
Atacan Eğitim Kurumları
Founded 1989
Updated July 2026
Özel Atacan Koleji is a private educational institution with over 35 years of history, offering a comprehensive curriculum from preschool through high school. It focuses on raising conscious, progressive individuals who are committed to national values while embracing a global perspective.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school follows the principle of "Contemporary Education, Accurate Information," with a foundation built on Atatürk's principles and revolutions. It adopts a student-centered, love-based approach that emphasizes "we" consciousness, critical thinking, and sustainability. The educational model is designed to foster students who are inquisitive, innovative, and sensitive to global and environmental issues.
Programmes
The school offers a structured educational path encompassing preschool, primary school, middle school, and high school. The curriculum is modern, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-based, organized around thematic areas such as "Identity and Social Development," "Communication and Meaning," "Ecosystem and Sustainable World," and "Technology and Digital World." Academic programs are designed to develop cognitive, emotional, and social skills through project-based learning and real-world problem solving.
Outcomes
The school aims to graduate students who are not only academically successful but also possess strong ethical values and a sense of social and individual responsibility. Graduates are prepared to succeed in both national and international arenas, equipped with the ability to think independently and contribute to society.
Student support
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Prospective families can initiate the admissions process by submitting an online pre-application form available on the school's website. The application requires details regarding the student's current grade level and school, and it covers all stages from preschool through to high school.
About the campus
Özel Atacan Koleji operates two main campuses: the Kozyatağı Merkez Kampüs in Istanbul and the Çayyolu Kampüs in Ankara. These campuses are described as modern facilities equipped to support both academic and personal development, providing students with extensive social opportunities.
Co-curriculars
The school provides a multifaceted education that includes activities in arts, music, and sports. Students are encouraged to participate in various projects and portfolio work, which allow them to observe their personal and academic development concretely. Additionally, the school organizes family-participatory events to strengthen the school-home partnership.
- Sevde Tuba ATLIGenel Müdür
- Olcay ÇİFTÇİAkademik Koordinatör
Merve Şadoğlu GÜRÜNAnaokul Yöneticisi- Umut TULUMLise Yöneticisi
- Nuray YILDIRIMİlkokul Yöneticisi
Nurcan TATLIOrtaokul Yöneticisi
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