OUR SCHOOLS

İzmir Özel Türk Koleji Preschools

The preschool education institutions of İzmir Özel Türk Koleji have been established to support students’ emotional, physical, cognitive, social, and cultural development and to prepare them for the next stages of education.

PRESCHOOLS

Educational Approach

At İzmir Özel Türk Koleji preschools, the educational approach is structured with a modern and contemporary understanding that places the child’s holistic development, Turkish culture, and Atatürkist values at its core.

Play-Based Education

In preschool programs, play is the most important learning tool for children. Children learn “by moving and having fun”; therefore, the learning process becomes more lasting and effective.

Project-Based / Inquiry-Based Learning

Project-based studies are conducted to develop children’s thinking skills and to support their ability to conduct research, use information, and solve problems.

Developing 21st Century Skills

The school program is structured to provide children with competencies in areas such as foreign languages, arts, technology, and sports. In addition, modern educational methods such as “Understanding by Design (UbD)”, “Flipped Learning”, and artificial intelligence are utilized.

Holistic Development

Not only academic development, but also linguistic, emotional, social, physical, motor, and cognitive development are taken into consideration. Classrooms and materials are organized to support this multidimensional development.

Safe, Interactive, and Appropriate Environment

Classrooms are designed with children’s safety and comfort in mind and are equipped with interactive and colorful materials that stimulate students’ curiosity. Outdoor areas such as gardens, playgrounds, and greenhouses are available.

Atatürk’s Principles and Reforms

At the foundation of the educational approach lies Atatürk’s ideal of “free-thinking, free-conscience, and enlightened generations”. Love for Atatürk, awareness of homeland and nation, and the values of the Republic are instilled in children through age-appropriate activities.

Values and Character Education

Universal daily values such as love, respect, responsibility, sharing, and tolerance are integrated into routines. It is aimed for children to internalize values such as social awareness, tolerance, responsibility, and sharing.

DAILY PROGRAM

Our children support their development throughout the day through structured and free activities.

Welcome Time

Students are welcomed with a warm smile and start the day safely and happily in a friendly environment.

Free Planning Time

Children make their own plans, choose activities according to their interests, and carry them out. In this way, a sense of responsibility and independence is developed.

Circle and Group Time

Children’s communication, sharing, and social skills are supported through songs, stories, group games, and conversations.

Garden and Outdoor Activities

Children who spend time in nature release their energy through physical games and enrich their learning processes through exploration and hands-on experiences.

Nutrition

In our school kitchen, healthy and balanced nutrition habits are developed through menus prepared by our food engineers.

Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are served under hygienic conditions.

Health and Safety

Our students’ health checks are carried out regularly by the school doctor and nurse. Cleaning is ensured in accordance with hygiene standards.

Entrances and exits are monitored by security personnel and camera systems. Transportation is provided through safe shuttle services accompanied by experienced drivers and attendants.

Parent Communication

Student-parent-school cooperation is our core principle. Regular communication is maintained through parent meetings, individual meetings, seminars, and monthly newsletters.

Through our online system, parents can monitor their children’s development at any time of the day.

Our Campuses

Full-day education is offered for 4-5 age group students at our Mithatpaşa, Manisa, and Marmaris preschools, and for 3-4-5 age group students at our Çiğli, Bornova, and Mavişehir preschools.