{"id":3139,"date":"2017-02-16T11:24:16","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T11:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enka.com\/foundation\/schools\/istanbul\/?page_id=3139"},"modified":"2025-05-02T13:32:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T10:32:05","slug":"international-baccalaureate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.enka.k12.tr\/istanbul\/academics\/international-baccalaureate\/","title":{"rendered":"INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-80946a132a7f76b54\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-80946a132a7f76b54 uvc-6900 \" data-hspacer=\"line_with_icon\" data-hline_width=\"auto\" data-hicon_type=\"custom\" data-hborder_style=\"solid\" data-hborder_height=\"3\" data-hborder_color=\"#69b3e7\" data-icon_width=\"200\" data-hfixer=\"30\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_with_icon\" style=\"top\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon-img \" style=\"font-size:200px;display:inline-block;\" >\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"null\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enka.k12.tr\/istanbul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/enka_schools_log_new.jpg\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-80946a132a7f76b54 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f76bb3\" data-id=\"6a132a7f76bb3\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243; padding_top=&#8221;40px&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;40px&#8221; padding_left=&#8221;10px&#8221; padding_right=&#8221;10px&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;rgba(247,247,247,0.8)&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; padding_right=&#8221;10px&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-63116a132a7f76c09\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-63116a132a7f76c09 uvc-2652 \" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-63116a132a7f76c09 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;tablet:18px;tablet_portrait:17px;mobile_landscape:16px;mobile:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:20px;tablet:18px;tablet_portrait:17px;mobile_landscape:16px;mobile:15px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#000000;\">THE INTERNATIONAL<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-63116a132a7f76c09 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:26px;tablet:24px;tablet_portrait:22px;mobile_landscape:20px;mobile:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:50px;tablet:48px;tablet_portrait:46px;mobile_landscape:44px;mobile:42px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#000000;\">Baccalaureate at ENKA<\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:10px;height:3px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:3px;border-color:#69b3e7;width:100px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f76c77\" data-id=\"6a132a7f76c77\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"30\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]ENKA began the lengthy process of earning the IB endorsement in 2003, becoming one of the first schools in Turkey to strive to blend the highly respected International Baccalaureate curricula with that of the national Turkish criteria. Now, nearly 20 years later, we proudly embrace the title of an IB World School, with fully authorized programs in the primary (PYP), middle school (MYP) levels. Each program is overseen by the school administration, as well as program-by-program academic coordination by experts who have years of experience teaching the IB model. ENKA&#8217;s teaching staff is certified in their respected fields and receive ongoing IB training through several different opportunities offered each year, both in and outside of Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>The guiding statements from which ENKA is founded align well with the IB philosophy, providing strong support to student-centered teaching and engaging learning environments.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f76cad\" data-id=\"6a132a7f76cad\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"30\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243; padding_top=&#8221;40px&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;40px&#8221; padding_left=&#8221;10px&#8221; padding_right=&#8221;10px&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;rgba(247,247,247,0.8)&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; padding_right=&#8221;10px&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-21856a132a7f76cf4\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-21856a132a7f76cf4 uvc-9742 \" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-21856a132a7f76cf4 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;tablet:18px;tablet_portrait:17px;mobile_landscape:16px;mobile:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:20px;tablet:18px;tablet_portrait:17px;mobile_landscape:16px;mobile:15px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#000000;\">THE IB MISSION<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-21856a132a7f76cf4 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:30px;tablet:28px;tablet_portrait:26px;mobile_landscape:24px;mobile:22px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:50px;tablet:48px;tablet_portrait:46px;mobile_landscape:44px;mobile:42px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#000000;\">Statement<\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:10px;height:3px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:3px;border-color:#69b3e7;width:100px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f76d4a\" data-id=\"6a132a7f76d4a\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"30\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<em>The International Baccalaureate\u00ae aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The IB is a fully integrated curricula, connecting ENKA learning from many disciplines while also promoting, developing and applying characteristics held within the IB Learner Profile.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_left=&#8221;10px&#8221; 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We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f7838f\" data-id=\"6a132a7f7838f\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"30\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-30426a132a7f783ca\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-30426a132a7f783ca uvc-8932 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-30426a132a7f783ca .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #69b3e7;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">CARING<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f7840f\" data-id=\"6a132a7f7840f\" data-height=\"15\" data-height-mobile=\"7\" data-height-tab=\"15\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"15\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"7\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f7843f\" data-id=\"6a132a7f7843f\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"30\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-67846a132a7f78472\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-67846a132a7f78472 uvc-2655 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-67846a132a7f78472 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #69b3e7;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">COMMUNICATORS<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f784ad\" data-id=\"6a132a7f784ad\" data-height=\"15\" data-height-mobile=\"7\" data-height-tab=\"15\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"15\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"7\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f784da\" data-id=\"6a132a7f784da\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"30\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-98106a132a7f7851c\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-98106a132a7f7851c uvc-745 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-98106a132a7f7851c .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #69b3e7;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">INQUIRERS<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f78559\" data-id=\"6a132a7f78559\" data-height=\"15\" data-height-mobile=\"7\" data-height-tab=\"15\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"15\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"7\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f78584\" data-id=\"6a132a7f78584\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"30\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-35016a132a7f785b0\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-35016a132a7f785b0 uvc-4128 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-35016a132a7f785b0 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #69b3e7;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">KNOWLEDGEABLE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f785e7\" data-id=\"6a132a7f785e7\" data-height=\"15\" data-height-mobile=\"7\" data-height-tab=\"15\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"15\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"7\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f78612\" data-id=\"6a132a7f78612\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"30\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-83676a132a7f7863d\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-83676a132a7f7863d uvc-3291 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-83676a132a7f7863d .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #69b3e7;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">PRINCIPLED<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f78673\" data-id=\"6a132a7f78673\" data-height=\"15\" data-height-mobile=\"7\" data-height-tab=\"15\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"15\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"7\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f7869d\" data-id=\"6a132a7f7869d\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"30\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-90316a132a7f786c7\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-90316a132a7f786c7 uvc-9123 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-90316a132a7f786c7 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #69b3e7;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">RISK-TAKERS<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a132a7f786fb\" data-id=\"6a132a7f786fb\" data-height=\"15\" data-height-mobile=\"7\" data-height-tab=\"15\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"15\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"7\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. 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