Özel Yüce Okulları

What Özel Yüce Okulları does

Özel Yüce Okulları (YüCE) is a privately held K-12 educational institution headquartered on a single campus in Ankara's Oran district, Turkey, operating since 1988. It serves preschool through Grade 12 students (ages 3-19) across five sub-brands — YüCE Okul Öncesi, İlkokulu, Ortaokulu, Fen Lisesi, and Koleji — and is the only IB Continuum school in Ankara authorized to deliver all three International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP since 2011/2012, MYP since 2015, DP since 2006). YüCE is also the first and only K-12 institution in Turkey to hold EAQUALS accreditation for foreign language education, delivering English and German instruction aligned to CEFR C1 standards, and operates dual diploma pathways combining the Turkish MEB curriculum with the IB Diploma.

The school's technology backbone comprises a proprietary in-house-built stack: the Edu21 Learning Management System (covering annual/unit planning, teaching resource management, differentiated instruction, and parent reporting), the YüCE AI platform (used since 2023-2024 for lesson planning, content development, institutional memory digitization, and a parent-facing chatbot), a hybrid (dual-channel) education infrastructure enabling seamless in-person and remote attendance, and a 1:1 device programme providing every student with an internet-enabled tablet or laptop. A dedicated in-house YüCE AR-GE (R&D) center, established in 2013, drives curriculum development under the P21 21st-century skills framework.

YüCE generates revenue almost entirely through recurring annual tuition (TL 503,100-739,310 per student for 2026-2027 depending on grade, plus content and material fees), with discounts for lump-sum payment (10%) and siblings (20% per child), and optional add-on revenue from catering and auxiliary services. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via on-campus enrollment, an online scholarship exam portal (yucebursluluk.k12net.com), campus open days, and word-of-mouth through the Okul-Aile Birliği (School-Family Union). Ownership remains with the founding Kalınyazgan family through YüCE Özel Eğitim ve Kültürel Hizmetler A.Ş., a Turkish joint-stock company with no external investors disclosed.

Name

Özel Yüce Okulları

Legal name

YÜCE Özel Eğitim ve Kültürel Hizmetler A.Ş.

Website

https://yuce.k12.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yüce Okulları is a privately held K-12 school in Ankara, Turkey, offering full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) education from preschool through Grade 12 on a single campus. It serves affluent Ankara families through proprietary Edu21 LMS and Yüce AI platforms, EAQUALS-accredited foreign language instruction, and a recurring annual tuition model.

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 industry

PRIMARYEDAJADAD

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

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

SECONDARYEDAJAMAA

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Technology Solutions

SECONDARYEDAFADAK

Assessment Interoperability, Integrations & Standards (QTI/LTI/OneRoster)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Assessment, Testing, Proctoring & Credentialing Platforms

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• IB continuum programs
• International baccalaureate
• Preschool through grade 12
• Foreign language education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Catering (Yemek Hizmeti): Optional meal service provided in the school's 2000-capacity cafeteria, prepared under dietitian and doctor supervision, compliant with TSE standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Özel Yüce Okulları is a private K-12 educational institution operating a single Ankara Oran campus serving preschool (age 3) through Grade 12 with the Turkish MEB national curriculum, the full International Baccalaureate Continuum (PYP-MYP-DP), and EAQUALS-accredited English and German language instruction. Its proprietary Edu21 Learning Management System and YÜCE AI platform support personalized lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and family engagement, while the school runs a 1:1 device program and a hybrid (dual-channel) education infrastructure for in-person and remote participation.

Product overview

YÜCE Okulları is a K-12 educational institution operating as a unified school system with multiple sub-brands: YÜCE Okul Öncesi (preschool), YÜCE İlkokulu (primary school), YÜCE Ortaokulu (middle school), YÜCE Fen Lisesi (science high school), and YÜCE Koleji (college/high school). The core technology platform is Edu21, a proprietary Learning Management System that integrates planning, implementation, and evaluation processes. YÜCE AI is an AI-powered chatbot addon for student and parent engagement. All programs are enhanced with IB (PYP, MYP, DP) international curriculum and EAQUALS-accredited language education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edu21: Proprietary learning management system developed by YÜCE Schools for lesson planning, resource management, teaching standards, and differentiated instruction.
• YÜCE YZ
• Happy Food

Products and services

• YÜCE Okul Öncesi (Preschool) Private preschool education program for children aged 3-6 (preschool / ana sınıfı), offering inquiry-based and play-based learning integrated with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework at YÜCE's Ankara Oran campus.
• YÜCE İlkokulu (Primary School) Private primary school (grades 1-4) authorized for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) since 2012, combining the Turkish MEB national curriculum with international standards, bilingual education in English and German, and technology-enhanced learning.
• YÜCE Ortaokulu (Middle School) Private middle school (grades 5-8) with IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) authorization since 2015, offering differentiated instruction, bilingual education in English and German, and a holistic approach to students' intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being.
• YÜCE Fen Lisesi (Science High School) Private science high school (grades 9-12) established in 1988, providing strong academic programs in science and mathematics with P21 (21st Century Skills) standards, technology-enhanced learning, and preparation for university entrance.
• YÜCE Koleji (College / Anatolian High School) Private Anatolian High School / College (grades 9-12) offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP) since 2006 and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) since 2015, with emphasis on critical thinking, university preparation, and EAQUALS-accredited foreign language instruction. Students graduate with both the MEB (Turkish national) diploma and the IB Diploma.
• Yemek Hizmeti (Catering / Cafeteria Service) Optional recurring meal service provided in YÜCE's 2000-capacity cafeteria (operated under the 'Happy Food' brand), prepared under dietitian and doctor supervision and compliant with TSE standards. Offered as a subscription/recurring service alongside tuition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students graduate with C1-level English proficiency as per CEFR standards
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Learning)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011P21 develops and promotes 21st-century learning frameworks adopted by governments and education systems worldwide. YÜCE integrates P21 skill standards into its curriculum, aligning with global best practices in education for the 21st century.
• EAQUALS (Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality Language Services)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007EAQUALS is a premier international accreditation body for language education, operating in cooperation with the European Council. YÜCE holds full EAQUALS accreditation as the first and only K-12 institution in Turkey, receiving the 'Excellence in Foreign Language Education' certification in 2011. EAQUALS provides ongoing quality assurance frameworks and professional development resources.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYÜCE Okulları is an authorized IB World School offering all three IB programs (PYP, MYP, DP) as an IB Continuum institution. IB authorization involves continuous compliance with IB standards, regular evaluation, and participation in IB professional development. YÜCE was the first IB Continuum school in Ankara and one of six in Turkey.
• PASCH (Partnerschulen — German Federal Foreign Office Schools Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPASCH is a global network of German-language schools supported by the German Federal Foreign Office. YÜCE participates in PASCH projects, enabling students to collaborate with peers worldwide on German-language cultural and academic projects.
• CEFR / European Council Language PortfoliocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYÜCE Okulları implements the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) as the standard for its English and German language programs. Students graduate with C1-level proficiency. YÜCE is an authorized CEFR and European Council Language Portfolio implementation institution.
• K12NetcoreTechnology or IntegrationK12Net is a student information system used by YÜCE for managing student and parent portals, guidance services, assessment, and other educational data. It serves as the school's operational backbone for student records and communication.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ENKA Okulları: Istanbul-based premium private K-12 institution with IB programmes and strong emphasis on STEM, arts, and international university placement. Comparable to Yüce in program mix, parental profile, and reliance on international accreditation.
• Koç Okulu (Koç School): Premium Istanbul-based private K-12 school offering IB programmes and a comparable technology-integrated, English-heavy curriculum. Closest national analogue to Yüce in terms of brand prestige, IB Continuum positioning, and tuition tier, though Istanbul-based.
• Üsküdar Amerikan Lisesi: Historic Istanbul private high school offering IB programmes alongside the Turkish national track. Comparable to Yüce's Koleji/Fen Lisesi tier in dual-diploma strategy and English-language immersion, though a high-school-only institution.
• Hisar Okulları: Premium Istanbul K-12 private school combining Turkish national curriculum with IB programmes and strong university placement outcomes. Comparable to Yüce on premium positioning, dual-diploma pathway, and family-driven marketing.
• TED Ankara Koleji Vakfı Özel Okulları: Long-established Ankara-based premium private K-12 foundation school competing with Yüce for the same upper-middle-class and affluent Ankara catchment, including IB and national curriculum tracks. Directly comparable on city, customer segment, pricing tier, and program depth.
• Irmak Okulları: Istanbul-based private K-12 offering IB programmes and a strong emphasis on individualized instruction. Comparable to Yüce on premium pricing, IB Continuum depth, and parent-led word-of-mouth acquisition.
• MEF Uluslararası Okulları (MEF International School): Istanbul-based private K-12 with full IB authorization and English-medium instruction. Directly comparable to Yüce on IB Continuum depth, target family segment, and emphasis on globally portable diplomas.
• Bilkent Laboratory and International School: Ankara-based private K-12 school with IB and international curricula, operating on the Bilkent campus. Competes with Yüce for Ankara-resident internationally minded families seeking IB pathways and English-medium instruction.

Broad incumbents

• Özel Bilfen Okulları: National private K-12 chain in Turkey with extensive footprint and a mix of national and international curricula. Comparable to Yüce on product scope and Turkish private-school market, but positioned as a broad network player rather than a single-campus specialist.
• Özel Bahçeşehir Koleji: Largest Turkish private K-12 chain with hundreds of campuses nationally, offering IB and national programmes. Comparable to Yüce on product (K-12 IB offerings) but competes on multi-campus scale and brand reach rather than single-campus prestige.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/YuceOkullari
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuACu8knurK_YIoy-weykWg
• Facebookfacebook.com/AnkaraYuceOkullari
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%C3%B6zel-y%C3%BCce-okullar%C4%B1
• Instagraminstagram.com/yuceokullari

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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