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LEONARDO DA VINCI IN TURKEY

Happy Kids serves as Hosting and Sending Organisation in Turkey

Happy Kids, "happy individual, happy family, happy society..." Here it is our imagination. We have worked really hard only for this, since 1992. Our duty turned towards kids, youngs, adults, parents and institutions continuous...

There are still much more things to do... Let’s stand up... together.

Full country name: Turkey
Area: 780,000 sq km
Population: 70 million
Capital City: Ankara
Language: Turkish
Religion: 90 % Muslim
Government: Republic
Head of State: Abdullah GÜL
Head of Government: Prime minister Tayyip ERDOĞAN
Currency: YTL (New Turkish Lira)
Member of EU: Candidate
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOU WILL SEE THE DIFFIRENCE OF TURKISH HOSPITALITY

Happy Kids is an institute which is specialized to organize and carry out model projects in the context/scope of Leonardo da Vinci. Happy Kids works together with training providers as well as with small and medium-sized enterprises of the free economy. Furthermore Happy Kids offers exchange students a hostels. Our offer for you covers the following performances: 

  • Preparing Leonardo da Vinci projects
  • Support with the paperwork
  • Close cooperation
  • Project organisation, execution and support
  • Accommodation and catering
  • Airport transfer and train tickets
  • Social activities
  • Traineeship possibilities in enterprises from different areas respectively at training providers
  • Certificates
   
  • Possible sectors of placements
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  • IT
  • Accountancy
  • Import / Export
  • Transport
  • Marketing, Sales
  • Business Administration
  • Journalism
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Hotel & Catering
  • Tourism
  • Food Industry
  • Social Services
  • Non-Governmental Organizations, etc.
  • Turkish language Course.

    · 6 different levels, 20 lessons/week
    · 4 lessons daily -  Small groups: max. 8 students
    · Students are placed in different classes according to their level
    · Teaching levels according to the European Reference Frame
    · Special Department (DAC) to organize Cultural and Leisure 
      Activities for the students.
    · All teachers are native speakers
    · Videos, tapes and discussions

    The fields of this course will depend on the language level, but basically it includes:

    - Grammar,
    - Oral and written exercises,
    - Improving vocabulary
    - Compositions
    - Conversation - discussions about Turkish speaking countries
    - Introduction to Turkish culture, history and literature
    - Comments on newspapers
    - Turkish music and folklore
    - Preparing participants in their sectors, before their work placement.
    - Special extra teaching support for students with learning difficulties.

    Assesment: Participants' progress is continuously assessed through homework, assignments and final examination. Class attendance is obligatory. A Diploma is awarded certifying the type of programme; amount of hours studied and completed level of proficiency at the successful completion of the programme.

     

    2008 Leonardo da Vinci Budget.-

    · Language Course 20 Lessons (week)                        125 €
    · Accommodation / shared apartments (week)         85 €
    · Accommodation / full board in families (week)  140 €· Local transport (month)   30 €
    · Transfer services    40 €
    · Transfer with return / per person    70 €
    · Insurance - Liability      50 €
    · Cultural program (4 Activities)  75 €
    · Placements follow up, Administration,  Tutoring..  450€

    We create programmes upon request and we can make a personal programme according to your necessities !!

    Price includes, the above selected options with 24 hours supervision, certificate, evaluations, meetings...


    The program offers full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Food allowance will be given to the participants for the respective meals if not offered by the family or the employer. (after agreement with the sending organisation)

    A monthly public transport card will be given to the participant when needed to reach the school or work place. In addition transportation from the airport / train Station to the school and back is covered by the program for each participant. (after agreement with the sending organisation)


    Pick-up from the bus, train station or airport, to your accommodation is provided if selected. Details of your arrival such as the date, time and place are required at least 10 days before your arrival.

    After the course and internship each participant will get a detailed description and evaluation regarding the content and success of the course and traineeship from his/her teacher and employer.
       
    Possible sectors of placements

    We offer placements in various institutions from industrial, business, educational and non-profit sectors.
    After participation in a language course (or just from the beginning, if language course is not wished), the students have the possibility to be placed in various companies operating in many different sectors, e.g.:

     

  • IT
  • Accountancy
  • Import / Export
  • Transport
  • Marketing, Sales
  • Business Administration
  • Journalism
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Hotel & Catering
  • Tourism
  • Food Industry
  • Social Services
  • Non-Governmental Organizations, etc.


    Placements

    The main factors influencing the work placement of applicant are: knowledge of English (if applicable Turkish), subject of LdV Project, previous professional experience, education and length of the internship.

  • During the placement there will be a tutor assigned to the participant. He will help the student at work and assist in writing of the report.
  • The work placement can be change only after presenting important reasons by the participant.
  • The attendance and punctuality at work are obligatory. Breaking those rules can be a cause of dropping out of the programme.

    At the end of the programme the participant will write a final report relying on the information and experience gained during preparation course, from tutor and from the employer.


    Certification

    At the end of the programme the participants will receive a work reference from their employer. The placements will be also certified separately by Happy Kids which will confirm student's participation in the project as well as in the language course.


    Turkish language course

    Happy Kids gives the participants the opportunity to learn Turkish. We organize intensive Turkish language courses, which main aim is to familiarize with the language.


    The Turkish language course focuses on Turkish vocabulary, grammar, reading, conversation and writing.
    Fees depend on the number of students in a group and length of the course. The time of classes is arranged individually with the arriving groups.
    The main advantages of our Turkish language course are:

  • learning Turkish in Ankara near to the city centre
  • Small groups
  • Young teachers speaking English fluently
  • Friendly atmosphere


    English language course

    Happy Kids organizes English courses preparing participants to their placements. Thus the profile of the course can be flexibly adjusted to the subject of the project and level of participants.


    Work placement preparation programme

    If wished, we organize work placement preparition programme for the beneficiaries which allows them to adapt easier to new environment and to ease the effect of culture shock connected with changing the country of stay.


    Monitoring

    We manage, monitor and evaluate the placements. We assure 24 hours supervision and weekly meetings with our trainees.


    Culture programme

    Leisure activities are organised by Happy Kids according to the partner's wish. The students will have the opportunity to take part in various excursions which will let them learn something about Turkey. Ankara is the capital of Turkey  The culture programme is additionally paid and fee depends on its content.


    Accommodation in Ankara

    Beneficiaries will be placed in student houses or in apartments with other foreign students (shared rooms, bathroom, kitchen, pensions, dormitories or hotels).
    We ensure the accommodation near to the public transport stops what allows students to get easily to their places of work.


    Maintenance (board)

    The beneficiaries will get the pocket money for the meals.


    Local transportation, arrival / departure transport services

    The beneficiaries will get a public transport card to reach the work place.
    Additionally, during the first and last day of stay in Ankara, we offer transportation from / to the Airport, Railway Station or Bus Station. Please, give the details of the arrival at least 2 weeks before coming to Ankara.


    More detailed information about our activities presented above can be sent at Your request by e-mail. project@happykids.com.tr

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