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Tarsus American College

Turkey, Tarsus

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Turkish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 615
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1888
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages German, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Tarsus American College (TAC) is a private, coeducational day and boarding high school in Tarsus, Turkey, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a Turkish national curriculum. Since 2004 TAC delivers the IB Diploma, and it remains the only IBDP school in the Mediterranean region. In grade 9 students decide whether to pursue the IB pathway from grade 10, completing grades 10–11 to receive both the national diploma and the IB diploma. The school teaches Turkish for language and social subjects, while core English, science and mathematics are taught in English; TAC Prep English provides an immersion year for incoming students. The campus includes green spaces, an indoor sports hall, and boarding for 140 students. The Korkut Beriker Library holds about 15,000 books and major databases, and CIS accreditation has been renewed through 2004–2024. An Elite Artist Program (2023) enriches visual and performing arts, with trips to NASA and CERN.

www.tac.k12.tr

Caminur, Cengiz Topel Cd. No:44, 33440 Tarsus/Mersin, Türkiye

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The Essentials

Tarsus American College has 615 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Turkish, English.

Location
The school is located in Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. The address is Caminur Mah., Cengiz Topel Cad., No: 44, 33440, Tarsus/Mersin/Turkey.

Stages
Prep level; IB Diploma Programme; high school.

Type
Private, coeducational day and boarding high school.

Additional learning support
Guidance and Counseling is provided as part of TAC's Academic Support Units.

School day structure
Classes start at 8:30. The lunch break is 45 minutes. The school program offers 41 periods per week and end times vary by day.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Tuition (annual) by year group — 2025/26 figures

- 9th grade (9. Sınıf): Normal annual tuition GBP/TL 1,104,000 TL; Peşin (pay-in-full) amount 1,081,920 TL.
- 10th grade (10. Sınıf): Normal annual tuition 761,456 TL; Peşin amount 746,226 TL.
- 11th grade (11. Sınıf): Normal annual tuition 583,691 TL; Peşin amount 572,017 TL.
- 12th grade (12. Sınıf): Normal annual tuition 516,241 TL; Peşin amount 505,916 TL.

Boarding fees (annual) — 2025/26 figures

- 7-day boarding (all grades where available): Normal annual boarding supplement 405,861 TL; Peşin (pay-in-full) amount 397,743 TL. Boarding fee is charged in addition to the annual tuition.
- 5-day boarding (10th–12th grades): Normal annual boarding supplement 289,903 TL; Peşin amount 284,105 TL. Boarding is an additional fee on top of tuition.

Application / registration fees

- No separate application fee figure is published within the school's announced fee schedule for the 2025/26 cycle; completion of registration requires payment of the announced tuition and agreement to the MEB student contract as part of the enrolment process. Registration and payment steps are handled through the school's SmartClass enrolment and payment platform.

Per-term / per-invoice breakdown and billing schedule

- Electronic invoices for the academic year are issued for the September–June period and are produced in 10 equal monthly instalments (10 equal e-invoices across Sep–Jun). The school sends these electronic invoices to parents' email addresses.
- The school offers a peşin (pay-in-full) option with a reduced peşin price for the tuition and for boarding; peşin amounts are published alongside the normal annual amounts. Where instalment plans are used, the school supports specific credit-card instalment options and bank-based instalment products (details below).

Payment terms and methods

- Bank transfer (full payment): Payments may be made by bank transfer to the school's designated Yapı Kredi Bank account; the IBAN and account name are provided for the transfer and payments are reconciled by the school's Finance Office.
- SmartClass virtual POS (credit card): Peşin payments and certain instalment options may be paid via the SmartClass virtual POS. The system supports ‘‘multi-card'' payment (using up to two cards simultaneously) and the school lists participating card brands for instalment campaigns. AMEX is excluded from some card arrangements.
- Taksitli / instalment options: A two‑installment credit‑card option is available via SmartClass for certain cards; an additional school-endorsed instalment product (TEST) is available for a peşinat + 3 instalments plan using Yapı Kredi Bank procedures. The school also references an education loan option arranged with Akbank for families who prefer financing. Specific bank campaign availability and terms are managed by the banks.

What the tuition does and does not cover / other costs

- Items not included in the published tuition: Books and course materials, meals, student transport (servis), and school uniform are not included in the listed tuition amounts and are charged separately. Parents should budget separately for these items.
- Additional likely costs: charges for extra-curricular fees, individual activity fees, trips, exam fees, IB-related fees (where applicable to a student), and any optional private lessons or specialised services are typically charged separately and are not part of the annual tuition or boarding supplements listed above. (These categories are listed as exclusions from the tuition scope.)

Refunds and cancellation

- Refund rules follow the MEB (Ministry of National Education) regulation referenced by the school: if a student leaves before the start of the school year, the school refunds the annual fee less a 10% deduction; if a student leaves after the school year has started, refunds are calculated pro rata according to days attended and subject to the limits specified under MEB Article 56 and the school's registration procedures. Any scholarship-related fee adjustments or refunds are administered by the school's Finance Office.

Practical payment and administration notes

- The school requires completion of the MEB student registration contract and payment steps for the registration process to be completed; ıslak signatures or approved electronic/mobil signatures are accepted as specified by the school's registration instructions.
- Finance contact and administrative reconciliation are handled by the school's Finance/Mali İşler office; payment receipts and reconciliations are issued after the payment is posted to the school account. Parents are expected to include student name and number in bank transfer descriptions to ensure accurate posting.

(Amounts shown are the school's published 2025/26 fee figures for tuition and boarding. If your listing requires per-term figures and the school invoices monthly in 10 equal instalments across Sep–Jun, divide the annual amount by 10 to obtain the monthly invoice amount and divide by the number of academic terms you use in your database to obtain a term figure.)
Academics

Tarsus American College teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
IB Diploma Programme offered since 2004, and TAC remains the only IBDP school in the Mediterranean region. Students decide in grade 9 whether to pursue the IB program from grade 10, and complete grades 10–11 to receive both the national high school diploma and the IB diploma. Language of Instruction: Turkish is used for Turkish Language and Literature, History, Geography, Religion and Ethics, and Philosophy; core English courses, Science and Math, and some electives are taught in English. TAC Prep English provides an English immersion year with 24 hours of English language instruction. Electives follow the Turkish Ministry-approved course distribution, with German and French available as second foreign languages, and the program runs across 41 periods per week.

Student Teacher Ratio
615 students and 82 teachers in the 2024-2025 academic year yield a student–teacher ratio of about 7.5:1. The Prep year reports an average class size of 20, while class sizes across grades range from 16 to 24.

Exam Results
Graduates frequently enter Turkish universities; 73% of TAC graduates are placed in state or private universities (often on scholarship). About 27% pursue higher education overseas. The five most popular Turkish universities for TAC graduates are Koç University, Istanbul Bilgi University, Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul Technical University, and Yeditepe University.

Higher Education Progression
The majority of TAC graduates enter Turkish universities (state or private) in the 73% placement rate, and about 27% pursue higher education overseas.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Intake route and eligibility: TAC admits students into the preparatory class through the Central Examination System (LGS) from students who have completed the 8th grade. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the admission score is 438. A total of 120 prep seats are allocated through the LGS process. The preparatory year is compulsory. 2. Prep program content and boarding: The preparatory year includes an intensive English program, a second foreign language (German or French), Turkish, science, mathematics, visual arts, physical education, music, information technologies and homeroom. TAC provides a dormitory with a capacity of 144 students; currently 66 female and 78 male residents. Boarders may be accommodated as part of enrollment. 3. Visits and registration: Prospective families may visit the school by appointment. Open House dates are announced on the site and an online school tour is provided. Registrations take place at the school, with detailed information shared in the Guidelines for School Admissions. 4. Admission outcomes and gender quotas: Admitted students are drawn from top percentile ranges; for 2024-2025, boys were admitted from the top 12.52 percentile nationwide and girls from the top 12.83 percentile. The school uses a gender quota of 60 female and 60 male students. If someone other than a parent completes enrollment, a power of attorney is required; custodial rules apply if parents are divorced. 5. Enrollment procedures and power of attorney, transfers: If enrollment is to be completed by someone other than a parent, a power of attorney is required. If a transfer is requested after enrollment, the registration is canceled in the e-Okul system and the new school completes enrollment by pulling the student's name. Enrollment contracts are signed to confirm admission. 6. Withdrawal and refunds: If withdrawal occurs before the start of the academic year, a 10% tuition refund is provided; after the start, 10% of the tuition plus the amount for days attended are retained. If the student transfers to another school, the registration is canceled in the e-Okul system and the new school completes enrollment by pulling the name.

Scholarships
Academic Merit Scholarships are awarded to the top six LGS scorers among those pre-registered during the first registration period and cover 100% of tuition; merit scholarships may also be awarded at varying rates. Sports, Arts and Science Scholarships may be awarded to high achievers and can be combined with the Financial Need Scholarship up to 100% of tuition; only one of these scholarships may be awarded to a student. The Financial Need Scholarship is available for families with limited resources; the 2024-2025 window opened June 29, 2024 at 9:00 am and closed July 1, 2024 at 3:00 pm; applications require documentation and are reviewed before registration.
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