
ISTEK Bandirma Schools
Part of İstek Okulları, Founded 2017
Updated July 2026
Languages
İstek Bandırma Okulları is a modern educational institution serving preschool, primary, and middle school students in Bandırma. It provides a comprehensive learning environment that combines national curriculum standards with global educational perspectives.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school follows a student-centered educational approach that is deeply rooted in the principles and reforms of Atatürk. It emphasizes the integration of universal knowledge with local values, aiming to support the academic, artistic, and athletic development of every student.
Programmes
The school offers education at the preschool, primary, and middle school levels, following the Turkish Ministry of National Education curriculum integrated with global standards. The academic program incorporates international perspectives, including exposure to programs such as the International Baccalaureate (IB), to develop critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills. Core subjects include mathematics, science, Turkish language, English, German, social studies, and religious studies, supported by specialized instruction in information technologies and arts.
Outcomes
The school aims to raise creative, investigative, and self-confident individuals who are committed to Atatürk's principles and reforms. Students are prepared to be globally equipped while remaining connected to their national values and cultural heritage.
Student support
Learning support
The school operates a Psychological Counseling and Guidance Unit to support the emotional and developmental needs of students. Additionally, a dedicated Mentorist Unit and a Program Development Unit are in place to oversee academic progress and student well-being.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school manages admissions through a formal registration process. Prospective families are advised to contact the school directly to inquire about early registration conditions for upcoming academic terms.
Calendar
The school maintains an online event calendar to track academic and social activities throughout the year. Specific dates for events are managed and updated via the school's digital platforms.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus spans 4,652 square meters of indoor space and 3,379 square meters of garden area, featuring a four-story modern building with a 500-student capacity and 26 classrooms. Specialized facilities include a swimming pool, sports hall, conference hall, library, canteen, and a "sanat sokağı" (art street). Scientific and creative infrastructure includes a software and design workshop, a robotics coding classroom, computer and science laboratories, as well as dedicated workshops for visual arts, music, and drama.
Co-curriculars
Students participate in a variety of student clubs and extracurricular activities designed to foster personal growth. Offerings include chess, dance and folk dances, and drama and theater, alongside various projects and applications integrated into the primary and middle school levels.

KADİR ZİLELİCAMPUS DIRECTOR
ÖZLEM KILIÇPRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
TUBA YİŞİNMIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL- Özlem AkayHead of Foreign Languages
- Sinem EkinHead of Foreign Languages