Turkey’s largest school system reveals UAE expansion plans at GESS 2013

Doga Schools, the largest education system in Turkey, revealed plans to set up 10 schools in the UAE and Qatar in the next five years at the ongoing Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The $15 million expansion is part of Doga Schools’ strategic plan to increase its network abroad, which currently includes schools in Turkey, Cyprus, and Canada.
Doğa Schools is exhibiting at GESS2013 in collaboration with Britannica Encyclopaedia, to meet potential partners for its expansion plans and showcase its unique education offerings, such as the Nature Based Learning Concept, SOES (Student Oriented Education System) and t-MBA Educational Model (literally a teenage MBA qualification).

The t-MBA Educational Model, which attracts students from all over the world, is targeting to reach the same level of acceptance as the International Baccalaureate programme. It was recently accredited by Edexcel, the internationally recognised accreditation body that is part of Pearson, the world's leading learning company.

“The Gulf region has one of the most dynamic education markets in the world. Its unprecedented growth in the last few years and projected expansion in the next 10 years present a lot of opportunities for Doga Schools. It’s also very competitive, but we are confident that with our unique offerings and approach we will achieve success in this part of the world,” said Doğukan Ozgen, Doğa’s  t-MBA Coordinator, Doga Schools.

According to Mr. Ozgen, attending international exhibition such as GESS and the Global Education Forum allows Doga Schools to open the global education community’s eye to what it is and what it stands for.

“We are keen to use our presence at the show in 2013 to further raise awareness and provide those who visit us with a deeper understanding of what makes us different. We will be joined on our stand by a number of our own students as they really are the best endorsement of what our approach to education can achieve,” Ozgen added.

Doğa Schools’ stand will also be used as a visual reminder of how important nature and technology is in their approach to education. Doga will be sharing the stand with globally-renowned Britannica Encyclopaedia, one of Doga Schools leading partners. The students who will be in attendance will also talk about how access to the technology, whether it is Apple-based kit, digital media equipment, or even SAP-based software, is preparing them for their future careers.

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About Doğa Schools
Doğa runs a network of over 49 schools across Turkey, Cyprus, and Canada and has plans to expand more internationally in the coming years.  Its approach to education is based on the belief that pressure does not create positive results and attainment is gained through a positive attitude.  Each student is given the opportunity to learn in whichever way suits them best and learning isn’t restricted to the confines of the classroom.

Doğa works closely with a number of internationally renowned partners to deliver its t-MBA Educational Model.  These include: Apple,Vestel, Intel, Britannica, Promethean, Greenpeace, The Worldwide Fund for Nature, Harvard, Oxford University Press, Pearson, Project Earth and Macmillan.

Find out more at: www.dogaschools.com

About t-MBA
The t-MBA Education Model is offered throughout all Doga Schools (with an aim to expand globally) and aims to raise self-esteem and motivate young people to become entrepreneurs and social leaders.  It has been accredited by Edexcel, the internationally recognised accreditation body making it the first the very first K-12 level model in Turkey to achieve this standard. 

The t-MBA’s core values are: Dynamic Growth, Empowerment & Confidence, Student Involvement, Innovative Drive, Vision, Excellence and Integrity

Find out more at: http://www.t-mba.com/

Media enquiries to:
Grecia Herrera, Head of  t-MBA International Relations, grecia.herrera@dogakoleji.com +90-216-444-3642 ext 1135