International Schools in Turkey
Compare 65 international schools in Turkey. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TRY 462,636), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 65
- Curricula
- 24
- Average annual fee
- TRY 462,636
- Fee range
- TRY 300 – 2,159,670
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (26 schools)
- Average school size
- 816 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Eyuboglu Schools
- Oldest
- Sainte Pulcherie French High School (1846)
- With boarding
- 5
About international schools in Turkey
International schools in Turkey form a mixed landscape: English-medium British and American schools and IB-authorised schools operate alongside bilingual Turkish - English private schools and diplomatic or national-system schools (German, French, Italian) that serve specific communities. Many schools teach primarily in English while also offering Turkish language and literature plus other modern languages such as German, French or Spanish; the International Baccalaureate is widely available at many international sites. Annual fees vary widely - from several thousand US dollars a year at more affordable private bilingual schools to tens of thousands at higher-fee international schools, with Istanbul generally the most expensive city. Admissions follow a Northern-Hemisphere school year for most international schools (main intake in September), although some schools offer January or rolling entry; expect an application, document checks, entrance assessments and an interview or school visit, and allow several months when you are relocating.
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52 international schools in Istanbul
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7 international schools in Ankara
See all 7 →4 international schools in Izmir
See all 4 →1 international school in Antalya
See all 1 →1 international school in Tarsus
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Curricula
There are 65 international schools in Turkey covering 24 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (26), IB (PYP) (16), American Curriculum (15), Bespoke Curriculum (14), Cambridge IGCSE (14). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Turkey runs from about TRY 300 to TRY 2,159,670, averaging roughly TRY 462,636. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Turkey run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
5 of the 65 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Turkey we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.