (amounts shown are the published annual school fee, inclusive of 10% VAT unless stated otherwise)

- Kindergarten (Anaokulu)
- A1: ₺1,050,000 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺954,545.45; KDV ₺95,454.55).
- A1 (graduate discount): ₺525,000 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺477,272.73; KDV ₺47,727.27).
- A2: ₺1,045,000 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺950,000.00; KDV ₺95,000.00).
- A2 (graduate discount): ₺522,500 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺475,000.00; KDV ₺47,500.00).

- Primary school (İlkokul)
- 1st grade: ₺750,000 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺681,818.18; KDV ₺68,181.82).
- 2nd grade: ₺690,000 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺627,272.73; KDV ₺62,727.27).
- 3rd grade: ₺645,000 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺586,363.64; KDV ₺58,636.36).
- 4th grade: ₺430,000 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺390,909.09; KDV ₺39,090.91).

- Middle school (Ortaokul)
- 5th grade: ₺775,000 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺704,545.45; KDV ₺70,454.55).
- 6th grade: ₺700,000 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺636,363.64; KDV ₺63,636.36).
- 7th grade: ₺665,000 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺604,545.45; KDV ₺60,454.55).
- 8th grade: ₺505,000 (KDV dahil). (KDV'siz ₺459,090.91; KDV ₺45,909.09).

- High school (Lise)
- Students who do not take a preparatory class (Hazırlık sınıfı okumayanlar):
- 9th grade: ₺775,000 (KDV dahil).
- 10th grade: ₺700,000 (KDV dahil).
- 11th grade: ₺670,000 (KDV dahil).
- 12th grade: ₺515,000 (KDV dahil).
- Students who attend the preparatory class (Hazırlık sınıfı okuyanlar):
- Preparatory class: ₺775,000 (KDV dahil).
- 9th grade: ₺700,000 (KDV dahil).
- 10th grade: ₺670,000 (KDV dahil).
- 11th grade: ₺515,000 (KDV dahil).
- 12th grade: ₺425,000 (KDV dahil).

(Annual tuition figures above are the published school-year fees.)

Per-term and installment equivalents (calculated from the published annual fee)

- The school publishes annual fees. For database purposes the following standard pro rata conversions are provided (simple equal splits):
- Per-term (if you treat the academic year as three equal terms) = Annual fee ÷ 3 (rounded to nearest whole TL).
- Per-month (10-installment equivalent) = Annual fee ÷ 10 (rounded to nearest whole TL).

- Example (illustrative, using the published annual fee):
- A1 Kindergarten annual fee ₺1,050,000 → per term (÷3) ≈ ₺350,000; per 10-month installment (÷10) ≈ ₺105,000. (These per-term / per-installment figures are simple arithmetic divisions of the published annual fee.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Registration / payment window: online renewal and registration payments are processed within the published registration period (dates are announced for each intake). A peşin (single) payment discount of 5% is applied at registration when full payment is made.

- Accepted payment methods and installment options:
- Full single-payment by credit card (online) or by bank transfer (havale/EFT) to the school's account.
- Payment by a Denizbank Kredili Mevduat Hesabı (KMH) or by eligible credit cards with Bonus program for 10 equal online installments. When the installment option is chosen, the candidate's paid application amount is taken as the down payment (peşinat) and the remainder is paid in 10 monthly installments (example timing: first installment May — last installment February in the published payment plan). KMH installments are collected monthly on the bank's scheduled collection date; credit-card installment schedules follow the card statement cycles.
- The school publishes its receiving bank account and IBAN for bank transfers. (Bank account details are provided in the school's payment instructions.)

Boarding (yatılı) / residential education

- Boarding is not applicable: TED Ankara College Foundation Schools operate as day schools and do not list a boarding programme for primary, middle or high school students.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Meals (tabldot / catering): school meals are charged separately; meal plans / tabldot fees are published separately (meal fees are charged per number of education days and the service VAT is applied). Meal billing is handled via the school's meal system and card-loading options; for specific meal-rate schedules the school publishes a tabldot payment plan.

- Transport (school bus / servis): school transport is billed separately. For the published transport year shown, fees vary by distance band and by school section (Anaokulu / İlkokul / Ortaokul-Lise); sample distance-band annual fees (published for the transport year) include the following examples: Anaokulu 0–6 km ₺92,900; İlkokul 0–6 km ₺81,150; Ortaokul/Lise 0–6 km ₺76,900. Transport prices include VAT and are subject to discounts for cash/peşin payment and sibling discounts; additional service rules (single-direction discount, two-address surcharge, employee-child discounts) are applied as published.

- Uniforms and school supplies: uniforms and required books/stationery are sold through the school's TED Dükkan (on-campus store and online shop). Uniform and book purchases are separate costs (prices set per item by the TED Dükkan).

- Extracurricular courses, international diploma/certificate programme fees, school trips, optional courses, and other items (books, additional course fees, exam fees where applicable) are charged in addition to the published tuition; those items are invoiced or announced separately. The published tuition covers instruction only; food, transport, uniform, books, courses, and similar items are additional.

Refunds and cancellation

- Application fee / candidate deposit: the paid application (candidate) fee is normally offset against the tuition when registration is completed. If a candidate withdraws before final registration, application payments are refunded under the school's published application-refund procedure (subject to the timeframes the school specifies). For the kindergarten application example, an online candidate payment is refunded to the card if the candidate withdraws before registration finalisation (refund timing details are published in the admission procedure).

- Tuition refunds after registration: tuition refund calculations follow the national regulation for private education institutions (MEB Özel Öğretim Kurumları Yönetmeliği). In brief: when a student leaves before the school year starts, the school refunds the annual fee minus up to 10% (the non-refundable portion allowed by the regulation); when a student leaves after the school year has started, the refunded amount is the annual fee minus 10% and minus the pro rata amount for days attended (calculated to the school's published formula). Specific refund calculations and procedures are applied according to the regulation and the school's registration terms.

Important payment notes

- Published tuition figures shown above are the school's stated annual amounts (VAT included where indicated). Tuition figures are the education fee only; meal, transport, uniform, book and course fees are extra. A peşin-payment discount of 5% is applied when the full tuition is paid at registration. Installment/credit options and the schedule (for example the 10-month KMH or credit-card plan) are available under the school's published payment terms; the school provides the receiving bank account and online-credit-card payment channels in its payment instructions.

Contact for billing queries and payments

- The school provides a finance/budget contact for payment questions (email address and phone number in its registration & payment instructions). Bank account IBAN and payment instructions are published with the registration materials.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

TED Ankara College Foundation Schools teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP).

Curriculum
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP): TED Ankara College Foundation Private Middle School is a candidate school for the MYP and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP): The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) is a two-year pre-university program for students aged 16–19 and offers a bilingual diploma. The IBDP is designed to complement the National Education curriculum and includes six core subject groups; the program is implemented in 5,400 schools across 159 countries. IBDP graduates may benefit from horizontal transfer opportunities and scholarships ranging from 25% to 75% at private universities in Türkiye, depending on diploma scores.

Higher Education Progression
IBDP graduates may benefit from scholarships ranging from 25% to 75% at private universities in Türkiye, depending on diploma scores.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports students' social, emotional and cognitive development through the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Unit (PDR). The unit operates with a developmental guidance approach involving students, parents and teachers, and runs programs to help students understand themselves, develop self-awareness, and build interpersonal skills. PDR specialists participate in classes according to a defined plan, conduct screenings and observations throughout the year, provide individual support when needed, and monitor student development. Monthly PDR newsletters are published for parents via the parent portal, and PDR specialists or other experts hold PDR Parent Meetings to inform families about developmental stages.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has no program or special class for students with special education needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English language education is based on an integrated program prepared for a K12 framework across all levels; English is taught as part of the integrated program.

Mental Wellbeing
The Guidance and Psychological Counseling Unit provides mental wellbeing support through social, emotional and cognitive guidance. PDR specialists conduct screening and support, and, where needed, offer individual counseling and ongoing monitoring. Parents are kept informed through monthly PDR communications and parent meetings.

Safeguarding
Campus safety includes 24-hour security with 29 private security officers at nine locations, CCTV coverage with 410 cameras, and a license-plate recognition system at campus entry. Vehicle information for parents, visitors and staff is recorded by Security and Information Desk. Bus drivers and coordinators are reminded to follow campus rules. Campus safety is monitored by local police units under the İncek Police Station and Gölbaşı traffic and public order authorities.
Parent Experience

History
TED Ankara College Foundation Schools were founded in 1931 as the Foundation's first school and the first private Turkish school using English as the medium of instruction. As the school grew to include primary, middle, and high school sections, it gained a place of honor and distinction in the history of Turkish education. In 1963 the administration of the school was turned over to the TED Ankara College Foundation. After having provided education in Yenişehir from 1937 to the end of the 2003-2004 academic year, the institution moved to the new campus in İncek, which was built on 309 acres. Today the school is located just outside Ankara with more than 6,000 students, 600 teachers and support staff, and 35,000 alumni. The campus fosters a World-of-Dreams atmosphere that encourages creativity, discovery, and a love of school life.

Community
English education continues from kindergarten and a second foreign language—German, French, or Spanish—can be studied from fifth grade through high school. English and second-language education follow the CEFR, with internationally recognized language diplomas (FIT, DELF, DELE) available in grades 6–8. Students participate in international programs such as the Canada Nova Scotia Student Exchange, Junior Model United Nations, Eco-Schools, and Young Reporters for the Environment, and in mathematics competitions like Kangaroo and Caribou. Artistic and cultural activities, including painting, sculpture, dance, music, and theater, are supported within a democratic, modern learning environment and broad campus life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The School Parents Association (Okul Aile Birliği) operates under the 5580 private education law and the Ministry of National Education School-Parent Association Regulation. Its aims are to integrate school and families, improve communication and cooperation, support educational activities, and meet the needs of students with limited resources. Every TED Ankara Koleji parent is a natural member. The PTA Board holds weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 09:30 to 12:30 in the PTA room at the Sports and Arts Center; parents may attend by appointment. PTA contact is Tel: (0312) 586 90 00 / 5301-5302; oab@tedankara.k12.tr. Notable notices include the 2025-2026 General Assembly announcement and PTA activity reports for 2024-2025 and 2023-2024.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
TED Ankara College's Incek Campus is the world's largest educational campus for primary and secondary education, spanning 309,000 m² with 141,000 m² of indoor space. It is Türkiye's first private school to offer instruction in a foreign language. The campus combines modern classrooms, science laboratories, hi-tech and 3D learning spaces, and a planetarium, along with extensive arts and sports facilities. It provides opportunities in painting, sculpture, dance, music, choir, and theater to nurture artistic talents. The campus is home to thousands of students and hundreds of educators and staff.

Sports Facilities
A multi-purpose football field (70 x 100 meters) with Astroturf and a tartan running track serve outdoor sports and events. Each school unit has its own gymnasium, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and handball courts, plus outdoor fields for soccer and areas for badminton, table tennis, billiards, and chess. An independent Sports and Arts Center, spanning 16,300 m², includes two sports halls, two pools (indoor and outdoor half-olympic), a sauna, and a fitness center. Art studios and music spaces support ongoing arts education and performances.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are large, well-lit, and designed for health and comfort, with ergonomically designed desks and chairs, a sink in every room, lockers, and ground-floor doors opening to playgrounds. The modern learning environment uses computers and computer projectors. Science laboratories and computer labs are equipped with highly technological tools to enable hands-on learning, and all labs are accessible to all students. Hi-tech Class, 3D Classrooms and Planetarium provide immersive learning experiences, including a 7D cinema, a moving platform for 3D content, and a 360-degree planetarium for space education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts and music are central to the program, with art studios, choir, wind orchestra, string orchestra, and other music groups forming part of the school's performance calendar. Students participate in painting, sculpture, pottery, and theatre, with opportunities to perform in concerts and school productions. The middle school includes eight workrooms for music, pottery, painting, technology and design, photography, drama, and dance, plus gymnastic spaces to support a broad range of creative activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) has been offered in the High School since the 1999–2000 academic year, and the Middle School runs the IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) since 2020–2021. English is taught across the school on a CEFR-based framework, with the option to earn language certificates (FIT, DELF, DELE) for grades 6–8. Beginning in grade 5, students may study a second foreign language (German, French, or Spanish) through high school, and the English pathway includes exams such as TOEFL and AQA. The school participates in international programs and competitions, including the Canada Nova Scotia Student Exchange, Junior Model United Nations, Eco-Schools, the Young Reporters for the Environment, Kangaroo and Caribou math contests, and emphasizes independent thinking, global citizenship, and 21st‑century skills.

Arts & Creative
Art is foundational to the curriculum, with students receiving art lessons in dedicated studios equipped with modern materials. The program covers visual arts, music, dance, theater, and sculpture, and artistic development is fostered through performances and exhibitions. A Sports and Arts Center provides extensive facilities, including two sports halls, pools, a sauna, and a fitness center, supporting creative and performing arts alongside physical training.

Cultural & Language
English is taught across the school on a CEFR-based framework with opportunities to earn international language certificates. The French program runs from 5th through 8th grade and uses the DELF examination (A1–A2). From grade 5 onward, students may study a second foreign language—German, French, or Spanish. The school participates in international and cultural activities, including the Canada Nova Scotia Student Exchange, Junior Model United Nations, Eco-Schools, and the Young Reporters for the Environment.

Social & Hobbies
English language activities include radio programs, student presentations, English Day events, English Clubs, and forums. These activities give students opportunities to use English in daily life and develop communication skills. The school supports social and cultural engagement through language clubs and forum-style activities as part of campus life.

Community & Service
Eco-Schools and the Young Reporters for the Environment program promote environmental awareness and civic responsibility. International engagement is fostered through exchanges such as the Canada Nova Scotia Student Exchange and participation in Junior Model United Nations.

Leadership & Professional
The school aims to raise independent thinkers and global citizens with 21st‑century skills, preparing students for leadership roles. The IB Diploma Program and the Scientist Training Program nurture research-minded approaches and professional development, supported by modern facilities such as hi-tech classrooms, 3D classrooms, and a planetarium.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus offers extensive sports facilities, including high-quality gymnasiums, outdoor fields, and a Sports and Arts Center with two indoor sports halls, pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. Art studios and performing arts spaces support creative well-being, while a comprehensive physical education program promotes healthy, balanced development.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction from kindergarten through high school, with CEFR-aligned English and second-language education. From 5th grade, students may study a second foreign language—German, French, or Spanish—and continue through high school. In grades 6–8, language education follows CEFR and offers internationally recognized language diplomas such as FIT, DELF, and DELE. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with a bilingual diploma.

Bilingual Teaching
English language education is delivered from kindergarten to high school under a K12 program aligned with CEFR. English lessons are taught by Turkish and foreign English teachers. The program leads students toward international exams, including TOEFL and AQA, as they progress through grade levels.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Anaokulu admissions (Kindergarten): Admissions occur each year within the designated age range and the available capacity. Students in A1 progress to A2, and after completing two years of kindergarten, they earn the right to enroll in TED Ankara Koleji Vakfı Özel İlkokulu 1st Grade. A1 admissions are announced via the school's site, and the registration calendar, required documents, and procedures are published for applicants. 2. İlkokul admissions (Primary School): The 1st Grade has a direct entry right for students who complete kindergarten; external admission to 1st Grade is not accepted. Each year, announcements regarding admissions to intermediate grades are made on social media and the school site, and the registration calendar and required documents and steps are shared with parent candidates. 3. Ortaokul admissions (Middle School): Students who complete the 4th grade are admitted to the 5th Grade. If there is available capacity, announcements about grade-level admissions are published via social media and the school site, and the registration calendar and required documents and steps are communicated to parent candidates. 4. Lise admissions (High School): Transfers into Hazırlık, 11th and 12th grades are not accepted. Transfers to 9th or 10th grade from outside Ankara are possible under defined conditions. A precondition is that the student has continuously studied at TED Ankara Koleji for at least 3 years or at other TED schools for at least 4 years, and the transfer year must be within a TED school. Ankara-based internal transfers are not accepted. Parents must submit a written request and a certificate from the current school by August 31. Before classes begin, students undergo English and Turkish proficiency assessments at grade level; those who score at least 70 on both tests earn enrollment. 5. High school transfers from exchange programs: Students who leave for a year on an international exchange and return are enrolled without any additional conditions. Documents such as transcripts, equivalency certificates, and a parental letter are requested at the time of application if applicable. 6. Transfer eligibility and contact: For detailed transfer information, inquiries can be directed to the relevant school offices. The school provides a transfer contact line for each level.

Scholarships
LGS Başarı Bursları (LGS Merit Scholarships): For the 2026-2027 academic year, students from outside the school admitted to the high school's 9th grade via the LGS central exam are eligible for merit-based bursaries based on their MSP percentile. The following brackets apply: 0.00-0.49 percentile = 100%; 0.50-0.99 = 80%; 1.00-1.49 = 60%; 1.50-1.99 = 50%; 2.00-2.49 = 25%; 2.50-3.00 = paid (no scholarship). After enrollment, students taking the Preparatory Turkish and English Proficiency Exams in September may be considered for the BİY Program if they opt in. 1) Vakıf Başarı Bursları (Foundation Merit Scholarships): The top scorers from the middle school year are awarded scholarships. The first place receives 100% of tuition, the second and third places receive 50%, and the 4th–10th places receive 25%. Burs continuity requires meeting year-end academic and discipline conditions; violations can terminate or reduce the bursary. 2) TÜBİTAK Başarı Bursu (TÜBİTAK Merit Scholarship): Students who win national or international science competitions (e.g., TÜBİTAK selection tests and medals at international Olympiads) receive 80% of the next year's tuition funded by TED Ankara Koleji Vakfı. 3) Eğitimde Başarı Bursu (Academic Achievement Scholarship): Students who finish 8th grade within the top 1st–3rd in their class and transfer to the high school are considered for a tuition reduction in the next academic year (the scheme specifies percentages that apply to the next year's tuition). 4) Eğitimde Başarı Bursu (Class Rank-based): For students in the 5th–11th grades who finish the year as 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their class, 30% of the next year's tuition is covered by the Foundation. 5) Öğrenci Okutma Fonu (Student Sponsorship Fund): If the student's family experiences death or disability, the Foundation may provide financial support under the fund's terms for a defined period and proportional amount. 6) MEB Ücretsiz Okuma (Public Education Authority Free Tuition): Eligible students may be granted free tuition under the Ministry of Education's private schooling rules; applications are announced to parents via the school portal, and results apply for the current year only. All bursaries and discounts operate under the TED Ankara Koleji Vakfı Okulları Burs Yönetmeliği. 7) Sporcu Bursları (Athlete Scholarships): Students who are national-level athletes with a government or federation credential and who meet the program's criteria may receive up to 80% tuition reduction for the competition period, contingent on holding a National Athlete certificate. 8) Öğrenci Okutma Fonu (as above): Additional support for student needs may be provided from the foundation's student support fund. 9) Conditions for continuing scholarships: Scholars must maintain high year-end averages (85+), avoid disciplinary penalties, and meet the specific continuing conditions of each bursary. If the year-end average falls below thresholds, scholarships may be adjusted downward. 10) All scholarship and discount policies are governed by the school's bursary guidelines and are subject to annual review by the Foundation.
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