What İSTEK Ankara Okulları does

İSTEK Ankara Okulları is a private K-12 educational institution in Ankara, Turkey, operated by İSTEK İstanbul Eğitim ve Kültür Vakfı (İSTEK Foundation), a non-profit foundation established in 1986. The school delivers a comprehensive preschool-through-grade-12 curriculum spanning Anaokulu (preschool, ages 3-6), İlkokul (primary, grades 1-4), Ortaokul (middle, grades 5-8), Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian high school), and Fen Lisesi (science high school, admitting students via Turkey's LGS centralized placement). It serves Turkish families seeking premium private education with multilingual instruction (Turkish as mother tongue, English as first foreign language, and German, Spanish, or French as second foreign language from Grade 2 onward), aligned with CEFR proficiency targets from A1 (kindergarten) to B2+-C1+ (high school).

The school's academic program is built around a set of proprietary modules that differentiate it within the Turkish private K-12 market, including İSTEK Plus (52 original courses spanning gastronomy, law, medicine, and data science), Crossroads (an interdisciplinary English-language methodology), PROJİST (cross-disciplinary project-based learning), MENTÖRİST (student mentoring), BEDEP (skill-based assessment at grades 5-6 and 9-10), SSP-100 (100 hours of social responsibility work aligned with UN SDGs), and Bilişim Okuryazarlığı (coding, robotics, and 3D modeling from early grades). It integrates the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with documented access and inclusion policies (dated November 2018, updated September 2022), the Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum from Committee for Children (implemented since 2017-2018), and ABRSM/LCM international music certification pathways, supported by mainstream EdTech tools (Google Workspace, Scratch, Canva, Kahoot, Quizizz, Padlet). Inclusive education services (BEP/ZEP programs) and comprehensive arts (visual arts, music with seven instrument options, performing arts) and sports (football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, athletics, tennis) round out the offering.

The school's revenue model is tuition-based recurring fees for K-12 educational services, with distribution handled through a direct-to-consumer appointment and enrollment system (formlar.istek.k12.tr and istekliol.istek.k12.tr). Tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed. İSTEK Ankara operates as a single campus in Ankara's Yaşamkent district (3222/1. Cadde, No:9) within a broader İSTEK educational ecosystem of 22 campuses across 13 cities, 45,000 students, and 89,693 alumni, with affiliated Yeditepe University providing a vertical K-12-to-university pathway. No external venture or private equity funding has been disclosed; the institution is foundation-owned and reinvests tuition into operations and program development.

Name

İSTEK Ankara Okulları

Legal name

İSTEK Ankara Okulları

Website

https://ankara.istek.k12.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

İSTEK Ankara Okulları is a private K-12 institution in Ankara, Turkey, operated by İSTEK Foundation. It delivers preschool through high school programs featuring proprietary curricula (İSTEK Plus, Crossroads, IB Diploma) to families seeking premium private education with multilingual instruction and university-prep pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Bilingual education programs
• International baccalaureate schools
• Preschool and primary education
• College preparatory high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Private K-12 education services provided to enrolled students from preschool (Anaokulu) through high school (Lise - Anadolu Lisesi and Fen Lisesi programs). Revenue is generated through tuition fees for educational programs, with additional fees potentially for specialized programs, transportation, and auxiliary services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

İSTEK Ankara Okulları provides private K-12 education from preschool (Anaokulu, ages 3-6) through high school (Anadolu Lisesi and Fen Lisesi), operating under the İSTEK İstanbul Eğitim ve Kültür Vakfı (İSTEK Foundation). The school delivers the Turkish national curriculum with international standards including the IB Diploma Programme, supplemented by proprietary programs (İSTEK Plus 52 original courses, CROSSROADS bilingual instruction, PROJİST project-based learning), multilingual education (English as first foreign language, German/Spanish/French as second foreign language), arts and sports specialization tracks, and social-emotional development programs.

Product overview

İSTEK Ankara Okulları operates as a comprehensive K-12 educational institution offering a unified school system across preschool (Anaokulu, ages 3-6), primary school (İlkokul, Grades 1-4), middle school (Ortaokul, Grades 5-8), and high school (Anadolu Lisesi and Fen Lisesi). The educational portfolio includes the core academic programs alongside specialized modules: İSTEK Plus (52 original courses from gastronomy to data science), CROSSROADS (interdisciplinary bilingual instruction), PROJİST (cross-disciplinary projects), Bilişim Okuryazarlığı (coding/robotics), MENTÖRİST (student mentorship), BEDEP (skills assessment), Küresel Farkındalık (global awareness), and SSP-100 (social responsibility). Arts education encompasses visual arts, music with instrument specialization (piano, violin, cello, guitar, flute, percussion, vocal/choral), and performance arts. Sports programs include specialization tracks in football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, athletics, and tennis. Language instruction follows CEFR standards with English as the first foreign language and German/Spanish/French as second foreign languages from Grade 2. Social-emotional development is supported through Second Step, mindfulness, guidance counseling, and inclusive education programs. Assessment combines internal evaluations with external exams (LGS, YKS, TOEFL, IBDP).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crossroads: Original interdisciplinary foreign language program teaching English through daily life contexts
• İSTEK Plus
• PROJİST
• Mentörist
• BEDEP
• SSP-100
• Küresel Farkındalık
• Bilişim Okuryazarlığı
• Second Step

Products and services

• Anaokulu (Preschool) Early childhood education program for children ages 3-6 featuring play-based learning, bilingual instruction, and foundational skill development. Available as a standalone enrollment offering for families in the Ankara campus.
• İlkokul (Primary School) Elementary education program (Grades 1-4) with bilingual instruction, CROSSROADS language program, and comprehensive skill development for students ages 6-10. Available as a standalone enrollment offering.
• Ortaokul (Middle School) Middle school education (Grades 5-8) with CEFR-aligned English instruction, second foreign language options, and preparation for high school placement including LGS readiness. Available as a standalone enrollment offering.
• Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School) College-preparatory high school program aligned with Turkish national curriculum and international standards, preparing students for YKS university entrance examinations and international exams. Available as a standalone enrollment offering.
• Fen Lisesi (Science High School) Science-focused high school program emphasizing mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology with advanced laboratory work, admitting students through the centralized LGS (Liselere Geçiş Sistemi) placement system. Available as a standalone enrollment offering.
• IB Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme integrated into the high school curriculum with IB coordinator oversight, IBO exam administration, and adherence to IB Access and Inclusion Policy for students with special assessment needs. Available as a standalone qualification pathway within the high school enrollment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 39 years of operational excellence in education across 22 campuses in 13 cities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Committee for Children - Second Step ProgramsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Implementation of Second Step (İkinci Adım) social-emotional learning program developed by Committee for Children. Program reaches 70 countries and 30 million children globally. Implemented at İSTEK schools since 2017-2018 academic year.
• Yeditepe ÜniversitesicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated university within the İSTEK educational ecosystem. Provides pathway for graduates, alumni network access, and institutional affiliation. Many İSTEK graduates continue to Yeditepe University. The university is referenced throughout the school website as part of the foundation's educational chain from preschool to university.
• IB (International Baccalaureate) OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB DP (Diploma Programme) accreditation and implementation. The school follows IB access and inclusion policies, special accommodation procedures, and curriculum alignment with IB standards. IB coordinators oversee programme delivery and IBO exam administration.
• LCM (London College of Music)supportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational music examination certification program with headquarters in London, valid in approximately 100+ countries across Europe and Americas. Integrated into instrumental music education curriculum for student certification.
• ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)supportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational music examination board headquartered in London, providing certification valid globally. Students in instrumental music program prepare for ABRSM examinations as part of their musical development.
• İSTEK Vakfı (İSTEK İstanbul Eğitim ve Kültür Vakfı)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent foundation organization overseeing the entire İSTEK school network including 22 campuses across 13 cities, 32 accredited schools, serving 45,000 students. Governs educational standards, policies, and institutional direction for all member schools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Robert Koleji (Robert College): Robert College is one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious private K-12 institutions, offering IB programmes with strong international university placement. Directly comparable to İSTEK Ankara Okulları in target market, premium positioning, and IB-led curriculum focus.
• Bilfen Koleji: Bilfen Koleji is a national Turkish private K-12 chain with multiple campuses offering preschool through high school programs. Comparable to İSTEK in scale, multi-campus operating model, and target market of Turkish families seeking private education.
• Hisar Okulları: Hisar Okulları is an elite private K-12 school in Istanbul with IB authorization, strong university placement record, and premium positioning. Comparable to İSTEK Ankara Okulları in product, target customer, and competitive positioning in the Turkish premium K-12 segment.
• Doğa Koleji: Doğa Koleji operates a national network of private K-12 schools across Turkey, offering comprehensive curricula including IB and science programs. Directly comparable to İSTEK in operating model, multi-campus scale, and target families in the Turkish private K-12 market.
• Üsküdar Amerikan Lisesi: Üsküdar Amerikan is a historic Istanbul private K-12 school with English-medium instruction and a strong reputation for university preparation. Comparable to İSTEK in serving affluent Turkish families seeking English-medium international-track K-12 education.
• ENKA Okulları: ENKA Okulları is a private K-12 institution in Istanbul backed by the ENKA Foundation, offering comprehensive programs including IB and STEM focus. Comparable to İSTEK Ankara Okulları in foundation-driven K-12 model, IB curriculum, and premium Turkish private education positioning.
• MEF Okulları: MEF Okulları operates private K-12 campuses in Turkey with IB authorization and a strong reputation for international exam preparation. Comparable to İSTEK Ankara Okulları in curriculum, IB offering, and target families seeking international university placement.
• Koç Okulları (Koç School): Koç School is a premium private K-12 institution in Istanbul known for IB programmes and strong university placement outcomes. Comparable to İSTEK Ankara Okulları as a top-tier private K-12 competitor targeting affluent, internationally oriented Turkish families.
• Bahçeşehir Koleji (BAU Global): Bahçeşehir Koleji is one of Turkey's largest private K-12 chains, offering preschool through high school programs with national scale and international university-prep focus. Highly comparable to İSTEK Ankara Okulları in target market, product offering, and competitive set in Turkey.

Regional players

• Özel Sanko Okulları: Özel Sanko Okulları is a private K-12 chain based primarily in the Gaziantep region of southeastern Turkey, offering comprehensive programs. Comparable to İSTEK in product and target families, but operates in a distinct geography and serves a regional market.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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