Istanbul International School Fees Comparison

Comparing international school fees in Istanbul helps families choose the right school for their budget and curriculum. This guide compares schools across budget, mid-tier and premium bands with indicative annual tuition in TRY.

Fee bands at a glance (primary, annual, indicative)

Band	Annual tuition (primary)	Example schools
Budget	TRY 150,000–280,000	Istanbul International Community, ENKA
Mid-tier	TRY 350,000–550,000	British International School Istanbul, MEF
Premium	TRY 650,000–950,000+	British International School Istanbul, Robert College

Budget schools comparison

Schools in the budget band typically sit in the TRY 150,000–280,000 range for primary. Curricula include British, IB and American. Fees rise in secondary and exam years.

Mid-tier schools comparison

Mid-tier schools offer primary fees around TRY 350,000–550,000 per year. Secondary and IGCSE/IBDP typically higher. Strong curricula and facilities.

Premium schools comparison

Premium schools sit at the top end. Primary TRY 650,000–950,000+ per year. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to add beyond tuition

Include registration, application, learning support, EAL and board exam fees. See our Turkey fees guide and Hidden Fees guide.

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