International School Fees Turkey: Budget to Premium

Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara and other cities) has international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and other curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice. Note: fees may be quoted in TRY or USD; confirm currency.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly TRY 250,000–450,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly TRY 550,000–850,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly TRY 950,000–1,500,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Istanbul has the widest choice.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Istanbul International Community School (IICS) (certain programmes), British International School Istanbul (BISI) (certain year groups) and MEF International School can sit in the budget band. Primary often TRY 300,000–450,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

British International School Istanbul (BISI), Enka Schools and Istanbul International Community School (IICS) are mid-tier examples. Primary often TRY 600,000–850,000; secondary/IBDP can be TRY 850,000–1,100,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

Robert College, Üsküdar American Academy and Istanbul International Community School (IICS) (full programme) sit at the premium end. Primary can be TRY 1,000,000–1,400,000 and secondary/IBDP TRY 1,200,000–1,600,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be TRY 30,000–100,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add TRY 80,000–200,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget TRY 60,000–150,000+ per exam session.
• Currency: confirm whether fees are in TRY or USD and any FX adjustment.

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How to choose

• Set your budget band, city and curriculum; request full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Clarify what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams) and payment currency.

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