In his speech at the opening of the Grand National Assembly on November 1, 1925, the great leader Atatürk, who believed in the utmost importance of education for the modernization of Turkey, stated the need for the work of private initiative to reach the targeted level in education and summoned such work in the society. In light of this vision, the Turkish Education Association was founded on January 31, 1928, with the leadership of Ataturk and the cadres that built the Republic of Turkey, and on December 12, 1939, by the decision of the Council of Ministers, it acquired the status of Public Benefit Association. Our Association, which was first named the "Turkish Education Society," has continued its activities under the name of "The Turkish Education Association" since 1946.
As a well-established non-governmental and non-profit organization, our Association has been active in education since its establishment. It has also been aiding the education of successful children with limited financial means and making economic and scientific contributions to the Turkish education system.
The Association's primary purpose, stated in its first charter as "The association does not pursue any political goals, but merely deals with the education and training of the youth of the country," remains valid today. Today, the Turkish Education Association continues its activities following this principle.
As a well-established non-governmental and non-profit organization, our Association has been active in education since its establishment. It has also been aiding the education of successful children with limited financial means and making economic and scientific contributions to the Turkish education system.
The Association's primary purpose, stated in its first charter as "The association does not pursue any political goals, but merely deals with the education and training of the youth of the country," remains valid today. Today, the Turkish Education Association continues its activities following this principle.
The Mission of the Turkish Education Association
To establish schools that provide education in Turkish and foreign languages and open dormitories for students’ accommodation.
To establish schools and raise highly qualified students.
To allow successful students to continue their education by granting scholarships throughout the country.
To create scientific platforms to increase educational standards.
To raise public awareness of the problems and solutions of the education system through research projects.
To contribute to Turkish education policies.
The Vision of the Turkish Education Association
As a distinguished non-governmental organization, the Turkish Education Association has a modern and progressive vision that aims to activate the civil initiative in the field of education to continue its educational activities in all dimensions, from preschool to higher education at the national and international levels and to play an active role in the efforts to protect and develop the values of civilization.
Our Principles
Impartiality and volunteerism - To work independently of individuals and organizations voluntarily.
Equal opportunities and equity - To progress with the cognizance of equal education for all and help children with an equity-based scholarship system.
Cooperation - To carry out cooperative studies with stakeholders and to contribute to solutions to educational issues.
Respect and tolerance - To withhold differences and tolerate them.
Participation - To create platforms to enable people to have a say in matters within the framework of active citizenship.
Result-based approach - To pursue a solution-based rather than problem-based approach.
Science-based approach - To carry out studies within the scope of scientific criteria.
To establish schools that provide education in Turkish and foreign languages and open dormitories for students’ accommodation.
To establish schools and raise highly qualified students.
To allow successful students to continue their education by granting scholarships throughout the country.
To create scientific platforms to increase educational standards.
To raise public awareness of the problems and solutions of the education system through research projects.
To contribute to Turkish education policies.
The Vision of the Turkish Education Association
As a distinguished non-governmental organization, the Turkish Education Association has a modern and progressive vision that aims to activate the civil initiative in the field of education to continue its educational activities in all dimensions, from preschool to higher education at the national and international levels and to play an active role in the efforts to protect and develop the values of civilization.
Our Principles
Impartiality and volunteerism - To work independently of individuals and organizations voluntarily.
Equal opportunities and equity - To progress with the cognizance of equal education for all and help children with an equity-based scholarship system.
Cooperation - To carry out cooperative studies with stakeholders and to contribute to solutions to educational issues.
Respect and tolerance - To withhold differences and tolerate them.
Participation - To create platforms to enable people to have a say in matters within the framework of active citizenship.
Result-based approach - To pursue a solution-based rather than problem-based approach.
Science-based approach - To carry out studies within the scope of scientific criteria.