TURKISH PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME

Welcome to the American Collegiate Institute!

ACI admits students through a competitive nation-wide centralized entrance exam. In the 2007-2008 school year; a large number of new students registered and furthermore, the entrance points with which we admit students have also increased over the past years. We are very pleased with the interest shown in our school.

Our new students have come from different schools and backgrounds to join the ACI family. ACI has a unique Orientation Program which enables a quick adaptation to the school culture and environment. I am sure all entering students will be successful and happy at ACI.

Over the last 5 years 96% of our graduates were placed in top universities in Turkey. We also have graduates who have been placed in well-known universities abroad. We believe they will represent ACI in the best way possible wherever they go, and we wish them the best on their next academic journey. The ACI Guidance Department continues to help students choose universities within Turkey and our Overseas University Counselor aids our students regarding studying abroad.

ACI has always given importance to quality and has taken ownership of the most striking principle of total quality management: continuous improvement. We are proud to announce that ACI has been authorized to implement the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program as of September 2006. This indicates that ACI has become an IB World School. ACI students will now have the privilege to earn a prestigious and international diploma as well as the ACI-MEB diploma.

ACI, throughout its 125 years, has always been a leader in education. Our school has proudly protected the values of respect, responsibility, and social awareness while continuously improving our educational program to meet the needs of a changing society.

I thank you for visiting us.

Anet Gomel
Turkish First Vice Principal