International Schools in Turkey
Compare 10 international schools in Turkey. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TRY 54,590), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 10
- Curricula
- 12
- Average annual fee
- TRY 54,590
- Fee range
- TRY 300 – 550,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (6 schools)
- Average school size
- 558 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Gokkusagi Schools Istanbul
- Oldest
- Liceo Italiano di Istanbul (1888)
About international schools in Turkey
Turkey offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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1 international school in Izmir
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Curricula
There are 10 international schools in Turkey covering 12 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge IGCSE (6), IB (DP) (5), Cambridge A Levels (3), IB (PYP) (3), Cambridge International AS Levels (2). 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 550,000, averaging roughly TRY 54,590. 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
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
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.