
Eyuboglu Kemerburgaz School
Part of Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions, Secular, Founded 1970
Updated July 2026
Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions is a prominent Turkish private school network established in 1970, recognized for its commitment to high international standards and academic excellence. It is the first educational institution worldwide to have the highest number of schools accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).
Curriculum
Term structure
Teaching approach
Guided by the principles and reforms of Atatürk, the institution emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates academic success with emotional and social development. It aims to cultivate inquirers, thinkers, and global citizens who value ethics, creativity, and tolerance. The educational philosophy is rooted in the founder's passion for education, prioritizing love, respect, and compassion in all instructional activities.
Programmes
The school implements the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The curriculum integrates the Turkish National Curriculum with inquiry-based learning, supporting multilingualism through English, German, and Spanish instruction. Academic pathways include primary, middle, and high school levels, including the specialized Burçak Eyüboğlu Science and Technology High School.
Student support
Learning support
The institution provides higher education consultancy and guidance and counselling services to support students' academic, social, and psychological development. Teachers are described as caring and respectful, focusing on the individual needs of each student to foster lifelong learning and personal responsibility.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Eyuboglu Kemerburgaz School offer?
- Eyuboglu Kemerburgaz School offers IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What accreditations does Eyuboglu Kemerburgaz School hold?
- Eyuboglu Kemerburgaz School holds accreditations including CIS and IB.
- Where is Eyuboglu Kemerburgaz School located?
- Eyuboglu Kemerburgaz School is an international school in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Applications are submitted via a pre-registration form, after which families receive information regarding admission conditions. Student recognition interviews and evaluations are mandatory for all levels, including kindergarten through grade 5. Middle school entry for grades 6 and 7 is determined by a Level Determination Exam (DBS), while high school admissions for Eyüboğlu College and Burçak Eyüboğlu Science and Technology High School are based on the national High School Transition System (LGS) results or the institution's own entrance exam.
Calendar
The academic year typically runs from early September to mid-June, featuring orientation days for new students and various national holiday observances. The calendar includes a semester break in January, institutional holidays, and designated periods for religious holidays. The schedule is structured to balance instructional time with breaks, concluding with the final day of school in mid-June.
Facilities
About the campus
The institution operates 15 schools across Istanbul, with the flagship Çamlıca campus spanning approximately 33,000 square meters. Facilities include advanced science and technology laboratories, a 500-seat theater, libraries, and specialized observatories. The Sports and Arts Complex features a semi-Olympic swimming pool, indoor sports halls, archery tracks, dance studios, and music recording facilities.
Co-curriculars
Students participate in over 100 social clubs tailored to their interests, with activities beginning in the kindergarten preparatory class. Offerings span sports such as archery, fencing, swimming, and equestrianism, as well as arts, including theater, ceramics, and various orchestras. Academic and specialized clubs include Model United Nations, robotics, coding, astronomy, and language certification preparation.






Rüstem EyüboğluHonorary President of the Board of Directors and FounderDr. Rüstem Eyüboğlu is the founder of Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions, having established the Arı Private Tutoring Center in 1970. He serves as the Honorary President of the Board of Directors.
Neslihan AktoprakMember of the Board of Directors and Manager of BURSEVNeslihan Aktoprak is a member of the Board of Directors and the Manager of the Burçak Rüstem Eyüboğlu Health and Education Foundation (BURSEV).
Arzu Onat KonuşmazKemerburgaz Primary School PrincipalArzu Onat Konuşmaz is the Principal of Kemerburgaz Primary School. She emphasizes the school's commitment to the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation in fostering a nurturing, inquiry-based learning environment.
Selin Bayzar NişanKemerburgaz Primary School Grades 3 and 4 Assistant PrincipalSelin Bayzar Nişan serves as the Assistant Principal for Grades 3 and 4 at Kemerburgaz Primary School.
Vildan AkkayaKemerburgaz Primary School Grades 1 and 2 Assistant PrincipalVildan Akkaya serves as the Assistant Principal for Grades 1 and 2 at Kemerburgaz Primary School.
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