

ISTEK Private Ulugbey Schools
Part of ISTEK Foundation, Founded 2017
Updated July 2026
ISTEK Bandırma Schools is a private educational institution providing instruction at the kindergarten, primary, and middle school levels. It is part of the broader ISTEK Foundation network, which has been active in Turkish education since 1985.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school operates with a contemporary and innovative educational philosophy that adheres strictly to Atatürk's principles and reforms. It employs a student-centered approach that emphasizes national values while fostering creative, critical thinking, and inquisitive skills to prepare students to contribute positively to society.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the requirements of the Ministry of National Education with global standards, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) and other internationally recognized initiatives. The academic program is supported by multidisciplinary design and skill workshops, such as Visual Arts, Music, and Drama and Critical Thinking. Students also engage in specialized branch courses and projects that emphasize both academic excellence and personal development.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a dedicated Psychological Counseling Unit to support the personal and emotional development of its students. Additionally, a Mentorship Unit is in place to provide guidance throughout the students' educational journey.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Registration for the school is managed through a formal application process. Interested families are encouraged to contact the school directly to inquire about early registration conditions for upcoming academic years.
Facilities
About the campus
The school is located in a modern four-story building in the 600 Evler District, featuring a 4,652-square-meter indoor area and a 3,379-square-meter garden. Campus facilities include 26 classrooms, a swimming pool, a sports hall, a cafeteria, and an "art street." Specialized learning spaces comprise a Software and Design Workshop, a Robotics Coding Laboratory, computer and science laboratories, as well as dedicated rooms for music, drama, and foreign languages.



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