What we like about the school
- Best rated school in Turkey
- Excellent rating of teaching quality (5.0/5.0)
- Top rated social activities (4.7/5.0)
- Istanbul is one of the top destinations our students liked most
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: Turkish Language Center Istanbul is located on the outskirts of the historic trade city of Istanbul, Turkey. Housed in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, the school is easily reached from all parts of the city and has many public transport services and routes nearby. Within walking distance of the school, there are several local shops, eateries and markets. Attractions of the area include the Golden Horn Park and the Miniaturk miniatures Museum. Within a 50-minute journey of the school's front doors, via public transport, are the Kariye Mosque, the Topkapi Palace Museum, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and much more.
Course selection: In addition to General Turkish courses, Turkish Language Center Istanbul also provides private lessons, available in conjunction with another programme or independently. The General Turkish programmes are available over several intensities to students of all levels.
Accommodation: Turkish Language Center Istanbul offers accommodation in several facilities. These facilities include private apartments in the nearby Cihangir or hotels close to the school.
Social and Cultural: Istanbul is a fantastic city, full of sites of cultural and historical value, with the school's staff happy to assist in the planning of activities and excursions in and around the city. Additional costs may apply.
Additional information: All of the school's teachers hold academic diplomas and certificates in teaching Turkish as a foreign language.
- The language school Turkish Language Center was founded in Istanbul, Turkey in 2008.
- Tax registration ID: DE1386938716
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Turkish Courses
General Language
Intensive Course


30 Lessons per week
| 9 Students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!
from
240€
228€
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Price in € | 240 228 | 440 418 | 630 599 | 820 779 | 1010 960 | 1200 1140 | 1390 1321 | 1580 1501 | 1960 1862 | 2340 2223 | 190 181 |
Price in US$ | 241 | 441 | 631 | 821 | 1011 | 1201 | 1391 | 1581 | 1961 | 2342 | 191 |
Course specific data
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Turkish course before:
10 Jan. 2022, 31 Jan. 2022, 14 Feb. 2022, 28 Feb. 2022, 14 Mar. 2022, 18 Apr. 2022, 16 May 2022, 30 May 2022, 13 Jun. 2022, 27 Jun. 2022, 18 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 15 Aug. 2022, 29 Aug. 2022, 12 Sep. 2022, 03 Oct. 2022, 24 Oct. 2022, 07 Nov. 2022, 05 Dec. 2022
10 Jan. 2022, 31 Jan. 2022, 14 Feb. 2022, 28 Feb. 2022, 14 Mar. 2022, 18 Apr. 2022, 16 May 2022, 30 May 2022, 13 Jun. 2022, 27 Jun. 2022, 18 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 15 Aug. 2022, 29 Aug. 2022, 12 Sep. 2022, 03 Oct. 2022, 24 Oct. 2022, 07 Nov. 2022, 05 Dec. 2022
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 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 - 15:20
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Standard Course

20 Lessons per week
| 9 Students (max)
Offer!
from
180€
171€
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Price in € | 180 171 | 340 323 | 490 466 | 640 608 | 790 751 | 940 893 | 1090 1036 | 1240 1178 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 181 | 341 | 491 | 641 | 791 | 941 | 1091 | 1241 | -- | -- | -- |
Course specific data
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Turkish course before:
10 Jan. 2022, 31 Jan. 2022, 14 Feb. 2022, 28 Feb. 2022, 14 Mar. 2022, 18 Apr. 2022, 16 May 2022, 30 May 2022, 13 Jun. 2022, 27 Jun. 2022, 18 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 15 Aug. 2022, 29 Aug. 2022, 12 Sep. 2022, 03 Oct. 2022, 24 Oct. 2022, 07 Nov. 2022, 05 Dec. 2022
10 Jan. 2022, 31 Jan. 2022, 14 Feb. 2022, 28 Feb. 2022, 14 Mar. 2022, 18 Apr. 2022, 16 May 2022, 30 May 2022, 13 Jun. 2022, 27 Jun. 2022, 18 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 15 Aug. 2022, 29 Aug. 2022, 12 Sep. 2022, 03 Oct. 2022, 24 Oct. 2022, 07 Nov. 2022, 05 Dec. 2022
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Online Courses
Online Course: Premium - One to One
20 Lessons per week
| 1 Students (max)
Offer!
from
380€
361€
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 380 361 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 381 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Private lessons to be taken from home or wherever the student chooses!
Online Course: Standard - Group
20 Lessons per week
| 9 Students (max)
Offer!
from
160€
152€
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Price in € | 160 152 | 290 276 | 420 399 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 161 | 291 | 421 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Standard course taken from the comfort of student's home. It'll be held using Zoom.
Course specific data
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Turkish course before:
03 Jan. 2022, 07 Feb. 2022, 07 Mar. 2022, 04 Apr. 2022, 06 Jun. 2022, 08 Aug. 2022, 05 Sep. 2022, 31 Oct. 2022, 05 Dec. 2022
03 Jan. 2022, 07 Feb. 2022, 07 Mar. 2022, 04 Apr. 2022, 06 Jun. 2022, 08 Aug. 2022, 05 Sep. 2022, 31 Oct. 2022, 05 Dec. 2022
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Online Course: Standard - One to One
10 Lessons per week
| 1 Students (max)
Offer!
from
190€
181€
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 190 181 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 191 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
10 individual lessons tailored to students' needs.
Online Course: Starterpackage - One to One
5 Lessons per week
| 1 Students (max)
Offer!
from
99€
95€
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 99 95 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
5 private lessons taken online using Zoom technology.
Private
Individual Course 15
15 Lessons per week
| 1 Students (max)
Offer!
from
380€
361€
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Price in € | 380 361 | 680 646 | 980 931 | 1280 1216 | 1580 1501 | 1880 1786 | 2180 2071 | 2480 2356 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 381 | 681 | 981 | 1281 | 1581 | 1881 | 2181 | 2482 | -- | -- | -- |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:30
Morning: 9:00 - 11:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Individual Course 20
20 Lessons per week
| 1 Students (max)
Offer!
from
480€
456€
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 480 456 | 880 836 | 1280 1216 | 1680 1596 | 2080 1976 | 2480 2356 | 2880 2736 | 3280 3116 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 481 | 881 | 1281 | 1681 | 2081 | 2482 | 2882 | 3282 | -- | -- | -- |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Individual Course 30
30 Lessons per week
| 1 Students (max)
Offer!
from
780€
741€
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 780 741 | 1280 1216 | 1780 1691 | 2280 2166 | 2780 2641 | 3280 3116 | 3780 3591 | 4280 4066 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 781 | 1281 | 1781 | 2282 | 2782 | 3282 | 3782 | 4282 | -- | -- | -- |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 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 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Information for all courses offered by Turkish Language Center
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Days without class
In 2022 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan. 2022 - 02 Jan. 2022, 23 Apr. 2022, 01 May 2022, 07 May 2022, 19 May 2022, 15 Jul. 2022, 30 Aug. 2022, 29 Oct. 2022, 31 Dec. 2022.
01 Jan. 2022 - 02 Jan. 2022, 23 Apr. 2022, 01 May 2022, 07 May 2022, 19 May 2022, 15 Jul. 2022, 30 Aug. 2022, 29 Oct. 2022, 31 Dec. 2022.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Note: All courses offered by Turkish Language Center, Istanbul can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Turkish Language Center
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)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix:
40% male / 60% female
School Size
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Turkish Language Center and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Games room
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 3Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer:20
Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 3
Adult courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Optional airport transfer
Istanbul Atatürk Airport:
69 € one way
129 € return (both ways)
129 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA require a visa to enter and study in Turkey.
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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 100 €
, North America: 100 €
, South America: 100 €
, Africa: 100 €
, Oceania: 100 €
, Asia: 100 €
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.
Accommodation
Private Studio
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
420 € per week
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 420 | 820 | 1220 | 1620 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 443 | 864 | 1285 | 1707 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Check-in:
Sunday 9:00-21:00
Check-out:
Saturday 9:00-12:00
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
70 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals:
No meals.
Minimum age of students
24
3-star Hotel
Single room, Breakfast
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
355 € per week
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 355 | 770 | 1170 | 1590 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 374 | 811 | 1233 | 1675 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Check-in:
Sunday 14:00 or later
Check-out:
Saturday 7:00-12:00
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
60 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals:
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
18
4-Star Comfort Hotel
Single room, Breakfast
510 € per week
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 510 | 1095 | 1780 | 2265 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 538 | 1154 | 1875 | 2386 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Check-in:
Sunday 15:00 or later
Check-out:
Saturday 7:00-12:00
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
85 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals:
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
18
Reviews
5.0
Overall school rating of
Turkish Language Center, Istanbul
3 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usTurkish Language Center, Istanbul
School
Location of the school
3.0
Organisation
2.7
Facilities
1.7
Social activities
4.7
Course
Course quality / Progress in language
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Other Turkish schools in Istanbul offering Turkish courses:
- How long is the learning period?“For standard Turkish courses, the learning time is a minimum of 1 week. If you want to make better progress we recommend 4 weeks or more. ”Madly, FR Consultant from LanguageCourse.net28-04-2022
- Is it possible to take a course at Turkish Language Center as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Course, Standard Course, Online Course: Standard - Group
- Is airport pickup offered by Turkish Language Center?Yes. The school offers pickup from Istanbul Atatürk Airport (69 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Turkish Language Center?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Turkish Language Center varies from 1 students (Online Course: Premium - One to One) to 9 students (Intensive Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Turkish Language Center?100% of teachers at Turkish Language Center hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Turkish Language Center from?The highest Nationality percentage at Turkish Language Center comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and France (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Turkish Language Center offers courses for which ages?Turkish Language Center offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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