X School

What X School does

SANKO Schools (Özel SANKO Okulları) is a private K-12 day school established in September 2001 in Gaziantep, Turkey, operated by SANKO Eğitim Hizmetleri A.Ş., a subsidiary of the diversified SANKO Holding conglomerate. The school delivers the Turkish national curriculum across five divisions — Preschool/Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Anatolian High School, and Science and Technology High School — serving 1,338 students with 139 full-time teachers (an 8:1 student-teacher ratio). It is the first educational institution in Turkey to receive an ISO quality certificate in its founding year and has subsequently obtained IB Primary Years Programme authorization (May 2022) and College Board AP School Level 2 authorization with exam center designation (August 2023), along with Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, UN Global Schools Program, and Eco-Schools memberships.

The school's core technology stack centers on the SANKONet digital parent-student information system (built on K12Net) integrated with a Digital Transformation Office that uses Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, SharePoint, and Power Automate for analytics, process automation, and reporting; AI-supported learning analytics, digital institutional memory, and personalized student tracking are described as under development. Ancillary services include transportation via ANKO Transportation Limited Company, on-site catering by Sofra Group with dietitian-designed menus in four level-specific dining halls, psychological counseling and guidance (PDR) across all grades, dedicated college counseling, and an alumni communications unit (SANMED) running on Raklet.

SANKO Schools generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition fees segmented by school level (Preschool/Primary, Middle, Anatolian HS 10–12, Science and Tech HS), with 2025–2026 fee schedules published as PDFs on its website; supplementary revenue streams include ancillary fees (books, stationery, uniforms sold on campus), cafeteria kiosk credits, and separately contracted transportation services. Enrollment is conducted through online pre-registration (Google Forms), in-person admissions, and the national high school entrance examination, targeting families in Gaziantep with acceptance typically within the top 5.39 percentile; 139 full scholarships are awarded alongside paid enrollment.

Name

X School

Legal name

Özel SANKO Okulları

Website

https://sanko.k12.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SANKO Schools is a private K-12 day school in Gaziantep, Turkey, founded 2001 under SANKO Holding, serving 1,338 preschool-through-12th-grade students with 139 teachers on a 30-acre IB- and AP-authorized campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Independent Online K–12 Schools (EDAJADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Student Information Systems (SIS) & School Administration Platforms (EDAJAMAB)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• International baccalaureate program
• Advanced placement courses
• College preparatory education
• STEM high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaziantep

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged per academic year for different grade levels (Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Anatolian High School, Science and Technology High School). Fee structures are published for 2025-2026 academic year with separate PDF documents for each school level.
2. Ancillary Fees: Additional fees including book and stationery sales (conducted online through contracted company), school uniforms from on-campus store, kiosk system credits for cafeteria, and transportation services.
3. Transportation Services: School bus transportation provided through ANKO Transportation Limited Company with separate contract between parents and transportation company.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SANKO Schools is a private K-12 educational institution that delivers Preschool, Primary, Middle, Anatolian High School, and Science and Technology High School programs based on the Turkish national curriculum and augmented with International Baccalaureate (IB PYP) and Advanced Placement (AP) international frameworks. The school contracts separately with families for student transportation (ANKO Transportation) and on-site dining (Sofra Group), and supports instruction with the proprietary SANKONet digital information platform for parent-teacher-student communication and analytics.

Product overview

X School (SANKO Schools) is a private K-12 educational institution in Gaziantep, Turkey, operating since September 2001. The school offers a unified educational platform structured across five school levels — Preschool/Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Anatolian High School, and Science and Technology High School — built on Turkish national curriculum enhanced with international programs. The product portfolio is anchored by the SANKONet digital information system, supplemented by IB PYP (Primary Years Programme, authorized May 2022) at the K-4 level and AP (Advanced Placement, Level 2 authorized August 2023) at the high school level. The school further differentiates through a Global Culture and Education Office managing SDG initiatives, student exchange programs, and international partnerships; nearly 30 student clubs and 7 competitive sports teams; dedicated Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PDR) services; college counseling; dining and transportation services; alumni communications via SANMED/Raklet; and an internal Digital Transformation Office leveraging Microsoft Power Platform. Publications include Albatros, Bizden Size, The Good News, Our Voice, and annual yearbooks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Education Programs Comprehensive K-12 day-school educational programs from preschool through grade 12 based on the Turkish national curriculum, serving approximately 1,338 students across five school divisions with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and average class size of 24. Designed for families in Gaziantep and Southeast Turkey seeking premium private education.
• International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) IB-authorized inquiry-based and transdisciplinary learning program for kindergarten and primary school (Grades K-4) divisions, structured around six PYP themes and the IB Learner Profile, culminating in the PYP Exhibition. Authorized since May 2022.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College Board authorized AP program offering AP Physics 1, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Computer Science A, AP Calculus BC/AB, AP World History Modern, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Psychology, with the school serving as an AP exam center. Level 2 authorization received August 3, 2023.
• Student Exchange and Overseas Programs One-year student exchange program in America for high school students, three-week summer language school programs in the USA, plus international project and school trip opportunities. Designed for high school students seeking overseas immersion and English language experience.
• Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PDR) Services Preventive and developmental guidance services for students, teachers, and parents across all grade levels, including student assessment, career planning, exam preparation support, and individual and group counseling, delivered through the dedicated Psychological Counseling and Guidance Unit.
• College Counseling Services Dedicated college counseling by Mustafa Bağcı and Sezin Eryiğit, providing university application guidance, career planning, trial class programs, and university fair coordination for domestic and international university placement.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation provided by ANKO Transportation Limited Company under formal agreement, with bus hostesses accompanying kindergarten and primary students and GPS-tracked buses serving parent-specified pickup and drop-off addresses. Operates under separate service contract between parents and the transportation company.
• Dining and Nutrition Services On-site meal production by Sofra Group with menus designed by expert dietitians to meet daily nutritional requirements, served in four separate dining halls by school level, with mandatory lunch for K-8 students. Menus reviewed monthly by the Nutrition Commission.
• Student Clubs and Competitive Sports Teams Nearly 30 student clubs spanning academics, arts, sports, and technology (VEX Robotics, Drone, Chess, MUN, Debate, etc.) and seven competitive sports teams (basketball, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, fencing, archery, swimming) offered to enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73.49% of 2024-2025 graduates enrolled in Turkish universities, 9.6% pursued studies abroad
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSANKO Schools became an IB World School in May 2022 with authorization to implement the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for kindergarten and primary school divisions. The IB offers four programs for ages 3-19 across 5,284 schools in 158 countries. This partnership provides international educational framework emphasizing inquiry-based learning, IB Learner Profile, and international-mindedness.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSANKO Schools received Level 2 AP School authorization from College Board on August 3, 2023, and serves as an official AP exam center. Currently offers AP Physics 1, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Computer Science A, AP Calculus BC, AP Calculus AB, AP World History Modern, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Psychology.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered at SANKO Schools high school level, providing students opportunities for personal development through voluntary service, skills, physical recreation, and adventurous journeys.
• Global Schools Program (UN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSANKO Schools signed commitment to support United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and was admitted to Global Schools Program in 2022, integrating SDG principles into educational activities.
• Eco-SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSANKO Schools is a member of the Eco-Schools program, supporting environmental education and sustainability initiatives.
• Sofra GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDining services at SANKO Schools are provided by Sofra Group, with all meals produced on-site in the school kitchen. Menus are carefully designed by expert dietitians to meet daily nutritional requirements. Four separate dining halls serve kindergarten, primary, middle, and high school levels.
• ANKO Transportation Limited CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTransportation services are provided by ANKO Transportation Limited Company under formal agreement based on Ministry of Transport Law No. 3348, Road Transport Law No. 4925, and Article 75 of Highway Traffic Law No. 2918. Separate service usage contract signed between parents and transportation company.
• K12NETcoreTechnology or IntegrationSANKO Schools utilizes K12NET-based systems for student information management, parent-teacher communication, and administrative operations including SANKONet digital information system.
• Turkish Ministry of National EducationcoreOthersSANKO Schools operates under Turkish Ministry of National Education regulations, following Turkish national curriculum. School accreditation and compliance with Ministry standards required for operation.
• Private Sani Konukoğlu HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist doctor from Private Sani Konukoğlu Hospital visits campus daily between 12:00-13:00. Nurses from the hospital accompany groups during out-of-town competitions and field trips to address potential health issues.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bilfen Koleji: One of the largest private K-12 networks in Turkey with nationwide campuses focused on exam preparation and academic outcomes. Directly comparable to SANKO in target family segment and curriculum emphasis, but operating at materially greater scale.
• Koç Okulları: Top-tier private K-12 school in Istanbul affiliated with the Koç Foundation, offering IB and AP-equivalent programs with similar selective admissions and university placement focus. Directly comparable to SANKO as a premium, internationally oriented Turkish private K-12 institution.
• Bahçeşehir Koleji: Large-scale national private K-12 chain with multiple campuses across Turkey, offering IB and AP programs. Compared to SANKO, it represents the scaled, multi-city private-school model that SANKO does not operate, and is a primary competitive benchmark on breadth and pricing.
• ENKA Okulları: Private K-12 school in Istanbul backed by the ENKA conglomerate, serving a similar premium family segment with strong STEM and international program emphasis. Comparable to SANKO in being a single-campus, high-fee private school nested within a major Turkish industrial group.
• Hisar Okulları: Istanbul-based private K-12 school recognized for inquiry-based, internationally minded education with IB programs and selective admissions. Comparable to SANKO in mission, instructional philosophy, and premium tuition positioning.
• Doğa Okulları: Private K-12 chain with campuses across major Turkish cities, emphasizing modern pedagogy and international programs. A relevant peer for benchmarking SANKO's curriculum choices, marketing approach, and competitive positioning within the Turkish private-school landscape.
• Üsküdar Amerikan Lisesi: One of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious private high schools, with selective admissions, strong exam performance, and a long track record of placing graduates in leading Turkish and international universities. A direct benchmark for SANKO's positioning and outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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