Best Schools in Istanbul
Updated February 2026
Turkey
Istanbul is rapidly emerging as one of the most compelling education destinations for internationally mobile families. Straddling two continents, this city of 16 million people combines a rich cultura...
20
Schools
17
Areas
₺100,000 – ₺1,152,600
Tuition Range
Areas in Istanbul
Beşiktaş
2 schools
Zekeriyaköy
2 schools
Bağlarbaşı
2 schools
Kadıköy
1 school
Sarıyer
1 school
Bakırköy
1 school
Maslak
1 school
Tarabya
1 school
Ulus
1 school
Arnavutköy
1 school
İstinye
1 school
Tepeören
1 school
Ayazağa
1 school
Beykoz
1 school
Levent
1 school
Beyoğlu
1 school
Büyükçekmece
1 school
Top Schools in Istanbul
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Istanbul International Academy
Beşiktaş, Istanbul
Tuition: TRY 180,000 - 450,000
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Bosphorus British College
Sarıyer, Istanbul
Tuition: TRY 150,000 - 380,000
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Robert College
Arnavutköy, Istanbul
Tuition: TRY 612,000 - 748,000
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ENKA Schools Istanbul
İstinye, Istanbul
Tuition: TRY 748,000 - 952,000
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Istanbul International Community School
Zekeriyaköy, Istanbul
Tuition: TRY 557,600 - 1,152,600
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Koç School
Tepeören, Istanbul
Tuition: TRY 606,700 - 1,119,100
Curricula Available in Istanbul
Tuition Fees by Curriculum in Istanbul
| Curriculum | Min | Avg | Max | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB | ₺180,000 | ₺558,400 | ₺1,152,600 | 12 |
| British | ₺150,000 | ₺484,700 | ₺935,900 | 5 |
| American | ₺306,000 | ₺544,000 | ₺748,000 | 3 |
| Montessori | ₺100,000 | ₺150,000 | ₺200,000 | 1 |
| French | ₺238,000 | ₺391,000 | ₺544,000 | 1 |
Fees shown are annual tuition ranges. Actual costs may vary by grade level.
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