A presentation prepared for the LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME - Comenius, "From Shadow To Light" Partners Meeting in Turkey in April 2013.

1. THE TURKISH EDUCATION
SYSTEM

2. General Overview
• The educational administration of the country is
run by the The Ministry of National Education
(MEB), who is responsible for drawing up
curricula.
• According to the Constitution of the Republic of
Turkey, every citizen has the right to education.
• Compulsory education was increased from five
years to eight years in 1997 and then increased
again in 2012 from eight years to 12 years.
• The new compulsory structure consists of four
years of primary, middle and secondary school
(4+4+4). Prior to this, compulsory education was
a continuous eight years.
• The compulsory education is free of charge.

3. • Except in specially licensed and foreign
institutions, Turkish must be taught as the
mother tongue.
• The academic calendar generally begins in late
September and extends through to early June.
• The school day usually has a morning and an
afternoon session for five days (Monday to
Friday) a week in a total of 35-40 hours.
• There is a two week winter break in February.

4. FORMAL EDUCATION IN TURKEY
3
Lower Secondary
School
grades 5 to 8
4
Upper Secondary
School
grades 9 to 12
5
Higher Education
Institutions
Institutions that
provide two years
and more of
further education
1
Pre-primary
it is on an optional
basis for students
between the ages
of 3 and 5
2
Primary school
grades 1 to 4

6. Doğa means Nature!
Our motto ....
happy children learn better
& nature is the best teacher

7. To provide a good future for our
children has always been :

8. All our general
concern…
And also,

9. to bring up strong
individuals, ready for
tomorrow as of
today...

10. Doga Schools were founded in 2002.
As of now we have:
52 schools
3000 staff
31000 students

11. OUR CAMPUS
BURSA HAMİTLER DOĞA COLLEGE

12. This is how we start our mornings

13. NATURAL Learning Concept
The best method is "learning through experience”
to discover and shape their own talents in a
natural environment. There are opportunities for
students such as horseback riding fields and
ecological-agricultural grounds, where they can
grow their own fruits and vegetables in a variety
of botanical and zoological gardens.

14. Why do students have
Horseback riding Classes at Bursa Hamitler
Doğa?
In addition to physical exercise, horseback riding has
great side benefits. Riding improves balance and
coordination. As a child progresses in their skills they
develop confidence and a sense of freedom.

15. We have a small zoo at Bursa Hamitler Doğa
Animals teach children about caring and responsibility.
Taking care of something smaller than themselves
builds important character skills.

16. Ecology lessons at Bursa Hamitler Doğa
Students learn about
plants, trees, vegetables, fruits and how to
grow them.
plum jam festival turnip planting festival

17. English Lessons at Bursa Hamitler Doğa
English is taught with a student centered and
activity based training system in which students
can discover and present their creativity.

18. Comenius Project
Bursa Hamitler Doğa College students visited
England, Poland, Slovakia and Italy for another n
Comenius Project From Shadow to Light. For
this they have performed a play which they have
written themselves.

19. G.E.F
Bursa Hamitler Doğa College 7th grade students
made a film named ‘Imitation of Life’ for
G.E.F (The World Festival of Creativity at
School )which is held every year in San
Remo,Italy. They were nominated as the winners.
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

20. GENIUS OLYMPICS
In 2012 our students won the silver medal in
Genius Olympics which was held in the USA with
the project ‘genotoxic effects of chemicals on
human body’

21. Bursa Hamitler Doğa
At Sports and Art
Folk Dance 1st runner up among Doğa Schools
Skiing girls 2nd runner up in Bursa
Badminton boys 3rd runner up in Bursa

22. Scientific Studies
Our students were the 3rd runner up among
other Doğa Colleges with the project
‘Designing A Rocket’

23. MUN (Model of United Nations)
Model of United Nations activities are done
accordingly in our MUN club at Bursa Hamitler
Doğa

24. Social Responsibility Projects
Bursa Hamitler Doğa College students take
responsibilities by attending social responsibility
projects.