5 Best language schools in Istanbul (ranked based on student reviews)
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How our students rated their experience in Istanbul
What our students said about Istanbul
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.
Germany
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.
Germany
Istanbul is a huge city with an enormous history. There are a lot of sights, beaches and night life is not neglected either.
Germany
Istanbul is the most interesting city I have ever seen. Istanbul is unique.
Switzerland
I love the city of Istanbul it's amazing
France
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Istanbul
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.
16 January 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 47 years
The welcome, the location, the course, the teacher
8 November 2022
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 48 years
Staff attitudes towards students
The staff is wonderful
11 July 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 8 weeks
Student age: 54 years
Our teacher Nurcan is very friendly, accommodating and competent.
20 April 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 62 years
The teacher, Mrs. Nurcan, is very competent and experienced, she is also involved beyond the classroom and enjoys showing the students around her city. She is always available for the students and easy to talk to. For my individual lessons, I was even able to choose locations to study, depending on the weather, even in the great outdoors (e.g. Emirgan Park during the tulip blossom season) or in a patisserie over a coffee. I looked forward to the varied lessons every day and learned a lot in the well-structured and prepared lessons. A really worthwhile learning stay that I will definitely repeat next year. Many thanks also for the perfect pre-organization by the agency.
19 April 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 0 years
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
24 January 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 44 years
It was an amazing experience. I kindly recommended to anyone who wishes to come and learn in Istanbul.
This is the right place to be in if you want to learn Turkish.
29 June 2021
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 41 years
The staff and teachers were exceptionally friendly
21 January 2019
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 59 years
Good learning atmosphere, nice teachers
27 November 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 56 years
There were very few students, so the teachers were able to respond optimally to the students and their needs. The teachers are very friendly.
31 October 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 27 years
The teachers were wonderful, helpful and kind.
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21 August 2017
Course: Intensive Course - 11 weeks
Student age: 24 years
What I liked most of the school were the classrooms and lecturers.
15 August 2017
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 46 years
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Unfortunately RTEC presents its school as something different on the website.
The Istanbul school is located in easy reach when you use public transportation but it's in an old, run down building where everybody smokes in the hallways and rooms. Washrooms might be a shock.
The Istanbul school is very small. 2 rooms and not very intriguing either. Some maintenance would help.
Quality of class - it all depends on the teacher. My first week was good as I had a motivated, inspiring teacher (Banu). My second week was a pain in the neck although I was lucky to get private classes due to low student enrollment but the second teacher was not announced and it hit me surprise. As well her quality of teaching didn't bring me any further.
I recommend a level test for all students so they will be in classified in the right level/class.
For upcoming language studies I won't choose Royal Turkish Education Center anymore and also would not recommend it.
18 January 2017
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 47 years
Central location, very good relationship with the teacher who checked my learning aims before starting classes
10 May 2016
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 31 years
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.
11 April 2016
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 58 years
Nice atmosphere, small classes, qualified and friendly teachers
24 June 2015
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 34 years
Turkish course types in Istanbul
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General Turkish coursesUniversal 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. -
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Private Turkish coursesWeekly packages of Turkish one-to-one classes are very adaptable to the students specific timetable and can be taken virtually or inhouse. -
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Specialty courses TurkishTeacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the Turkish options students can take in the Specialty category.
Interesting information about Istanbul
Key Facts about Istanbul
- Student price index excluding rent:65* (35% cheaper than New York)
- Student 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):
50.42 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
FAQ about schools in Istanbul
- What is the best language school for adults in Istanbul?Turkish Language Center has received the best overall rating in Istanbul.Which Turkish school in Istanbul has the best location?Royal Turkish Education Center, located in Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, Mete Caddesi No: 20 Mete Palas, Floor: 2, Flat: 7, Beyoglu, Taksim has been voted as the school with the best location in Istanbul.Which Turkish school offers the best rated teaching in Istanbul?Royal Turkish Education Center was rated highest for quality of teaching.Which school offers the best accommodation in Istanbul?'Homestay' at Royal Turkish Education Center is the best rated accommodation in Istanbul.What are the costs of living in Istanbul?The student price index in Istanbul is 64.8. For details check the city's cost of living section.How many hours should I study to achieve the different levels (A1/A2/B1/B2/C1/C2) in Turkish?“On average, for A1/A2 level you need about 100-120 hours, for B1/B2 450-490 hours and for C1/C2 1000-1100 hours of study. Of course, it all depends on how quickly you pick it up, what your prior knowledge is (possibly also of a similar language) and whether you learn the language in the country of origin. So, for this reason, we specialise in offering languages in the country of origin, as there you improve your language skills the fastest! ”Robin Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 21, 2022Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See other 7 different Turkish course types in Istanbul.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Turkish language schools in other cities in Turkey such as Antalya, Izmir or see our list of all schools in Turkey. You may also want to consult options outside Turkey for learning Turkish.
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