İhlas Koleji

What İhlas Koleji does

İhlas Koleji is a private K-12 school network headquartered in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, founded in 1996 as a subsidiary of İhlas Holding, a diversified Turkish conglomerate. The institution operates multiple campuses across Istanbul (Bahçelievler, Beylikdüzü, and Ispartakule), delivering education from kindergarten (ages 3-6) through grade 12 across five academic tracks: Anaokulu, İlkokul, Ortaokul, Anadolu Lisesi, and Fen Lisesi. Core offerings include STEM and robotics workshops at all grade levels, a Cambridge-partnered English language curriculum, a Junior Model United Nations program, MasterClass Academy sessions with industry experts, and supplementary programs such as summer school (Yaz Okulu) and a Children's Academy. The school has produced notable alumni including 2020 Tokyo Olympics archery gold medalist Mete Gazoz and a 2025 LGS Turkey first-place student.

The business operates on a tuition-based subscription revenue model, charging annual fees for K-12 instruction across the five academic levels, with scholarships of up to 100% awarded through the İhlas Bursluluk Sınavı entrance exam. Sales is conducted via a multi-channel approach: official website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), call center, WhatsApp, and on-campus tours. Underlying technology includes the E-İhlas digital education platform for student learning and parent communication, plus remote learning capabilities first deployed during the pandemic. Operational leadership is provided by General Manager Hakkı Okur, with the school employing 259 staff and reporting a 92% YKS university entrance exam success rate at the Anatolian High School level. Recognition includes the 2026 Eco-Schools Green Flag Award from FEE and a 2020 Education Quality Award.

Name

İhlas Koleji

Legal name

İhlas Koleji

Website

https://ihlaskoleji.k12.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

İhlas Koleji is a private K-12 school network in Istanbul operating since 1996 under İhlas Holding, serving students from kindergarten through grade 12 across multiple campuses with Cambridge-curriculum English, STEM, and JMUN programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Blended/Hybrid K–12 Schools (Online + In-Person) (EDAJADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG), Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Preschool through high school
• University entrance preparation
• Cambridge English curriculum
• STEM robotics education

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Private School Tuition: Revenue generated from tuition fees for kindergarten through high school education across multiple campuses. The school offers scholarship opportunities up to 100% tuition coverage based on entrance exam performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

İhlas Koleji is a private K-12 school network providing full-cycle education from kindergarten (Anaokulu, ages 3-6) through high school (Anadolu Lisesi and Fen Lisesi, grades 9-12) across multiple Istanbul campuses. The core offering is classroom-based formal education enriched with foreign language instruction (Cambridge English partnership), STEM & robotics workshops, national exam preparation (LGS/YKS), arts and sports programs, and the E-İhlas digital learning platform.

Product overview

İhlas Koleji is a private school network offering comprehensive education from kindergarten (ages 3-6) through high school (grades 9-12), operating across multiple campuses (Bahçelievler, Beylikdüzü, Ispartakule). The institution provides a unified educational ecosystem comprising five core school levels (Anaokulu, İlkokul, Ortaokul, Anadolu Lisesi, Fen Lisesi) supported by specialized programs including STEM & Robotics, Cambridge Foreign Language (with Cambridge partnership), JMUN & Diplomacy, MasterClass Akademi, Arts & Sports, and CERN Science Trips. The school operates the E-İhlas digital learning platform and offers supplementary programs like Summer School and Children's Academy. İMGEP (Professional Development Program) supports continuous teacher improvement. With 30 years of educational experience since 1996, the school emphasizes academic excellence (92% YKS success rate, Turkey's first-place LGS student) alongside holistic development through international programs, science competitions, and extracurricular activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E-İhlas: Digital education platform and parent-student communication application
• İMGEP (İhlas Mesleki Gelişim Programı)
• MasterClass Akademi
• İhlas JMUN
• İhlas Bursluluk Sınavı (İGS)

Products and services

• Anaokulu (Kindergarten) Preschool education program for children ages 3-6, featuring play-based learning, early foreign language exposure, and social-emotional development through an enriched curriculum. Operates as a standalone educational offering within İhlas Koleji.
• İlkokul (Primary School) Primary education program for grades 1-4, focused on foundational skill building, establishing reading-writing culture, and core literacy/numeracy development.
• Ortaokul (Middle School) Middle school program for grades 5-8, offering LGS-oriented academic tracking, individual development-focused programs, and preparation for the national high school entrance exam.
• Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School) High school program for grades 9-12, providing personalized academic coaching, guidance services, and YKS (university entrance exam) preparation with a 92% YKS success rate.
• Fen Lisesi (Science High School) Science-focused high school program for grades 9-12, featuring participation in CERN educational trips, TÜBİTAK competitions, and international science olympiads.
• Yaz Okulu (Summer School) Nine-week summer school program operating 08:15-17:00, featuring science, art, sports, robotics, and English workshops for children; open for separate enrollment.
• Çocuk Akademisi (Children's Academy) Supplementary educational program located at Ispartakule Bizimevler 3 campus, providing extended learning opportunities for young children beyond the standard Anaokulu schedule.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% YKS university entrance exam success rate at Anatolian High School
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026İhlas Koleji signed a comprehensive academic partnership agreement with Cambridge University for international English language education. The partnership aims to equip students with world-standard language skills through Cambridge's internationally recognized curriculum and certifications.
• FEE Eco-SchoolscoreOthersİhlas Koleji participates in the Eco-Schools program, an international environmental education initiative. The school received the Green Flag award in 2026 for environmental education and sustainability practices.
• İhlas HoldingcoreOthersİhlas Koleji was founded in 1996 as a subsidiary of İhlas Holding under the leadership of Dr. Enver Ören. The school remains part of the İhlas Group of companies.
• CERNminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerİhlas Koleji organizes educational trips to CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) for students. Students visited CERN on January 20-30, 2026 to experience hands-on science education at the world's leading research center.
• Goethe InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerİhlas Koleji students visit Goethe Institute as part of German language education program to provide cultural exposure and language immersion.
• TEDEd ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerİhlas Koleji participates in the global TEDEd Club program, organizing TEDEd Club Ihlas College conferences to develop student presentation and communication skills.
• İhlas Media GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents attend media classes at İhlas Media Group facilities, learning mass communication concepts through practical industry experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bahçeşehir Koleji: One of the largest private K-12 chains in Türkiye, operating multi-campus networks in Istanbul and across the country with comprehensive preschool-through-high-school programs. Directly comparable as a multi-campus private school network with national exam preparation focus.
• Koç Okulu: Elite Istanbul-based private K-12 school with strong outcomes on national exams and international university placements. Comparable in operating geography (Istanbul), target affluent Turkish family segment, and outcomes-driven positioning.
• FMV Işık Okulları: Long-established Istanbul private K-12 school with multiple campuses and strong academic outcomes on national exams. Comparable as a multi-campus Istanbul private school with similar product offering.
• Uğur Okulları: One of the largest Turkish private education chains, heavily focused on LGS/YKS exam preparation with a national network of campuses. Comparable as a multi-campus Turkish private school competing for the same exam-prep-focused families.
• Robert Kolej: Historic, elite Istanbul-based private K-12 school with international curriculum elements and strong university placement outcomes. Comparable as an Istanbul private school targeting premium families with internationally oriented education.
• MEF Okulları: Istanbul-based private K-12 school network with strong exam preparation track record. Comparable as a multi-campus Istanbul private school competing for similar exam-oriented families.
• Final Okulları: Turkish private education chain focused on test preparation and K-12 schooling with national campus coverage. Comparable as a private K-12 provider competing for the same exam-prep-oriented family segment.
• TED Koleji: Turkish private K-12 school chain affiliated with the Turkish Education Association, with multiple campuses nationally. Comparable in offering comprehensive K-12 private education with emphasis on academic outcomes.
• Bilfen Koleji: Major Turkish private K-12 school chain with campuses across multiple cities, offering preschool through high school education with strong emphasis on university entrance exam preparation. Directly comparable in product offering, customer segment, and Istanbul presence.
• Doğa Koleji: Multi-campus Turkish private K-12 chain with a national footprint and comprehensive preschool through high school programs. Directly comparable as a private school network serving similar Turkish families seeking exam-prep-oriented education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ihlaskoleji
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/ihlaskoleji
• Facebookfacebook.com/ihlaskoleji
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ihlaskoleji
• Instagraminstagram.com/ihlaskoleji

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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