Terakki Vakfi Okullari

What Terakki Vakfi Okullari does

Terakki Vakfı Okulları is a nonprofit foundation (vakıf) operating one of Turkey's oldest private K-12 educational institutions, founded in 1877 and headquartered in Istanbul. It serves students from preschool (ages 4-6) through high school (grades 9-12) across two Istanbul campuses — the original Levent Campus (Beşiktaş/Levent district) and the newer Tepeören Campus (Tuzla district) — under a 'Tek Terakki, İki Yerleşke' single-brand, dual-site operating model. The academic offering is anchored on International Baccalaureate programs (IB-PYP at preschool and primary; IBDP at high school) and Eaquals-accredited English-language instruction aligned to the CEFR framework, with additional Eaquals- and TSE-certified hygiene/clean-school credentials and LEED Gold-certified buildings.

The institution monetizes its offering through annual tuition and registration fees billed per academic year (with discounts for early payment, siblings, and alumni children), supplemented by fees for transportation, meals, and extracurricular activities; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Ancillary revenue is generated by the wholly-owned Terakki Vakfı Spor Tesisleri sports facilities subsidiary, which sells swimming, basketball, gymnastics, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball programs to both enrolled and external students. Underlying technology is conventional digital-learning infrastructure — Google Classroom for instruction, K12.Net as the student information system, TERABook as the school news blog, and Gelişim Online as the distance-learning and digital-magazine platform — with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities or proprietary software products.

The go-to-market is enrollment-based: prospective families visit a preferred campus, submit applications in person, and (for grades 5-10) sit entrance examinations, followed by individual consultations with school administrators. Customer segments are organized horizontally by grade level (Anaokulu, İlkokul, Ortaokul, Lise), each functioning as a distinct business unit with tailored curricula, while marketing is multi-channel: institutional website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, the TERABook blog, and direct email/Google Classroom communications. Ownership and governance rest with the Terakki Foundation's Board of Directors and General Assembly; the school is not VC-, PE-, or parent-company-backed and has no public funding rounds or M&A activity on record.

Name

Terakki Vakfi Okullari

Legal name

Terakki Vakfı Okulları

Website

https://terakki.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Terakki Vakfı Okulları is a nonprofit Istanbul foundation operating private preschool-through-high-school education at two campuses (Levent and Tepeören), delivering IB-PYP, IBDP, and Eaquals-accredited English programs to Turkish and internationally-mobile families under a tuition-based subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• International baccalaureate programs
• Bilingual language instruction
• University preparation services
• Foundation school tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Private school tuition fees charged per academic year for preschool through high school education. Additional fees for transportation, meals, and extracurricular activities. Discounts applied for early payment (8%), sibling enrollment (10% from second child), and alumni children (10%).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Terakki Vakfi Okullari is a non-profit foundation-operated private K-12 school delivering continuous education from preschool through high school across two Istanbul campuses (Levent and Tepeören). It offers international-baccalaureate-authorized programs (IB-PYP and IB-DP), Eaquals-accredited bilingual Turkish-English language instruction, and a dedicated university preparation track, supported by a foundation-driven scholarship endowment.

Product overview

Terakki Vakfı Okulları is a comprehensive private K-12 educational institution with 140+ years of history, operating two campuses (Levent and Tepeören) in Istanbul. The portfolio consists of a unified core K-12 education program spanning kindergarten through high school, enhanced by internationally-recognized IB programs (IB-PYP for early years, IB-DP for high school), Eaquals-accredited English language instruction with bilingual education approach, and university preparation services. Support services include psychological counseling, sports facilities with dedicated programs, library services, online learning platform (Gelişim Online), and annual publication (Almanak). The institution also offers foundation scholarships for qualified students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terakki Vakfi Okullari K-12 Education Program Continuous private education program from preschool through 12th grade, delivered across two Istanbul campuses (Levent and Tepeören), serving students aged approximately 3-18 with a Turkish national curriculum foundation enhanced by IB and bilingual instruction.
• Terakki Vakfi Spor Tesisleri (Sports Facilities) On-campus sports facilities at the Levent campus, available to Terakki students and open to non-Terakki students for external use, providing swim, gym, and field sports access.
• Terakki Vakfi İlme Yardim Vakfi Scholarship Program Foundation-managed scholarship endowment providing tuition assistance to qualified students, supported by donations, sponsorships, and endowment returns.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Istanbul K-12 school to receive Eaquals accreditation

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School status enabling delivery of IB-PYP (Primary Years Programme) for preschool and primary levels, and IBDP (Diploma Programme) for high school levels. Provides globally recognized international curriculum and certification for university admission worldwide.
• EaqualscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation partner for foreign language education quality. First Istanbul K-12 institution to receive Eaquals accreditation in 2015. Validates language teaching standards aligned with CEFR framework.
• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)minorOthersGreen building certification for facilities. Campus buildings hold LEED Gold certification demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability in school infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hisar School: Istanbul-based private K-12 school offering IB curriculum and university counseling; a direct premium-segment competitor to Terakki with overlapping target families.
• The British International School Istanbul: Istanbul-based international K-12 school offering IB and British curricula to a premium international and Turkish family segment; closely comparable to Terakki on curriculum breadth and international placement.
• MEF International School: Istanbul international school delivering IB-PYP, MYP, and DP programs; competes with Terakki for internationally oriented Istanbul families and expat communities.
• Istanbul International Community School (IICS): Istanbul international K-12 school offering IB programs to a mixed expat and Turkish community; directly comparable to Terakki's international curriculum and English-medium instruction model.
• Koç School: Top-tier private K-12 school in Istanbul operated by the Koç Foundation, also an IB World School; competes directly with Terakki for premium Istanbul families seeking IB-PYP/IBDP and strong university placement.
• Üsküdar American Academy: Historic Istanbul private K-12 school with a comparable bilingual and internationally oriented curriculum; competes in the same premium Istanbul private school segment as Terakki.
• ENKA Schools: Foundation-backed private K-12 school in Istanbul (linked to ENKA İnşaat) with IB programs and strong university placement; directly comparable to Terakki on heritage, governance model, and premium positioning.
• Robert College: One of the oldest and most prestigious private K-12 schools in Istanbul, offering IB programs and a similarly long-standing heritage; directly comparable to Terakki in mission, curriculum, and target segment.

Broad incumbents

• Bahçeşehir Koleji: Large national chain of private K-12 schools in Turkey with multiple Istanbul campuses; a broader incumbent that overlaps with Terakki's premium positioning but with significantly larger scale and geographic reach.
• TED Koleji: Network of private K-12 schools across Turkey affiliated with the Turkish Education Association (TED); competes with Terakki for premium families but operates at national scale rather than Istanbul-only focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/terakkivakfiokullari
• Facebookfacebook.com/terakkivakfiokullari
• Instagraminstagram.com/terakki1877
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terakki-vakfi-okullari

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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