From age 3
Daily Language Project
Children acquire English through everyday talk and activities with Turkish and international teachers.
Our programme for 3-year-olds is now open
From AI and robotics to half-day English in kindergarten — we raise tomorrow’s leaders from age 3 to Grade 8.
- Half-day
- English in kindergarten
- Weekly
- LGS mock exams
- 18 hrs
- of English a week in Grade 5
- 25 years
- of educational experience
About us
Today’s children, tomorrow’s leaders
We replace education’s old habits with methods fit for our time, preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Teachers are our cornerstone; participation, transparency and collaboration guide the way we lead.
Our mission
To raise curious, confident children who enjoy learning for life and feel at home in the world — and, above all, to raise good people.
Our vision
To be a leading, exemplary school that raises individuals who prepare for the future today — and shape it.
Robotics Workshop
In our smart-board classrooms
AI & Education Technology
From coding to AI
Robots and artificial intelligence sit at the heart of 21st-century life. Our students design working robots, bring them to life with their own code and learn to use technology ethically and wisely.
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Coding Studio
Gamified coding for ages 7–16 that builds algorithmic and computational thinking.
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Coding
From unplugged activities to Scratch, KODU and Python — students who write their own games.
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Robotics Workshop & AI
Purpose-built robot design, task-driven programming and the foundations of AI.
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Maker
From electronic circuits to products made on 3D printers.
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STEM + Art
A STEM programme enriched with art and design, unique to Lider.
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Technology & Values
Digital citizens who verify what they read online and make ethical choices.
World Languages
Leaders who speak to the world in English
Our MEB-approved, CEFR-aligned programme combines the communicative method with CLIL: maths, science, art and sport are learned together with English.
Primary: Grade 1 has 15 hours, Grades 2–4 have 12. Middle school: Grade 5 has 18, Grade 6 has 12, Grade 7 has 10 and Grade 8 has 8.
In kindergarten, we support English within the natural flow of the day through our half-day English approach.
Grades 3–7
Second Foreign Language: German
German is taught in Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Exams
ELTA, TOEFL and Cambridge
Preparation and assessment processes for the ELTA, TOEFL and Cambridge exams.
Our schools
One seamless journey from age 3 to Grade 8
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From our Founder
We founded Özel Lider Güneşli Koleji for children who look forward to coming to school every morning. We get to know every student by their own pace, curiosity and talents, and we build a strong academic foundation together with languages, the arts, sport and values. Our door is open to every family; we look forward to welcoming you and making the right choice for your child together.
Birkan Hergül
Founder · Özel Lider Güneşli Koleji
Preparing for high school
Today’s Education, Tomorrow’s Quality High Schools!
Through mock exams held every week, we monitor our students’ progress and run the preparation process in a planned way with result analyses, tracking of unmet learning outcomes, one-to-one coaching meetings and support sessions.
Our LGS preparation-
Systematic Preparation for the LGS
Weekly mock exams, result analyses and tracking of unmet learning outcomes.
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Coaching Tracking System
Academic progress, mock exam results and learning gaps are followed individually.
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Guidance and Psychological Counselling
One-to-one meetings and follow-up work that support academic, social and emotional development.
Campus life
One instrument, one sport, one art
Every student plays an instrument, grows in at least one sport and pursues at least one art. Our aim is to make art and sport a lasting part of their lives.
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Our school
News & announcements
News from campus
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Art and Sport: An Instrument, a Sport and an Art Form for Every Student
Our aim is not to train artists or athletes but to make art and sport a natural part of life. From kindergarten to middle school, every student plays an instrument, develops in at least one sport and takes up at least one art form. Here is what we do at each school stage.
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360 Early Childhood Programme: Learning Through Play with Five Learning Child Modules
The 360 Early Childhood Education Programme for children aged 36–72 months is an eclectic, play-based curriculum built on Türkiye’s national MEB curriculum. We explain the five Learning Child Modules, a week at Güneşli and how we monitor your child’s development.
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Psychological Counselling and Guidance: By Their Side from Kindergarten to Middle School
From settling in at school to friendships, from adolescence to anxiety about the LGS high-school entrance exam… Guidance is not just a door to knock on when there is a problem; it is a process that accompanies every student’s development. Our approach, focus areas by stage and tips for parents.
Admissions
Early admission for future leaders
Fill in the form to get to know our campus and programmes — our admissions office will call you back.
- Phone 0553 929 29 95444 2 655
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- Emailinfo@
gunesliliderkoleji.com - Campus visitsMon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–13:00
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