Rota Koleji

What Rota Koleji does

Rota Koleji is a private K-12 educational institution headquartered in Gaziemir, İzmir, Turkey, operating under the legal entity Özel Rotamız Eğitim Hizmetleri Ticaret A.Ş. Founded in 2011, the school delivers continuous education from preschool (Ana Sınıfı) through high school, with distinct tracks for primary (İlkokulu), middle (Ortaokulu), Anatolian High School (Anadolu Lisesi), and Science High School (Fen Lisesi). The institution serves families seeking quality private education in the İzmir region and admits students through a proprietary, sales-led funnel: the RBS (Rota Bursluluk Sınavı) entrance examination for middle school candidates and the RLYS (Rota Lise Yerleştirme Sınavı) for high school candidates, with holistic evaluation of prior academic record and counseling interviews. The Fen Lisesi admits two classes annually and the Anadolu Lisesi admits three classes annually, indicating a controlled intake model tied to examination capacity. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition and school fees across all educational levels, supplemented by sports club memberships, summer school fees, and ancillary program revenue.

The school's product portfolio is anchored by the core K-12 offering and extended through a set of supporting platforms. Robis, built on Akbim OBS, is the student information and school management system with iOS and Android applications providing parents, students, and administrators access to records, grades, attendance, and tuition payments. Rota Online, launched in 2017, is the institution's digital learning and remote classroom platform. Classroom instruction is delivered through interactive smart boards (Akıllı Tahta), with STEM instruction supported by the Riders programming platform and Lego Spike Prime robotics kits. Office 365 serves as the productivity backbone, including Microsoft Teams for online learning, and the school integrates with E-Okul, the Ministry of National Education's official student information system, for regulatory reporting. Adjacent offerings include the Rota Koleji Spor Kulübü (Sports Club), which fields competitive teams in volleyball (competing in the TVF Women's 2nd League since 2013), basketball, swimming, chess, archery, gymnastics, and table tennis, plus an International Education Office providing AP/SAT preparation, English Mastery Club, GLeX courses, and a dual diploma program via partnership with Endless Abroad.

Customer acquisition is sales-led and supported by digital marketing across the website rotakoleji.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter, plus virtual campus tours, a school catalog, and PR-driven news. The customer base consists of individual families enrolling children across the K-12 continuum; the selected customer segment of "Students and Families" indicates no enterprise anchor concentration. The institution holds ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organizations Management Systems certification and was designated an e-Twinning School in 2024, alongside partnerships with Microsoft, Tübitak, Erasmus+, Oxford University Press, Code.org, Lego Education, Scholege, Catchupper, TeacherX, and Akbim OBS. With 134 employees, a regional İzmir footprint, and a single operating entity with no disclosed parent company, external institutional investment, or M&A activity, Rota Koleji presents as an independently owned private education group with steady, program-by-program expansion.

Name

Rota Koleji

Legal name

Özel Rotamız Eğitim Hizmetleri Ticaret A.Ş.

Website

https://rotakoleji.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rota Koleji is an İzmir-based private K-12 institution (Özel Rotamız Eğitim A.Ş.) offering preschool through Science High School tracks. It supplements academics with a multi-discipline sports club, online learning platform, AP/SAT preparation, and dual diploma programs under ISO 21001-certified quality management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAFAB

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

SECONDARYMPAKACAF

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYEDAJADAI

Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Online & Virtual Schools

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• High school programs
• Preschool education
• Sports club training
• International education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaziemir, İzmir

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Primary revenue from student tuition fees charged for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school education programs. Additional fees for sports club activities, summer school, and specialized programs.
2. Sports Club Memberships: Revenue from sports club operations including volleyball, basketball, swimming, chess, and archery team memberships and training fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rota Koleji operates a comprehensive private K-12 educational institution in Gaziemir, İzmir, delivering formal schooling from preschool through Anatolian and Science High School. The institution complements classroom academics with a multi-discipline sports club (volleyball, basketball, swimming, chess, archery), international programs (AP, SAT, Dual Diploma), and online learning via the Rota Online platform, with admissions administered through the proprietary RLYS and RBS entrance examinations.

Product overview

Rota Koleji operates as a comprehensive private K-12 educational institution comprising multiple divisions: preschool (Özel Rota Ana Sınıfı), primary school (Özel Rota İlkokulu), middle school (Özel Rota Ortaokulu), Anatolian High School (Özel Rota Anadolu Lisesi), and Science High School (Özel Rota Fen Lisesi), all located in Gaziemir, İzmir. The institution complements its core academic programs with a sports club (Rota Koleji Spor Kulübü) offering volleyball, basketball, swimming, chess, and other competitive sports, plus an online education platform (Rota Online) for digital learning delivery. For international education, it provides AP and SAT test preparation courses, a dual diploma program through Endless Abroad, and a dedicated international education office. Supporting systems include Robis for student information management, Rota Kart for campus identification and payments, and a certificate management system. The school also integrates technology platforms including Lego Education for STEM and Riders for programming instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rota Koleji Spor Kulübü: Sports club operating volleyball, basketball, swimming, chess, and other sports programs
• Robis
• Rota Online

Products and services

• Özel Rota Koleji (Private K-12 School)
• Rota Koleji Spor Kulübü (Sports Club)
• Rota Online
• Çift Diploma Programı (Dual Diploma Program)
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Preparation Courses
• Kariyer Rotam (Career Guidance Program)
• Rota Koleji Tam Gün Yaz Okulu (Full-Day Summer School)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union education and youth program enabling international student and teacher exchanges
• TübitakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkey's scientific and technological research council supporting student participation in science olympiads and competitions
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing Office 365 education platform for students and staff
• Fibonacci OlympiadsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mathematics olympiad program for competitive math students
• First Lego LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobotics competition program for STEM education

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Özel Bilfen Okulları: Large Turkish private K-12 chain with preschool-through-high school programs and high-stakes entrance-exam admissions. Comparable on admissions funnel model and full grade-level coverage.
• MEF Okulları: Istanbul-based private K-12 institution with Anatolian and Science high schools plus strong international programs. Comparable on full K-12 vertical integration and university entrance exam preparation.
• Doğa Koleji: Turkish private K-12 chain offering preschool through high school with strong STEM and university-prep focus. Operates Anatolian and Science high school tracks analogous to Rota Koleji's structure.
• TED Koleji: Network of private K-12 schools run by the Turkish Education Association, with strong academic positioning and entrance-exam admissions. Directly comparable in product mix and selective admission philosophy.
• Eyüboğlu Eğitim Kurumları: Private K-12 chain with international education programs including AP and IB offerings. Comparable to Rota Koleji's international education office and STEM focus.
• Bahçeşehir Koleji: Largest private K-12 chain in Turkey with preschool-through-high school programs including Fen and Anadolu liseleri. Directly comparable to Rota Koleji on school levels served, entrance-exam admissions model, and premium urban positioning.
• FMV Özel Işık Okulları: Long-established Turkish private K-12 institution with Anatolian and Science high school tracks plus international programs. Directly comparable on premium positioning and selective admissions.
• Özel Sanko Okulları: Private K-12 network combining academic rigor with sports and arts programs. Comparable to Rota Koleji's combined academic-plus-sports positioning, particularly through competitive athletics.

Broad incumbents

• Koç Okulu: Top-tier Istanbul private K-12 school operated by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with national brand recognition. Comparable in product mix but operates at a higher price point and broader scale.
• Robert Kolej: Historic Istanbul-based private K-12 school with strong international university placement track record and IB programs. Comparable on premium K-12 positioning and university-prep orientation, though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rotakoleji
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCht2VVK_0reyx9qwyxiZ_UQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/rotaegitimkurumlari
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rotakoleji
• Instagraminstagram.com/rotakoleji

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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