International Gokkusagi Schools-Bahcelievler campus, one of the 5,400 IB World Schools worldwide in over 150 countries, is providing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) which is a global leader in international education—developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people.
The IB is globally renowned for excellence. The programme empowers school-aged students to take ownership in their own learning and helps them develop future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a world that changes fast. It is designed to develop well-rounded individuals who can respond to today’s challenges with optimism and an open mind. Research indicates that IB graduates complete university faster than their peers, feel more prepared for college-level coursework involving research, and are better able to cope with demanding workloads and time-management challenges. It helps students to develop and master fundamental skills for their academic careers, such as critical thinking, time management, academic writing, report writing, independent research, and excellent organizational skills. The Diploma Programme (DP) has a high level of respect and recognition among higher education institutions worldwide, and students succeeding in the IB programmes often get admissions-related benefits, course credits, and scholarships at many universities.
International Gokkusagi Schools develops students’ academic, social and emotional wellbeing, focusing on international-mindedness and a sense of belonging to local and global communities. The PYP nurtures independent and collaborative learners, encouraging every student to have voice, choice and ownership in their own learning.
With the PYP, International Gokkusagi Schools offers a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based and student- centered education with responsible action, enabling students to learn between, across and beyond traditional subject boundaries. The PYP curriculum recognizes learners’ innate potential to inquire, question, wonder and theorize about themselves, others, and the world around them.
International Gokkusagi Schools, one of the 10,000 Cambridge international schools worldwide in over 160 countries, are providing the international Cambridge continuum. Students at Gokkusagi Schools discover an education that gives them the skills they need for life, helping them achieve at school, university and work.
The Cambridge curriculum sets a global standard for education, and is recognised by universities and employers worldwide. It is flexible, challenging and inspiring, culturally sensitive yet international in approach. Cambridge students develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. They also gain the essential skills they need for success at university and in their future careers. Cambridge students moving between Cambridge schools can continue their studies following the same curriculum.
International Gokkusagi Schools measure the level of foreign language education at international standards. Students reach a high level of foreign language level and graduate with language proficiency. In Kindergarten, students begin their foreign languages education journey by studying English for 2 hours every day and Spanish for 2 hours a week. In the intensive English program conducted by Turkish and foreign teachers, students’ listening and speaking skills are developed at the first-grade level. Starting from primary school, students graduate in the European Language Framework program at the A2 level and at the Flyers level according to Cambridge English. English lessons are focused on the equal development of all four skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Lessons are conducted with local and foreign teachers. According to the Common European Language Framework Reference in secondary school, it is aimed to reach the B1-B2 language level in English. The goal is to get students to A2 level in Spanish.
Countries that produce and use information and technology are much more successful in the global economy. Because knowledge is the greatest power. For this reason, the education to be given from a young age until graduation will shed light on the future of our country and the world. STEM and Robotic Coding courses at International Gokkusagi Schools will help us raise generations who will produce and use knowledge based on this. Students studying STEM and Robotic Coding develop systematically in all areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics courses. STEM is a system that focuses on problem-oriented work by using, supporting, and triggering the “productivity” students have at a young age, and finding solutions based on the “curiosity” feeling in them.
SAT is an exam that every international student who wants to study at qualified universities in America and who aims to receive academic or sports scholarships must be successful in. The number of schools that prepare their students for the SAT exams is rare in Turkey and International Gokkusagi Schools is one of the educational institutions that have trained successful students among these rare schools.
International Gokkusagi Schools students carry out their SAT preparations privately with international teachers. In these preparations, the necessary trial exams and exam evaluations are made in order for the students to stand out in the competition.
Private schools is chosen by parents with the aim of their children to receive a more qualified education due to private schools to have better conditions both in the terms of learning content and technical abilities.
But Gokkusagi Schools can offer much more to you than you have expected.
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More than a six-course program, the IB trains you to be a person with a good personality. Coping with the challenges in IB allows you to adapt quickly to new systems. Your English improves tremendously and your interest in science increases. I passed the English proficiency exam at ITU by taking AA and started the first year without studying the preparatory class.
An education away from the classic high school teaching approach in the IB program taught me to develop my skills, manage my stress and workload. I have acquired critical thinking, strong analysis, and high-level academic writing skills to be able to immerse myself in academic discipline. My perception of scientific knowledge and processes has increased. The IB CAS process, helped me to think alternately, that is, to discover my own strengths and weaknesses.
he IB program was challenging but definitely worth reading. It taught me how to make decisions, focus and manage my time effectively. I learned to work under stress and to reach the right information as quickly as possible. It is very useful for me in university right now. When I compare myself to other graduates, I see that my working and article writing skills are much better. Because IB forces us to step out of our comfort zone
During the IB math class, I discovered the influence of technology and mathematics on each other, the power of mathematics and the means of communication, which led me to choose the mathematics department at the university. I started to love sports and art with the IB CAS program, which aims to ensure a balanced life.
While my friends at University complained about writing long articles, I realized that I myself had advanced considerably during my IB journey and that I could write easily at University. I’m about to finish 3rd year right now, and in a job interview here, I saw that the manager was very impressed with the CAS work I did in high school.
A statistics course in the Cambridge A-Level program raised my years at the university. The multi-national and multicultural classroom environment at Gökkuşağı Schools made it easier for me to adapt to the Netherlands and the University.
To be honest, I had a hard time in IB at first because it was a new way of learning for me. We also had an online course during IB. Currently, there is a similar practice at the university. Thanks to the online skills I acquired in high school, I am progressing very comfortably in university
The Cambridge A-Levels Mathematics and Physics courses I studied at Gokkusagi School gave me an easy start in the architecture department.
During my first year at the university, I realised that the Mathematics and Science topics were same as the ones I studied in Cambridge A Levels programme at high school. I would definitely recommend the A-Levels program to those who want to study in the UK.
Experimental laboratory studies and reports I prepared in Chemistry and Biology courses for IB’s in-school assessment elements at Gökkuşağı Schools helped me a lot in my practice studies at the university; I managed to get an A+. When I first started IB, my English language skills were poor. At the end of the program, I got a student visa from the UK and was accepted by the university with a score of 7.5/9 in the IELTS exam.
