Royal Turkish Education Center Istanbul, Turkey
- 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.
- 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
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from200€190€ / week More

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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 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Standard Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from150€143€ / week More
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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 |
Morning: 9:00 - 11:35
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:05
Evening Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from150€143€ / week More
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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 |
Every 4-week programme is the equivalent of 1 month of study.
Course duration available: 1-12 months
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:35
One-to-One 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from700€665€ / week More
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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 |
The teacher will provide course content, texts, exercises and conversation especially designed to fit your expectations.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
One-to-One 2525 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from850€808€ / week More
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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 |
The teacher will provide course content; texts, exercises, and conversation especially designed to fit your needs.
Morning: 8:30 - 12:55
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:55
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
Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul
I will repeat my course in the summer”
Ratings of Royal Turkish Education Center compared to ratings of all schools in Turkey
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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)
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
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Germany | 25% |
Italy | 13% |
Switzerland | 12% |
France | 10% |
Netherlands | 9% |
USA | 8% |
Spain | 7% |
England | 6% |
Sweden | 4% |
Brazil | 3% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 10% |
18-24 years | 25% |
25-34 years | 30% |
35-50 years | 25% |
>50 years | 10% |
Information for all courses offered by Royal Turkish Education Center
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.
Airport transfer
150 € return (both ways)
150 € return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
- 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
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325 €/ week Show more

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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 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay
11 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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350 €/ week Show more

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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 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Furnished Private Studio Flat
For the summer, only limited places left!
2 ratings Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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630 €/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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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 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Questions and answers about Royal Turkish Education Center
How does the check-in with the host family take place?
I am a complete beginner. Do I have to take a placement test?
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.
I'd like an overview of the Beginners' Course. What does it involve? What will I learn?
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.”
What is the timetable for the Standard course?
Where is the school located?
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Do I get an internationally recognised certificate after I've completed a course at your school?
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.”
Can I study at your school and get a residence permit based on my studies?
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