OUR SCHOOLS

İzmir Özel Türk Koleji Science High Schools

İzmir Özel Türk Koleji Science High School, which aims to educate scientists, engineers, and innovative leaders who will shape the future of the world, is a distinguished institution that combines a contemporary educational approach with strong academic discipline.

HIGH SCHOOL

Strong Generations Rising Through Science

Currently providing education at the Bahattin Tatış, Büyükçiğli, Manisa, and Bornova campuses, our Science High Schools are structured to educate high-achieving students who wish to pursue education in science and mathematics, in line with the mission of Özel Türk Koleji.

ITK Students Grow with Balanced Achievements

At our Science High Schools, lessons are supported by experiments and students are encouraged to develop scientific projects. Science High School students actively participate in national and international scientific competitions through olympiad teams, project groups, and various clubs.

Through foreign language summer schools, student exchange programs, and international club simulations, students raise their language proficiency to the highest level. By earning internationally recognized diplomas within the scope of the European Language Portfolio, they may skip the preparatory year at universities offering education in a foreign language.

Subject-Based Education Model

Planned preparation for university entrance examinations

Experienced teaching staff

Individual academic monitoring system

This model enables students to follow an academic pathway aligned with their targeted science and engineering fields.

Modern Learning Environments

FRC and FLL robotics laboratories

Physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories

Technology-supported classrooms and digital educational materials

These contemporary environments enable students to transform theoretical knowledge into practice and strengthen their project development skills.

Leader Individuals with Scientific Competence

In addition to olympiad, project, and academic studies, our students actively engage in at least one field of arts or sports. Students take part in sports teams that have achieved national rankings in Türkiye, and actively participate in performing arts such as theater, musical productions, and folk dances, taking the stage in end-of-year performances.

International Projects, Social Life, and School Culture

At ITK, a strong school culture and sense of belonging prevail. Our students grow not only academically, but also within the institution’s deep-rooted traditions such as the school band, school orchestra, the annual ITK Musical, creative clubs, and an active Student Council.

International Programs and Global Perspective

Students gain a global perspective by participating in international platforms such as DI, EYP, MUN, JMUN, ISTA, COMENIUS, and EUROSIMA.

Professional overseas education counseling is provided for students aiming to study at universities abroad. With strong language proficiency and a solid foundation in science, students are admitted to leading universities around the world.

Through European Union projects and overseas education programs, students gain academic and cultural experiences in different countries.

Activities and Competitions

Spring festivals, culture and arts festivals, concerts

Debate, science, mathematics, software, and arts competitions

National and international project studies

This dynamic environment supports both students’ scientific competencies and personal development.

Awards Recognizing Academic Achievements

İTK Science High School students achieve numerous national and international rankings in TÜBİTAK, MEF, the University of Waterloo Canada International Mathematics Competition, and various international project olympiads.

Students have the opportunity to participate in long-term academic camp programs with distinguished scientists in their fields.

Students who demonstrate outstanding success in undergraduate placement examinations rank within top percentile brackets, including the top 500. Our students achieve a 100 percent placement rate in their targeted undergraduate programs.

Clubs and Student Organizations

Our students explore their interests and talents through a wide range of clubs:

Academic Clubs

Science olympiads

Robotics and coding

Mathematics

Economics and entrepreneurship

Arts and Media Clubs

Musical, theater

Music and choir

Visual arts

Photography

Social Responsibility Clubs

TEMA projects

Environment and Social Responsibility

SÜGEP Academy

Interact

Sports Clubs

Basketball, volleyball, football

Tennis, athletics, climbing

Sailing, windsurfing

This extensive club network enables students to achieve multidimensional development.

DAILY PROGRAM

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

Welcome and Start of the Day

Students begin the day in the morning by meeting with their teachers and peers. The daily flow, lesson plan, exam schedule, and event announcements are shared; thus, students start the day in an organized manner with a high level of awareness.

Class Hours and Subject-Based Education

The academic process throughout the day continues with subject lessons, laboratory practices, project production studies, and technology-supported classroom environments. Students proceed with their education by being guided according to their levels and individual goals.

Club and Social Activities Time

During the designated times allocated for arts, sports, science, technology, and social responsibility clubs, students participate in activities aligned with their interests, work on projects, and take active roles in various social events.

Foreign Language and International Program Studies

At scheduled times throughout the day, foreign language lessons, exam preparation, international conference simulations, and project sessions are conducted. Students use the language actively not only in the classroom, but also in presentations, activities, and club work.

Study Hours and Academic Support Time

Within the framework of the individual academic monitoring system, additional study sessions are organized and teacher support is provided in areas where students need assistance. The exam preparation process is carried out in a planned manner through problem-solving sessions, topic reinforcement studies, and guidance meetings.

Social Interaction, Student Council, and Community Activities

Through Student Council meetings, club management sessions, and project team work, students’ participation in decision-making processes is supported. This process strengthens in-school communication skills, leadership qualities, and a sense of responsibility.

Sports and Arts Workshops

At suitable times during the day, various sports activities such as basketball, volleyball, football, tennis, athletics, sailing, and windsurfing, as well as studies in music, theater, and performing arts, are carried out. In this way, students experience a balanced development process both physically and artistically.

Academic Excellence and Science-Oriented University Preparation

At İzmir Özel Türk Koleji Science High Schools, the academic program is designed not only to prepare students for the YKS, but also to enable them to begin higher education with a strong foundation in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, and health sciences. Through intensified science and mathematics courses, a subject-based education model, and an individual academic monitoring system, our students are placed in leading universities in Türkiye and around the world with high success rates.

Foreign Language Strength and International Programs

Our students use English at an advanced level while also benefiting from second foreign language education in German, French, or Spanish. Through international competitions, project olympiads, science camps, and global platforms such as MUN and EYP, students are educated as multicultural individuals with strong scientific communication skills who are integrated with the world.

A School Life Rich in Scientific, Social, and Athletic Dimensions

In addition to science olympiads, project groups, robotics studies, and laboratory research, arts, music, theater, sports, and social responsibility activities enrich the high school life of Science High School students. Active participation of every student in a scientific project, competition, stage performance, or social responsibility initiative is encouraged.

Strong Campus Facilities and Alumni Network

Our Science High Schools offer qualified learning environments that support students’ academic and social development through advanced technology science laboratories, robotics workshops, modern classrooms, computer laboratories, indoor sports halls, and art studios. The ITK alumni network forms a strong community that guides students’ university and career planning, especially in the fields of science and engineering.