Education in Turkey — Advisory for International Families

Istanbul offers a strong landscape of international and private Turkish schools serving the global community.

International Schools

Istanbul hosts internationally accredited schools offering IB, British (IGCSE/A-Level), American, German, and French curricula. We provide current school recommendations based on your child’s age, prior curriculum, and target universities during a private consultation — school quality and availability change regularly.

Private Turkish Schools

High-quality private Turkish schools (özel okul) offer excellent education at significantly lower fees than international schools, with English-medium streams available at leading institutions.

Turkish Universities

Turkey hosts internationally recognised universities including Boğaziçi University, METU/ODTÜ, Bilkent, and Koç University.

Student Residence Permit

Foreign nationals enrolled in a recognised Turkish institution are eligible for a Student Residence Permit (Öğrenci İkamet İzni), valid for the duration of their studies and renewable annually. We assist with the full application process.