Best private schools in Turkey 2025

• Direct flights;
• Easy visa obtaining;
• You can live in Turkey and study remotely at a school in your home country, if it is provided for by its legislation. In most other European countries there are no such privileges for foreign students;
• There are international schools in Turkey: English, French, German, American or British certificate to choose from;
• In Turkey, children are treated very warmly, so your child will not feel lonely in a private school. It is customary to respect students here, a teacher shouting at children is nonsense. In private schools, foreign children are assigned mentors who help them learn the language faster and join the team;
• It is worth not only studying in the country, but also traveling — Turkey, as the successor of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, has preserved many historical monuments.

The students are studying in private schools in Turkey for 12 years.  The studying takes place in this way – 4 years is primary school, another 4 years is secondary and the next 4 years are in a lyceum.

In each educational institution in Turkey, a child is given only one educational cycle for 4 years, then the parents themselves have the right to choose in which educational institution their child will study. A child does not have to spend all his school years in one educational institution, there is a right to choose.

After the first 4 years of study, all children in Turkey take exams. Upon successful completion of primary school, the child receives a diploma of primary education. With this certificate, the student can safely go to secondary school, at the end of which exams are also taken, and a diploma of successful eight-year education is obtained. Already at the end of 12 years of study, an exam is taken to obtain a Diploma, which indicates that you have completed a full secondary education.

Turkish colleges offer excellent learning conditions: modern facilities and learning systems. Native speakers teach in many institutions, the system is formed according to the latest techniques, your child is picked up from home in the morning and brought in the evening.

It provides meals, optional classes, sports sections and clubs. Your child will study in an international atmosphere, quickly learn Turkish and adapt to life in Turkey.

As for private schools in Turkey fees, it mostly depends on a chosen school, its ranking, educational program, number of extracurricular activities. On average, the cost of studying ranges from 3,500 euro per year to 5,000 euro.

• Robert American College

Robert American College, located in the European part of Istanbul, Besiktas, is the oldest private high school in Istanbul. Founded in 1863, Robert College is of great importance to the United States, being the oldest operating American school outside the country. Robert College is known for its famous and successful graduates and high-quality education. In order to enroll in Robert College, students must score the best 0.02% on the secondary school entrance exam prepared by the Turkish Ministry of National Education. Robert College has a bilingual curriculum in English and Turkish. As a second foreign language, students can freely choose French or German. With a high-quality education and 157 years of work experience, Robert College graduates continue their education at leading universities in Turkey and around the world.

• Private Scientific School of Bakhchesehir College (FENTEK)

Founded in 2006, this exceptional private school is an extended branch of the highly respected private schools of Bahcesehir, which provide their students with advanced academic and technological education. The Higher School of Science of Bahcesehir College is one of the best secondary schools in Turkey and one of the most difficult to enter. In 2008, only students who scored a full score on the exam conducted by the Ministry of National Education of Turkey were admitted to this educational institution. This private school contains many laboratories in various fields of science, such as genetics, robotics, electronics, psychics, chemistry, biology and much more. In addition, Bahcesehir provides a hostel for all its students.

• Kocha High School

Founded by the Vehbi Kocha Foundation in 1988, Kocha Secondary School is one of the most famous private secondary schools in Turkey with more than 2,000 students. Kocha High School is aimed at educating socially gifted, self-confident, well-mannered, responsible individuals from children. Its large campus gives students the opportunity to advance in various sports. Kocha High School has many active sports clubs that participate in various competitions both in Turkey and internationally. Thanks to its bilingual education system in Turkish and English, the school also provides French, German and Spanish education.

Tuition fees start from $1,000-4,000 per academic year and above, depending on the chosen institution and educational program. Additionally, the following costs may be arisen:

• Educational materials,
• School uniform,
• Activities and excursions,
• Electives.

The following documents will be required for entering schools in Turkey:

• Copies of passport, birth certificate,
• Transcript of grades for the past few years,
• Certificate of language proficiency,
• Motivation essay,
• Portfolio,
• Written characteristics from teachers.