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British Curriculum International Schools in Turkey

Compare 22 British Curriculum international schools in Turkey. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TRY 325,603), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
22
Curricula
20
Average annual fee
TRY 325,603
Fee range
TRY 9,571 – 1,795,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (14 schools)
Average school size
648 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Koç School
Oldest
Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle d'Ankara (1959)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Turkey

British-curriculum international schools in Turkey typically teach an English-medium programme built on the English National Curriculum and international exam routes such as Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels (or Pearson/Edexcel variants), with many schools offering bilingual streams or additional foreign languages alongside strong Turkish-language provision. These schools are concentrated in major cities - particularly Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir - and annual tuition varies widely by location and age, with commonly advertised ranges in large-city British-curriculum schools running from roughly TRY 18,000 - 60,000 depending on grade and extras. The main intake follows the Northern-Hemisphere school year starting in September, though many schools operate rolling admissions and mid-year entry where places are available. Relocating families should budget for fees plus deposits and extras, check how Turkish Ministry requirements (language or equivalency rules) might affect long-term plans, and confirm programme accreditation and which exam boards the school uses before applying.

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16 international schools in Istanbul

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3 international schools in Ankara

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2 international schools in Izmir

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1 international school in Antalya

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FAQs for Turkey

What exactly is taught in a British-curriculum international school in Turkey?
Most follow the English National Curriculum framework adapted for an international context, leading into Cambridge IGCSEs at 14 - 16 and A-Levels or Cambridge International AS/A-Levels at 16 - 18 (some schools offer other UK exam boards). Schools may combine those international courses with Turkish national subjects or offer parallel bilingual tracks, so the precise subject list and assessment route should be checked with each school.
Is instruction always in English, and will my child learn Turkish?
Instruction is primarily in English at British-curriculum international schools, but Turkish language and culture lessons are usually part of the programme and some schools run fully bilingual English-Turkish streams. For expatriate families it is common to find additional language options (French, German, Spanish) and separate support for learners who need to improve their English.
How much should I expect to pay and what extras are typical?
Tuition levels vary by city, school and year group; in big cities British-curriculum international schools commonly publish annual fees from the low tens of thousands of Turkish lira up to higher sums for premium schools, with reported ranges around TRY 18,000 - 60,000 for many Istanbul schools. Families must also allow for one-off registration or admission deposits, exam fees (IGCSE/A-Level), uniforms, transport, meals and optional extracurricular programmes which can add materially to the total annual cost.
When should I start the admissions process if we’re relocating to Turkey?
Begin researching schools as soon as you know your move date and aim to start formal applications 6 - 12 months before a September start for the most choice; many schools set priorities for early applicants but also run rolling admissions and accept mid-year entry when seats exist. Expect an admissions sequence of application, school visit or online interview, assessment or placement tests, and then an offer requiring a deposit to secure the place.
Will IGCSEs or A-Levels from a British school in Turkey be accepted for university entry?
IGCSEs and A-Levels are widely recognised by universities in the UK, Europe and North America, and most British-curriculum schools prepare students for those routes; families planning for Turkish universities should check equivalency rules since local recognition or additional language/entrance requirements can apply. If you have a specific country or university in mind, confirm with the school’s university-placement advisor and the receiving university about any documentation or equivalency steps required.