Açı Eryaman College main entrance and school building — Ankara Eryaman private kindergarten and primary school campus

Açı Eryaman College English classroom — Oxford International Curriculum official school interior

Let Them Go Outside

Building the future with our Forest School vision.

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Oxford International Curriculum School

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Our Mission

We believe every child has a unique potential. Our educational approach takes Nature, Emotion and Value-based processes as a whole — helping children get to know themselves, develop emotional awareness and connect learning to life.

We believe bonds with nature make learning last, and we make this a natural part of our educational process. In a safe and inclusive environment, every child grows at their own pace.

As Açı Premium School, our mission is to guide children to grow as responsible, self-aware individuals who live their values while supporting their academic development.

Our Vision

Built on respect for diversity and inclusion, we aim to create an educational community where every child feels safe enough to discover their potential. We value an innovative, high-quality learning ecosystem powered by collaboration.

By using technology mindfully and in balance, we develop modern learning environments that support critical thinking, problem solving and creativity — always keeping pedagogical principles at the forefront.

As Açı Premium School, our vision is to be an exemplary education center that grows together with students, parents and educators — treating education as a holistic life experience, not just an academic process.

Our Values

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions for your family. Açı Premium School has many features that will give you confidence in this decision.

Responsibility: We help children show care for themselves, their surroundings and their work — and learn to own the consequences of their behavior.
Creativity: We nurture curiosity and offer space for children to turn their thoughts, feelings and dreams into creative output.
Discipline: We guide children to balance freedom with responsibility within a safe framework, building self-regulation, inner discipline and consistent learning habits.
Collaboration: We encourage children to value different perspectives and come together around shared goals.
Solidarity: We grow a community that embraces diversity. Sharing and mutual support become a natural part of daily life.
Empathy: We help children build emotional awareness. Understanding oneself and others is the foundation of healthy relationships.

Nature

Nature gives children opportunities to observe, explore and create, supporting cognitive development while strengthening motor skills through outdoor activity.

Emotion

The emotion dimension nurtures social-emotional and language development by letting children express themselves, build empathy and develop healthy communication.

Value

The value dimension carries core life principles like love, respect, sharing and responsibility into daily life — supporting self-care, social awareness and inner balance.

"Nature, emotion and value are our children's strongest companions on their life journey."

Family participation is at the heart of our Parent Academy model — because your active involvement is the most critical factor in your child's success. Our goal is to make you an active partner of the education, not a passive observer.

Parent Academy

The Parent Academy is a program of workshops and seminars designed to equip our valued families with knowledge and skills throughout their child's developmental journey.

Its core purpose is to build a strong bridge between school and home so that our children reach their academic, social and emotional potential to the fullest.

Workshops and Seminars

Our Parent Academy offers thoughtfully designed interactive workshops and seminars. In these gatherings we cover the foundational themes of your child's holistic development:

Emotional Regulation, Sensory Integration, Functional/Healthy Nutrition, Nature-Based Learning and Academic Growth. Beyond theory, we want to give you practical skills you can apply easily in daily life — Effective Communication and Positive Discipline among them.

Our campus offers 1400 m² of indoor space and 2100 m² of outdoor space.

700 m² Occupational Therapy-Supported Open Play Center

1400 m² Nature-Themed Play & Farm Garden

Functional Nutrition Dining Hall

Discovery Library & Laboratory

Gymnastics & Movement Education Area

Music & Visual Arts Studio

41 m² Specially-Equipped Classrooms with Underfloor Heating

Regulation Corner

Dramatic Play Corner

Reading Corner

Early Literacy

Block Corner

Imagination & Art Corner

Strong and Successful Education Since 1993

Expert Teachers

With an experienced teaching staff committed to continuous development, we support every student's academic and personal success.

National & International Success

We prepare our students for the future with programs aligned with national and international standards.

Strong Academic Programs

From kindergarten through high school, we deliver outcome-focused education models that meet the needs of the modern era.

One-on-One Student Support

Through individual guidance and tracking, we follow each student's growth closely and bring out their full potential.

Child supported during an occupational therapy session

Student running an experiment in a science class

Kindergarten students practicing mindfulness and meditation on yoga mats

Children proudly holding up their potted plants

Our Signature Programs

Academic excellence and emotional development, hand in hand…

Forest Day

One day a week we spend time in the forest with our students. This builds a real bond with nature and supports physical and emotional development.

Nature Workshops

Nature workshops let children learn by doing. Wondering, exploring and creating support holistic development.

Author & Illustrator Meet-ups

Each month we host meet-ups with children's book authors and illustrators. These events strengthen the love of reading and imagination.

Mindfulness

Daily mindfulness practice helps children get to know themselves. It supports emotional balance, awareness and calm.

Art & Creativity Studios

Art studios let children express themselves freely, supporting creativity, an aesthetic eye and self-confidence.

Story Circles

Story circles enrich children's imagination. Empathy, values and problem-solving skills grow through this process.

Learning Areas

Our learning spaces — classrooms, library, art and music studios, science lab and activity center — are designed to support each child's individual needs. Natural light, calm colors and ergonomic layout create a safe and inspiring environment.

Outdoor Spaces & Nature

Our 2100 m² garden — with natural play areas, a forest corner and an outdoor classroom — takes learning beyond the classroom. Children explore, move and learn through real contact with nature.

Sustainable Campus

In our sustainability areas, children meet recycling, gardening and environmental awareness — raising responsible individuals who respect nature.

Hygiene Standards

Every area at our school is arranged for child safety and continuously monitored. Daily cleaning and hygiene protocols meet the highest standards for child health.

Health & Infirmary

Our full-time nurse closely tracks each student's health and well-being. We respond quickly, transparently and safely under up-to-date health protocols.

English

Not just a class — a way of life.

"At Açı Premium School, English is not just a class — it's a natural part of daily life. Our program helps children learn the language not by memorizing, but by experiencing and using it."

Our Approach

Learning a language by living it

Early Language Acquisition

English education begins from the earliest years through play, song and interaction. The goal: children adopt the language as a natural means of communication.

Play and Interaction-Based Learning

Through drama, play and everyday dialogue, children use the language actively. This approach builds confident speaking skills.

English Integrated into Daily Life

English flows naturally through classroom routines and activities. Children don't just learn the language — they live it.

Academic and Global Perspective

Our program develops listening, speaking, reading and writing in balance, while supporting critical thinking and global awareness.

Safe and Supportive Language Setting

Children learn in a setting where they can express themselves freely, without fear of mistakes — making language learning truly lasting.

Speaking & Communication 95%

Listening & Comprehension 90%

Play-Based Language Learning 90%

Confidence Building 95%

Verified

Verified Official School

Official Oxford International Curriculum School

Açı Eryaman College in Ankara Eryaman is one of the official schools delivering the Oxford International Curriculum. Explore our entry on the Oxford University Press list of select schools approved to deliver the international curriculum.

Oxford Official List

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Nature-Based Education

Forest School Member Board

Açı Eryaman College supports children's integrated learning with nature as a certified Forest School member institution.

April 24, 2026

Children examining a leaf with a magnifying glass