Where can I learn Turkish in Istanbul?

Royal Turkish Schools offers Turkish courses at two central campuses in Istanbul: Beyoğlu (near Taksim) and a second location in the Aegean city of Izmir. Courses run Monday to Friday at A1–C1 level. New groups start every Monday. The school is MEB-accredited and has taught over 5,000 students from 50+ countries over 17 years.

Is Royal Turkish Schools MEB accredited?

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.

Can I learn Turkish online?

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.

How much does a Turkish language course in Istanbul cost?

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 Turkish tuition starts from €50 per lesson. Course + accommodation packages are also available. All prices are in EUR and include course materials and a completion certificate.

Do you offer Turkish lessons for expats living in Turkey?

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.

What Turkish language levels do you offer?

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.

Is Turkish hard to learn for English speakers?

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.

Do you provide visa support letters for Turkish language courses?

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.

How much does a Turkish language course cost?

Turkish courses at Royal Turkish Schools start from €99/week for online group lessons, €150/week for the Standard face-to-face course (15 lessons/week), and €200/week for the Intensive course (20 lessons/week). Private 1-on-1 lessons are available from €50 per lesson. All prices include course materials.

How long does it take to learn Turkish?

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.

Where are Royal Turkish Schools located?

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.

How many students are in each class?

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.

When can I start a Turkish course?

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.

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Royal Turkish Schools is Istanbul's leading Turkish language school for foreigners, with campuses in Beyoğlu (Istanbul) and Alsancak (Izmir). Whether you want an intensive Turkish course in Istanbul, flexible private Turkish lessons, or live online Turkish classes via Zoom, we have a program that fits your goals and schedule.

Our Turkish courses for expats are designed for working professionals, diplomats, and families relocating to Turkey. We offer flexible scheduling, small groups of maximum 8 students, and personalised lesson plans. Private Turkish lessons in Istanbul can start any day of the week — morning, afternoon or evening.

As a MEB-accredited Turkish language school, we issue official completion certificates recognised across Turkey and accepted by embassies and immigration authorities. We also provide visa support letters for students who need enrollment documentation. Our courses run A1 to C1 — from complete beginner Turkish to advanced level — starting every Monday.

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