The Koc School

The Koç School, established in 1988 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation, is a prestigious K-12 private school located in the Tuzla district of Istanbul, Turkey. Originally founded as a high school, it expanded in 1998 to include primary education, now offering a bilingual curriculum in Turkish and English. The school follows a student-centered approach that promotes intellectual development, creativity, and responsible global citizenship. It also provides the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and students can learn German or French as a second foreign language starting from the 5th grade.

With around 2,227 students, including 192 boarders, and a faculty of approximately 318 educators—40% of whom are international—the Koç School fosters a diverse learning environment. Its 151-acre campus features modern classrooms, science and computer labs, libraries, art studios, gymnasiums, swimming pools, and multiple sports facilities. The school also provides on-campus dormitories for students and housing for faculty. As one of Turkey’s leading academic institutions, the Koç School is committed to excellence in education, preparing students for both national and international success.