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Necat British College

Instructs in English

Fees €8,500 - 12,300

Type Co-educational

Necat British College operates across two campuses in Northern Cyprus. The Lefkoşa campus is located at Hasan Alçıoğlu Sokak No:51, Hamitköy, and the Kyrenia campus at Zeytin Sokak No.45, Alsancak. The school is a private institution that offers a British Curriculum alongside BTEC Qualifications, supporting both traditional academic routes and vocational study. This combination provides learners with internationally recognizable qualifications aligned to UK study pathways while catering to varied interests and career goals. By serving families in North Cyprus, the college seeks to provide continuity for students who may transition between local and international education systems. The dual-campus arrangement enables access to a diverse learning community and a structured progression route from early years through to senior phases. The school's emphasis on a consistent, standards-based framework aims to prepare students for higher education and employment opportunities within and beyond North Cyprus. It welcomes international families seeking clear study routes.

Location

Two campuses in Northern Cyprus: Kyrenia campus at Zeytin Street No.45, Alsancak-Girne. Nicosia campus at Hasan Alçıoğlu Street No.51, behind BRTK, Lefkoşa.

Stages

Early Years (including Nursery/Reception), Primary School, Middle School, and High School (Year 10–13).

Type

Private school

Country affiliation

North Cyprus

Application / Registration Fee
- A one‑time registration fee of GBP 400 is charged for all new students.

Tuition fees — Nicosia campus (2026/27 academic year)
- Nursery: GBP 8,500 per year.
- Reception: GBP 8,500 per year.
- Years 1–3: GBP 8,900 per year.
- Years 4–6: GBP 9,350 per year.
- Years 7–9: GBP 9,700 per year.
- Years 10–11: GBP 11,200 per year.
- Years 12–13 (A‑Level): GBP 12,300 per year.
- Monthly instalment range (where chosen): approximately GBP 760 to GBP 1,095 per month (depending on year group and chosen instalment plan).

Tuition fees — Kyrenia campus (2026/27 academic year)
- Nursery: GBP 8,050 per year.
- Reception: GBP 8,500 per year.
- Years 1–3: GBP 8,900 per year.
- Years 4–6: GBP 9,350 per year.
- Years 7–9: GBP 9,500 per year.
- Years 10–11: GBP 10,500 per year.
- Years 12–13 (IGCSE / BTEC): GBP 10,500 per year.
- Monthly instalment range (where chosen): approximately GBP 720 to GBP 940 per month (depending on year group and chosen instalment plan).

What the tuition covers / excludes
- For Early Years (Nursery, Reception) tuition normally includes meals and snacks (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack) as stated for those stages; Years 1–9 include lunch with tuition.
- Textbooks, school uniform, external examination fees (IGCSE / AS / A‑Level) and school transport are charged separately and are not included in the published tuition figures; Years 10–13 explicitly exclude exam fees and textbooks.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment arrangements offered: full annual payment (single payment), an early‑payment two‑instalment option (early‑bird), or 12 equal monthly instalments.
- Early‑bird / early‑payment window runs in the spring (promotional early‑bird period noted around late March to 30 April for the 2026/27 cycle). When paying under the early payment option, the second instalment is due by the end of October of the school year.
- A late‑payment penalty applies: a monthly charge of 5% on overdue amounts if fees remain unpaid more than 15 days after the due date; the school may require withdrawal for persistent non‑payment.

Sibling discount
- A 10% discount applies to the second child; a 20% discount applies to the third and any subsequent children.

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- School uniform: charged separately from tuition (no fixed public uniform price listed in the fee schedule).
- Textbooks and workbooks: charged separately.
- External exam fees (IGCSE / AS / A‑Level / BTEC): charged separately for applicable year groups.
- School transport (bus): charged separately; specific route/pricing information is arranged through the school's transport service.
- School trips and optional extracurricular activity charges: additional to tuition where applicable.

Refunds, withdrawal and notice
- The registration fee is non‑refundable.
- If a pupil is withdrawn, four months' written notice is required. Failure to provide the required four months' written notice results in four months' tuition becoming payable as compensation.
- Overdue instalments incur the stated monthly penalty and may lead to further administrative actions for recovery.

Fee payment arrangements (practical summary)
- Parents may choose one of the published arrangements: pay the full annual tuition in a single payment (often with an early‑payment discount), pay in two instalments (early‑bird option with second instalment typically due by end‑October), or spread the annual tuition over 12 equal monthly instalments.
- The school applies sibling discounts and enforces late‑payment penalties and the four‑month notice rule as described above.

Please use the above figures and conditions when recording Necat British College fees for the 2026/27 admissions year; the amounts are expressed in GBP and are the published annual tuition and common instalment ranges for each campus.

Uniform Requirement

Girls: NBC long or short sleeve blue Lacoste shirt, NBC camel shorts or skirt, NBC sweater, NBC socks (navy tights in winter) and navy shoes or trainers. Boys: NBC long or short sleeve blue Lacoste shirt, NBC camel trousers, NBC sweater, NBC socks and navy shoes or trainers. PE Kit: NBC PE T-shirt and shorts, NBC tracksuit and trainers. Students may wear their PE Kit only on PE days. All uniform must be clearly named. Additional notes: Jewellery is not allowed except stud earrings for girls; long hair should be tied back; no nail varnish or makeup; boys' hair should be short with no shaved lines.

Food Options

Meals are included with tuition. Kyrenia Campus (2025–2026): Early Years (Nursery, Reception, Year 1) include breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack; Years 2–9 include lunch; Years 10–11 include lunch; Years 12–13 include lunch. A £400 non-refundable registration fee applies to new students. Nicosia Campus (2026–2027): Year 10–11 include lunch; Year 12–13 include lunch. A £400 registration fee applies; there is a 10% sibling discount for the second child and a 20% discount for the third and subsequent children; four months' notice is required to withdraw.

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TED Northern Cyprus College

Instructs in English, Turkish

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees €444,700 - 718,300

Type Co-educational

TED Northern Cyprus College is a well-established option in Nicosia for international students. Located on Yakın Doğu Boulevard, the 30‑acre campus houses 16,500 m² of enclosed space and facilities, including an indoor sports complex, a swimming pool, laboratories, a library, a dining hall, a conference hall, club rooms, and art and music studios. The school serves ages 3 to 18 and offers a bespoke curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC qualifications, and the IB Diploma Programme. Instruction is in English, with secondary students following the Ministry of Education framework for private colleges; the timetable comprises 44 lessons of 40 minutes each per week. From Grade 4, German or French is available as a second language, with CEFR-aligned exams such as DELF and Goethe-Zertifikat. By Grade 8, English proficiency targets CEFR B1/B2. A distinctive feature is the TEDMUNCY Diplomatic Society, providing Model United Nations opportunities and international collaboration worldwide.

Location

Lefkoşa (Nicosia), Northern Cyprus. Address: Near East Boulevard, Expo Area, Lefkoşa, KKTC. The campus comprises 16,500 square meters of enclosed area on a 30-acre site.

Stages

Kindergarten; Primary School; Secondary School; High School

Additional learning support

Reinforcement programs are applied to prepare students for the international programs which they will follow in high school. The secondary school uses English as the language of instruction and prepares students for Cambridge ESOL exams (KET in grade 6 and PET in grade 7).

Country affiliation

Northern Cyprus (TRNC)

School day structure

44 lessons per week; each lesson lasts 40 minutes.

Bus service

Bus transportation is provided by specialist transport providers. In every academic term, all drivers and escorts receive 'Traffic Safety Driving and Travel Education' training.

Application / registration fees
- No separate, standalone application fee or registration deposit is published in the school's 2026 peşin fee notices; the published figures are presented as the announced school (annual) fees.

Annual tuition (published peşin prices) — 2026 (per academic stage, expressed in TRY)
- Anaokulu (3 years): TRY 444,700.00.
- Anaokulu (4–5 years): TRY 476,600.00.
- İlkokul (Primary): TRY 527,600.00.
- Ortaokul (Middle): TRY 593,700.00.
- Lise – YKS (National programme): TRY 693,400.00.
- Lise – UA program (IGCSE / A‑Level): TRY 718,300.00.

What those published amounts include and do not include
- The announced annual (peşin) school fee is stated to include tuition (education), school-provided meals, emergency health insurance and VAT.
- Uniforms, specific school books and certain ancillary services (for example contracted transport / servis) are organised separately (uniform/book sale days and transport registration are handled through the school) and are additional to the announced school fee.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published numbers are the peşin (single-payment) “announced school fee” amounts and are offered for specific payment windows (peşin prices are listed as valid through the stated date for each announcement). For the June 2026 announcement the peşin prices are presented as valid to the stated deadline.
- Installment (taksit) payment options are available but specified by the school's accounting office on a case-by-case basis; families are instructed to arrange installment schedules and terms directly with the school's accounting unit.
- Historically the school has worked with partner banks to offer credit‑card installment plans and bank payment options; similar bank/credit‑card arrangements have been referenced in the school's earlier fee communications.

Discounts and bursary rules (as published in the fee notices)
- Loyalty (aidiyet) discount: 2% for families with 1–3 years at the school; 4% for families with 4 years or more.
- Transition (kademe geçişi) discount: 4% for students continuing from one stage to the next after at least two years in the prior stage.
- TED alumni discount: 10% for children whose parent(s) are TED graduates.
- Sibling discount: 10% for each subsequent sibling enrolled concurrently.
- Institutional discount: up to 20% for specified institutional categories (subject to quota).
- Maximum: the total of discount items applied to a single student cannot exceed 15% (institutional discount excepted); discounts and achievement bursaries apply only to the education (tuition) component.

Boarding / residential provision
- No boarding or student dormitory provision is listed among the school's campus services and facilities; the school's publicly listed campus services describe day‑school facilities (health services, meals, transport, sports and learning facilities) rather than any on‑site residential accommodation.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniform and books: the school runs scheduled uniform and book sale days each year; uniform and book purchases are billed separately from the announced school fee.
- Transport (servis): transport registration is arranged separately and transport fees are charged in addition to the announced school fee.
- Examination authorisation, international exam fees (IGCSE/A‑Level) and optional external program charges may be billed separately for students registered in international programmes. (The announced school fee covers tuition and meals as noted above.)

Refund / cancellation
- The 2026 peşin fee notices published by the school do not include a detailed, published refund schedule in the fee announcement documents; refund, cancellation and any registration‑deposit retention conditions are handled through the school's administrative/accounting procedures. Families should follow the school's registration rules and accounting guidance for withdrawal and refund enquiries.

Accepted payment channels (summary)
- The school uses standard bank payment channels and has historically provided partner‑bank credit‑card installment arrangements and bank transfer (EFT/havale) options; the school's accounting office provides the specific bank account and credit‑card arrangements for each registration period.

Notes for parents: the published figures above reflect the school's announced annual (peşin) fee amounts and the fee notices state which elements are included in those amounts, the discount types and the requirement to contact the school accounting unit for installment schedules, payment instructions and any operational details such as transport or uniform purchases.

Curriculum

Secondary education is conducted in English and follows the Ministry of Education framework for private colleges. The program offers 44 lessons per week, each 40 minutes long. It provides national and international platforms to express students and to develop interests in science, culture and sports, with a mission to cultivate independent and critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, enterprising spirit, and to preserve national values. Students sit international Cambridge ESOL exams, including KET in grade 6 and PET in grade 7, and English proficiency is certified internationally. From grade 4, students may study German or French as a second foreign language; these courses follow the CEFR and lead to DELF certificates in French (A1–B2) and Goethe-Zertifikat in German (A1–B2), with higher-level options such as TestDaF available. By the end of grade 8, English attainment aims at CEFR levels B1/B2 to enable real-life communication.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates pursue higher education at universities in the Republic of Turkey, the United Kingdom, other European countries, and the United States. The school is an affiliated Cambridge International Examinations test centre (CY063) since 2013 and an Edexcel (Pearson) centre (Centre Code: 97047).

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Health Centre aims to improve the health of students and staff and maintain a healthy learning environment. It includes a well-equipped infirmary, a health care room for health checks and emergencies for kindergarten, and a full-time nurse. The Psychological Counselling and Guidance Department helps students cope with difficulties before they become serious problems. It supports students to raise social awareness and to become compatible, communicative, healthy and creative individuals who are sensitive to their environment. It uses a student-centred approach and collaborates with teachers, administrators and parents to support school adjustment and future education choices.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The language of instruction in the secondary school is English. English is compulsory for all levels within the K12 system, and all students are required to choose French or German as a second foreign language. The K12 English, French and German curricula emphasise meaningful learning and self-evaluation to achieve optimum success for each student. The curricula aim to help students communicate effectively using the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and foster research abilities and autonomy. From the 4th grade, students may choose German or French; the courses are CEFR-aligned, with DELF certificates for French (A1–B2) and Goethe certificates for German (A1–B2) and TestDaF for higher levels.

Mental Wellbeing

Health Centre aims to improve the health of students and staff and maintain a healthy learning environment. It features a well-equipped infirmary, a health care room for health checks and emergencies, and a full-time nurse. The Psychological Counselling and Guidance Department supports students to cope with difficulties, raises social awareness, and helps them become compatible, communicative, healthy and creative individuals. It uses a student-centred approach and collaborates with teachers, administrators and parents to support school adjustment and guidance for higher education choices.

Safeguarding

The school works with a professional security firm to provide security services. To ensure safety, two private security officers work on campus 24 hours. Cameras are installed in all buildings and outdoor areas and are monitored by the security unit. Entry and exit to the school are controlled by security personnel.

History

TED Northern Cyprus College has been the Turkish Education Association's torchbearer in Cyprus since 2010.

Community

The school hosts a calendar of community and educational events. In the 2019-2020 academic year, events included the Culture and Art Festival, the Walled City Trip in Nicosia for Grade 5, a TRNC Parliament Trip for Grade 3, Republic Day celebrations, and various other activities such as science fairs and national observances.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) holds General Assembly Meetings; the 2019-2020 academic calendar lists PTA General Assembly Meetings on November 18-29, 2019.

Facilities Overview

The campus covers 30 acres with 16,500 m² of enclosed space. The kindergarten building has a capacity of 120 students, the primary school 360, the middle school 216, and the high school 384. The campus includes an indoor sports complex, a dining hall, outdoor play and sports areas, laboratories, a conference hall, club rooms, and a library, along with an administrative building and teacher housing. All classrooms have computers, projectors and internet access, and electronic classrooms have smart boards.

Sports Facilities

An indoor sports complex is available, along with an indoor swimming pool. Outdoor play and sports areas provide additional space for activities. These facilities support physical education and school sports programs.

Academic Facilities

Laboratories and a library are part of the campus facilities. A conference hall is available for events and presentations. All classrooms include computers, projectors and internet access, and electronic classrooms have smart boards.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Club rooms are provided for extracurricular activities.

Academic & Intellectual

The secondary school provides reinforcement programs to prepare students for international programmes and follows the national curriculum as configured for private colleges. The language of instruction is English. The school offers 44 lessons per week, with each lesson lasting 40 minutes. Students sit Cambridge ESOL examinations, including KET in grade 6 and PET in grade 7, and by the end of 8th grade reach English proficiency at levels B1/B2 in the European framework for real life communication.

Arts & Creative

The school has art studios equipped with modern art materials, where students take art lessons. Music lessons are offered in music studios with piano, percussion, brass and woodwind instruments, complemented by computers and a rich sheet music collection. At the start of each year, students are chosen to join the choir or other music groups, and they perform in concerts throughout the year.

Cultural & Language

The language of instruction in the secondary school is English. Students can choose German or French as a second foreign language from the 4th grade; the language programs follow the Common European Framework, with DELF certificates in French (A1, A2, B1, B2) and DALF (C1, C2), and Goethe-Zertifikat (A1, A2, B1, B2) and TestDaF (C1, C2) certificates for German. The school also facilitates international participation through the TEDMUNCY Diplomatic Society Club, which attends Model United Nations conferences where delegates represent countries.

Social & Hobbies

The school offers dramatic performances, dancing, folk dances and many artistic and social activities in various school clubs. They are involved in social service projects supervised by teachers to foster social responsibility.

Community & Service

The school fosters social responsibility through social service projects supported and supervised by teaching staff.

Leadership & Professional

Members of the TEDMUNCY Diplomatic Society Club attend conferences, panels, workshops and forums organized under Model United Nations, representing countries as UN delegates; these conferences foster international participation and bring together students from different countries.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The school has two indoor sports halls, one in the primary building and a main large sports hall with stadium seating, and a half Olympic indoor swimming pool next to the main sports hall. Art studios and music studios provide creative outlets, and students participate in choir or other music groups with concerts throughout the year.

Admissions

1) Kindergarten enrollment for ages 3-5 is conducted via an initial interview by the school's guidance service. The interview assesses readiness for the early years program and informs admission decisions. Appointments for these interviews can be online or in person.
2) Enrollment for Primary School grades 1-3 is conducted via an initial interview by the guidance service. The interview assesses the applicant's readiness and fit for the program. Appointments for these interviews can be online or in person.
3) Enrollment for grades 4-11 requires both an admissions exam and an initial interview conducted by the guidance service. The admissions exam evaluates academic readiness and placement. For 6th and 8th grades, the dates for the admissions and scholarship exams will be announced later.
4) Interviews for Kindergarten and Primary 1-3 are conducted by appointment. Interviews can be held online or in person, depending on the arrangement. The appointment system supports flexible scheduling for families.
5) Scholarships are available for students entering 6th and 9th grades. The two scholarships are Başarı Bursu (Merit Scholarship) and Tam Eğitim Bursu (Full Education Scholarship). Scholarships are awarded based on placement test results and ranking.

Scholarships

Two scholarships are offered for students entering 6th and 9th grades: Başarı Bursu (Merit Scholarship) and Tam Eğitim Bursu (Full Education Scholarship). Scholarships are awarded based on placement test results and ranking. The awards provide varying levels of financial support for eligible students.

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