5 language schools in Istanbul from 95US$ for a 1 week Turkish course
Turkish course types in Istanbul
General Turkish courses
Universal Turkish language courses allow students to move up the different Turkish levels at a steady pace. With an array of options, students can pick the one that fits their schedule.
Private Turkish courses
Weekly packages of Turkish one-to-one classes are very adaptable to the students specific timetable and can be taken virtually or inhouse.
Business Turkish courses
Business Turkish classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable Turkish used within this field.
Turkish exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different Turkish exams, which are designed for completion of a specific Turkish level or for particular admission purposes.
Specialty courses Turkish
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the Turkish options students can take in the Specialty category.
Junior Turkish courses
Junior Turkish courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their Turkish.
Work & Study Turkish programmes
Offered as a combination of Turkish classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields.
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Istanbul ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience
What our students said about Istanbul
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.
This city is very impressive! It is buzzing day and night. The cleanliness is as good as I have ever experienced in any big city. You can experience whatever your heart desires. The various services are almost without exception impressively good and of great creativity. The cuisine is also very appealing.
Great, exhausting, exciting, colourful - Istanbul is something you have to walk around or use public transport. Taksim is the area to go for shopping, eating out, amusement, contemporary witnesses can be found everywhere in the city. Multicultural and open-minded.
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.
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.
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...
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!!!
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.
Istanbul is a huge city with an enormous history. There are a lot of sights, beaches and night life is not neglected either.
Everything from a big city. Unfortunately, as a foreigner you have to pay a lot for everything.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Istanbul
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.
3 June 2025
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 32 years
Small group. The teacher was always available.
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.
21 May 2025
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 49 years
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.
I think this is a very good school and can recommend it with a clear conscience.
19 May 2025
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 65 years
I had the best teacher ever and learnt a lot.
19 April 2025
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 51 years
The teachers are competent and respond very well to the needs of the students.
13 January 2025
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Information about Istanbul
Key Facts about Istanbul
- Price index excluding rent: 65* (35% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 53* (47% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:65* (35% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Turkey average):106.27 TRY (48% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 220 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Istanbul
What to do in Istanbul
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 5 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: Ataturk Airport Havalimani, Zeytinburnu, Aksaray
Every 240 minutes, 75 minutes.
Main stops: Havaalani dis hatlar, Yenikapi transit
Taxi: 15 minutes drive to city center of Istanbul
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 75 minutes.
Main stops: Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Faith Sultan Mehmet Bridge, 1.Levent
Taxi: 35 minutes drive to city center of Istanbul
Q&A - Questions about Turkish courses and schools in Istanbul
I want to have a two-week intensive Turkish language lesson.
Do you have English language courses?
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Turkish Courses in Istanbul
I am an absolute beginner and would like to focus on practical conversation rather than grammar. Is that possible?
How many hours should I study to achieve the different levels (A1/A2/B1/B2/C1/C2) in Turkish?
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