Founded in 1985 by Bedrettin Dalan, the İSTEK Foundation has been raising modern, innovative generations in line with the principles and reforms of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Today, our institution has an educational network extending from Kindergarten to University, consisting of 22 Kindergartens, 22 Primary Schools, 22 Middle Schools, 20 Anatolian High Schools, 14 Science High Schools, and Yeditepe University, playing an important role in shaping the future of our country.
Our school was established in 1989, while the Science High School began operating in 2001. The campus has a total indoor area of 13,490 square meters and a 4,300 square meter outdoor garden area. The facilities include a two-story conference hall with a capacity of 523 people, two separate cafeterias serving 300 people each, a student cafeteria with a capacity of 200 people, an indoor sports hall, and a semi-Olympic swimming pool.
Vision
To be one of the leading schools in Turkey and a globally recognized institution that nurtures creative, adaptable, problem-solving, enterprising, patriotic, productive, and ethical individuals of the 21st century who are ready for the future and successful anytime, anywhere.
Mission
To educate students who embrace Atatürk’s principles and ideas; who value individual differences, are productive, creative, responsible, and prioritize scientific thinking; through a technology-supported, foreign language-oriented, and globally focused education.
Principles
Sensitivity to national and global issues
Respect for human and citizenship rights
Awareness of peace and the environment
Realistic, investigative, and entrepreneurial approach
Versatility, artistic aesthetics, and lifelong learning
A balanced, productive, and harmonious personality
Learning Objectives
Consistent, complementary, and meaningful learning; integration across subjects and connection to real life
Opportunities for in-depth research and experiential learning
Student-centered, supportive, and safe learning environment
Skills to recognize and use technology effectively
Scientific thinking, problem-solving, and critical communication skills
Dynamic goals that are continuously updated according to the needs of the era and students
