About Us
We do not teach students what to think. We strive to teach them how to think.
Who Are We?
@ibeviankara emerged as a natural result of a profound interest in international programs and contemporary education.
The starting point of our foundation was not specific exams or specific universities. What truly inspired us was the mode of thinking that programs like IB, A Level, and others expected from students.
These programs did not merely aim to teach more subjects. They expected students to question, research, learn terminology and notation, write, discuss, forge connections, and increasingly become independent learners.
Over time, we began to see that this approach not only produced academic success but also better prepared students for university and life beyond. Over the years, we have had the opportunity to follow our students’ university journeys, academic development, and post-graduation lives. Our relationship with many of them did not end when classes concluded. On the contrary, we continued to learn from our students.
Today, we do not view @ibeviankara merely as an institution where lessons are taught. We see it as a learning community where students from different generations continue to learn from one another.
We strive to prepare our students not just for the next exam, but for university, for life, and for a lifelong journey of continuous learning.
Our Educational Philosophy
At @ibeviankara, we do not believe education is merely the transfer of information from teacher to student.
Knowledge is more accessible today than ever before. What truly matters is the ability to question, to analyze, to forge connections between ideas, and to pursue learning independently.
Therefore, rather than providing ready-made answers, we strive to teach our students to ask the right questions; to value comprehension over memorization; and to forge their own paths rather than simply following. Our goal is not merely to prepare our students for exams, but to help them become independent individuals who can manage their own learning processes over time.
Because we believe that the greatest achievement of education is not raising students who constantly need their teachers, but cultivating individuals who can advance on their own, think independently, and even surpass their teachers when the time comes.
• University admissions are important.
• Exam results are important.
• However, these are not the end of the journey, but merely milestones.
We aim for our students not only to gain acceptance to top-tier universities, but to become individuals who are curious, questioning, productive, lifelong learners, and capable of making meaningful contributions to the world.
For us, the ultimate goal of education is not dependence, but independence. And at the core of independence lies the ability to think.
Our Core Values
We believe that learning always begins with a question. Curiosity is the foundation not only of academic success but also of intellectual development. Therefore, we encourage our students not to accept ready-made answers, but to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and understand the world more deeply.
We believe that success is built more on habits than on inspiration. Short-term motivation can be valuable; however, lasting growth requires regular study, consistency, and responsibility. We emphasize that our students learn not only what to study, but how to study.
We believe that the ultimate goal of education is not dependence, but independence. At the end of a successful educational journey, a student should need their teacher less. Therefore, we aim to cultivate our students as individuals who can manage their own learning processes, access resources, make decisions, and develop their own solutions to the problems they encounter.
True learning often requires confronting uncertainty. It takes courage to face new ideas, take the risk of making mistakes, and tackle difficult problems. We value our students' ability to navigate confidently not only in familiar territories but also in the uncharted areas they have yet to explore.
We believe that the value of knowledge is directly tied to how it is acquired. Integrity is one of our fundamental principles in research processes, academic work, and daily learning life. We care that our students not only succeed but achieve their success through ethical means.
We believe that freedom and responsibility are inseparable. We encourage our students to take responsibility for their own goals, decisions, and efforts. Because true development is only possible when an individual takes ownership of their own learning process.
We believe that education does not end with an exam, a diploma, or university acceptance. In an era where the world is rapidly changing, one of the most valuable skills is the ability to continue learning. We aim for our students to develop not only the knowledge they need today but the learning habits they will need in the future.
For more detailed information on our mathematics programmes and exams, sample questions and free mock exams, visit the website of our co-founder Hakan Torun.
For more detailed information on our chemistry lessons, sample questions and a free IMAT mock exam, visit the website of our chemistry teacher Ertan Altınel.
