Turkey, Ankara
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.