International Turkish Hope School, Dhaka
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History
International Turkish Hope School (also known as I.T.H.S) was established in Dhaka in 1996. The President of Turkey, H.E. Mr. Süleyman Demirel, did official inauguration of the school in March 1997.International Turkish Hope School (I.T.H.S.) has started with one branch and a few number of students, however, with the sincere efforts of its dedicated staff, the number of students has increased within very short time. Today, there are two preschools, two junior, one senior and one GCE sections in Gulshan and Uttara and also one preschool in Chittagong . I.T.H.S. is an English medium school having classes from P.G. to A` level standard. The school aims at providing quality education to the Bangladeshi youths by adopting modern method of instruction in order to equip them with the knowledge and skills and also to enable them to play a constructive role in the society.
I.T.H.S. started its own campus construction on two acres of land, located in Uttara Sector 4 on June 2002. In September 2005 the construction has been finished and the new modern campus impressed the residents of Uttara and has made a great impact on the number of new admissions to the school. In fact, I.T.H.S. has many facilities in its new campus such as extensive playground, football & cricket field , basketball court, conference hall , library , computer and science lab.
I.T.H.S. follows the International GCE system and prepares the students for O` / A` level examinations. The students are able to understand English from an early age and speak fluently. From primary level moral education starts and the students are nurtured with national and cultural values and good manners.
Principal=
BAYRAM SAATCI is the Principal of International Turkish Hope School. The Chairman of the Management Committee, The Principal of the school runs the administration of all the section.
Vice Principals=
CETIN ISILAK is the Vice Principal of International Turkish Hope School who deals with school educational affairs.
ERKAN CARPAN is the Vice Principal of International Turkish Hope School who deals with students and staff affairs.
YAVUZ KOCA is the Deputy Vice Principal of International Turkish Hope School who deals with school educational affairs.
Head of Section=
Each of the section is run by a Head of Section who deals with allacademic and administrative issues relating to that section.
| Name of the Head of Sections | Branch |
|---|---|
| Mr. Isa Guler | Uttara Main Campus |
| Mr. Yavuz Koca | Uttara Senior Section (Girls) |
| Mr. Erkan Carpan | Uttara Senior Section (Boys) |
| Mr. Kemal Yavuz | GCE Section |
| Mr. Ilyas Sahinoglu | Gulshan |
| Mr. Bilal Saglam | Bogra |
| Mr. Ismail Akbas | Chittagong |
Administrative Staff=
I.T.H.S. Administrative Offices work cooperatively for smooth functioning
of the school. These offices are listed below :
- Human Resources Department
- I.T. Department
- Admission Office
- Accounts Section
- Public Relations Office
- Advertisement & Publishing Department
- Secretarial Office
Teacher=
They are working relentlessly to groom the students not only in school hours with their lessons, also with numerous clubs and other activities even after school.
Different subjects are taught by experienced and qualified Bangladeshi, Turkish and other foreign teachers.
Students
Beside the Bangladeshi people, the citizens of some other countries living in Bangladesh prefer the school as an educational institute. 12% of the total number of students of the school comprises the children from Malaysia, Canada, Philippines, USA, England, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka and Turkey.Participation
The school participated in International Computer Project Olympiad which was held in Turkmenistan on 26 April 2004 and the student Talat Minhaz Bin Amin representing Bangladesh attained silver medal among 29 participating countries.The school participated in 26th International 23 April Children's Festival 2004 and in 27th International 23 April Children's Festival 2005 with many students and teachers and the students represented Bangladesh with its culture, tradition and folk dances proudly among 51 countries.
I.T.H.S debating team participated successfully in 25th World Universities and Colleges Debate Championship held in Malaysia in January 2005. Moreover, the team has been found eligible to participate in 17th World Schools Debating Championship held in Canada in February 2006 .
Grades O` and A`
So far, the students have obtained very successful results in GCE O` and A` level examinations. All students who are really great success obtained 92% from ‘O’ level, 95% from ‘A’ level achievement. I.T.H.S student Raqueebul Islam Ketan got 9 A’s in one sitting in O’level exams and 5 A’s in one sitting in A’level exams. Some of the students have showed their talents and skills in Mathematics, debate, art, and writing inter schools competitions.Facilities
International Turkish Hope School Hostel has been well equipped in order to help students study more effectively and develop themselves socially. For that reason, the hostel has study room, computer room, satellite TV, table-tennis table and the other facilities.Helping The Needy
Beside these, International Turkish Hope School is well known school in providing humanitarian aids to needy people. These humanitarian aids include eid-gifts for needy children, relief materials for the flood-effected people, stationery items for poor students, meat distribution during Eid-ul Azha, iftar packs for the needy, sending poor but brilliant students abroad for higher studies on full scholarship. At present we have a number of financially insolvent students getting full free scholarship including tuition fee, accommodation, food, clothes and other related expenses. There are also good number of students who exempted on paying tuition fee according to their financial ability.In a short time, the school; by providing new methods and techniques in teaching and education according to International standards, with approved and admitted high quality in the areas of teaching and education and providing a school atmosphere at world standards and also becoming one of the best English medium schools, become one of the leading institutions as everyone wants to see in the educational area.
Aims and Objectives
School aims to educate the students in many ways , therefore it arranges many sort of activities like Art Competition , Poetry Competition , Drama Show , Singing Competition , Kids Show, Sports Day.I.T.H.S. gives a quality education that will make all the
students to be responsible and productive citizens.
I.T.H.S. educates the students to be life long learners
who take personal responsibility for developing the world.
I.T.H.S. with its experienced teachers provides the
educational needs of all students to find the shortest
path to success.
I.T.H.S. provides contemporary education.
I.T.H.S. raises children with awareness of their rich culture.
I.T.H.S. follows the latest educational technology.
I.T.H.S. nurtures children with scientific knowledge
and moral values.