Outdoor School
İstanbul

In Outdoor School İstanbul, the integration of outdoor learning and PBL ensures that children don’t just learn facts—they develop skills, build connections, and gain a deep appreciation for the world around them. In Project-Based Learning (PBL), teachers don’t rely on pre-made, fixed programs. Instead, the curriculum is a living, evolving process, shaped by the environment, children’s interests and needs, current challenges/problems, and desired goals. This approach ensures that every learning experience is relevant, meaningful, and tailored to the unique dynamics of each age-group and year.

Each program is a one-of-a-kind journey.

Some possible scenarios:

Problem/Goal/Interest: Kids ask for more physical challenges in the garden

Project-Based Learning can transform this into an opportunity to explore different types of equipment (for climbing, jumping, riding etc.), engage in discussions, vote on a preferred option, collaboratively design and build it, and celebrate their collective achievement.

Problem/Goal/Interest: Sandpit roof is broken

The problem is identified by the kids and can be brought to a school-wide discussion, where they decide whom to consult, seek the help of the “usta,” and actively participate by assisting and observing as the “usta” fixes it, turning the process into a collaborative and educational experience.

Problem/Goal/Interest: A natural phenomenon (flood, earthquake… etc.) happens

When there is a significant topic in the air, PBL allows addressing it openly and thoughtfully, creating a safe environment where the kids can explore, understand, and process it in an age-appropriate way with experiments and discussions to discover precautions to take at school and at home.