THE TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

General Overview• The educational administration of the country is run

by the The Ministry of National Education (MEB), who is responsible for drawing up curricula.

• According to the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey, every citizen has the right to education.

• Compulsory education was increased from five years to eight years in 1997 and then increased again in 2012 from eight years to 12 years.

• The new compulsory structure consists of four years of primary, middle and secondary school (4+4+4). Prior to this, compulsory education was a continuous eight years.

• The compulsory education is free of charge.

• Except in specially licensed and foreign institutions, Turkish must be taught as the mother tongue.

• The academic calendar generally begins in late September and extends through to early June.

• The school day usually has a morning and an afternoon session for five days (Monday to Friday) a week in a total of 35-40 hours.

• There is a two week winter break in February.

FORMAL EDUCATION IN TURKEY3

Lower Secondary School grades 5 to 8

4 Upper Secondary

School grades 9 to 12

5 Higher Education

Institutions Institutions that

provide two years and more of

further education

1 Pre-primary

it is on an optional basis for students between the ages of 3 and 5

2 Primary

school grades 1 to 4

DOĞA COLLEGEAND

EDUCATION

Doğa means Nature!

Our motto ....happy children learn better& nature is the best teacher

To provide a good future for our children has always been :

All our general concern…

And also,

to bring up strong individuals, ready for

tomorrow as of today...

Doga Schools were founded in 2002.As of now we have:

52 schools 3000 staff

31000 students

OUR CAMPUS BURSA HAMİTLER DOĞA COLLEGE

This is how we start our mornings

NATURAL Learning Concept

The best method is "learning through experience” to discover and shape their own talents in a natural environment. There are opportunities for students such as horseback riding fields and ecological-agricultural grounds, where they can grow their own fruits and vegetables in a variety of botanical and zoological gardens.

Why do students haveHorseback riding Classes at Bursa Hamitler Doğa?

In addition to physical exercise, horseback riding has great side benefits. Riding improves balance and coordination. As a child progresses in their skills they develop confidence and a sense of freedom.

We have a small zoo at Bursa Hamitler DoğaAnimals teach children about caring and responsibility. Taking care of something smaller than themselves builds important character skills.

Ecology lessons at Bursa Hamitler DoğaStudents learn about plants, trees,

vegetables, fruits and how to grow them.

plum jam festival turnip planting festival

English Lessons at Bursa Hamitler Doğa

English is taught with a student centered and activity based training system in which students can discover and present their creativity.

Comenius ProjectBursa Hamitler Doğa College students visited England, Poland, Slovakia and Italy for another n Comenius Project From Shadow to Light. For this they have performed a play which they have written themselves.

G.E.FBursa Hamitler Doğa College 7th grade students made a film named ‘Imitation of Life’ for G.E.F (The World Festival of Creativity at School )which is held every year in San Remo,Italy. They were nominated as the winners.

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

GENIUS OLYMPICS

In 2012 our students won the silver medal in Genius Olympics which was held in the USA with the project ‘genotoxic effects of chemicals on human body’

Bursa Hamitler DoğaAt Sports and Art

Folk Dance 1st runner up among Doğa Schools Skiing girls 2nd runner up in Bursa Badminton boys 3rd runner up in Bursa

Scientific Studies

Our students were the 3rd runner up among other Doğa Colleges with the project ‘Designing A Rocket’

MUN (Model of United Nations)

Model of United Nations activities are done accordingly in our MUN club at Bursa Hamitler

Doğa

Social Responsibility Projects

Bursa Hamitler Doğa College students take responsibilities by attending social responsibility

projects.