TED Ankara College Foundation Schools

Incek Campus, Taşpınar Mah. Kolej Cad. No:5 İncek, Gölbaşı, Ankara 06830, Turkey

Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School

Private, foundation-based

Turkey

Ring services operate for students on weekdays; ring routes connect Incek Campus to Konya Yolu, Aşti-Sihhiye, Turan Güneş, and Çetinkaya-Sihhiye, with scheduled times (e.g., 13:45, 14:30, 15:30). The campus is also served by Ankara's EGO bus line 191 from Opera, with regular weekday departures to the campus area.

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP): TED Ankara College Foundation Private Middle School is a candidate school for the MYP and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP): The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) is a two-year pre-university program for students aged 16–19 and offers a bilingual diploma. The IBDP is designed to complement the National Education curriculum and includes six core subject groups; the program is implemented in 5,400 schools across 159 countries. IBDP graduates may benefit from horizontal transfer opportunities and scholarships ranging from 25% to 75% at private universities in Türkiye, depending on diploma scores.

IBDP graduates may benefit from scholarships ranging from 25% to 75% at private universities in Türkiye, depending on diploma scores.

The school supports students' social, emotional and cognitive development through the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Unit (PDR). The unit operates with a developmental guidance approach involving students, parents and teachers, and runs programs to help students understand themselves, develop self-awareness, and build interpersonal skills. PDR specialists participate in classes according to a defined plan, conduct screenings and observations throughout the year, provide individual support when needed, and monitor student development. Monthly PDR newsletters are published for parents via the parent portal, and PDR specialists or other experts hold PDR Parent Meetings to inform families about developmental stages.

The school has no program or special class for students with special education needs.

English language education is based on an integrated program prepared for a K12 framework across all levels; English is taught as part of the integrated program.

The Guidance and Psychological Counseling Unit provides mental wellbeing support through social, emotional and cognitive guidance. PDR specialists conduct screening and support, and, where needed, offer individual counseling and ongoing monitoring. Parents are kept informed through monthly PDR communications and parent meetings.

Campus safety includes 24-hour security with 29 private security officers at nine locations, CCTV coverage with 410 cameras, and a license-plate recognition system at campus entry. Vehicle information for parents, visitors and staff is recorded by Security and Information Desk. Bus drivers and coordinators are reminded to follow campus rules. Campus safety is monitored by local police units under the İncek Police Station and Gölbaşı traffic and public order authorities.

1. Anaokulu admissions (Kindergarten): Admissions occur each year within the designated age range and the available capacity. Students in A1 progress to A2, and after completing two years of kindergarten, they earn the right to enroll in TED Ankara Koleji Vakfı Özel İlkokulu 1st Grade. A1 admissions are announced via the school's site, and the registration calendar, required documents, and procedures are published for applicants. 2. İlkokul admissions (Primary School): The 1st Grade has a direct entry right for students who complete kindergarten; external admission to 1st Grade is not accepted. Each year, announcements regarding admissions to intermediate grades are made on social media and the school site, and the registration calendar and required documents and steps are shared with parent candidates. 3. Ortaokul admissions (Middle School): Students who complete the 4th grade are admitted to the 5th Grade. If there is available capacity, announcements about grade-level admissions are published via social media and the school site, and the registration calendar and required documents and steps are communicated to parent candidates. 4. Lise admissions (High School): Transfers into Hazırlık, 11th and 12th grades are not accepted. Transfers to 9th or 10th grade from outside Ankara are possible under defined conditions. A precondition is that the student has continuously studied at TED Ankara Koleji for at least 3 years or at other TED schools for at least 4 years, and the transfer year must be within a TED school. Ankara-based internal transfers are not accepted. Parents must submit a written request and a certificate from the current school by August 31. Before classes begin, students undergo English and Turkish proficiency assessments at grade level; those who score at least 70 on both tests earn enrollment. 5. High school transfers from exchange programs: Students who leave for a year on an international exchange and return are enrolled without any additional conditions. Documents such as transcripts, equivalency certificates, and a parental letter are requested at the time of application if applicable. 6. Transfer eligibility and contact: For detailed transfer information, inquiries can be directed to the relevant school offices. The school provides a transfer contact line for each level.

LGS Başarı Bursları (LGS Merit Scholarships): For the 2026-2027 academic year, students from outside the school admitted to the high school's 9th grade via the LGS central exam are eligible for merit-based bursaries based on their MSP percentile. The following brackets apply: 0.00-0.49 percentile = 100%; 0.50-0.99 = 80%; 1.00-1.49 = 60%; 1.50-1.99 = 50%; 2.00-2.49 = 25%; 2.50-3.00 = paid (no scholarship). After enrollment, students taking the Preparatory Turkish and English Proficiency Exams in September may be considered for the BİY Program if they opt in. 1) Vakıf Başarı Bursları (Foundation Merit Scholarships): The top scorers from the middle school year are awarded scholarships. The first place receives 100% of tuition, the second and third places receive 50%, and the 4th–10th places receive 25%. Burs continuity requires meeting year-end academic and discipline conditions; violations can terminate or reduce the bursary. 2) TÜBİTAK Başarı Bursu (TÜBİTAK Merit Scholarship): Students who win national or international science competitions (e.g., TÜBİTAK selection tests and medals at international Olympiads) receive 80% of the next year's tuition funded by TED Ankara Koleji Vakfı. 3) Eğitimde Başarı Bursu (Academic Achievement Scholarship): Students who finish 8th grade within the top 1st–3rd in their class and transfer to the high school are considered for a tuition reduction in the next academic year (the scheme specifies percentages that apply to the next year's tuition). 4) Eğitimde Başarı Bursu (Class Rank-based): For students in the 5th–11th grades who finish the year as 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their class, 30% of the next year's tuition is covered by the Foundation. 5) Öğrenci Okutma Fonu (Student Sponsorship Fund): If the student's family experiences death or disability, the Foundation may provide financial support under the fund's terms for a defined period and proportional amount. 6) MEB Ücretsiz Okuma (Public Education Authority Free Tuition): Eligible students may be granted free tuition under the Ministry of Education's private schooling rules; applications are announced to parents via the school portal, and results apply for the current year only. All bursaries and discounts operate under the TED Ankara Koleji Vakfı Okulları Burs Yönetmeliği. 7) Sporcu Bursları (Athlete Scholarships): Students who are national-level athletes with a government or federation credential and who meet the program's criteria may receive up to 80% tuition reduction for the competition period, contingent on holding a National Athlete certificate. 8) Öğrenci Okutma Fonu (as above): Additional support for student needs may be provided from the foundation's student support fund. 9) Conditions for continuing scholarships: Scholars must maintain high year-end averages (85+), avoid disciplinary penalties, and meet the specific continuing conditions of each bursary. If the year-end average falls below thresholds, scholarships may be adjusted downward. 10) All scholarship and discount policies are governed by the school's bursary guidelines and are subject to annual review by the Foundation.