Royal Turkish Education Center 
Istanbul, Turkey 
Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, Mete Caddesi No: 20 Mete Palas, Floor: 2, Flat: 7 - 34437 Istanbul - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Central location
- Small class sizes
- Top rated school facilities4.5
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
- An older average age per class than in other schools in the same city.
Location: Royal Turkish Education Center is located in the culturally rich Turkish city of Istanbul. Housed a short distance from the city centre, the school has several shops, eateries, restaurants and cafés close by. Within a moment's walk of the popular Taksim Gezi Park, and a 10-minute train journey from such unique attractions as the Galata Tower and many of the city's art galleries, the school is well placed to assist students in creating memorable moments, whilst achieving their language goals. The unique Hagia Sophia is within a 30-minute train ride of the school, the Taksim rail and subway stations are only a 3-minute walk from the school's front doors.
Course selection: Course selection offers something for students of all levels. General Turkish programmes are available via group lessons or privately, over a variety of schedules and intensities.
School facilities: The school's facilities help create a warm and inviting atmosphere for all. These facilities include a kitchen for student use, a library, free water, free WIFI and free parking. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation: The school is happy to assist with accommodation and airport transfers upon request.
School chain: Royal Turkish Education Center is part of a small group of schools that teach Turkish for business and personal purposes, throughout Turkey. With locations in Istanbul and Izmir, students have fully immersive Turkish programmes available all year round, Turkish being the language spoken during all lesson time. All lessons are taught in friendly and motivating learning environments, with students learning and enjoyment the primary focus throughout.
Turkish Courses
School also offers courses to learn
General Language
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from200€190€ / week More
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
200€190€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2600 2470 | 2800 2660 | 3000 2850 | 3200 3040 |
| Price in US$ | 216 | 431 | 647 | 862 | 1293 | 1724 | 2155 | 2801 | 3016 | 3232 | 3447 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Intensive Course" at Royal Turkish Education Center
Martin
"It was great fun, I learnt a lot."
Lucette
"Excellent teacher"
Silke
"Is really intensive, sometimes too unsystematic and fast"
Nadine
"4x 45 minutes are really highly recommended "
Galina
"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. "
Hannah
"The extra lesson helped me a lot to repeat and internalise what I had learned."
Mohammad Amin
"Excellent course "
Margitta
"Very well structured "
Hussein
"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. "
Dmitrii
"Excellent course and I have a big progress."
Nisakhan
"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."
Tatjana
"I was very pleased with my teacher."
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from150€143€ / week More
Standard Course
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
150€143€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 150 143 | 300 285 | 450 428 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1950 1853 | 2100 1995 | 2250 2138 | 2400 2280 |
| Price in US$ | 162 | 324 | 485 | 647 | 970 | 1293 | 1616 | 2101 | 2262 | 2424 | 2586 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:35
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:05
Morning: 9:00 - 11:35
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:05
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Standard Course" at Royal Turkish Education Center
Valentina
"Individual approach, modern methods of teaching."
Abdula
"Always do your best, do your homework. "
Benjamin
"The courses were better in Instanbul than in Antalya. They were more precise and better structured."
Additional information for all courses
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Evening Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from150€143€ / week More
Evening Course
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Offer!from
150€143€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 600 570 | -- | 1200 1140 | -- | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 4200 3990 |
| Price in US$ | 647 | 1293 | 2586 | 3232 | 3878 | 4524 |
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Starting dates
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
Every 4-week programme is the equivalent of 1 month of study.
Course duration available: 1-12 months
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:35
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:35
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from700€665€ / week More
One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
700€665€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 700 665 | 1400 1330 | 2100 1995 | 2800 2660 | 4200 3990 | 5600 5320 | 7000 6650 | 9100 8645 | 9800 9310 | 10500 9975 | 11200 10640 |
| Price in US$ | 754 | 1508 | 2262 | 3016 | 4524 | 6032 | 7540 | 9802 | 10556 | 11310 | 12064 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
The teacher will provide course content, texts, exercises and conversation especially designed to fit your expectations.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
9 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "One-to-One 20" at Royal Turkish Education Center
Christiane
"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."
Beatrice
"It was very good."
Additional information for all courses
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One-to-One 2525 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from850€808€ / week More
One-to-One 25
25 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
850€808€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 850 808 | 1700 1615 | 2550 2423 | 3400 3230 | 5100 4845 | 6800 6460 | 8500 8075 | 11050 10498 | 11900 11305 | 12750 12113 | 13600 12920 |
| Price in US$ | 916 | 1832 | 2747 | 3663 | 5494 | 7325 | 9156 | 11903 | 12818 | 13734 | 14649 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
The teacher will provide course content; texts, exercises, and conversation especially designed to fit your needs.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:55
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:55
Morning: 8:30 - 12:55
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:55
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
9 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "One-to-One 25" at Royal Turkish Education Center
Ünal
"Super nice teachers, very good lessons!"
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Royal Turkish Education Center include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Student opinions about Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul
4.8
Overall school rating of
Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul
Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul
62 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
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Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
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Value for money
Accommodation
Homestay
Shared Flat (apartment)
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (22 ratings)
Students 50+ years (25 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Mohammad Amin
31 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent course
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Oct. 2023 by Mohammad Amin Ali
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Christiane
65 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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.”
“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.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: 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.
Course: One-to-One 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Mar. 2024 by Christiane Seeger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Hannah
18 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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 tip: “The Çay!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The extra lesson helped me a lot to repeat and internalise what I had learned.
Other comments A wonderful school with wonderful people! Küçük bir Aile! (A little family!)
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Oct. 2023 by Hannah Lehrach
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Valentina
44 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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 liked everything, I will continue to study online.”
Insider tip: “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.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Individual approach, modern methods of teaching.
Other comments I recommend the school for learning both Turkish and English.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Jan. 2023 by Valentina Pervushina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nadine
40 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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 :-)”
“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 tip: “Connect with students from other classes and do something together.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: 4x 45 minutes are really highly recommended
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2024 by Nadine Hofmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Beatrice
65 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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 tip: “Dancing together on Friday.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was very good.
Other comments The teachers are very dedicated and create a good atmosphere.
Course: One-to-One 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 14. Nov. 2022 by Beatrice Schatt - Deluca
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Margitta
69 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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.”
“None”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very well structured
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 16. Sep. 2023 by Margitta Hoffmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dmitrii
47 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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 tip: “Do homework.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent course and I have a big progress.
Course: Intensive Course [Turkish] + 4 private lessons - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. Jan. 2023 by Dmitrii Pekarnikov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Pavel
44 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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”
I will repeat my course in the summer”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course [Türkisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Jan. 2022 by Pavel Vassilyev
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dünya
17 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“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.”
“There were no activities organized or anything like that.”
Insider tip: “Turkish evenings: live music evenings.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2024 by Dünya Windmeijer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Silke
50 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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.”
“I actually like everything”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Is really intensive, sometimes too unsystematic and fast
Other comments The rooms could be spruced up a little.
Course: Intensive Course [Türkisch] - 1 week
Review date: 15. Aug. 2024 by Silke Angermann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Francoise
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Apr. 2016 by Francoise Gicquel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Fabienne
27 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“There were very few students, so the teachers were able to respond optimally to the students and their needs. The teachers are very friendly.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2018 by Fabienne Gisiger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Hussein
51 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Everyone is very friendly and accommodating, really everyone and especially Ayse, like a mum to everyone, and my teacher Elina was great.”
“Have not personally received or seen any offers for excursions.”
Insider tip: “See course-comment”
Details of the review
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.
Course: Intensive Course [Türkisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. May. 2023 by Hussein Hegazy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Inge
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very good teacher, good course, good level classification, interesting learning material, small group, nice atmosphere.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 29. Jan. 2024 by Inge De Witte
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Elisabeth
31 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Central location, very good relationship with the teacher who checked my learning aims before starting classes”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. May. 2016 by Elisabeth Schallwig
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Abdula
41 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“It was an amazing experience. I kindly recommended to anyone who wishes to come and learn in Istanbul.”
“On week-ends there are no classes.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Always do your best, do your homework.
Other comments This is the right place to be in if you want to learn Turkish.
Course: Standard Course [Turkish] - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jun. 2021 by Abdula Levent
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stefanie
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher Merve made time for all questions and concerns. Everyone was always really friendly.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2024 by Stefanie Müller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Shawn
31 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Really great teacher who kept us motivated and speaking. I had an amazing 4 weeks of learning!”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Apr. 2024 by Shawn Yavari
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Andree
62 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Good teacher and great response from members of the school to respond to our needs”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 12. Sep. 2023 by Andree Houde
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Martin
66 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers are competent and respond very well to the needs of the students.”
“No complaints.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was great fun, I learnt a lot.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Jan. 2025 by Martin Tempel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Galina
46 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I enjoyed absolutely everything! The teacher Emine is just wonderful!”
“I didn't find any weaknesses.”
Details of the review
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.
Other comments I will definitely try to take another course in a while.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Apr. 2024 by Galina Drozhinskaia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sigita
46 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“What I liked most of the school were the classrooms and lecturers.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Aug. 2017 by Sigita Liubarskienė
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Constanze
34 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Nice atmosphere, small classes, qualified and friendly teachers”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Jun. 2015 by Constanze Hilmes-wingerter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ünal
32 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I enjoyed the lessons at school. The time has just passed by.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super nice teachers, very good lessons!
Other comments I would definitely recommend the school to others.
Course: One-to-One Tuition 25 [Türkisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Oct. 2019 by Ünal Togulga
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nadia
48 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The welcome, the location, the course, the teacher”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 8. Nov. 2022 by Nadia Guerid
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stefan
30 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice and courteous staff. Highly recommended.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 16. Jul. 2024 by Stefan Rechberger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jeannie
59 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The staff and teachers were exceptionally friendly”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 21. Jan. 2019 by Jeannie Graham
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sabine
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teaching is very good. Dedicated teachers.”
“Afternoon excursions or joint activities were advertised on the internet, but these did not take place.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course [Türkisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Jun. 2023 by Sabine Schöberl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Faizi
24 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers were wonderful, helpful and kind.”
Insider tip: “Bring a dictionary.”
Details of the review
Other comments None
Course: Intensive Course - 11 weeks
Review date: 21. Aug. 2017 by Faizi Javaid
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Royal Turkish Education Center compared to ratings of all schools in Turkey
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Royal Turkish Education Center
Accreditations and Quality seals
Turkish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
56% male / 44% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Royal Turkish Education Center and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2014
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Halal food offered at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 25% |
| Italy | 13% |
| Switzerland | 12% |
| France | 10% |
| Netherlands | 9% |
| USA | 8% |
| Spain | 7% |
| England | 6% |
| Sweden | 4% |
| Brazil | 3% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 25% |
| 25-34 years | 30% |
| 35-50 years | 25% |
| >50 years | 10% |
Average number of students
In summer: 75
Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
14 years
9 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 35 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Royal Turkish Education Center
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 31 Mar 2025 - 01 Apr 2025, 23 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 19 May 2025, 05 Jun 2025 - 09 Jun 2025, 15 Jul 2025, 29 Oct 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 31 Mar 2025 - 01 Apr 2025, 23 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 19 May 2025, 05 Jun 2025 - 09 Jun 2025, 15 Jul 2025, 29 Oct 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full corresponding tuition fees are reimbursed
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Turkish language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Istanbul Atatuerk Airport:
75 € one way
150 € return (both ways)
150 € return (both ways)
Sabiha Goekcen International Airport:
75 € one way
150 € return (both ways)
150 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
More details about airports near Istanbul and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Istanbul page. For flight comparisons to Istanbul, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Activity Brochure Royal Turkish Education Center Istanbul, Turkey
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- Gezi park
- Istiklal street
- Galata tower
- Dolmabahçe Palace Museum
- Morning breakfast (Turkish breakfast)
- Gulhane park
- Pera museum
- Hagia Sophia
- Suleymaniye mosque
- AKM (Ataturk Cultural Center)
- Taksim mosque
- TV tower
- Islands trip
- Istiklal street
- Galata tower
- Dolmabahçe Palace Museum
- Morning breakfast (Turkish breakfast)
- Gulhane park
- Pera museum
- Hagia Sophia
- Suleymaniye mosque
- AKM (Ataturk Cultural Center)
- Taksim mosque
- TV tower
- Islands trip
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
11 ratings Single room, Breakfast 
Shared bathroom
from
325 €/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
11 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
325 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 325 | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2275 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 |
| Price in US$ | 369 | 737 | 1106 | 1474 | 1843 | 2211 | 2580 | 2948 | 3685 | 4422 | 369 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 6:00-23:55
Check-out
Saturday 0:00-14:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
50 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
14
Student comments about Homestay
Nadine
"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."
Homestay 11 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
350 €/ week Show more
Homestay
11 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
350 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 |
| Price in US$ | 397 | 794 | 1191 | 1588 | 1985 | 2381 | 2778 | 3175 | 3969 | 4762 | 397 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 6:00-23:55
Check-out
Saturday 0:00-14:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
65 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
14
Student comments about Homestay
Christiane
"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."
Furnished Private Studio Flat
For the summer, only limited places left!
2 ratings Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
630 €/ week Show more
Furnished Private Studio Flat
For the summer, only limited places left!
2 ratings
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
630 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 630 | 1260 | 1890 | 2520 | 3150 | 3780 | 4410 | 5040 | 6300 | 7560 | 630 |
| Price in US$ | 715 | 1429 | 2143 | 2858 | 3572 | 4286 | 5001 | 5715 | 7143 | 8572 | 715 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday 6:00-23:55
Check-out
Saturday 0:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
90 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
15 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Student comments about Furnished Private Studio Flat
Ünal
"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."
Questions and answers about Royal Turkish Education Center
How does the check-in with the host family take place?
“Please inform us or your host family by email or phone about your exact time of arrival at least one week before you are due to arrive. lf you do not give your time of arrival, it can not be guaranteed that your host will be at home when you arrive.”
Zhanna, Administration from Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul - Apr 03, 2023
I am a complete beginner. Do I have to take a placement test?
“We don’t ask for a pre-grading test when the student is an absolute beginner.”
Zhanna, Administration from Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul - Apr 03, 2023
FAQ about Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul
I have an Erasmus scholarship to study abroad and I am interested in improving my English during my stay in Istanbul.
“Our partner Royal Turkish Education Centre is affiliated to the Erasmus+ project and offers English language courses (2025). We will be happy to help you.”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 03, 2025
I'd like an overview of the Beginners' Course. What does it involve? What will I learn?
“The professional teachers will focus on the four general language skills (Speaking, listening, writing and reading) while using various methods to learn Turkish.
Furthermore they will involve you in cultural activities beyond your language course. With them you can prove how fast you have learned.
For good results we advice to attend a course no shorter than two weeks.”
Furthermore they will involve you in cultural activities beyond your language course. With them you can prove how fast you have learned.
For good results we advice to attend a course no shorter than two weeks.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 27, 2023
What is the timetable for the Standard course?
“For this course, you will have 3 daily lessons of 45 minutes, given from 9:00 to 11:35 or from 13:30 to 16:05”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 23, 2023
Where is the school located?
“This school is located near the city centre at the following address: Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, Mete Caddesi No: 20 Mete Palas, Floor: 2, Flat: 7 - 34437 Istanbul.
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Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 23, 2023
Do I get an internationally recognised certificate after I've completed a course at your school?
“An exam is done after completing a level, starting from A1. If you complete this exam successfully we issue a certificate for you based on this level. Usually this certificate is accepted by most of international institutions.
We are approved by the Ministry of Education of Turkey and are eligible to have our students sit an official exam. However, there are some rules set by the government to take an exam: students must have a Turkish ID or residence permit ID. The residence permit is given for those who reside in Turkey for at least 6 months.”
We are approved by the Ministry of Education of Turkey and are eligible to have our students sit an official exam. However, there are some rules set by the government to take an exam: students must have a Turkish ID or residence permit ID. The residence permit is given for those who reside in Turkey for at least 6 months.”
Nigora Nuritdinova, International Admissions from Royal Turkish Schools - Jun 16, 2022
Can I study at your school and get a residence permit based on my studies?
“Participants who would like to obtain a student visa or residence permit have to enrol in our Istanbul school at least for a 6-month course. Payments are requested to be made in advance. After receiving the full payment for tuition we provide a document for the student to apply for a residence permit.
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Nigora Nuritdinova, International Admissions from Royal Turkish Education Center - Apr 06, 2022
Terms of Royal Turkish Education Center
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:50
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
RTS Royal Schools Dil Okullari Egitim Danismanlik Ltd. Sti. | Tax registration ID: 7351540656
Visa Documents
Nationals from Italy do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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