Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you were wondering
The questions we hear most often about our lessons, program structure, pricing and process: all in one place. If your question isn't answered here, get in touch.
What is ITMagic Academy?
What is ITMagic Academy?
ITMagic Academy is a boutique international-exam prep academy with 20 years of experience. We run AP, IB, Digital SAT, IGCSE and French BAC/Brevet programs in groups of at most three students, fully online. Our students come from across Türkiye and abroad.
Which exams do you prepare students for?
Which exams do you prepare students for?
Our active programs include AP (Calculus, Statistics, Computer Science A/Principles, Physics, Cybersecurity and more), IB Mathematics, Digital SAT, Cambridge IGCSE, French BAC (S/ES) and Brevet (DNB). We also offer university summer prep and support for students studying abroad.
Are lessons online or in person?
Are lessons online or in person?
All lessons are 100% online and live. Whether you're in Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir or overseas, you receive the same quality of instruction. Our boutique format combined with online delivery consistently produces the strongest outcomes.
Why groups of no more than three?
Why groups of no more than three?
Twenty years of experience have shown us that neurocognitive attention and learning outcomes drop sharply in crowded classes. In groups of at most three, instructors track where every student is getting stuck in real time, and exam strategy is shaped for the individual. This is our core differentiator.
Do you offer a free intro meeting?
Do you offer a free intro meeting?
Yes. Every student starts with a complimentary 45-minute intro meeting. We analyze your current level together, discuss your target exam and date, and set a realistic roadmap. You can request an appointment through the contact form.
Do you administer mock exams?
Do you administer mock exams?
Yes: mock exams are a core part of every program. As your exam date approaches we run weekly full-length mocks in the real format, with instructor-graded feedback and time-management coaching. We use original or official-source mock papers for AP, IB, SAT, IGCSE and BAC.
Can I take lessons from abroad?
Can I take lessons from abroad?
Absolutely. A share of our students lives in Europe, the U.S., the Middle East and the Far East. We build schedules that work across time zones, and we have deep experience with students at Turkish schools abroad and in the NATO/CNED system.
Do you have a specific approach for French-school students?
Do you have a specific approach for French-school students?
Yes. This is one of our niche specialties. Our founder has worked with students from Lycée Pierre Loti, Charles de Gaulle and the NATO/CNED system for two decades. We deliver French-language BAC (S/ES) and Brevet prep, bilingual exam strategy and guidance for European university placement.
Who are your instructors?
Who are your instructors?
Our instructors come from the natural curriculum of the exam they teach: bachelor's or master's degree in the field, study-abroad experience and a minimum of 3 years' active teaching in the given exam. Our founder Uğur Varlıklı is a Galatasaray University Computer Engineering graduate (Mention Très Bien) and has worked with 400+ students.
What are your fees and payment terms?
What are your fees and payment terms?
Fees vary by program, number of sessions and group size. After the intro meeting we send you a tailored proposal that transparently lists lesson hours, mock exams and materials included. Payment can be monthly or per-package; cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance.
Still have questions?
Book a free 45-minute intro call and let's talk through your situation.