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SCHOOL<\/h2><\/div>
Istanbul ENKA Schools’ Guiding Statements & Strategic Plans<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Vision & Mission” tab_id=”1729503257939-9d8543fa-1005″][vc_column_text]VISION<\/strong>
\nEducating for better future.<\/p>\n

MISSION
\n<\/strong>To lay the intellectual and behavioral foundations that will prepare and motivate students to develop to the full extent of their capacities, and to employ the mental skills and ethical habits that foster freedom of thought and action, thus helping them to be leading citizens of the world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Philosophy” tab_id=”1729503257956-ebdc6c03-f770″][vc_column_text]PHILOSOPHY<\/strong>
\nENKA Schools exist to further the ethical, physical, and intellectual development of children. Our educational program promotes student-centered independent learning and inspires curiosity of students. It helps students to develop intellectual discipline through inquiry underpinned by knowledge. It teaches students to take responsibility for their actions and become independent learners. We create learning environments that promote curiosity, investigation, and discovery. Students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to commit to the life and mission of the school, forming a community dedicated to a lifetime of learning and service.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Principles” tab_id=”1729503353945-b6763df8-34ff”][vc_column_text]PRINCIPLES<\/strong>
\nFor Developing the Learning Community<\/em>
\nWe believe\u2026
\n\u2022 In the centrality of learning rather than teaching;
\n\u2022 In the richness of each stage of human development; and
\n\u2022 In the uniqueness of each person.<\/p>\n

For Developing the Individual<\/em>
\nWe believe\u2026
\n\u2022 In the importance of character above all else; and
\n\u2022 In a commitment to the best that is within each person.<\/p>\n

For Life in the Local and Global Community<\/em>
\n\u2022 We respect all members of the community and diversity within the community.
\n\u2022 We recognize that the individual and the community are interdependent and share mutual responsibility.
\n\u2022 We advance the common good by serving the local, national, and international community.
\n\u2022 We commit to raising global consciousness among all members of the school community.
\n\u2022 We know, appreciate, and embrace the importance of multilingualism for the individual and the society.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Values” tab_id=”1729503390777-bfa7e082-3808″][vc_column_text]VALUES<\/strong>
\nEQUALITY
\nENKA Schools commits that neither religion, ethnicity, geographical origin, nor financial standing shall preclude a student from enrolling.<\/p>\n

CHALLENGE
\nENKA Schools commits to challenge each child to see beyond the ordinary, teaching them that the path to expanding one\u2019s potential mentally, physically, and spiritually is through discipline, rigor, and tenacity. We seek to instill in learners the value of intellectual pursuits and the necessity of respectful debate.<\/p>\n

EXCELLENCE
\nENKA Schools commits to providing academic rigor in its curriculum, designed to develop each scholar to their fullest academically, socially, and emotionally by exposing them to a wide area of study, encouraging student agency, and guiding them towards in-depth pursuit of their strongest interest.<\/p>\n

COLLABORATION
\nENKA Schools aspire to partner with families to prepare each child to be contributing members in their community, responsible and respectful citizens of the world, positive influences, and propellers of their society through their ideas and actions.<\/p>\n

In the light of all these principles, ENKA Schools endeavor to raise individuals who:
\n\u2022 Understand that holding a profession is an indispensable condition of life;
\n\u2022 Pursue their own interests with the goal of being the best;
\n\u2022 Exhibit the confidence to dare what\u2019s deemed impossible;
\n\u2022 Continuously increase their intellectual knowledge;
\n\u2022 Demonstrate world citizenship first through the duties they perform within the ethnic, religious, and cultural borders of their immediate geography; and
\n\u2022 Always take responsibility for being a member of the ENKA Family in which they grew up.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Strategic Goals” tab_id=”1729503427673-7058a9f5-a913″][vc_column_text]Optimize
\n<\/strong>Align all processes with ISO 9001:2015 standard for systemic quality assurance of processes.<\/p>\n

Equalize
\n<\/strong>Intensify our deliberate, ongoing commitment to social equity by promoting community engagement and service.<\/p>\n

Globalize
\n<\/strong>Escalate our development of\u00a0the ENKA community’s global mindedness.<\/p>\n

Personalize
\n<\/strong>Continue developing and enhancing rigorous, articulated curriculum pathways according to student need in\u00a0 MEB, IB, AP, multilingual education, and differentiation.<\/p>\n

Support
\n<\/strong>Enhance the student support processes throughout the school.<\/p>\n

Innovate, Ethically
\n<\/strong>Enhance the available technology and upskill the faculty to ensure the ENKA community is not only digitally fluent but uses technology responsibly as global citizens.<\/p>\n

Cultivate
\n<\/strong>Develop our faculty and staff through professional development, mentoring, and supportive appraisal systems.<\/p>\n

Communicate
\n<\/strong>Utilize communication vehicles effectively to interface with the ENKA community.<\/p>\n

Elevate
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