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International Turkish Hope School, Dhaka (ITHS) was established in Dhaka in 1996. The President of Turkey H.E Mr. officially inaugurated the school in March 1997. ITHS is an which offers education from Playgroup to standard.

ITHS started with one branch and few students. However, with the sincere efforts of its dedicated staff, the total number of students has been raised to 1650 in two Pre-schools, two Junior Sections, two Senior Sections (one Boys’ and one Girls’) in Gulshan and Uttara. ITHS has also started its operation in Chittagong and Bogra got remarkable response from the inhabitants of these cities.

Among the total number of students, 313 students got scholarship in different categories. Among them 98 of them are underprivileged students from different parts of Bangladesh and get full free scholarship including food and accommodation , school uniform, books, copies, stationary items and pocket money that becomes about two lac for each student in one year. 50 students who did good results at different classes of the school got academic scholarship and the remaining 235 students are benefiting our scholarship facility in different categories.

Beside the Bangladeshi people, the citizens of some other countries living in Bangladesh prefer our school as an educational institution. 17% of the total number of students of our school comprises the children from England, Philippines, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, India, China, Singapore, Srilanka, Thailand, USA, Taiwan and Turkey.

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to provide a simulating and safe learning environment where each and every student’s diverse needs are considered and their needs met-thus creating productive citizens revered in international communities. We intend develop students who are talented, innovative and productive in their fields of respective. We intend to produce scholars that will represent Bangladesh at international platforms.

In this regards, the mission of school can be summarized within the statement “Fountain of Golden Generation”.

Our vision is to form the embodiment of science, wisdom, forbearance, tolerance, success and solidarity having an educational environment in accordance with international standards utilizing our scientific and technological research infrastructure, thus yielding productive and competitive citizens who will willingly take responsibility to build the future.

Why ITHS

Highly qualified teaching staff. Computer based education from PG to A' levels. A good moral education from early ages. A meeting place for children from 17 different nations and 5 different religions. Many sorts of club activities such as English, Music, Debate, Cricket, Football, Chess, etc. Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Lab facilities. Hostel facility for senior students. Student's awareness of their rich Bangladeshi culture and traditions. Warm relationship between Parents and Teachers. Participation in different International Festivals and Olympiads with many students.

Campus

It is situated on the north-west of the city in the residential area of. The 2 acre campus has centrally air-conditioned buildings including classrooms, specialist teaching rooms such as science laboratories, design and technology laboratories, art rooms and art exhibition rooms. Information Communication Technology supports all aspects of schools operations.

Other facilities include an automated library, a sports hall/gymnasium, swimming pool, auditorium, art studios, cafeteria, playing field, tennis courts, basketball courts, playing areas and community gardens. Students are accompanied by teachers on field trips both local and overseas. They also take part in community projects.

Curriculum

The accomplishment of anything worthwhile, whether large or small, depends on the completion of goals, activities and milestones.Every successful concept and project in life requires a proper framework and planning. This relates to all processes, including education. Since a good education is the fundamental matter for the development of character, values and morals, Int’l Turkish Hope School is proud of its strong academic tradition.

ITHS believes that the improvement of the children is possible only with a properly designed curriculum and syllabus from the play stage and thereby lays such a curriculum-path that in inter-connected through different levels.

Pupils will be prepared for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and General Certificate Examination (GCE) held by Edexcel International Examinations Board. The academic calendar and curriculum are up-to-date in accordance with International GCSE A-level courses. Our curriculum offers a complete learning package program to meet the international standard.

Bengali language classes are compulsory for Bangladeshi citizens and for the students whose father or mother is originally Bangladeshi.Students are classified based on their origin and not the passport in the regard.

Students staying abroad from a long time may be given special permission to study at foundation level but they are advised to attain the standard appealing their grades as quickly as possible.

For the greater benefit of the students, Turkish language will be taught from class 3 to 8. It is well known that this post-modern era knowing any foreign language offers students an extra advantage.

Religious Studies is not compulsory for the non-Muslim students.

Int’l Turkish Hope School separates the school according to the different year groups:

Preschool Section  : Playgroup, Nursery, Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2 Junior Section  : Grades I, II, III, IV, V Senior Section  : Grades VI, VII, VIII O Level  : Grades IX, X A Level  : Grades XI, XII

Students are assessed by grades, as follows: A= 90 – 100% Excellent B= 80 – 89% Very Good C= 70 – 79% Good D= 60 – 69% Fair E= 50 – 59% Needs Improvement F= 0 –49% Fail

The curriculum is carefully designed for children, not only to fulfill the requirements and commitments but also to reach the target of our motto.

Playgroup Subjects Taught: Basic Skills, Storytelling, English (Writing), Number (Writing), Coloring, Drawing, Painting, Computer English, Cut & Past, Rhymes and Craft Work.

Nursery Subjects Taught: Vocabulary, Number Work, English, Coloring, Drawing, Cut & Past, Craft Work, Seesaw, Manner, PE/Games, Computer English, Storytelling, Rhymes.

Kindergarten Subjects Taught: Mathematics, Seesaw, Oxford Reading Circle, Basic English, Computer English, Manner, Bengali, Science, Music, Art, Physical Exercise, Story Telling.

Subjects taught in Junior Section: Art, Bengali Language, Bengali Literature, Computer Studies, English Language, English Literature, Grammar, Mathematics, Moral Values, Music, Physical Exercise, Religious Studies, Science, Social Studies, Spoken, Turkish Language, Writing.

During the academic year, numerous field trips and extracurricular activities are conducted to complement the curriculum being taught in class.

Subjects taught in Senior Section: Bengali Language, Bengali Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Studies ,English Language, English Language 2, English Literature , Geography, History, Mathematics, Moral Values, Physical Exercise, Physics, Religious Studies, Turkish Language

Subjects offered for the \"O\" Level (International GCSE) are as follows: Accounting, English Language B, Bengali Language, Human Biology, Biology, Mathematics A, Business Studies, Mathematics B, Chemistry, Physics, Commerce, Pure Mathematics, Computer Studies, Turkish, Economics

Subjects offered for the \"A\" Level (GCE) are as follows: Accounting, Economics, Biology, Mathematics, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry

Community Action Service

International School Dhaka's campus includes an auditorium where students from Primary and Secondary take part in productions of musical theater, drama, piano concerts, award shows, and charity awareness programs.

An aspect of learning at is for a student to develop experience in helping the community through volunteering in charitable causes and non-profit organizations (for example, Habitat for Humanity).

Students in Secondary School participate in the Model United Nations(MUN), with the team traveling to Malaysia, Singapore, and other nations around the world to partake in the annual MUN meetings. is host to the local Model United Nations debate.

Sports

The school has one of the largest fields in Dhaka city, dubbed "The Field of Dreams". Other facilities include a fully air-conditioned indoor basketball and gymnastics arena, a heated Olympic sized swimming pool and audience gallery, an outdoor basketball court, and two outdoor tennis courts. Each student participates in annual sporting events including a Sports Day and Swimming Meet. Students participate in a yearly Health and Fitness Week, where all classes begin an hour later to accommodate early morning yoga, jogging, dance, and other fitness activities; where students can also volunteer to teach.

International School Dhaka also has some of the most successful secondary school sports teams in Bangladesh. Sports teams:

• Girl's soccer team
• Boy's soccer team
• Girl's basketball team
• Boy's basketball team
• Boy's cricket team
• Girl's swimming team
• Boy's swimming team

sports teams have traveled to Azerbaijan, Thailand, Malaysia, Switzerland (ski trip), Indonesia, Singapore, Italy, and Scotland for sports tournaments and training programs.

Extra Curricular Activities

Int’l Turkish Hope School encourages all children to make the most of their time in an educational environment and to become actively involved in their community. To foster this, we encourage participation in activities that occur outside of normal school hours. This is what we mean by ‘Extra-Curricular’.

At ITHS, our students learn very early to focus, effectively juggle and prioritize preparations for their forthcoming class tests, train for tournaments, and allocate time for varieties of challenges they have signed up for, as well as practice the musical instruments for the competition!

To enhance the learning environment and extend the development opportunities for each student, Int’l Turkish Hope School offers a rich and varied programme of extracurricular activities in academia, the arts and sport. From individual and team sports to art, music and language, activities vary by age and are inspired by the interests of our students. ITHS students enjoy working and playing together.

Extra-Curricular Activities are available for students from Year 5 through Year 18. They provide an excellent opportunity for students to round out their education with subjects that may not be typically available to study during the school day.

Our trips programs do not only make sure that students broaden their horizons and become global citizens but also respect their culture. The activities are designed to broaden and develop the mind and body. Students have regular opportunities to visit museums, exhibitions and theatres, as well as competitions and tournaments.

Students are given the opportunity to participate in additional activities for: Debating Mathematics Week Science Week Language Week Spelling Bee One Dish Party Handwriting Competition Reading Competition Art Competition Music Competition Idioms Competition Sports Day Fireball Tournament Football Tournament Basketball Tournament Chess Tournament Badminton Tournament Golf Tournament Kite Day Toy Racing Car Fire drill Earthquake drill Victory Day Celebration Picnic Essay Competition (in Bangla) Essay Competition (in English) Essay Competition (in Turkish) Ekushey February Bangla Olympiad Drama Show Puppet Show Table Tennis Tournament Amusement Park Visit Project Fair Science Fair Independence Day National Museum Visit Mela (Extra-Curricular Activities may vary from one branch to another)

Scholarship

Students who attained successful results in IGCSE and GCE AS level Examination are granted 25% to 100% academic scholarship for the following one complete academic year.

Any student obtaining 6 A*'s in IGCSE is awarded 25% tuition fee concession. Any student obtaining 7 A*'s in IGCSE is awarded 50% tuition fee concession. Any student obtaining 8 A*'s in IGCSE is awarded 75% tuition fee concession. Any student obtaining 9 A*'s in IGCSE is awarded 100% tuition fee concession. Any student obtaining 3 As at GCE AS Level is awarded 25% tuition fee concession. Any student obtaining 4 As at GCE AS Level is awarded 50% tuition fee concession. Any student obtaining 5 As at GCE AS Level is awarded 75% tuition fee concession. Any student obtaining 6 As at GCE AS Level is awarded 100% tuition fee concession.

ITHS also has a scholarship grant policy for the meritorious and underprivilieged students of Bangladesh. School selects these students from various parts of Bangladesh through placement Assesments and interviews..School provides these students with full free accomodation, food and also bears all types of educational expenses.

Clubs

Working closely with friends, having fun and learning new things about yourself, your peers, community and the world can all happen in ITHS Clubs. We are proving through the clubs to have a significant impact on many whole school priorities such as behavior, attendance and attainment. ITHS Clubs also provide a means of developing a sense of belonging, confidence and competence in young people that can translate to other aspects of school life and priorities, such as special educational needs.

Int’l Turkish Hope School students participate in a variety of teams and clubs during the school year. Involvement in these activities does require a time commitment and enthusiasm,nevertheless they are a very rewarding and important part of school life at ITHS. All students are encouraged to make a difference to the school with their ideas and their involvement. The running of any club or activity is contingent upon student interest.

Our purpose is to provide co-curricular organizations and activities to permit all interested students an opportunity to participate. Every effort is made to avoid membership requirements that would prevent this participation.

There are numerous clubs which focus on sports, art, dance, and other areas to attract active young people and inspire them to participate in a range of alternative clubs. We aim to:

 Meet the needs and aspirations of young people.
 Help them in learning for specific areas.
 Train the young leaders.
 Make use of utilized school facilities more.
 Change the attitudes of different aged pupils towards being healthy and active in their everyday lives.

List of the clubs we provide at different branches of Int’l Turkish Hope School is:

Art Club Chess Club Cultural Club Dance Club (Bangladeshi) Dance Club(Turkish) Debate Club Drama Club Guidance Club Karate Club Library Club Maths Club Music Club Rubik's Cube Club Science Club Sewing and Craft Club Speakers Club Tidiness Club Guitar Club Table Tennis Club Football Club Basketball Club (Clubs may vary from one branch to another)

Excellent Exam Results

International Turkish Hope School is pleased to announce a very prominent International GCSE and A Level results for May- June Examination Session of 2014. We are delighted to witness such excellent exam results in this year as well. There were a number of extraordinary International GCSE and A Level results in the last exam session. These include; Out of 59 students, 29 have achieved results of 6A* and above in International GCSE and one has achieved 7A, two have achieved 6A, and two others have achieved 5A in A Level.

There has been a significant improvement in the school’s performance in the recent exam session; the average pass rate and rate of achieving top grades was higher this year in comparison to the past years. We are very content and proud!

Educating a child is a challenging task. However, with the support of dedicated faculty members we have always achieved our desired results. We are grateful and blessed to be surrounded by such faculty members.

The improvements in results, which can be seen across a range of subjects, are testament to the hard work of the students, their teachers and the families who support them. We would like to whole-heatedly thank our students, parents, faculty and management.

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