Success and Recognition of Turkish schools in Australia
In a very important analysis Cemen Polat compares the educational standards of both Australia and Turkey. In particular she pays attention to the success of 17 schools inspired by the philosophy of Fethullah Gulen.
[Advancing in Education in an Advanced Democracy] Success and Recognition of Turkish schools in Australia by ÇEMEN POLAT
While Australia is well regarded for providing high-quality education, attracting thousands of students from around the world, being able to develop a large-scale, internationally competitive education industry and having a comparative advantage in the English language, it has also been a destination for Turkish schools inspired by the philosophy of contemporary Turkish scholar, thinker, author, poet, educational activist and opinion leader Fethullah Gulen. Gulen-inspired schools in both their country of origin, Turkey, and abroad, particularly in Central Asia, the Balkans and African countries have attracted scholars’ attention from Western countries due to their continuous academic accomplishments, instructing subjects in English and emphasis on universal ethical values. (continues)
