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Visionary leaders guiding TINASCO's educational excellence
Born in Erzurum in 1959, Abdullah Tivnikli completed his primary and secondary education in Erzurum. He earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and his Master's degree in Business Administration. In 1986, alongside his brother Fahreddin Tivnikli, he founded Eksim Dış Ticaret AŞ. Abdullah Tivnikli continued his success in food and foreign trade through investments in energy and real estate, turning Eksim Holding into one of Turkey's leading industrial holdings. He was a visionary entrepreneur in numerous sectors, including participation banking, telecommunications, food, and energy. During his time in the UK, Abdullah Tivnikli closely studied and initiated the modeling of participation banking. He played a pioneering role in establishing the legal framework for participation banking in Türkiye and in the founding of Albaraka Türk and Kuveyt Türk. From 1988, he served as a Board Member of Kuveyt Türk Participation Bank, became the Vice Chairman of the Board in 2001, and served as a Board Member of Türk Telekom from 2008 onwards. Abdullah Tivnikli did not limit his life to business and trade. He always dedicated time and resources to charitable and foundation activities both domestically and internationally. In 2009, he founded the Istanbul Research and Education Foundation (İSAR), also known as İSAR Vakfı. He was among the founders of many foundations and organizations, including İSAR Vakfı and SETA. Additionally, he was a Member of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University and served as the Honorary Consul of Bahrain. Abdullah Tivnikli passed away on November 6, 2018. Following his death, İSAR Vakfı was renamed Abdullah Tivnikli İSAR Vakfı.
Born in Erzurum in 1954, İsmail Fahreddin Tivnikli completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in Erzurum. He graduated from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. As a member of one of Erzurum's established merchant families, along with his brother Abdullah Tivnikli, laid the foundations of Eksim Holding in 1986 by establishing Eksim Dış Ticaret AŞ in Istanbul. The story of Eksim Holding, which began with food and foreign trade, continued in later years with successes in energy production, electricity distribution, and real estate. Until his passing, Fahreddin Tivnikli was actively involved in the management of Eksim Holding. He dedicated a significant portion of his time outside of his business activities to charitable and foundation work, leading numerous initiatives both domestically and internationally. As one of the founders and long-time trustee members of the Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi Foundation, he actively participated in and contributed to many foundations and charitable initiatives. İsmail Fahreddin Tivnikli passed away on December 4, 2014.
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Our GES-based academic program offers a comprehensive educational journey from Nursery through Senior High School, nurturing students at every stage of development.
We provide a warm, supportive environment where young children thrive. Our classrooms are fully equipped with engaging learning materials, and our library encourages early reading habits and imagination.
Our three-year JHS program is rooted in the GES curriculum and prepares students for the BECE. A unique two-semester Special Intensive Programme is offered students.
Our SHS program is designed to prepare students for the WASSCE. We offer a range of electives, including Science, Arts, and Business, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education.
Secondary education is undergoing considerable transformation worldwide to improve quality and suitability for each student. After extensive consultation with international educationists, the IGCSE was developed for ages 14–16.
TINASCO has introduced this curriculum, fusing it with the GES curriculum to prepare students for the IGCSE in the secondary department.
