WCEP About Us

Dear Parents and
Beloved Students,

The Worldwide Cultural Exchange Program (WCEP), headquartered in Toronto, is an organization that coordinates student exchange programs on behalf of the Ministries of Education of 16 leading countries known for their high-quality education systems, with Canada at the forefront. WCEP brings together diverse cultures within the warmth of family settings, creating lifelong friendships while placing academic excellence and social development at its very core.

As WCEP Turkey Office, we operate in full coordination with the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Turkey, strictly adhering to all laws and regulations. Our mission is twofold: to contribute directly to the promotion of our country abroad, and to raise global citizens who speak two foreign languages fluently and possess strong academic and social skills.

We implement collaborative projects with public and private high schools, provincial and district education directorates, and the Ministry of National Education, pioneering many firsts in this field. Students participating in our programs are fully protected under Article 28 of the Secondary Education Institutions Regulation dated September 7, 2013, which guarantees their academic rights during their exchange year.

Upon their return to Turkey, students can easily obtain equivalency certificates for their international report cards through the Provincial Directorate of National Education, allowing them to continue their education seamlessly without any loss of time.

Academic achievement remains a primary criterion for admissions officers at international universities. However, these officers also value uniqueness and diverse experiences. Therefore, spending one or more years in an International High School Exchange Program significantly enhances a student’s application, making university acceptance much more accessible.

We take great pride in witnessing our students, empowered by the invaluable experiences gained through this program, begin their higher education journeys without facing cultural adaptation challenges. These positive experiences are reflected in both their academic and social lives.

At WCEP Turkey, our fundamental aim is to support the development of students into individuals who possess intercultural competencies, represent their country with honor abroad, and stand confidently on their own two feet.

Let the World Be Your Classroom.

With kind regards,
VOLKAN CERRAHOĞLU

WHY
WCEP?

“I am sending you as sparks,
you must return as fire balls.”
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

WCEP - GENERAL MANAGER
VOLKAN CERRAHOĞLU

WCEP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Aligned with the corporate culture of WCEP, our esteemed and capable management team contributes as significantly as our academic programs to guiding students toward the successful realization of their goals

WCEP’S
INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE
AND VALUES

WORLDWIDE CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM (WCEP)

WCEP is a renowned organization dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and social competence. It facilitates student exchange programs across 16 countries renowned for the highest standards in education, uniting diverse cultures within a warm and personal family environment. At the heart of its mission is the belief that lifelong friendships and meaningful intercultural connections are best formed through immersive, family-based experiences

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IN THE PRESS

Canadian High School Students Are Coming to Turkey for the First Time!

As part of the WCEP Intercultural Student Exchange Program, Canadian high school students are coming to Turkey for the very first time. The program kicks off at Kabataş High School.

WCEP Signs Academic Cooperation Protocol for the Azerbaijani High School Ambassadors Exchange Program

We are proud to announce the signing of an academic cooperation protocol with the Global Olympiad Center—Azerbaijan’s largest and most renowned educational institution, operating across more than 30 countries and affiliated with the Organization of Turkic States.

$1 Million Scholarship Opportunity for Turkish Students

According to UNESCO data, 50 thousand students from Turkey go abroad to study every year. While students are still in high school, they seek educational opportunities abroad through international exchange programs. The High School Ambassadors International Accreditation Program of WCEP Turkey, the largest high school student exchange program in Turkey, is implemented by 13 public high schools and offers students double diplomas and priority admission to the university.

Dual Diploma Opportunity Through the High School Ambassadors Program

Top Scoring Students Are Setting Their Sights on International Curriculum High Schools

Following the announcement of results for Turkey’s High School Entrance Exam (LGS), students with top scores are expected to prioritise public high schools that implement international curricula and diploma programmes.

Kabataş Erkek Lisesi Becomes the First Public High School in Turkey to Implement the International AP Curriculum

Kabataş Erkek Lisesi has made history as the first public high school in Turkey to implement the Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum—one of the most prestigious international high school education programs in the world. This groundbreaking development follows the establishment of the Kabataş Erkek Lisesi International Projects Academy, initiated through a formal cooperation protocol between Kabataş Erkek Lisesi and WCEP (Worldwide Cultural Exchange Program).