Milli Eğitim Vakfı Ortaokulu

What Milli Eğitim Vakfı Ortaokulu does

Milli Eğitim Vakfı Ortaokulu (National Education Foundation Middle School) is a public middle school (ortaokulu) located in the Bulgurlu Mahallesi neighborhood of Üsküdar district, Istanbul, Türkiye. Operated under the Turkish Ministry of National Education (T.C. Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı), the school serves approximately 854 students across grades 5-8 (ages 10-14) in 28 classrooms, with a teaching staff of 52-53 supported by three vice-principals. The institution also operates two pre-school (Anasınıfı A and B) classes. Curriculum follows the standard MEB framework with additional specialization through the Çoklu Yabancı Dil Eğitim Modeli (Multi-Foreign Language Education Model), DYNED-powered English instruction, and enrichment through clubs (Science-Technology, Informatics, Culture-Literature, Library, Visual Arts, Music, Sports) and programs including TÜBİTAK 4006 Science Fairs, eTwinning international collaborations, and the 'Ben Okuyorum İstanbul Okuyor' reading initiative. The school library holds approximately 1,985 books.

The school is not a commercial enterprise. It is a state-funded public institution with no tuition fees, in compliance with Turkish national education law. Revenue, to the extent the term applies, is derived from two sources: government education budgets covering teacher salaries and core operations, and voluntary contributions through the Okul Aile Birliği (School Family Association), which publishes monthly income-expenditure statements on the school website. Enrollment is administered through the MEB national system (e-Okul, MEBBİS) under district-mandated placement, eliminating commercial sales motion. Technology infrastructure is provided through Turkey's national Fatih Project, including fiber internet connectivity. Communication with parents is maintained via the ÇYDEM digital newsletter platform, the e-Okul parent information system, and an Instagram presence (@uskudarmev).

The school has built measurable brand equity through extracurricular achievement: the boys handball team won the 2026 Turkey School Sports Tournament undefeated and the Istanbul championship, while the futsal team won the Üsküdar district title. Students have qualified for the 2026 Istanbul Science Olympiads, and the school holds eTwinning, STEM Discovery, and Codeweek certifications. Governance sits with Principal Z. Perihan EKMEKÇİOĞLU (appointed 2018), supported by three vice-principals, 53 teaching staff across subject disciplines, psychological counseling, and special education. For a PE/VC/M&A audience, the institution is structurally a public-sector entity with no commercial revenue, no growth equity, and no exit pathway — its analytical interest is limited to operational benchmarking of district-level public school delivery.

Name

Milli Eğitim Vakfı Ortaokulu

Legal name

T.C. Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı

Website

https://mevo.meb.k12.tr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Milli Eğitim Vakfı Ortaokulu is a public Turkish middle school in Üsküdar, Istanbul, serving approximately 854 students in grades 5-8 under the Ministry of National Education, with state funding, mandatory district enrollment, and no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Public middle school
• Secondary education
• Government education services
• Extracurricular programs
• Foreign language education

Headquarters

HQ city

Üsküdar

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a public school under the Turkish Ministry of National Education, the school is primarily funded through government education budgets. Operational costs, teacher salaries, and basic infrastructure are covered by state funding.
2. School Family Association (Okul Aile Birliği) Contributions: Voluntary parent contributions managed through the School Family Association for supplementary activities, events, and equipment. Association publishes monthly income-expenditure statements and estimated budgets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Milli Eğitim Vakfı Ortaokulu is a public middle school operated under the Turkish Ministry of National Education, serving approximately 854 students across grades 5–8 in 28 classrooms with 52–53 teaching staff. The school delivers the national curriculum (Turkish, mathematics, science, social studies, English, technology/design, religion, arts, music, physical education) along with a pre-school program (Anasınıfı A and B), a multi-foreign language education model, school clubs, sports teams, library services, and participation in national and international projects such as TÜBİTAK 4006 science fairs and eTwinning collaborations with European partner schools.

Product overview

Milli Eğitim Vakfı Ortaokulu is a public middle school (ortaokulu) in Istanbul, Üsküdar district, operated under Turkey's Ministry of National Education. The school offers a comprehensive educational program comprising middle school education (grades 5-8), a pre-school program (Anasınıfı A and B classes), and diverse extracurricular activities. The institution provides a Multi-Language Education Model, various school clubs (including Science-Technology, Informatics, Culture-Literature, Library, and Sports clubs), and participates in national and international projects such as TÜBİTAK 4006 Science Fairs, eTwinning collaborative projects with European schools, the 'Dilimizin Zenginlikleri' language project, and the 'Ben Okuyorum İstanbul Okuyor' reading program. The school maintains technology infrastructure through the Fatih Project and provides library services with approximately 1,985 books. Sports achievements include national championship titles in handball.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Education (Grades 5–8) Comprehensive public middle school instruction for students aged 10–14 covering the Turkish Ministry of National Education curriculum in Turkish, mathematics, science, social studies, English, technology and design, religious culture, music, visual arts, and physical education.
• Pre-School Program (Anasınıfı A and Anasınıfı B) Early childhood education for pre-school-age children delivered in two dedicated pre-school classes as part of the school's educational offerings.
• Multi-Foreign Language Education Model (Çoklu Yabancı Dil Eğitim Modeli) A specialized foreign language education approach that emphasizes multiple foreign language learning opportunities, supported by DYNED English language learning software.
• School Clubs Program (Okulumuz Kulüpleri) After-school club activities covering Science/Technology/Engineering, Informatics, Culture and Literature, Library, Tourism, Sports, Music, Visual Arts, eTwinning, Kızılay, Civil Defense, and consumer awareness clubs.
• eTwinning International Collaboration Projects International project-based collaboration platform for students with partner schools in Turkey, Poland, Spain, Albania, and Greece, covering projects such as 'Green Together', 'Eco Digital Explorers for Sustainability', and 'Safe Steps'.
• TÜBİTAK 4006 Science Fairs Project Science fair program supported by TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) in which students conduct and present scientific research projects; the school's 2026 application was accepted.
• Library Services (Kütüphane Hizmetleri) School library with a collection of 1,985 books, providing reading materials and supporting the Library Club and reading projects.
• Sports Programs (Sportif Faaliyetler) School sports programs covering handball, futsal, football, darts, step-aerobic, and chess; teams have won Istanbul and Turkey championships in school sports.
• Cultural and Arts Activities (Kültürel ve Sanatsal Faaliyetler) Cultural and artistic activities including visual arts, music education, and participation in art competitions such as the 'Hayalimdeki Marmara' painting competition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turkey Champion - Handball team won national school sports tournament undefeated
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• eTwinning Partner Schools (Turkey, Poland, Spain, Albania, Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025The school participates in international eTwinning projects with schools from Turkey, Poland, Spain, Albania, and Greece. Projects include 'Green Together' (environmental awareness) and 'Safe Steps' (safety education) where students collaborate across borders using digital tools, improving foreign language skills and cultural awareness.
• TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in TÜBİTAK 4006 Science Fairs Support Program, with their 2026 application accepted. Mathematics teacher Mehmet Yılmaz serves as project coordinator. This partnership supports student science projects and scientific thinking development.
• İstanbul İl Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü (Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a public school, the institution operates under the supervision and support of the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education, participating in provincial competitions, science olympiads, and educational programs.
• Fatih Projesi (Fatih Project)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school is equipped with Fatih Project fiber internet infrastructure as part of Turkey's national education technology initiative to integrate technology into classrooms.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bilfen Koleji: Established private K-12 school chain with significant İstanbul presence. Targets the same student demographic by offering modern facilities, broader extracurricular programs, and multi-language tracks.
• Bahçeşehir Koleji: Major Turkish private K-12 school chain with multiple İstanbul campuses. Competes for the same families by offering broader amenities, English immersion, and enhanced extracurriculars compared to public middle schools.
• Doğa Koleji: Large Turkish private K-12 chain operating throughout İstanbul. Provides a comparable educational offering to families seeking private alternatives to MEB middle schools, including extended language programs.

Direct peers

• Üsküdar Atatürk Ortaokulu: Public MEB middle school in Üsküdar district where current Principal Ekmekçioğlu previously served as Vice Principal. Operates the same Turkish national curriculum for grades 5-8 in the same district catchment and competes directly for the same student pool.
• Bostancı Atatürk Ortaokulu: Public MEB middle school in nearby Kadıköy where current Principal Ekmekçioğlu served as Acting Principal. A peer public middle school operating under identical MEB curriculum and governance in the same broader İstanbul geography.
• Aydın Doğan Güzel Sanatlar Lisesi: Public fine arts high school in İstanbul where Principal Ekmekçioğlu served as Principal in 2023. Operates as another MEB-affiliated arts-focused institution with identical governance, pay, and funding structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/uskudarmev
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/milli-e%C4%9Fitim-vakf%C4%B1-ortaokulu

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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