Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi

What Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi does

Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi (ÇEK) is a Turkish non-profit education cooperative founded in 1995 in Bursa's Nilüfer district and operating under Kooperatifler Kanunu No. 1163. It self-identifies as Turkey's first education cooperative ("Türkiye'nin ilk Eğitim Kooperatifi") and runs an integrated K-12 educational ecosystem through five wholly-owned 3 Mart institutions — a kindergarten (Beşevler Anaokulu), a primary school (Azizoğlu İlkokulu), a middle school (Ortaokulu), an Anatolian High School (Ulviye-Ziya Gökalp Özer Anadolu Lisesi), and a Science High School (Halil Güleç Fen Lisesi) — supplemented by two student dormitories: Güler-Osman Köseoğlu (high-school girls) and Görükle (higher-education). Revenue is generated from six streams: tuition and educational fees, dormitory accommodation fees, cooperative membership contributions (ortaklık), donations via kircicekleriokusundiye.com, retail merchandise through cekmagaza.com (greeting cards, wreaths), and rental income from cafeteria and Culture Center facilities; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

The cooperative's mission is anchored in laik (secular), democratic education aligned with Atatürk's principles, and includes the Tam Bursluluk Programı (Full Scholarship Program) and the Kır Çiçekleri Okusun Diye social-responsibility program (active since 2001). Adjacent initiatives — ÇEKSANAT (culture-arts council), ÇEKİRGEM (innovation/reform research center), ÇEKOSİSTEM (zero-waste environmental project), ÇEK(İ)MECE, and ÇEKVAK — extend the educational mission without altering the underlying cooperative business model. Governance is democratic via annual General Assemblies (the 31st held June 20, 2026), with management and supervisory boards serving without compensation, and no profit distribution to members.

ÇEK operates as a federation-style network, with affiliated regional cooperatives established in Çanakkale (2008), Mersin/MEÇEK (2009), and İzmir/İZÇEK (2018). The organization is privately held by its cooperative members, has approximately 37 employees, and reports no external investors, funding rounds, or acquisitions. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or app products are disclosed; the technology footprint is limited to standard institutional websites, an e-commerce store, and a donation portal.

Name

Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi

Legal name

S.S. Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi

Website

https://cagdas.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi (ÇEK) is a Bursa-based, member-owned education cooperative founded in 1995 that operates five K-12 schools and two student dormitories under Turkey's first education cooperative, supplemented by scholarship and cultural programs for students, families, and cooperative members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education and Student Housing

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJALAA

Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Student dormitory services
• Cooperative education model
• Education scholarship programs
• Private schools network

Headquarters

HQ city

Bursa

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Fees: Fees for education services provided at Özel 3 Mart schools (kindergarten, primary school, middle school, high school) covering tuition, meals, transportation, and other educational services.
2. Dormitory Fees: Accommodation fees for students staying at Güler-Osman Köseoğlu Ortaöğretim Kız Öğrenci Yurdu and Görükle Yükseköğrenim Öğrenci Yurdu.
3. Cooperative Membership Fees: Partnership contributions from members (ortaklar) as part of cooperative ownership structure under Law No. 1163.
4. Donations: Donations received through online platforms (kircicekleriokusundiye.com) and bank accounts, supporting the 'Kır Çiçekleri Okusun Diye' social responsibility program.
5. Retail Sales: Sales of congratulation cards, greeting cards, and other merchandise through cekmagaza.com.
6. Rental Income: Rental revenue from cafeteria and Culture Center facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi (ÇEK) operates five private K-12 educational institutions under the Özel 3 Mart brand in Bursa, Turkey, covering kindergarten, primary, middle, Anatolian high school, and science high school levels. It complements these academic services with two student dormitories, the Kır Çiçekleri Okusun Diye scholarship/social-responsibility project, the Tam Bursluluk full-scholarship program, cultural activities via ÇEKSANAT, education research via ÇEKİRGEM, and an online donation portal and merchandise store.

Product overview

Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi (ÇEK) is Turkey's first education cooperative, operating as a multi-faceted educational organization with a unified cooperative structure. The portfolio includes five educational institutions (kindergarten through high school under the 3 Mart brand), two student dormitories, and various social projects and services. The 3 Mart educational institutions (Anaokulu, İlkokulu, Ortaokulu, Anadolu Lisesi, and Fen Lisesi) form the core educational offerings, complemented by student housing facilities. Social initiatives include the Kır Çiçekleri Okusun Diye scholarship program, ÇEK(İ)MECE social project, ÇEKSANAT culture and arts initiative, and ÇEKİRGEM innovation research center. Additional services include the Tam Bursluluk (Full Scholarship) Program, ÇEK Ödülleri (Awards), ÇEKMağaza online store, Çelenk gifting service, and ÇEKVAK umbrella foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kır Çiçekleri Okusun Diye: Social responsibility project supporting underprivileged students with full scholarships
• ÇEK Ödülleri
• ÇEKSANAT
• ÇEKİRGEM

Products and services

• Özel 3 Mart Beşevler Anaokulu (Kindergarten) Private kindergarten education for young children, operated by ÇEK as part of its 3 Mart educational institutions network in Bursa, serving families seeking laik, scientific early childhood education.
• Özel 3 Mart Azizoğlu İlkokulu (Primary School) Private primary school education under ÇEK's 3 Mart brand, offering laik, science-oriented instruction aligned with Atatürk's principles for primary-grade students in Bursa.
• Özel 3 Mart Ortaokulu (Middle School) Private middle school education operated by ÇEK, continuing the 3 Mart educational pathway from primary into secondary education for students in Bursa.
• Özel 3 Mart Ulviye - Ziya Gökalp Özer Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School) Private Anatolian High School education offered by ÇEK, providing advanced laik and scientific secondary education to prepare students for university entrance in Bursa.
• Özel 3 Mart Halil Güleç Fen Lisesi (Science High School) Private Science High School operated by ÇEK, delivering a STEM-focused, laik secondary curriculum for high-achieving students in Bursa.
• Güler-Osman Köseoğlu Ortaöğretim Kız Öğrenci Yurdu (Girls' High School Dormitory) Boarding accommodation for female high-school students in Bursa, providing safe housing aligned with ÇEK's educational mission and secular values.
• Görükle Yükseköğrenim Öğrenci Yurdu (Higher Education Dormitory) Boarding accommodation for university students in the Görükle district of Bursa near Uludağ University, operated by ÇEK as part of its student-housing services.
• Tam Bursluluk Programı (Full Scholarship Program) Tuition-free scholarship offering that enables academically qualified students from low-income backgrounds to attend ÇEK's 3 Mart schools, supporting the cooperative's "quality education, modern tomorrows" mission.
• Kır Çiçekleri Okusun Diye (Let Wildflowers Study) Long-running social-responsibility project active since 2001 that provides scholarships and educational support to academically successful but financially underprivileged students across Turkey, accepting donations via kircicekleriokusundiye.com and partner bank accounts.
• ÇEKSANAT (ÇEK Culture and Art Council) Culture and arts initiative under ÇEK that connects the cooperative's educational mission with Bursa's cultural and artistic life through events, programs, and ÇEKOSİSTEM zero-waste environmental projects.
• ÇEKİRGEM (Innovation, Reform, and Development Center) Research and policy arm of ÇEK that conducts studies aimed at contributing to Turkey's national education policies and modernizing educational practice through innovation and reform initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31st General Assembly held June 20, 2026, demonstrating sustained organizational activity and democratic governance for over three decades
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• İzmir Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi (İZÇEK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2018Regional cooperative established on March 28, 2018, by 43 patriotic Izmir citizens. Aims to be active in education and culture-arts fields, continuing efforts effectively.
• Mersin Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi (MEÇEK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2009Regional cooperative established on September 4, 2009, with 28 founding members. Mission focuses on raising enlightened generations committed to Republican principles and values. Prioritizes accommodation support for students with housing needs and dormitory construction.
• Çanakkale Çağdaş Eğitim KooperatificoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2008Regional cooperative established on August 29, 2008, with 7 founding members and 38 partners. Active in culture and arts fields, operating under the shared mission of modern education based on Atatürk's principles.
• Mudanya Kent Konseyi (Mudanya City Council)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Kır Çiçekleri Okusun Diye' (Let Wildflowers Study) social responsibility program, providing 'güç birliği' (unity of strength) for supporting underprivileged students' education since 2001.
• ÇEKVAKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization under the ÇEK ecosystem, with its own website at cekvak.org, supporting the cooperative's educational mission.
• Health Institutions (Kurumsal Destekler)minorOthersHealthcare partnerships providing discount benefits for members (ortaklar), employees, and parents (veliler) who are stakeholders of the cooperative, as documented in the 'Kurumsal Desteklerimiz' section.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bahçeşehir Koleji: One of Turkey's largest private K-12 school chains operating nationwide with hundreds of campuses. Directly comparable to ÇEK as a private K-12 provider in Turkey, though operating as a for-profit chain rather than a cooperative.
• Özel Koç Okulu: Foundation-backed private K-12 school in İstanbul. Comparable to ÇEK as a high-end, mission-driven private K-12 institution supported by a parent community and operating across full grade levels.
• Özel Enka Okulları: Foundation-backed private K-12 school in İstanbul operating kindergarten through high school. Comparable to ÇEK as a non-profit / foundation-backed private K-12 provider with selective admissions and strong parent community.
• Bilfen Koleji: Private K-12 school network in Turkey operating multiple campuses across the country. Comparable to ÇEK's 3 Mart schools in offering private K-12 education with structured curriculum and parent-paid tuition.
• Özel Sanki Okulları: Turkish private K-12 school group with campuses offering kindergarten through high school. Directly comparable to ÇEK's 3 Mart educational institutions across the same grade levels.
• Final Okulları: Private K-12 school chain in Turkey affiliated with the Final test-prep brand. Comparable to ÇEK in delivering private primary-through-high-school education, though with a stronger exam-prep positioning.
• Doğa Koleji: Major Turkish private K-12 school chain with multiple campuses across major cities. Comparable to ÇEK in offering private primary through high school education, though with much broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Mersin Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi (MEÇEK): Regional affiliate cooperative of ÇEK established in 2009 in Mersin. Most directly comparable as a sister cooperative using the same model, principles, and brand in a different Turkish city.
• İzmir Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi (İZÇEK): Regional ÇEK affiliate cooperative established in 2018 in İzmir by 43 founding members. Comparable as a sister cooperative replicating ÇEK's model in another major Turkish city.
• Çanakkale Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi: Regional ÇEK affiliate cooperative established in 2008 in Çanakkale. Directly comparable as a sister education cooperative operating under the same Atatürk-aligned, secular cooperative model in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

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