Bilkent Erzurum is noted for its strong academic programs, having produced notable degrees in the IGCSE and IBDP international examinations.

5526 which gave Bilkent University permission to open schools in the provinces of Erzurum, Malatya, Şanlıurfa and Van.

[7] The Bilkent Erzurum Laboratory School aims to extend modern Turkish educational, teaching and learning practices throughout Turkey, to contribute to the development of the Turkish nation and help it take its rightful place in the contemporary world, and to be an exemplary institution in Turkey and in the world.

Bilkent Erzurum is founded as an exemplary educational institution not only for Turkey but also for the world.Bilkent Erzurum aims to educate students in light of Atatürk's principles by encouraging the importance of national and cultural values, independent thought, self-assurance, scientific and creative thought, the school aims to foster students who, as individuals aware of the modern world, will be leaders for change in the future.

This is separate from the nationwide examination which every Turkish student must take in order to continue to high school after they complete their primary education.

In the prep classes English as a second language and other national courses are taught in order to prepare students for further studies in accordance with the MEB, IGCSE and IB curricula.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Ihsan Dogramaci Vakfi Ozel Bilkent Erzurum Laboratuvar Lisesi has been an IB World School since March 2010.

The programme, applied in more than 120 countries in the world, is accepted as a criterion of success in the international sphere.

Creativity-Action-Service, Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay lessons are the central core requirements of the IB hexagon.

Since these are mandatory lessons for IBDP, Bilkent Erzurum attaches importance to core topics.

The summer school aims to enable the students to improve their English and to develop academic and social skills.

In the programme prior to the prep year, there are courses of intensive English at the elementary level and music lessons, which are important parts of the Bilkent culture.

Flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets and trombones, bass, electric guitar and percussions are the main instruments played in the band.

BSO concerts are one of the Bilkent Erzurum students' and teachers' favorite activities as an audience.

Moreover, since this is a new monthly activity for Erzurum, there are lots of visitors and audiences coming to appreciate this chance.

Bilkent Erzurum has hosted well-known artists and conductors including İdil Biret, Gülsin Onay, Işın Metin, Klaus Weise, Tamara Stefanovich, Gürer Aykal, Mischa Maisky, Jose Serebrier, Sayaka Shoji, Toğrul Ganioğlu, Hayreddin Hoca, Emre Elivar, Ayşegül Sarıca and Anu Tali.

Here is the list of some additional clubs active in past terms and years: Conferences and seminars are taken seriously by Bilkent Erzurum.

The purpose of these visits was to meet with Bilkent University alumni and to experience a new culture in another country.

In addition to New York City, Bilkent Erzurum students will also visit other states in the U.S. and countries in Europe in the future.

The Erzurum Corner programme series, which is broadcast on TRT 2, focuses on the analysis of research topics and the selection of works in art and science.

[14] Multi-Purpose Hall The various activities at our school such as ceremonies, celebrations, demonstrations, conferences, workshops, seminars, presentations etc.

and the monthly concerts of the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, performed by world-famous conductors and musicians, take place in the multi-purpose hall.

It is a two-storey building with upper floor facilities situated in a 28 m2 area that allows the school community to play many sports.

The library collection provides every kind of resource including works on Art and Music, Philosophy and Psychology, Religion and Ethics and also many general interest areas such as tourism and careers.