20-25 minutes from Urla by motorway — a nature-rich preschool for ages 2-6 with Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and forest school approaches.
For families who live in Urla and work on the İzmir side, or who are looking for an educational approach beyond the local options, Elif Başkut Education in Limanreis, Narlıdere is an easy-to-reach alternative — about 20-25 minutes by car from Urla centre via the İzmir–Çeşme motorway.
Our forest school pedagogy resonates with Urla families who value life close to nature: weekly outdoor days, garden and soil work, seasonal rhythms — combined with Reggio Emilia’s project-based curiosity, Waldorf rhythm and bilingual (Turkish–English) daily life.
Our 08:00–17:30 programme is planned around commuting hours; flexible options can be discussed at the introductory meeting.
Urla centre → İzmir–Çeşme motorway → Narlıdere/Limanreis exit: about 25 km, 20-25 minutes. The coastal road via Zeytinalanı–Güzelbahçe is an alternative.
We do not offer a shuttle; the school is easy to reach by car on Mithatpaşa Street, with convenient drop-off and pick-up in front of the building.
Limanreis, Mithatpaşa Cd. No:761, 35320 Narlıdere/İzmir
We blend the project-based Reggio Emilia approach, rhythm-based Waldorf pedagogy and weekly forest school days into one holistic programme.
English is not a separate lesson but a natural part of the day, acquired through play, songs and daily routines — plus a weekly French lesson.
Class sizes are limited. Each child’s development is closely followed and shared with families in regular meetings.
All meals are cooked fresh in our own kitchen with seasonal ingredients; allergies and special diets are respected.
Read what families say on our Google Business Profile and see the school in person at an introductory meeting.
“Kızım Elif Başkut'a başlamadan önce içeriğinin bu kadar detaylı, anlamlı, doğal hayata dair becerilerle dolu olduğunu bilemezdim. İyi ki de başlamışız diyebileceğim ve işini gerçekten iyi yapan Elif hocanın da okulun başında olması ve güzel katkı dolu öğretmenlerle olması çok iyi. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim.”
“Çocuğumu 3 yıl boyunca Elif Başkut Eğitim Kurumları'na gönderdim. Hem akademik olarak hem de kişisel gelişimi açısından çok faydasını gördük. Öğretmenler çok ilgili, kurum disiplinli ve güvenilir. Çocuklara verdikleri değer gerçekten hissediliyor. Okul müdürü Elif hanım hem donanımlı hem şeffaf duruşu sayesinde gözümüz hiç arkada kalmadı. Elif hanım ve ekibine emeklerinden dolayı çok teşekkür ederim.”
“Kızımı iki yıl boyunca sevgi ve şefkat ile eğiten, büyüten güzel okul. İyi ki sizlerle karşılaştık. Hem öğretmenlerin hem Elif hanımın ilgisi hem de ortamın güvenliği açısından içim çok rahattı. Sıcacık bir ortamda, oyunlarla öğrenerek çok güzel zaman geçirdi, kendini de inanılmaz geliştirdi. Bizim için burası gerçek bir ikinci yuva oldu. Çocuğunu sevgi dolu bir ortama gözü kapalı emanet etmek isteyenlere gönülden tavsiye ederim.”
Quoted from Google Business Profile reviews.
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About 20-25 minutes from Urla centre via the İzmir–Çeşme motorway, or along the coast via Zeytinalanı and Güzelbahçe.
We do not offer a shuttle; the school is easy to reach by car on Mithatpaşa Street, with convenient drop-off and pick-up in front of the building.
Yes. School hours are 08:00–17:30 on weekdays. Talk to us about half-day and flexible options. We can plan around your commute together.
On weekly outdoor days children work with the garden, soil and natural materials; seasonal rhythms and discovery-led activities are an integral part of the programme.
Our school is in Limanreis, Narlıdere, right on the Güzelbahçe border; easy motorway access from Urla and Seferihisar. Click for details about your area.
Our campus on Mithatpaşa Street, Limanreis — surrounded by the nature of Narlıdere.
Area pageOn the Güzelbahçe border; minutes from Yelki and Siteler, about 10 minutes by car from the centre.
Area pageOn the Seferihisar–İzmir route; nature-rich education close to the slow-city spirit.
Area pagePick the way that suits you best — we are right here.
Adres
Limanreis, Mithatpaşa Cd. No:761, 35320 Narlıdere/İzmir
Telefon
+90 536 402 69 75
