At the Chemistry Department, both the Turkish Ministry of Education (MEB) and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula integrate theoretical chemistry concepts with practical applications in daily life and science. These programs aim to develop students into individuals who possess both foundational and advanced knowledge, can analyze and synthesize, and think analytically, critically, and creatively.
To support this, all programs at every grade level are enriched with laboratory experiments and research projects. In addition, alternative assessment methods such as interpreting scientific articles and documentaries, designing and conducting experiments, and analyzing experimental data are used to measure a wide range of student skills. To facilitate these goals, the Science Building, equipped with cutting-edge technology, was inaugurated in September 2015. All Chemistry classes take place in modern laboratories located in this building.
Grades 9 and 10:
Chemistry is a compulsory subject taught in accordance with the national MEB curriculum. The primary objective is to equip students—regardless of their future area of study—with essential chemistry knowledge and skills.
In these grades, the language of instruction is English, and classes focus on building strong foundations in chemistry through a blend of theory and hands-on experiments.
Grades 11 and 12:
In these grades, Chemistry becomes an elective course, taught in Turkish, and is particularly designed for students planning to pursue degrees in Science, Engineering, or Medicine.
In addition to the national textbook, teachers share custom-developed course materials via Google Classroom. Students frequently engage in practice tests in preparation for national university entrance exams.
IB Chemistry – Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) (Grades 11 and 12):
These are two-year courses taught under the IBO international curriculum. The IB Chemistry program aims to foster students who are inquisitive, analytical, and socially responsible. Students in IB Group 4 (Sciences) can choose either SL or HL Chemistry. IB HL Chemistry is a rigorous and content-heavy course designed for students who intend to pursue chemistry-related disciplines at the university level. IB SL Chemistry is open to students from all disciplines, but due to its alignment with HL content, it is best suited to students in Group 4 (Sciences).