Message from Head of School

Welcome to SEV American College.

As we enter the 12th year of our institution's journey, it is my privilege to welcome all current and prospective students and families, our faculty and staff, and our esteemed alumni to SEV American College.

Since our founding, SAC has been dedicated to fostering a learning environment that balances academic rigor with holistic personal development. We take great pride in our growth as a learning organization, one that seamlessly blends the rich heritage of American colleges in Türkiye with the forward-looking demands of a global education.

Our commitment remains steadfast: to cultivate creative, responsible, and respectful individuals who translate learning experience into meaningful action. This year, we continue to prioritize academic excellence through our robust IB Diploma and academic programs. By focusing on student wellbeing, teaching quality, and maintaining the highest standards through CIS accreditation, we are ensuring that SAC remains a hub of innovation, ethical leadership, and academic achievement.

The strength of SEV American College lies in its people. From the synergy between our dedicated faculty and our engaged families to the accomplishments of our graduates worldwide, SAC is defined by the values we hold dear: respect for oneself, others, and our environment.

As we look toward the future, we are optimistic about the journey ahead. Whether you are joining us for the first time or are a long-standing member of our community, we look forward to the unique perspectives and energy you bring to our campus.

Welcome to another year of possibility, growth, and excellence at SAC.

Warm regards,

Michael Wilkinson

Head of School

Message from Principal of School

Welcome to SEV American College.

Founded in 2014 under the Health and Education Foundation (SEV), SEV American College (SAC) carries forward the long-standing legacy of the American college educational tradition in Türkiye, with roots dating back to the 1800s. Drawing strength from this heritage, we prepare our students not only for today’s academic expectations, but also for the opportunities and responsibilities of a rapidly changing world.

At SAC, we believe that education is about much more than acquiring knowledge. For us, a high-quality education is a holistic process of growth, one that encourages students to be curious, ask questions, think critically, understand different perspectives, take responsibility, and connect what they learn with the world around them. Alongside academic achievement, we therefore place great importance on developing our students’ character, creativity, resilience, self-confidence, and ability to work effectively with others.

We enrich our national curriculum with the international perspectives offered by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement (AP), while supporting multilingualism through a range of foreign language options alongside Turkish and English. Our experienced educators from Türkiye and around the world create a strong learning culture that exposes students to diverse perspectives. Fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) since 2023, SAC remains firmly committed to international standards of education, continuous improvement, and student well-being.

We do not see SAC as a finished educational model, but as a learning organization that continuously evolves. As an institution, we embrace the same curiosity, inquiry, and commitment to growth that we expect from our students. We continually develop our educational practices by learning from data, research, feedback, and one another.

The SAC experience also extends far beyond the classroom. Through a wide range of learning opportunities from science and the arts to sports, entrepreneurship, technology, and community service, we encourage our students to discover their interests, find their own voices, and turn their ideas into action. We want them not only to achieve, but also to consider how their achievements can contribute to the people and communities around them.

At SAC, we do not define success solely by examination results or university admissions. For us, true success means educating young people who are lifelong learners, who can think critically and independently, make ethical decisions, respect differences, and have the courage to develop solutions to the challenges they encounter.

Our educational philosophy is grounded in raising individuals who are committed to Atatürk’s principles and reforms, draw strength from their own cultural identity, and remain open to the world. We aim for the qualities expressed in our Student Profile including resilience, innovation, responsibility, and a global perspective to guide our students not only throughout their school years, but throughout their lives.

We believe that every student comes to SAC with unique potential. Our responsibility is to create a learning environment in which they can discover that potential, feel safe and valued, make mistakes, try again, and continue growing into the best version of themselves.

I warmly invite all students and families considering becoming part of the SEV American College community to discover our school and experience more closely the learning culture that makes SAC who we are.

With my warmest regards,

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Akın Metli