Latest episode · August 26, 2026
About Us
An educational story sprouting from love and confidence
Elif Başkut
Our Story
At Elif Başkut Education, we set out to create a learning environment that nurtures the innate curiosity and creativity of children. Immersed in the nature of Narlıdere, we are a team that is close to families, respectful to children, and passionate about education.
From Our Founder
Elif Başkut in her own words
From forest school to everyday classroom moments — our founder Elif Başkut shares our school in her own words (in Turkish). More on our YouTube channel.
Our YouTube channelElif Başkut Anlatıyor
Forest School
Canımız Rüzgarımız
Podcast
Anne Baba Kafası
The podcast hosted by our founder Elif Başkut: candid, practical conversations on child development and parenting (in Turkish). New episode every week.
Our Vision
To raise children who know themselves, are curious about the world, and learn through love; to build a trust-based bridge between families and educators.
Our Mission
To raise confident, responsible, and well-rounded individuals by blending Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, forest school and bilingual approaches within a holistic philosophy.
Our Values
Love
Love is at the foundation of everything. We approach children with unconditional love.
Confidence
We support children in finding and freely expressing their own voice.
Responsibility
We raise individuals responsible toward nature, society, and one another.
Creativity
We nurture imagination through art, play, and exploration.
Family-School Partnership
We believe families are a part of the child's developmental journey. We move forward together through regular communication, workshops and parent meetings.
Adres
Limanreis, Mithatpaşa Cd. No:761, 35320 Narlıdere/İzmir
Telefon
+90 536 402 69 75