Health and Education Foundation

150 +

Years of Tradition

1000 +

Campus Staff

Campuses

800 +

Educators

Our Contemporary and Sustainable Education Philosophy

One of the SEV Foundation’s long-standing goals is to nurture individuals who make a difference in the world by supporting their intellect growth and social awareness. We are stewards of historic educational institutions that uphold tradition while employing innovative instructional practices, so it is fundamental to our Educational Philosophy to ensure continuity, stability, and sustainable development as part of our corporate culture.

Our Deep-rooted Corporate Structure Since 1968

Our school system was founded by the American Board of Trustees to Turkey in 1820 and became institutionalized in 1968 with the founding of the Health and Education Foundation (SEV) by graduates of Üsküdar American Academy, American Collegiate Institute, Tarsus American College, and Talas American Middle School.

We've been pioneers in education for more than 150 years, guided by our shared values of integrity; respect and trust; responsibility and accountability; grit, passion, and perseverance; and inquisitiveness.

We have successfully completed the Post-Disaster Teacher Support Program, with the goal of ensuring that educators in the earthquake-stricken regions organize their learning environments in a way that supports the well-being of children and maintains quality education. 31 August 2023 Read

8 Graduates in Study in America's "The Most Successful Turkish Students of 2023" List Made us Proud 17 July 2023 Read

Desk Research: “Schools as Learning Organizations” research has been completed by our Research and Impact Department. 01 June 2023 Read

SEV American College has received full accreditation status from CIS. We are happy to announce that SAC has received full international accreditation status from CIS (Council of International Schools). Click here to find out more details about CIS. Thanks to the school community for the valuable efforts and ongoing support. 21 March 2023 Read

SEV Schools Take On “Sustainability” As Their Focus in their 25th Year Sait Tosyalı is the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Health and Education Foundation. Taking over the responsibility from Mehmet Yaltır, Sait Tosyalı started serving in his new role as of December 17, 2022. 30 December 2022 Read

Sait Tosyalı Becomes the New Chairman of the SEV Board of Trustees Sait Tosyalı is the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Health and Education Foundation. Taking over the responsibility from Mehmet Yaltır, Sait Tosyalı started serving in his new role as of December 17, 2022. 20 December 2022 Read

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Post-Disaster Teacher Support Program We have successfully completed the Post-Disaster Teacher Support Program, with the goal of ensuring that educators in the earthquake-stricken regions organize their learning environments in a way that supports the well-being of children and maintains quality education. 31 August 2023 Read

8 Graduates in Study in America's "The Most Successful Turkish Students of 2023" List Made us Proud 8 Graduates in Study in America's "The Most Successful Turkish Students of 2023" List Made us Proud 17 July 2023 Read

Desk Research: “Schools as Learning Organizations” Desk Research: “Schools as Learning Organizations” research has been completed by our Research and Impact Department. 01 June 2023 Read

You can also support with your donations. With the valuable support of our donors, we have been making contemporary educational opportunities accessible to all our students for more than 50 years… Click here to make donation

For more than 50 years, we have created opportunities for students thanks to the generous contributions of our alumni and other benefactors. Scholarships are awarded to one out of every five students at Üsküdar American Academy, American Collegiate Institute, Tarsus American College, and SEV American College. With resources provided by our institutions and the donations we receive, we create scholarship opportunities for students who excel in sports, arts, sciences, and academics.

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