The Robert College Science Department aims to help students understand the world and their environment, to enable them to take advantage of rapidly changing and developing technological discoveries in every field, and to give them the necessary knowledge and skills to have a rational and creative perspective from a scientific point of view. Our students gain a strong scientific foundation by developing their science and technology literacy skills through scientific research methods and laboratory exercises.
The language of instruction for our science courses is English, including compulsory and elective courses, starting from the Prep level. Students are required to complete level one biology and chemistry courses in 9th grade, and physics in 10th grade. Elective science courses begin in 10th grade and continue with advanced level courses in 11th and 12th grades. Students who wish to continue their university education in science, engineering, medicine or related fields benefit from elective science courses related to the fields they wish to pursue.
The second level biology, chemistry and physics classes ensure students receive a complete introduction to all high school science topics, as well as covering content required for the university entrance exam in Turkey. These courses will give students the knowledge, skills, foundation and self-confidence to prepare to study science, engineering, medicine and related areas at university in Turkey or abroad.
Advanced Placement courses (AP) can be chosen from 10th grade. These courses enable willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. AP classes are offered in biology, chemistry, environmental studies, and physics.
Level three courses include Modern Physics, Electronics, Organic Chemistry, Human Diseases, and Molecular Biology. The science department also offers Biology 12, Chemistry 12, and Physics 12 courses that help prepare students for the Turkish university entrance exam.
Our science department places importance on co-curricular activities, and leads clubs covering many topics including Science and Medicine, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Medicine) club, Astronomy, EV Engineering, Genetics, Science Journalism, Marine Biology, and Nature. We also organize science competitions and support student research..
