About İSTEK Schools
Founded in 1985 by Bedrettin Dalan, the İSTEK Foundation cultivates contemporary and enterprising generations in line with the principles and reforms of Atatürk. Today, our institution spans the full educational spectrum from Kindergarten to University, operating 22 Kindergartens, 22 Primary Schools, 22 Middle Schools, 20 Anatolian High Schools, 14 Science High Schools, and Yeditepe University, playing an active role in shaping the future of our country.
Our school was established in 1989, and the Science High School opened its doors in 2001. The school building covers a total area of 13,490 square meters, with 4,300 square meters of garden space. Facilities include a two-story conference hall with a capacity of 523, two separate dining halls for 300 people each, a 200-person student cafeteria, an indoor sports hall, and a semi-Olympic swimming pool.
OUR VISION
To be among Turkey’s leading schools and gain international recognition by nurturing 21st-century individuals who are:
Successful everywhere and at all times,
Ready for the future today,
Creative,
Globally aware,
Problem-solvers,
Enterprising,
Patriotic,
Highly skilled,
Productive,
Ethical,
Dynamic,
Passionate about learning.
OUR MISSION
To educate minds that:
Embrace the principles and ideas of Atatürk,
Are preferred in Turkey and worldwide,
Contribute positively to the country’s future,
Are productive, creative, responsible,
Prioritize scientific thinking,
through education that is:
Based on the most advanced teaching methods,
Technology-supported,
Focused on foreign languages, and
Globally oriented.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Believing that Atatürk’s philosophy is the only alternative and an inexhaustible source of hope for Turkish society, İSTEK Schools base their principles on great ideas. By presenting our national culture in light of Atatürk’s thought, we educate our students according to the following principles:
Being sensitive to national and global issues,
Respecting human and citizenship rights,
Advocating peace,
Being environmentally conscious,
Being realistic,
Possessing investigative and scientific thinking,
Being enterprising,
Being versatile,
Having artistic taste and aesthetic understanding,
Being equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for further education and career choices,
Developing a personality that is self-confident, productive, and harmonious.
