Robert College

obert College is a co-educational high school founded in 1863. Admission is based on the standardized high school entrance exam developed by the Ministry of National Education. Students who come to Robert College score in the top 0.2% on this exam. Following their five-year education, RC graduates continue their higher education at top-ranked universities in Turkey and abroad. Click here for the list of universities chosen by the class of 2012. Robert College aims to educate students to strive to become leaders in their chosen fields. Many alumni from Robert College’s earliest days up to today have played instrumental roles in areas like politics, arts, education and science, in Turkey and around the world. The school has been constantly evolving throughout its nearly 150-year history, and was also a pioneer for other leading educational institutions in Turkey. Click here for more details about the history of the school and its graduates. Robert College places a great value on equality in education and welcomes students from all over Turkey. The school has a strong scholarship program. Twenty-four percent of the 1032 students benefit from the need-based scholarship packages. Students who come from outside Istanbul have the option of staying in the residences. Education is bilingual, with many courses in English and others in Turkish, as mandated by the Ministry of National Education. As a second foreign language, students may choose either French or German. A major distinguishing feature of the school is the rich co-curricular program. Over 90 student clubs contribute to the self-confidence and diversified education of the students. This versatility gained at school becomes a natural tool in the students’ future professional lives.