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Doğa Schools are a chain of private schools in Turkey, largely owned by the investment fund, Turkven.〔http://www.turkven.com/〕 There are nearly 100 schools in the chain, over 20 of which are in Istanbul. The group has a declared ambition to own 106 schools and educate 70,000 students by 2015. ==History== Doğa means "nature" in Turkish and the first Doğa School was opened in 2002 in Beykoz, a forested area on the northeastern outskirts of Istanbul.〔http://www.dogakoleji.com/eng〕 The founders, led by former chemistry teacher, Fethi Şimsek, has made his values for democracy, freedom clear and persistent in all of the Doğa Schools’ campuses. By demonstrating his beliefs in living in a democratic environment, he has ensured Doğa’s foundations lay in the foundations of democracy. It is due to these values that Doğa has seen continuous growth since its founding. Mr. Simsek’s innovation and sustainable quality approach along with always providing the necessary means for his professional team and employees has aided and resulted in remarkable success at Doğa Schools. Mr. Simsek had a background in running chains of preparatory schools for high school and university entrance exams, and English Time, a chain of English language courses. Known for their active marketing strategies, the group has expanded first in Istanbul and then throughout Turkey to become the leading chain in Turkey.〔http://www.sabah.com.tr/Egitim/2014/07/24/doga-kolejinin-hedefi-150-kampus〕 Doğa were also the first school in Turkey to include Chinese in the curriculum. Mr. Simsek’s biggest supporter is the CEO of Doğa Schools, Ugur Gazanker, who has maintained his position as CEO since the company was founded. Mr. Gazanker is admired as a great inspiration and a role model to all employees at Doğa Schools. Gazanker’s enthusiasm, dynamism and innovative vision are a big driving force for everyone at Doğa. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Doğa Schools」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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