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Average Rating

4.8

Overall rating
Royal Turkish Schools, Istanbul, Turkey

Based on 74 reviews of former students of Royal Turkish Schools

School

Location of the school

4.9

Facilities

4.5

Social activities

3.3

Organisation

4.8

Course

Quality of teaching

4.7

Value for money

4.8

Accommodation

Homestay

4.4

Shared Flat (apartment)

4.0

Overall school rating by student age group

Students < 18 years (3 ratings)

4.7

Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)

4.9

Students 31-49 years (27 ratings)

4.9

Students 50+ years (30 ratings)

4.7

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.

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Individual Reviews

Royal Turkish Schools

15. Dec. 2025

Silvia (70 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The teachers."

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"Great."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Super."

Accommodation

"My hostess was perfect. We got on very well and laughed a lot. Thank you for an unforgettable time"

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24. Nov. 2025

Evgeniy (37 years)

Course: Standard Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Thank you for the interesting English lessons. I am satisfied with the training and have attended the English course for the second time already."

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17. Nov. 2025

Yussuf (35 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Very good teachers and very good and easy organization."

Negative aspects

"Some frequently occurring activities."

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Accommodation

"Best host ever. Lovely, friendly, open-minded, good food and nice room."

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10. Oct. 2025

Sonja (57 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Classes always start on time and that is how they end. All class hours are used liberally enough to let you learn the Turkish language, with playful alternations so it doesn't get boring. Seyma my teacher is a rock. I recommend everyone to go here to Istanbul."

Negative aspects

"The classes were scheduled in the mornings. Due to which I had planned other activities in Istanbul in the afternoons. Two days before departure I got a change in the schedule which made me cancel my other activities. The date and time had been requested well in advance."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Find a hotel near the school so you don't get stuck in traffic."

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City/place

"Istanbul is a very busy city all year round. Both locals and tourists abound in the city. Plenty of stores and restaurants to indulge in and immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife. Unfortunately, due to inflation, Turkey in general has become quite a bit more expensive over the past year."

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6. Oct. 2025

Szilvia (49 years) Hungary Course: Standard Turkish Course - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"I liked everything! Very good, understandable teaching. The teacher is a wonder, helpful, explains very well. I recommend the school!"

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"The best. I will continue to participate."

City/place

"Istanbul is the centre of the world for me!"

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"It was great!"

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8. Sep. 2025

Filiz (51 years)

Course: Online Course 5 - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"All staff members were very courteous and friendly. Quick solutions were provided when there were changes to the schedule. We would gladly return, thank you very much."

Negative aspects

"There is nothing to complain about."

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"Worth seeing super interesting city."

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3. Jun. 2025

Matty (32 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"Learned a lot from Şeyma! Because I was between two levels, I was taught 1 on 1. This was intensive but also very effective! Şeyma was patient and very helpful."

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"Istanbul is an amazing city with lots of beautiful places, great food and nice people!"

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21. May. 2025

Elena (49 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Small group. The teacher was always available."

Negative aspects

"It would have been nice to offer us a snack during our break in the morning. I am not talking about a big breakfast, but a little something would have been a nice gesture."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"It helps to speak some English, since explanations use English as a base, and my English is not so good."

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Other comments

"I know it is difficult, but it helps if we all have exactly the same level. Some students come for a day or two and then new students arrive."

City/place

"I liked it so much that I would move there."

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"I liked it and I learned a lot."

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19. May. 2025

Sonja (65 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The school is very well organized. The staff are extremely friendly, polite, and patient. The teacher, Nilay, is very competent, very kind, very patient, and extremely accommodating. We had a lot of fun in the classes. I can recommend the school and the organization at any time."

Negative aspects

"What wasn't quite right was the teaching material. However, I don't know if the school can change that. The courses are structured according to the international standard A1-C2. That's very good. But the teaching material corresponds to what children learn. The school only teaches adults. This includes many who travel in Turkey. Classroom equipment and the flags of individual countries aren't required. I would have liked a few more examples for adults. The school didn't offer any excursions, at least I didn't notice any. But that's okay. It would be a great service if the school could provide maps of Istanbul. The tourist information office was closed during the four weeks. Google Maps often doesn't work. However, there are free city maps. I got one. The other students, however, were out of luck."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Allow enough time for revision and homework. Four weeks was perfectly sufficient for me as a beginner. Now I need a break to review."

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Other comments

"I think this is a very good school and can recommend it with a clear conscience."

City/place

"Istanbul is a fascinating city and it certainly won't be the last time I'm there."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"If you have no knowledge of Turkish at all, like me, you have to plan enough time for homework and revision. I missed that a bit halfway through. I was traveling around Istanbul too much."

Accommodation

"The school also organized this perfectly. Hale is an extremely cultured lady. We got along very well. Hale prepared a very varied and diverse breakfast. You can also book additional meals at short notice if needed. She cooks very well, with a variety of options and fresh food. The storage at the accommodation in Beskitas is worth its weight in gold. You don't have to change buses. The bus stops two minutes from the accommodation, and you get off at Taksim Square. Perfect."

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19. Apr. 2025

Johannes (51 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"I had the best teacher ever and learnt a lot."

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13. Jan. 2025

Martin (66 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The teachers are competent and respond very well to the needs of the students."

Negative aspects

"No complaints."

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City/place

"Istanbul is a very interesting city. However, it is not really recommended for people with heart conditions because it is constantly going up and down, which is very exhausting."

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"It was great fun, I learnt a lot."

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4. Nov. 2024

Lucette (56 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Disciplined and structured and experts."

Negative aspects

"None"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Schedule enough time to study after class."

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Other comments

"Solid and reliable institute."

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"Positive"

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"Excellent teacher"

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15. Aug. 2024

Silke (50 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"Everyone is super friendly and helpful and the teachers are very motivated! I can't say anything about the excursion programmes, I didn't take part in them."

Negative aspects

"I actually like everything"

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Other comments

"The rooms could be spruced up a little."

City/place

"Very crowded and quite expensive."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Is really intensive, sometimes too unsystematic and fast"

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13. Aug. 2024

Dünya (17 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 3 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The teachers are very good and especially very sweet. The classes are small, so you get a lot of attention. You can get a cup of tea during your break and chat with classmates. You learn a lot in a short time."

Negative aspects

"There were no activities organized or anything like that."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Turkish evenings: live music evenings."

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City/place

"Istanbul is the best city on earth. It is hip, free and has all kinds of people. Istanbul is an open air museum, wherever you go you will see beautiful and interesting things. Every district is different, you can never get enough of Istanbul."

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16. Jul. 2024

Stefan (30 years) Austria Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"Very nice and courteous staff. Highly recommended."

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17. Jun. 2024

Helena (64 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Very good and kind teachers."

Negative aspects

"No excursions nor activities."

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4. Jun. 2024

Nadine (40 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"I would like to praise the excellent organization before and during my stay. There was always someone to talk to if I had any questions or challenges. The central location of the school was also very convenient. The lessons are taught exclusively in Turkish with English assistance. The teachers were all very helpful and open. Shoukran to Emine :-)"

Negative aspects

"Unfortunately, there were no organized excursions. But this is set to change in the future. I had 4 weeks of lessons and found the pace very fast. I would book individual lessons next time."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Connect with students from other classes and do something together."

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City/place

"Istanbul is a fascinating city with a mix of tradition and modernity. There are many sights, great walking districts, lots of helpful people and a great public transport network. Unfortunately, the euro has also arrived here and many things have become expensive."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"4x 45 minutes are really highly recommended"

Accommodation

"From day 1, I was included in the everyday life of my host family and was treated like a member of the family. It helped me to better understand and learn the mentality and the language. I had my own bedroom and living room with a bathroom and could retreat here at any time or plan my day independently of the family. I would recommend a host family to anyone who wants to get to know the language and everyday life."

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4. Jun. 2024

Stefanie (49 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The teacher Merve made time for all questions and concerns. Everyone was always really friendly."

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22. Apr. 2024

Shawn (31 years) France Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Really great teacher who kept us motivated and speaking. I had an amazing 4 weeks of learning!"

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5. Apr. 2024

Galina (46 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"I enjoyed absolutely everything! The teacher Emine is just wonderful!"

Negative aspects

"I didn't find any weaknesses."

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Other comments

"I will definitely try to take another course in a while."

City/place

"Istanbul is the kind of city that I personally want to return to again."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"I really liked the fact that there were only three of us in the group. The teacher Emine is wonderful! The course was structured exactly as I wanted it to be."

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11. Mar. 2024

Christiane (65 years)

Course: One-to-One 20 - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The lessons were professional and extremely fun and enjoyable. I have already reached a B1/B2 level and was able to build on this thanks to my lovely teacher Şeyma. We quickly decided that I should learn everyday Turkish and not work with textbooks at all, but spend the whole morning having conversations. This is challenging for both the teacher and the student. Şeyma found just the right amount of challenge and support - but after 2 weeks I was really exhausted. Aysel (hanim), who provides the students with tea and coffee during the numerous breaks and always has a friendly word for everyone at every language level, is also very kind."

Negative aspects

"The school does not offer any excursions or tips for excursions. However, Şeyma was very helpful when I asked and explained to me where I could find Domuş and how to get to Üsküdar."

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"Great teacher Şeyma. She taught me a lot of everyday Turkish and we talked a lot about the country and its people, about social change in Turkey, the position of women in the countryside and in the city, etc."

Accommodation

"The host family is very nice. Mum Ayşe had to work 6 days a week and on the 7th day she didn't rest, but cleaned her flat and did laundry - including mine. The neighbourhood - Kağithane - seems to have never heard of tourism; it is just as originally Turkish as I had imagined. The family is really nice and uncomplicated and I had dinner with Ayşe every evening and we chatted for an hour over tea afterwards."

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29. Jan. 2024

Inge (55 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

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

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City/place

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

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11. Oct. 2023

Hannah (18 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"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!!!"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"The Çay!"

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Other comments

"A wonderful school with wonderful people! Küçük bir Aile! (A little family!)"

City/place

"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!!!"

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"The extra lesson helped me a lot to repeat and internalise what I had learned."

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4. Oct. 2023

Mohammad Amin (31 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 3 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"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!"

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City/place

"Nice city"

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Excellent course"

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16. Sep. 2023

Margitta (69 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"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."

Negative aspects

"None"

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City/place

"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..."

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"Very well structured"

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12. Sep. 2023

Andree (62 years) Canada Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

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

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19. Jun. 2023

Mohamad (69 years) United States Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The teacher was the best"

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3. Jun. 2023

Sabine (56 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The teaching is very good. Dedicated teachers."

Negative aspects

"Afternoon excursions or joint activities were advertised on the internet, but these did not take place."

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15. May. 2023

Hussein (51 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Everyone is very friendly and accommodating, really everyone and especially Ayse, like a mum to everyone, and my teacher Elina was great."

Negative aspects

"Have not personally received or seen any offers for excursions."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"See course-comment"

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City/place

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

Quality of teaching / language progress

"The most important thing is that if you want to learn a language, you need more than 4 times 45 minutes a day. This should be extended, even if it is more expensive. But it should be longer than 4 hours in one course. But if you want to have fun, see Istanbul and make friends, sure that's different, then it's all good."

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3. Apr. 2023

Palina (37 years)

Course: One-to-One 20 - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"I have already left my rating in Google ;)"

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16. Jan. 2023

Dmitrii (47 years) Russia Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"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."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Do homework."

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"Excellent course and I have a big progress."

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15. Jan. 2023

Valentina (44 years)

Course: Standard Turkish Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"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."

Negative aspects

"I liked everything, I will continue to study online."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"All wishes are taken into account, you can change both the training program and the place of residence if you wish. A company with a very loyal attitude."

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Other comments

"I recommend the school for learning both Turkish and English."

City/place

"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."

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"Individual approach, modern methods of teaching."

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14. Nov. 2022

Beatrice (65 years)

Course: One-to-One 20 - 4 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"I spent four weeks with Rumeysa in a one-to-one programme. She taught me with a lot of patience and fun. She also gave me a cultural understanding of Turkey. Rumeysa is a very cheerful, nice and intelligent young woman. I can only recommend the course."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Dancing together on Friday."

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Other comments

"The teachers are very dedicated and create a good atmosphere."

City/place

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

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"It was very good."

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8. Nov. 2022

Nadia (48 years)

Course: Standard Turkish Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The welcome, the location, the course, the teacher"

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"I love the city of Istanbul it's amazing"

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11. Jul. 2022

Nisakhan (54 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 8 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Staff attitudes towards students"

Negative aspects

"Slightly slow learning pace of the programme. I signed up for an intensive course, but didn't get an intensive learning speed. In 4 weeks, very few grammar rules were studied."

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Other comments

"The staff is wonderful"

City/place

"A beautiful city"

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Did not match the intensity, slow learning of the programme The teacher starts repeating the rules for students who joined later, as if making privileges for latecomers. It was illogical. I had to sit and be bored while the teacher repeated the already learnt material material to the new student. And I was wasting time while I could have mastered more."

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24. Jan. 2022

Pavel (44 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"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"

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"Very big"

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29. Jun. 2021

Abdula (41 years) Romania Course: Standard Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"It was an amazing experience. I kindly recommended to anyone who wishes to come and learn in Istanbul."

Negative aspects

"On week-ends there are no classes."

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Other comments

"This is the right place to be in if you want to learn Turkish."

City/place

"Shopping"

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Always do your best, do your homework."

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9. Mar. 2020

Ed (54 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 3 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Level of the teachers."

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4. Nov. 2019

Tatjana (49 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Small group, a competent teacher"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"I would have liked to have had more classes in one day. (6-8 hours)"

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"I was very pleased with my teacher."

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15. Oct. 2019

Ünal (32 years)

Course: One-to-One 25 - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"I enjoyed the lessons at school. The time has just passed by."

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Other comments

"I would definitely recommend the school to others."

City/place

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

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Super nice teachers, very good lessons!"

Accommodation

"Rooms are not always 100% clean. Bit disorganized. But the staff are very nice. Okay for the night, but if you spend more time in your room, you don't feel 100% comfortable. There were no meals (but will be offered in the future), but there was fresh tea every time."

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21. Jan. 2019

Jeannie (59 years) United Kingdom Course: Standard Turkish Course - 1 week

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"The staff and teachers were exceptionally friendly"

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27. Nov. 2018

Torsten (56 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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"Good learning atmosphere, nice teachers"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Markets & boat trips"

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31. Oct. 2018

Fabienne (27 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 3 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"There were very few students, so the teachers were able to respond optimally to the students and their needs. The teachers are very friendly."

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21. Aug. 2017

Faizi (24 years) Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 11 weeks

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"The teachers were wonderful, helpful and kind."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Bring a dictionary."

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"None"

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15. Aug. 2017

Sigita (46 years) Lithuania Course: Standard Turkish Course - 1 week

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"What I liked most of the school were the classrooms and lecturers."

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18. Jan. 2017

Melanie Maria (47 years) Germany Course: Standard Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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"Nothing"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Istanbul location -- run down building and you need to be a heavy smoker to survive."

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"Unfortunately RTEC presents its school as something different on the website. The Istanbul school is located in easy reach when you use public transportation but it's in an old, run down building where everybody smokes in the hallways and rooms. Washrooms might be a shock. The Istanbul school is very small. 2 rooms and not very intriguing either. Some maintenance would help. Quality of class - it all depends on the teacher. My first week was good as I had a motivated, inspiring teacher (Banu). My second week was a pain in the neck although I was lucky to get private classes due to low student enrollment but the second teacher was not announced and it hit me surprise. As well her quality of teaching didn't bring me any further. I recommend a level test for all students so they will be in classified in the right level/class. For upcoming language studies I won't choose Royal Turkish Education Center anymore and also would not recommend it."

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29. Sep. 2016

Albri (61 years) South Africa Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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"Very good teaching"

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10. May. 2016

Elisabeth (31 years) Germany Course: Standard Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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"Central location, very good relationship with the teacher who checked my learning aims before starting classes"

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11. Apr. 2016

Francoise (58 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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"The welcoming was very good, the teacher was very knowledgeable and very nice. I'm hoping to go back to your school to follow some more courses."

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10. Dec. 2015

Pierre (30 years)

Course: Standard Turkish Course - 1 week

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"The teacher and course materials"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"The city tour and allow time for homework"

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24. Jun. 2015

Constanze (34 years) Germany Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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"Nice atmosphere, small classes, qualified and friendly teachers"

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17. Oct. 2022

Pavel (45 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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20. Mar. 2019

Benjamin (48 years) France Course: Standard Turkish Course - 1 week

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"The courses were better in Instanbul than in Antalya. They were more precise and better structured."

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15. Dec. 2025

Szilvia (49 years) Hungary Course: Standard Turkish Course - 1 week

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4. Dec. 2023

Alessandro (61 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks

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3. Nov. 2023

Karina Russia Course: Standard Turkish Course - 6 weeks

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31. Oct. 2023

Dominik Simon (25 years) Turkey Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 6 weeks

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17. Oct. 2023

Jennifer Germany Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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18. Sep. 2023

Eda

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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28. Aug. 2023

Nadia France Course: Standard Turkish Course - 4 weeks

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30. Jun. 2023

Meike (31 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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27. May. 2023

Dorothea (59 years)

Course: Standard Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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24. Apr. 2023

Kakeru Turkey Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks

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8. Dec. 2022

Sara Lif Iceland Course: Standard Turkish Course - 2 weeks

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14. Nov. 2022

Yassine Algeria Course: Standard Turkish Course - 8 weeks

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31. May. 2022

Yiqing China Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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15. Nov. 2021

Tamara (32 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 12 weeks

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27. Jul. 2020

Kenza

Course: 1 week

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11. Feb. 2020

Ilai (27 years) Israel Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 5 weeks

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4. Jan. 2020

Gertrud Maria (68 years)

Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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9. Oct. 2019

Samantha (31 years)

Course: Standard Turkish Course - 1 week

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21. May. 2019

Svetlana (18 years) Russia Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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20. Aug. 2018

Touria (28 years) Italy Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week

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29. Sep. 2017

Mansour (60 years) Saudi Arabia Course: Standard Turkish Course - 4 weeks

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