
Ratings
- Central location
- Best rated school in Turkey
- Excellent rating of teaching quality (4.7/5.0)
- Top rated school facilities (4.4/5.0)
- Istanbul is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
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.
- The language school Royal Turkish Education Center was founded in Istanbul, Turkey in 2014.
- Legal name / parent company: RTS Royal Schools Dil Okullari Egitim Danismanlik Ltd. Sti.
- Tax registration ID: 7351540656
Turkish Courses

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 135 129 | 270 257 | 405 385 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1350 1283 | 1755 1668 | 1890 1796 | 2025 1924 | 135 129 |
Learn Turkish five days a week for 3 (Standard) or 4 (Intensive) lessons per day and have the rest of the day off! The school's classroom sizes will not be more than 8 students and they will provide all language levels, from beginners to advanced.
To be able to offer you a Turkish course of your level and ability, the school will ask you to complete a small diagnostic/placement test in advance.
Speaking, listening, writing and reading … Turkish
The school's professional teachers will focus on the four general language skills while using various methods to learn Turkish.
Furthermore, the school will involve you in cultural activities beyond your language course.
For good results, the school advises attending a course no shorter than two weeks.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
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Price in € | 100 95 | 200 190 | 300 285 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1000 950 | 1300 1235 | 1400 1330 | 1500 1425 | 100 95 |
This course will be an efficient training to help you succeed during your stay.
Learn Turkish five days a week for 3 (Standard) or 4 (Intensive) lessons per day and have the rest of the day off! The school's classroom sizes will not be more than 8 students and they will provide all language levels, from beginners to advanced.
To be able to offer you a Turkish course of your level and ability, the school will ask you to complete a small diagnostic/placement test in advance.
Speaking, listening, writing and reading … Turkish
The school's professional teachers will focus on the four general language skills while using various methods to learn Turkish.
Furthermore, the school will involve you in cultural activities beyond your language course.
For good results, the school advises attending a course no shorter than two weeks.
Morning: 9:00 - 11:35
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:05
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 400 380 | -- | 800 760 | -- | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 2800 2660 |
02 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 02 May 2023, 29 May 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 31 Jul. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 06 Nov. 2023, 04 Dec. 2023
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:35
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 490 466 | 980 931 | 1470 1397 | 1960 1862 | 2940 2793 | 3920 3724 | 4900 4655 | 6370 6052 | 6860 6517 | 7350 6983 | 490 466 |
The teacher will provide course content, texts, exercises and conversation especially designed to fit your expectations.
Learn Turkish faster and in a more intensive way by taking one–on–one private lessons. Your Turkish teacher will provide the course content, texts, exercises and conversation especially designed to fit your expectations.
Enjoy private lessons in our friendly environment and become part of the Royal Turkish Schools family.
You have the option to start and end your private Turkish lessons at any time you wish regardless of other course offering dates.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 590 561 | 1180 1121 | 1770 1682 | 2360 2242 | 3540 3363 | 4720 4484 | 5900 5605 | 7670 7287 | 8260 7847 | 8850 8408 | 590 561 |
The teacher will provide course content; texts, exercises, and conversation especially designed to fit your needs.
Learn Turkish faster and in a more intensive way by taking one–on–one private lessons. Your Turkish teacher will provide the course content, texts, exercises and conversation especially designed to fit your expectations.
Enjoy private lessons in our friendly environment and become part of the Royal Turkish Schools family.
You have the option to start and end your private Turkish lessons at any time you wish regardless of other course offering dates.
Information for all courses offered by Royal Turkish Education Center
21 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 19 May 2023, 24 Jun. 2023 - 02 Jul. 2023, 30 Aug. 2023.
Lessons needed per Turkish language level
Our price includes
- 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
Royal Turkish Education Center



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)
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: 5Number of public PC workstations: 2Paid parking (<500m)
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
100 € return (both ways)
100 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Basketball | | - |
Dancing | | - |
Football (soccer) | | - |
Horse riding | | 30 km |
Music | | 3 km |
Swimming | | - |
Table Tennis | | - |
Tennis | | - |
Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation

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Price in € | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Staying with a family is the best opportunity to learn Turkish through experience.
Living, cooking, talking, chatting, shopping … you will be fully involved in Turkish daily life and you will be able to practice what you have learned in school at the evening table.

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Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Staying with a family is the best opportunity to learn Turkish through experience.
Living, cooking, talking, chatting, shopping … you will be fully involved in Turkish daily life and you will be able to practice what you have learned in school at the evening table.
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 525 | 1050 | 1575 | 2100 | 2625 | 3150 | 3675 | 4200 | 5250 | 6300 | 525 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
A single-studio flat is a good option for students who search for more privacy and wish to be completely independent during their stay in Istanbul or Izmir.
There is one double bed, air conditioning, hot water to use. The bathroom has a hair dryer, and a shower. There is a kitchenette with all the necessary equipment for basic cooking, refrigerator, microwave oven, kettle, toaster, stove and LCD TV, DVD player, and Wi-Fi internet.
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Student opinions about Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul
I will repeat my course in the summer”
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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, Adminstration 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, Adminstration from Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul - Apr 03, 2023
FAQ about Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul
- 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.
”Nigora Nuritdinova, International Admissions from Royal Turkish Education Center - Apr 06, 2022 - 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.”Nigora Nuritdinova, International Admissions from Royal Turkish Schools - Jun 16, 2022 - 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 French 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.
”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant French from LanguageCourse.Net - May 23, 2023 - 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.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant French from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 27, 2023 - What is the qualification of the teachers at Royal Turkish Education Center?100% of teachers at Royal Turkish Education Center hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Royal Turkish Education Center from?The highest Nationality percentage at Royal Turkish Education Center comes from Germany with a 25% representation, followed by students from Italy (13%) and Switzerland (12%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Royal Turkish Education Center offers courses for which ages?Royal Turkish Education Center offers courses from 9 years to 99. Average age is 35 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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