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Istanbul ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Istanbul

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Istanbul
126 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Istanbul
Nightlife
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Geographic setting
4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Public transport
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Climate
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Cleanliness
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Affordability
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shopping
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Safety
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

What our students said about Istanbul

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Hospitable, friendly city, lots of stores and entertainment catering to all tastes and wallets. Fairly safe place - there is an active life until 1 am in the tourist part of the center, some stores are open, a lot of police, but no disturbances. Historical monuments, museums, parks, a city with a very convenient public transportation system. Fresh air, sunny weather and friendly people create an unforgettable atmosphere of joy and pleasure. Depending on the time of year, it is possible to visit the nearby islands to enjoy a beach holiday.

Valentina
Russia
5.0

Rating: 5/5

This city is very impressive! It is buzzing day and night. The cleanliness is as good as I have ever experienced in any big city. You can experience whatever your heart desires. The various services are almost without exception impressively good and of great creativity. The cuisine is also very appealing.

Heike
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Great, exhausting, exciting, colourful - Istanbul is something you have to walk around or use public transport. Taksim is the area to go for shopping, eating out, amusement, contemporary witnesses can be found everywhere in the city. Multicultural and open-minded.

Kirstin
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I liked the ferry rides best, and apart from that I walked around a lot and found Orhan Pamuk's museum very imaginative. As a solo traveller, I had no problems at all going out to eat. However, I can't say anything about the nightlife...

Margitta
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Istanbul is my favourite city in the whole world! I am nowhere as happy as in İstanbul! The warmest people I know live in Istanbul and the city will always have a place in my heart!!!

Hannah
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Istanbul is a huge city with an enormous history. There are a lot of sights, beaches and night life is not neglected either.

Ünal
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Everything from a big city. Unfortunately, as a foreigner you have to pay a lot for everything.

Inge
Belgium
4.0

Rating: 4/5

A beautiful city and I am very much in love with it, I will come again inschalah

Hussein
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Istanbul is the most interesting city I have ever seen. Istanbul is unique.

Beatrice
Switzerland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I love the city of Istanbul it's amazing

Nadia
France

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Istanbul

Royal Turkish Education Center

Very good teacher, good course, good level classification, interesting learning material, small group, nice atmosphere.

29 January 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 55 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

I had a really wonderful time at the school. The lessons were very informative and at a pleasant pace, so you really understood everything. Even when I had questions outside of school hours, I always got an immediate answer via WhatsApp. The teachers and staff in particular made sure that every student was really happy there. I always felt welcome and really enjoyed my time there. I would come back again and again and can recommend the school to anyone!!!
A wonderful school with wonderful people! Küçük bir Aile! (A little family!)

11 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 18 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

I attended the Turkish course at Royal Turkish Schools in Taksim, Istanbul, from September 11th to September 29th, 2023, and I am extremely pleased with my experience. Despite having no prior knowledge of Turkish, I was able to make significant progress in a very short time. This achievement is credited to the outstanding teachers who not only possess impressive expertise but are also full of energy and competence. A special thanks to "Elif," who played a crucial role in our learning journey. The speed at which I was able to learn in this course pleasantly surprised me. I never thought I would achieve so much in such a short period. For this reason, I wholeheartedly recommend Royal Turkish Schools. Don't hesitate; this school is truly excellent!

4 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 31 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

Super lessons, super nice and qualified teachers. In addition, there was water, tea and coffee till the cows come home. I don't know about the afternoon activities because I didn't ask. But I know that the students made plans with each other.

16 September 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 69 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

Good teacher and great response from members of the school to respond to our needs

12 September 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 62 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

The teaching is very good. Dedicated teachers.

3 June 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 56 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

Everyone is very friendly and accommodating, really everyone and especially Ayse, like a mum to everyone, and my teacher Elina was great.
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15 May 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 51 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

Great school! Great teachers! Excellent location. Good attitude towards students and learning process. I especially noticed that the classes are held according to their own textbooks. Significant progress, especially if you do your homework.

16 January 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 47 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

I really liked the school, it's conveniently located, pleasant atmosphere, young talented teachers, individual approach to everyone. Despite the non-core direction of the English language, personal training was carried out, since there was not enough of the group, as well the school even allowed to pay on arrival. There is an opportunity to live in a host family or in a separate apartment. Only positive emotions, I recommend the school.
I recommend the school for learning both Turkish and English.

15 January 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 44 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

The welcome, the location, the course, the teacher

8 November 2022
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 48 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

Staff attitudes towards students
The staff is wonderful

11 July 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 8 weeks
Student age: 54 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Turkish Language Center

Our teacher Nurcan is very friendly, accommodating and competent.

20 April 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 62 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 6 reviews
Turkish Language Center

The teacher, Mrs. Nurcan, is very competent and experienced, she is also involved beyond the classroom and enjoys showing the students around her city. She is always available for the students and easy to talk to. For my individual lessons, I was even able to choose locations to study, depending on the weather, even in the great outdoors (e.g. Emirgan Park during the tulip blossom season) or in a patisserie over a coffee. I looked forward to the varied lessons every day and learned a lot in the well-structured and prepared lessons. A really worthwhile learning stay that I will definitely repeat next year. Many thanks also for the perfect pre-organization by the agency.

19 April 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 0 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 6 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

I am very happy with my lessons. In 2 weeks I have improved a lot. At the excursions from school I did not participate, but I personally didn't need that. You can go or drive anywhere yourself.
I will repeat my course in the summer

24 January 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 44 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

It was an amazing experience. I kindly recommended to anyone who wishes to come and learn in Istanbul.
This is the right place to be in if you want to learn Turkish.

29 June 2021
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 41 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

The staff and teachers were exceptionally friendly

21 January 2019
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 59 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews
Royal Turkish Education Center

Good learning atmosphere, nice teachers

27 November 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 56 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 50 reviews

Information about Istanbul

Why Istanbul? Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities, with it´s skyline studded with domes and minarets. Its history tracks back from Byzantium to Constantinople to its place at the head of the Ottoman Empire. Fragments of this varied architectural inheritance are visible, with stunning Ottoman mosques, classical columns, Byzantine structures, ancient city walls and fine churches. Today Istanbul hums as Turkey's cultural heart and good-time capital. With the buzzing atmosphere of the pedestrian Istiklal Caddesi and its hundreds of bars, cinemas, art galleries, restaurants and bistros, the city seems more funky and cosmopolitan than ever.
Population:   14,805,000
Time zone: +12h. (GMT +2)
Region: Istanbul,
Currency: TRY (1 TRY = 0.0310 USD)
Name of city in Turkish: İstanbul
Visa: Nationals from USA require a visa to enter and study in Turkey. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Turkey in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Turkey on the official website - .
High season: August
Low season: January
Average course price per week (High season): 145 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 184 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 65* (35% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 53* (47% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:65* (35% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (Turkey average): 86.48 TRY
    (48% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type F
  • Residential voltage: 220 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Water Temperature
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Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace
Süleymaniye Mosque
Süleymaniye Mosque
The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque
Istiklal Caddesi
Istiklal Caddesi
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar
Turkish Bath
Turkish Bath
Istanbul
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Istanbul Atatürk (IST) - 12 km. from Istanbul city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 5 minutes, 30 minutes.

Main stops: Ataturk Airport Havalimani, Zeytinburnu, Aksaray

Every 240 minutes, 75 minutes.

Main stops: Havaalani dis hatlar, Yenikapi transit

Taxi: 15 minutes drive to city center of Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW) - 32 km. from Istanbul city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 30 minutes, 75 minutes.

Main stops: Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Faith Sultan Mehmet Bridge, 1.Levent

Taxi: 35 minutes drive to city center of Istanbul

Q&A - Questions and answers about Istanbul

  • We have partner schools in Istanbul offering excellent English courses.
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 16, 2023

FAQ about schools in Istanbul

  • If you are an absolute beginner, you will need grammar before you can converse, as you will naturally need to learn to build sentences first.
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2024
  • On average, for A1/A2 level you need about 100-120 hours, for B1/B2 450-490 hours and for C1/C2 1000-1100 hours of study. Of course, it all depends on how quickly you pick it up, what your prior knowledge is (possibly also of a similar language) and whether you learn the language in the country of origin. So, for this reason, we specialise in offering languages in the country of origin, as there you improve your language skills the fastest!
    Robin Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 21, 2022

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