Reviews by former students who attended a course in Istanbul
I enjoyed absolutely everything! The teacher Emine is just wonderful!
I will definitely try to take another course in a while.
5 April 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 46 years
The lessons were professional and extremely fun and enjoyable. I have already reached a B1/B2 level and was able to build on this thanks to my lovely teacher Şeyma. We quickly decided that I should learn everyday Turkish and not work with textbooks at all, but spend the whole morning having conversations. This is challenging for both the teacher and the student. Şeyma found just the right amount of challenge and support - but after 2 weeks I was really exhausted. Aysel (hanim), who provides the students with tea and coffee during the numerous breaks and always has a friendly word for everyone at every language level, is also very kind.
11 March 2024
Course: One-to-One 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 65 years
Very good teacher, good course, good level classification, interesting learning material, small group, nice atmosphere.
29 January 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 55 years
I had a really wonderful time at the school. The lessons were very informative and at a pleasant pace, so you really understood everything. Even when I had questions outside of school hours, I always got an immediate answer via WhatsApp. The teachers and staff in particular made sure that every student was really happy there. I always felt welcome and really enjoyed my time there. I would come back again and again and can recommend the school to anyone!!!
A wonderful school with wonderful people! Küçük bir Aile! (A little family!)
11 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 18 years
I attended the Turkish course at Royal Turkish Schools in Taksim, Istanbul, from September 11th to September 29th, 2023, and I am extremely pleased with my experience. Despite having no prior knowledge of Turkish, I was able to make significant progress in a very short time. This achievement is credited to the outstanding teachers who not only possess impressive expertise but are also full of energy and competence. A special thanks to "Elif," who played a crucial role in our learning journey.
The speed at which I was able to learn in this course pleasantly surprised me. I never thought I would achieve so much in such a short period. For this reason, I wholeheartedly recommend Royal Turkish Schools. Don't hesitate; this school is truly excellent!
4 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 31 years
Super lessons, super nice and qualified teachers. In addition, there was water, tea and coffee till the cows come home.
I don't know about the afternoon activities because I didn't ask. But I know that the students made plans with each other.
16 September 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 69 years
Good teacher and great response from members of the school to respond to our needs
12 September 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 62 years
The teacher was the best
19 June 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years
The teaching is very good. Dedicated teachers.
3 June 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 56 years
Everyone is very friendly and accommodating, really everyone and especially Ayse, like a mum to everyone, and my teacher Elina was great.
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15 May 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 51 years
I have already left my rating in Google ;)
3 April 2023
Course: One-to-One 20 - 1 week
Student age: 37 years
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
I really liked the school, it's conveniently located, pleasant atmosphere, young talented teachers, individual approach to everyone. Despite the non-core direction of the English language, personal training was carried out, since there was not enough of the group, as well the school even allowed to pay on arrival. There is an opportunity to live in a host family or in a separate apartment. Only positive emotions, I recommend the school.
I recommend the school for learning both Turkish and English.
15 January 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 44 years
I spent four weeks with Rumeysa in a one-to-one programme. She taught me with a lot of patience and fun. She also gave me a cultural understanding of Turkey. Rumeysa is a very cheerful, nice and intelligent young woman. I can only recommend the course.
The teachers are very dedicated and create a good atmosphere.
14 November 2022
Course: One-to-One 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 65 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
Q&A - Questions and answers about Istanbul
- Do you have English language courses?“We have partner schools in Istanbul offering excellent English courses.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 16, 2023
FAQ about courses in Istanbul
- What is the best language school for adults in Istanbul?Royal Turkish Education 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?Turkish Language 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.I am an absolute beginner and would like to focus on practical conversation rather than grammar. Is that possible?“If you are an absolute beginner, you will need grammar before you can converse, as you will naturally need to learn to build sentences first. ”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2024How 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, 2022
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