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Fen Koleji

High School Education and Learning

FEN Anatolian High School operates as a private high school (Anatolian High School) providing education in a foreign language.

English education at our high school is conducted based on the SEPT (Studying English through Projects and Tests) program. Language levels are established according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). We measure our students’ English proficiency through international exams such as FCE, IELTS, and TOEFL, appropriate to their grade levels, and incorporate targeted preparation for these exams into our English lessons. One of our key goals is for our students to graduate at an advanced level in English and at an intermediate level in their second foreign language, enabling them to begin their university studies without the need for preparatory classes. Therefore, IELTS preparation is emphasized in the 10th grade, while intensive TOEFL IBT preparation programs are applied in the 11th and 12th grades. International projects such as AFS, MUN, ISTA, and School Partnership play a vital role in our foreign language education. Through these projects, our students have the opportunity to travel abroad, experience different cultures, make friends from around the world, and better understand the importance of language learning.

University preparation is a priority in our curriculum. Within the scope of our university preparation program, students’ progress is closely monitored by academic coaches, YKS boards, the Measurement & Evaluation Unit, and the Psychological Counseling and Guidance Service. Academic competence is also measured through practice YKS exams conducted within the school. Support courses and one-on-one sessions are organized to address learning gaps.

To make the learning process more effective, methods and techniques such as research, project-based and technology-supported applications, and laboratory and workshop activities are used.

Various club activities are organized in line with students’ interests and abilities.

The “Career Guidance and Career Development” program is implemented through career introductions, university visits, aptitude tests, and other activities. Students wishing to study abroad are provided with information about overseas education opportunities and scholarships.

Numerous cultural and scientific events are organized to promote intercultural interaction and enhance scientific thinking skills.

By participating in national and international projects organized by NGOs both domestically and abroad, students gain a “sense of social responsibility.”

Our school also carries out many international environmental projects, such as Caretakers of the Environment and Young Reporters for the Environment. In these projects, our students develop solutions to environmental problems based on the environmental awareness they have acquired at school, implement these solutions, and fulfill their responsibilities to future generations.

The Turkish Language and Literature Curriculum (Grades 9–12) aims, through literary texts, to help students recognize the fundamental qualities of Turkish literature and culture, its prominent artists and works; to explore the subtleties of the Turkish language; and to develop comprehension, expression, critical thinking skills, and aesthetic appreciation.

Students will:

  • Understand the nature and function of literature and its significance for individuals and society

  • Learn about Turkish culture and the subtleties of the Turkish language through literary texts, using Turkish with care and awareness

  • Recognize the changes and developments in Turkish literature over time through distinguished examples

  • Become familiar with and adopt national, moral, ethical, cultural, and universal values through works of Turkish literature

  • Enhance their aesthetic appreciation by evaluating important works of Turkish and world literature from different periods in terms of structure, genre, language, content, and perspective

  • Develop reading comprehension and critical reading skills through texts, gaining the habit of reading

  • Improve the ability to express feelings, thoughts, and imaginations accurately and effectively in written and oral forms, gaining the habit of writing

  • Develop listening comprehension and evaluation skills

  • Gain a critical awareness toward visual and auditory texts encountered through various media

From Grade 11 onwards, the Turkish curriculum’s goals include enabling students to evaluate the works they read in detail and acquire literary criticism skills. Another aim is to help students express their ideas clearly, consciously, consistently, thoroughly, and fluently in written and oral forms. This way, students will be able to use their mother tongue at a level sufficient for literary analysis and will develop a solid approach to literature by examining works in detail. They will also reach the level of evaluating similarities and differences among literary works from different periods and cultures. By analyzing in detail the language, techniques, and style used by authors and their effects on the reader, students will also be equipped in terms of literary technique.

The Mathematics Department aims to raise individuals who can explore mathematics, think critically, solve problems, analyze, think multidimensionally, use technology as a tool, and apply what they have learned to real-life problems.

To achieve these goals, our lessons incorporate differentiated group work focused on understanding and learning, as well as programs that include the use of graphing calculators, iPads, and web-based exercises.

Each year, interested 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students have the opportunity to participate in the CEMC Fermat and Cayley competitions. We also prepare for and take part in TÜBİTAK competitions and various other project contests.

In high school mathematics lessons, our students are expected to acquire the following skills:

  • Gaining the fundamental mathematical skills necessary for both the high school program and higher education

  • Acquiring the mathematical skills needed to analyze, model, and interpret real-life situations they encounter or may encounter, enabling them to make sound decisions

  • Knowing and correctly using the language of mathematics

  • Developing the ability to access and correctly use mathematics-related resources they need

  • Using current technology (graphing calculators, iPads, etc.) at an advanced level to support mathematics learning

  • Being open to change and innovation

  • Developing disciplined study habits

  • Thinking rationally and critically through analysis

  • Supporting students who struggle in mathematics while advancing successful students to a higher level

  • Assisting students who wish to prepare for national and international mathematics competitions

Science education aims to develop students’ creativity, research and inquiry skills, and environmental awareness, as well as to teach them how to access information through emerging technologies in both the changing world and in Turkey.

Project work enables students to follow national and international developments, allowing them to view the world from a broader perspective.

In grades 9–12, science lessons aim for students to acquire the following knowledge and skills:

The Science Department includes physics, chemistry, and biology. In all areas, our primary goal is for students to learn by doing and experiencing in a laboratory environment, gaining the fundamental scientific skills they will need in both high school and higher education.

We aim to:

  • Raise students who research, inquire, reason, think creatively, solve problems, are self-confident, open to collaboration, able to express themselves, entrepreneurial, and lifelong learners with an awareness of sustainable development

  • Help students develop an understanding of the relationship between science, engineering, technology, society, and the environment; acquire psychomotor skills; possess essential knowledge in biology, physics, chemistry, and environmental systems; develop skills for exploring the natural environment and living in harmony with it; respect cultural and universal values; be sensitive to social issues; integrate science with other disciplines; and manage the process of transforming theoretical knowledge and skills into practical applications and products

  • Encourage curiosity, evaluate scientific ideas, synthesize, solve problems, perform accurate analysis and calculations, present results appropriately, and use scientific terminology correctly

  • Develop effective study habits such as planning work, preparing for lessons, and managing time effectively

  • Provide students with the skills to access and correctly use science-related resources

  • Encourage openness to change and innovation

  • Ensure the advanced use of laboratory environments, technology, and tools in practical work and problem-solving activities

  • Promote awareness of the responsibility to protect one’s own and others’ health and safety during practical work

  • Enable students to apply learned principles and concepts when making decisions on current issues

  • Support students who struggle in science while advancing successful students to the next level

The Social Sciences Program is an educational framework designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to adapt to social life and contribute solutions to social issues.

In the department, which includes history, geography, philosophy, and religious culture and ethics courses, the core approach focuses on developing students’ creativity. The primary aim is to help students get to know their environment and the world, while fostering historical, environmental, natural, and cultural awareness.

Rather than simply transmitting information, our priority is to create active learning environments where students can access information themselves—encouraging them to prepare presentations, dramatizations, and scenarios—thus guiding them in discovering their talents.

In line with these goals:

  • In Philosophy, students study the ideas of thinkers from antiquity to the present, philosophical problems, and major philosophical movements

  • In Sociology, they examine social events and scientific data related to the society in which they live

  • In Geography, the curriculum covers natural systems, human systems, spatial synthesis, regions, countries, environment, and society throughout high school education

  • In History, the focus is on significant periods in human history from antiquity to the present, the development and transformation of Turkey’s cultural history, and important figures, events, and works in Turkish and world history

In English lessons, students are provided with a wide range of English skills that they will need in their future education and careers. By the end of Grade 12, students are expected to communicate fluently and effectively in various situations, and to produce different types of academic writing such as essays, memoirs, research assignments, and literary analysis reports. Finally, the program aims for students to apply their critical reading skills and to understand native English speakers in different contexts.

Course Objectives:

  • To understand spoken words and participate actively in a variety of speaking and listening activities

  • To read, comprehend, and respond to materials from different sources

  • To recognize and appreciate themes and styles that writers use effectively

  • To create and convey meaning in written language, selecting style appropriate to the audience and purpose

By the end of Grade 10, students will be assessed through both internal and external examinations.

Our Aim

Our goal is to nurture students’ creativity and originality, enabling them to produce works within the principles of aesthetics. We aim to raise individuals who possess universal values, can understand and analyze the development of art history from past to present, and remain sensitive to contemporary art events. Throughout this process, we provide opportunities for students to express themselves using a variety of materials and contribute to their personal growth through group work.

The Visual Arts curriculum for grades 9 and 10 is structured in accordance with the Ministry of National Education (MEB) program under three learning areas:

  • Forming in Visual Arts

  • Visual Arts Culture

  • Historical Environment and Museum Awareness

All art activities throughout the year serve as preparation for the Fen Biennial.

Core Areas in Art

The core curriculum in visual arts consists of three equally important and interconnected areas:

  • Communicating Visual Arts

  • Visual Arts Methods

  • Visual Arts in Context

Students are expected to explore the core curriculum through the following applications:

  • Theory application

  • Artistic techniques and methods

  • Work related to museums

One key expectation in art education is for students to prepare a visual arts portfolio appropriate to their level. Another is for students to choose at least three “art application methods and techniques” from at least two of the core categories listed above and carry out their work accordingly.

What We Do

Student Personal Exhibitions
We offer opportunities for students interested in visual arts and producing works in this field to hold their own exhibitions. To be eligible, students must actively participate in art classes, produce original and creative works in line with artistic criteria, and continue their studies both inside and outside school. This aims to inspire their peers and integrate art into their lives.

Cartoon Event
Our annual cartoon event holds an important place in the art department’s activities, combining students’ drawing skills with their thinking processes. Each year, the event focuses on a specific theme. Talks and workshops with guest cartoonists help draw attention to the art of caricature and provide students with a universal perspective.

Art Festival
Our annual Art Festival, now a tradition, is held across all grade levels. In a lively environment, students come together with artists from different fields of visual arts, expressing themselves through creative designs during the event.

Artists at School
Every 1–2 months, we host artists working in painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and other fields at our school for one day each week. This allows students to observe every stage of an artist’s creative process and learn through direct engagement. Conversations and workshops with these artists help make the acquired artistic knowledge permanent.

Our music curriculum for grades 9 and 10 is structured in accordance with the Ministry of National Education (MEB) standards. Students continue working with the instruments they have previously chosen, participating in various competitions and festivals. The Music Program consists of two levels—standard and advanced—and is implemented considering the school’s and community’s resources, students’ interests, and contemporary musical trends.

Our aim is to help students understand the nature and value of improvisation, engage in performance and composition activities, become aware of their own musical abilities, and use them with confidence.

Our Goals:

  • Raise individuals who value art and culture, are inquisitive, and can distinguish high-quality music

  • Develop skills in musical games, listening, creativity, rhythm, body language, and music notation

  • Help students understand the importance of culture, art, and music in human and social life

  • Foster interest in contemporary applications of music technology

  • Encourage participation in suitable music ensembles with their voices and instruments, both in and outside school

Music Course Objectives:

  • Develop an appreciation for understanding, recognizing, and valuing music from different cultures, histories, and styles

  • Build the skills necessary for critical listening, identification, music writing, and performance

  • Strengthen their ability to respond appropriately to previously learned musical sounds

  • Gain a historical perspective on changes and continuities in the Western music tradition (periods)

  • Comprehend the diversity and richness of 20th-century musical styles

  • Recognize and understand musical genres outside their own culture

 

In our lessons, based on the principles of learning through physical activity, games, and sports, we aim to contribute to the social, emotional, moral, and physical development of our students. We provide student-centered environments that allow them to construct their own learning, fostering active and healthy lifestyle habits. We value students’ ability to produce example solutions to problems they encounter both individually and in groups, and we emphasize critical and reflective thinking. In assessing student achievement, we pay attention to individual differences.

In Physical Education lessons, our students:

  • Integrate sports into their daily lives

  • Have knowledge of basic hygiene and nutrition

  • Set an example for those around them by engaging in sports

  • Make connections between healthy nutrition and sports

  • Follow and comment on sports branches they are interested in during daily life

  • Analyze and comment on the technical and tactical aspects of competitions they participate in

  • Know developing sports branches

  • Recognize major sports organizations worldwide

  • Understand the spirit of fair play

  • Organize sports events in their preferred branch and serve as referees

  • Have basic first aid knowledge

  • Know substances harmful to the body and avoid using them

  • Recognize successful athletes and achievements related to the Olympics

  • Use knowledge and skills that strengthen health through regular participation in activities in both their lives and personal development

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