What is the average class size ?
The average class size is 14 students for each class.
What is this school’s approach to student discipline ?
All students wear a school uniform. They must not smoke in the school. They have to be silent during the lessons. They have to do their homework on time. They have to respect all the teachers. It is forbidden to wear make-up.
How is technology used to support teaching and learning at this school? What kind of technology and software students use?
We have smart boards in all classrooms. We have e-books. We have a portal to keep in touch with the students and their parents.
How do students get to school? Is free school busing available?
Free school busing is not avaliable. Students have to pay for the school buses or they come to school with their parents or on their own.
Does the school offer tutoring or other support if students need extra help?
The school doesn’t offer a special tutoring to students who need extra help but students are always welcomed and encouraged to ask questions to their teachers after school. Also the 11th and 12th grades come to school every Saturday for 6 hours of study. They review the week’s lessons and take tests since they are getting prepared for the University Entrance Exam.
What activities are offered to students?
Doğa Schools have a tight schedule in terms of its activities. One of the most significant activities is d’MUN, in which students role-play delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees. Hundreds of high school students around the country attend the d’MUN, which takes place several times each year and the students do everything in English. This Model United Nations activity involves substantial researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, as well as critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities. While discussing issues like racism and immigration and trying to find solutions to the problems, d’MUN helps students improve their English while having fun with their friends.
Teens Talk is an activity that lets students express their ideas and thoughts about topics that they choose. It allows them to improve their public speaking abilities and gain self-confidence.
D’Pals (Peer Assisted Learners) is a project that allows students to discuss issues like human rights, active citizenship or gender equality with the peer assisted learning method.
Talent Show is another activity that takes place at Doğa Schools. Students show their abilities in dancing, singing or in other areas and present their show to other students at their school. Short film activities, mini debates and job interview simulations are some of the other activities that students can participate. Other than these, Doğa Schools have basketball, football and other sports teams that students can be a part of.
Where do students go after they graduate?
Our students have to enter the national universty entrance examination after they graduate from our school. If they succeed, they continue with their studies at a university. Universities in Turkey provide either two or four years of education. Some universities also ask for an additional year of English preparoty study to be completed before the start of studies.There are 167 universities in Turkey, which consist of as either public or private. There are many departments at these universities such as engineering, architecture, science, literature, medical, economy, law, arts, sports and education. Each university determines different scores for the national university entrance examination.
What percentage of students will study abroad?
There are 200 students in our school and ten of them will study abroad. Therefore, we can say that 5% of our students will study abroad.