THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Welcome Message from the Primary School Director

It is the main purpose of our school to prepare our young people, whose personalities have started to develop in many aspects from preschool to high school age, but who have not fully ossified, confidently and well-equipped for life.

In line with this purpose, all administrators, teachers, and staff working under the roof of our school are acting with an understanding based on parent cooperation without ignoring that education is a whole and that they are the right role models for our young people who are growing with their human values, field knowledge, and cultural background.

We try to strengthen the synthesis and analysis aspects of today's youth, who are the assurance of our tomorrow, by showing them how to access information in the most accurate and shortest way and how they should use this information. Only the youth who can assimilate information correctly and blend it with their own values can interpret it correctly and step into productivity.

In today's world, where borders are gradually disappearing and technology is constantly developing, we attach importance to raising our young people to be able to catch up with this speed, to follow innovations closely, and to communicate with the outside world. In this context, in addition to other courses, we especially emphasize the ability to use foreign languages. English, which is the language of international communication, is taught in a multidimensional way with all kinds of skills (speaking, writing, reading, and grammar) by both native and local teachers, and we create study programs by taking into account the individual differences and learning speeds of the students.

We do not limit language teaching only within the scope of the classroom and lectures, but also emphasize the development of students' language skills in extracurricular activities and daily life.

In today's world where only one foreign language is not enough, we offer Spanish and French to our students and try to make them acquire the chosen language with a serious study program, at least as serious as the importance given to English language teaching. We try to make the students feel the awareness and need for language learning.

The only aim in language teaching should not only be the correct and proper use of that language, but also for our young people to recognize and understand the cultures in which these languages are spoken, to make connections with their own cultures, and to make evaluations and inferences. Only in this way can we provide our society and the world with well-rounded young people who are at peace with themselves and the world, who have their own culture and values, and who recognize and interpret the outside world well.

Welcome Message from the High School Director

Dear BIS High School Community,

It's with immense pleasure and a profound sense of purpose that I address you as the incoming Principal of BIS Anatolian High School, effective for the 2025-2026 academic year. Joining a distinguished school group with nearly four decades of educational excellence in Istanbul, I'm truly excited to lead their high school that is already making significant strides despite being relatively new.

Our vision at BIS Anatolian High School is to cultivate future-ready global citizens. We are committed to providing an unparalleled educational experience, leveraging the rich heritage and expertise of our sister international schools within the BSI Schools. A cornerstone of this commitment is our robust English language program, designed to equip our students with the fluency and confidence essential for success in an interconnected world.

We will be proudly offering the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs, pathways meticulously crafted to prepare our students for admission to leading universities worldwide. Simultaneously, we understand the aspirations of those who aim for higher education within Turkey, and we will be providing comprehensive support programs tailored to meet their specific needs. Our mission extends beyond academic achievement; we are dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals who embody critical thinking, creativity, resilience, and a deep sense of social responsibility. We also aim to foster students who possess strong social-emotional skills, appreciate a healthy lifestyle, and embrace a love for sports and the arts. These values will be at the heart of everything we do.

My career, spanning over two decades in diverse educational leadership roles, has been dedicated to encouraging and fostering environments where students and educators thrive. With my leadership, I am confident that BIS Anatolian High School will rapidly evolve into a even more successful and distinguished high school. We will achieve this by building upon our strong foundations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that every student receives the personalized attention and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.

I am eager to see this journey — which we have only just begun alongside our dear students, expert teaching staff, and supportive parents — reach its goals, as we work together to build a vibrant learning community where dreams take root and aspirations become reality.

Sincerely,

Fatih Canpolat
Principal