German, French, and Spanish education starts in Grade 4 at Terakki Foundation Private Şişli Terakki (Tepeoren) Primary School. The objective of German, French, and Spanish classes is to raise individuals who are passionate about foreign languages and who have the self-confidence to use their acquired language skills to communicate with others, and to stimulate their natural curiosity to read books, watch films and listen to music in their target language. Through the study of each language offered, our students compare aspects of other cultures with their own and develop an appreciation of cultural diversity.
Choosing a World Language
Towards the end of 3rd Grade, following a series of student-led activities where Grade 3 students are introduced to each of the languages, students choose German, French or Spanish as their World Language.
German is spoken in many European countries (Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Russia, and Belgium), amounting to approximately 120 million people with German language aptitude. It is one of the official languages of the European Union, and is especially important in the fields of science, textiles, medicine, and engineering. Germany places a significant role in the import and export businesses of Turkey, and many German companies operate in Istanbul and neighboring cities.
French is spoken by more than 200 million people on 5 continents. French is an official language of many global organizations such as the United Nations, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, and the Red Cross. It is also the language of culture, opening the door to the culinary world, fashion, architecture, arts, theatre, and dance.
Spanish is spoken as an official language in more than 21 countries and has over 500 million native speakers. Learning Spanish is not just about learning a language; it is about meeting and exploring different cultures in Spain and Latin America. From art to sports, textiles to the pharmaceutical industry, Spanish is the 3rd most widely used language in the world.