The Sezin School

The school views itself as an ecosystem where individuals receive support tailored to their talents, allowing them to develop emotional competence and discover their potential. It emphasizes play and project-based learning in early years, transitioning to an interdisciplinary approach that fosters resilience, curiosity, and social responsibility. The school operates under a "Circle System" designed to bring together members around common ideas and dreams.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum from kindergarten to high school, including the IB Diploma Program. Kindergarten focuses on play and project-based learning, while the Primary School uses an interdisciplinary curriculum. Middle school is designed to foster individual strengths, and the High School prepares students for both domestic and international universities through national and international projects. Subjects include languages, mathematics (using the Mind Lab method), science, music (Orff approach), visual arts, and drama.

The school reports a 47% domestic and 53% international university placement rate for the 2025 graduating class. Students are prepared for both national and international pathways, including the IB Diploma Program. The school has been certified as a "Nutrition Friendly School" and an "Associated European Blue School."

Guidance and counseling services are provided to support students' social, emotional, and cognitive development. In kindergarten, the "Second Step Program" is used to teach empathy, impulse control, and problem-solving. The school employs a nutritionist to oversee healthy, balanced meal programs tailored to age-specific calorie needs.

The school follows regulations set by the Ministry of National Education. Admission to High School is based on a standardized national entrance exam, with additional placement tests in English and Turkish for Grade 9. Transfer students are accepted based on exams and interviews, subject to vacancy, though Grade 12 is not open to new students. Merit scholarships are available based on entrance exam performance.

The academic year operates under the regulations of the Ministry of National Education. The school day typically runs from 08.15 to 17.30 on weekdays and 09.00 to 15.00 on Saturdays for inquiries. Bus arrival and departure times are determined by the school administration and may vary based on traffic and student addresses.

The 20,000-square-meter campus includes 15,000 square meters of open and green space. Facilities feature libraries, an "Open Roof Space," a stage for performances, and specialized laboratories for science and workshops. The school also maintains a "Sezin Garden" for agricultural activities. Transportation is managed by a third-party provider, Çizgim Turizm, equipped with a vehicle tracking system.

The school offers over 83 active clubs and conducts more than 1,600 extracurricular activities annually. These include sports teams, theater productions (such as the Grease musical), MUN (Model United Nations), and innovation summits. Students also participate in national and international projects, field trips, and workshops.