Learn Turkish in Istanbul, Izmir & Online

Royal Turkish Schools offers Turkish courses at two campuses: Beyoğlu in Istanbul (near Taksim Square) and Alsancak in Izmir, on the Aegean coast. Courses run Monday to Friday at A1–C1 level. New groups start every Monday. The school is MEB-accredited and has welcomed students from more than 80 countries since 2008.

Yes. Royal Turkish Schools is officially accredited by the Turkish Ministry of National Education (MEB). The school is also Erasmus+ approved, an accredited Ascentis ESOL centre, and recognised for Bildungsurlaub (paid educational leave) in multiple German federal states including Hamburg, Berlin, Hessen and others.

Yes. Royal Turkish Schools offers live online Turkish courses via Zoom at all levels A1–C1. Online group classes start from €99/week. Private online Turkish lessons are also available and can start any day of the week. All online courses use the same curriculum and certified teachers as the face-to-face programs.

Turkish group courses at Royal Turkish Schools in Istanbul start from €150/week for the Standard Course (15 lessons/week) and €200/week for the Intensive Course (20 lessons/week). Private one-to-one online lessons cost €20–28 per lesson depending on the package. Course + accommodation packages are also available. All prices are in EUR and include course materials and a completion certificate.

Yes. Royal Turkish Schools offers flexible Turkish lessons specifically suited to expats living in Istanbul or Izmir. Options include private one-to-one lessons that can start any day of the week, ongoing weekly group classes, and intensive crash courses for those needing to communicate quickly. Visa support letters are available upon request for students requiring documentation.

Royal Turkish Schools offers Turkish courses at all CEFR levels from A1 (complete beginner) to C1 (advanced). New groups at every level start every Monday. On arrival, students take a short placement test to be placed in the correct group. The school follows the standard European CEFR framework for Turkish language learning.

Turkish is rated Category III difficulty by the US Foreign Service Institute, meaning it takes approximately 1,100 class hours to reach professional proficiency. However, the alphabet is fully phonetic and learned in a single day. Most students at Royal Turkish Schools reach conversational A2 level after 4–6 weeks of intensive study.

Yes. Royal Turkish Schools provides official enrollment confirmation letters and visa support documentation for students who need it for their visa application or visa extension. This service is available to all enrolled students upon request and is typically processed within 24–48 hours of enrollment.

With full-time Intensive study (20 lessons/week), most students reach A2–B1 level in 4–8 weeks. Part-time learners with the Standard course (15 lessons/week) typically reach A2 in 8–12 weeks. Progress depends on prior language experience and daily self-study.

Royal Turkish Schools has two campuses in Turkey: Istanbul (Gümüşsuyu Mah. Mete Cad. No:14A, Beyoğlu) and Izmir (Alsancak Mah. Kıbrıs Şehitleri Cad. No:91). Online Turkish courses via Zoom are available worldwide.

Group classes are limited to a maximum of 8 students. This small class size ensures personal attention from the teacher and ample speaking practice for every student.

New groups start every Monday throughout the year. There are no fixed term dates — you can join at any time and choose any Monday as your start date.