
Minecan Okullari
Secular, Founded 1991
Updated July 2026
Minecan Schools is an educational institution in Adana providing world-class, student-centered education for students aged 3 to 11 and beyond. It is recognized as the first IB PYP World School in the Mediterranean region, emphasizing a philosophy of "difference in education."
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Minecan Schools operate under the guiding principle, "Everyone will feel valuable." The institution aims to cultivate happy, lifelong learners who are grounded in Atatürk’s principles, respectful of all living beings, and appreciative of both their own cultural values and international perspectives. The school functions as a "learning community" where not only students but also teachers and administrators are committed to continuous professional and personal development.
Programmes
The school offers a K-12 educational pathway, comprising Kindergarten, Primary School, and Middle School. The curriculum integrates the Turkish Ministry of National Education requirements with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), which is designed for students aged 3–11. The Middle School program focuses on research, discovery, and inquiry-based learning to prepare students for examinations while fostering individual responsibility. Foreign language instruction includes English, German, and French.
Outcomes
Students demonstrate academic success through international assessments, including achieving results above regional and national averages in Cambridge English Qualifications. Additionally, students participate in external language examinations such as DELF and engage in competitive activities like the Adana Minikler Chess Tournament. The school also celebrates the transition of students from primary to secondary education through the annual PYP Exhibition.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a dedicated Guidance Department that operates on the principle that every child is unique. The department adopts an "award-free and punishment-free" educational approach, as advocated by Dr. Özgür Bolat, to support the emotional and social development of students.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Minecan Okullari offer?
- Minecan Okullari offers IB PYP.
- What accreditations does Minecan Okullari hold?
- Minecan Okullari holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Minecan Okullari co-educational?
- Minecan Okullari is a co-ed school.
- Where is Minecan Okullari located?
- Minecan Okullari is an international school in Adana, Türkiye.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Prospective families are invited to initiate the enrollment process by completing an online pre-registration form available on the school's website. Upon submission, the school administration contacts families to provide further information and guide them through the next steps of the admissions process.
Facilities
About the campus
The school campus spans a total area featuring 6,500 m² of open, nature-integrated space and 4,350 m² of indoor educational facilities. The grounds are designed to support a variety of activities, including sports, arts, and outdoor learning experiences.



- Güzide Nur ÖzverenOkul Kurucusu
Güzide Nur Özveren is the founder of Minecan Okulları, having established the school in 1991 with the initial goal of providing education for her own children. Under her leadership, the institution has grown from a kindergarten to include primary and middle school levels, achieving IB PYP World School status in 2019.
- Aysın Gün GülserIB PYP Koordinatörü
Aysın Gün Gülser serves as the IB PYP Coordinator at Minecan Okulları and has led professional development workshops for the school's teaching staff regarding the IB PYP framework.
IB PYP