


Why FBO Kağıthane?
At FBO Kağıthane, we believe that where you first receive your education is the most important factor. We’ve been educating elementary school students since 1965, and we know how to do it right.
We know that children learn best when they’re happy, feel supported, and can be themselves. That’s why we work hard to create a nurturing, challenging, inclusive, and fun environment.
Our unique 12-year educational journey blends the best of traditional methods with the most innovative ideas to provide the right, developmentally appropriate balance for every age and stage.
Our students graduate with confidence, well-prepared for the next school and beyond.

The Path to Learning
Throughout a student’s 12 years at FBO Kağıthane, we focus on building a strong academic foundation and instilling a love of learning in our students.
We balance the curriculum and education with opportunities for play, discovery, and experiential learning.
As our students develop their skills as readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, artists, engineers, athletes, and global citizens, they cultivate a deep appreciation for the joys of learning through the lens of valuing our similarities and differences, as well as the diverse life experiences and perspectives of others.

Belonging and Collaboration
The bonds formed at FBO Kağıthane extend beyond our interactions at school; they are truly a lifelong network of relationships rooted in shared experiences and values.
Students, teachers, and families... We’re all in this together, and that’s the magic of FBO Kağıthane. Just as our students are happiest when they are truly engaged, our community shines when we come together to celebrate a tradition, delve into a parent education topic, honor a community member, or serve others. We are all working to create a vibrant, supportive community that helps everyone reach their full potential.
Kağıthane Nazmi Arıkan Science Schools is a Candidate School for the IB PYP. Our school is seeking authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools are institutions that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education—which Kağıthane Nazmi Arıkan Science Schools believes is essential for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization may offer any of its four academic programs: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status does not guarantee authorization. For more information about the IB and its programs, visit www.ibo.org.
We are excited to be a Candidate School for the IB PYP (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme)!
Our goal is to be authorized as an IB World School and to provide our students with a high-quality, holistic, and international educational environment.
Through our trilingual program (English–Spanish–German), our students gain not only knowledge but also the ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures.
We are taking strong steps to nurture individuals equipped with universal values.
“Take a Step Toward Your Child’s Success!”
By having your child take our Individual Scholarship Exam, you can help them unlock their potential and take a strong step forward on their educational journey. This opportunity, which rewards success, will be a source of pride they earn through their own determination.