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Thai Curriculum International Schools in Turkey

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About international schools in Turkey

Thai-curriculum provision in Turkey is very limited: only a small handful of schools are listed as teaching Thai, and most options are concentrated in Istanbul rather than nationwide. Where Thai is available it is usually delivered as a language or heritage subject inside a broader international or bilingual programme (for example schools that combine IB, British or Turkish-national components) rather than as a full Thailand Ministry of Education (OBEC) pathway to Mathayom 6. Expect the main teaching languages to be English or Turkish, with Thai offered as an additional/heritage language and with in-school support where needed. Fees for international and bilingual schools in Istanbul vary widely by age and school model; as a planning figure parents are commonly asked to budget in the mid-thousands to tens of thousands of US dollars a year, and should allow extra for registration, transport, meals and exam costs. Admissions follow the northern-hemisphere academic calendar, so plan applications many months before the usual September intake.

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At a glance 3 schools · avg fee TRY 926,500
Schools listed
3
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
TRY 926,500
Fee range
TRY 926,500 – 926,500
Most common curriculum
Advanced Placement (AP) (3 schools)
Average school size
1,025 pupils
Largest by enrolment
ENKA Schools Istanbul
Oldest
Robert College (1863)
With boarding
1
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FAQs for Turkey

How many Thai-curriculum schools are there in Turkey?
There are very few schools in Turkey that teach Thai; directory listings identify only a small number (three) where Thai is taught, and most of those programmes are based in Istanbul. Families should check each school’s listing carefully to see whether Thai is a full national-curriculum pathway or taught only as a language option.
Do these schools follow the Thai national curriculum or international curricula?
Most schools that teach Thai in Turkey do so as part of a wider international or bilingual programme rather than offering the full Thai national (OBEC) route to Mathayom 6. In practice students in Turkey are more likely to progress to IB, British (IGCSE/A-level) or the Turkish national diploma, with Thai taught alongside those qualifications.
What language(s) will my child be taught in, and can a non-Thai speaker join?
The primary language of instruction at these schools is typically English or Turkish, with Thai delivered as an additional or heritage language course and with language support where schools provide it. A child with no Thai can often join if the school offers Thai as a beginner or heritage stream, but full Thai-medium programmes (where used) are harder for late joiners to access beyond the early years.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Tuition at international and bilingual schools in Istanbul ranges considerably depending on curriculum, campus and year group; a common orientation for 2026 is roughly US$8,000 - 30,000 per year for mainstream international provision, with the top end applying to final diploma years and premium campuses. Parents should also budget separately for registration/capital fees, transport, meals, uniforms and external exam charges, which can add several thousand dollars a year.
When should we apply and what’s the admissions rhythm?
Most international and bilingual schools in Turkey follow a northern-hemisphere academic calendar with a principal September intake, and competitive schools open applications many months - commonly 6 - 12 months - before that start date. Schools frequently use interviews, entrance assessments and the submission of recent school reports, so begin gathering documents and enquiring early to secure places or waiting-list positions.