Reviews of Royal Turkish Schools, Izmir, Turkey
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4.4
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Royal Turkish Schools, Izmir, Turkey
Royal Turkish Schools, Izmir, Turkey
Based on 31 reviews of former students of Royal Turkish Schools
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (7 ratings)
Students 50+ years (14 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Royal Turkish Schools
29. May. 2026
Yussuf (36 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very dedicated instructors and simple, well-organized. I'd definitely do it again."
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"A very nice host family—highly recommended."
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22. Oct. 2024
Harumi (57 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Esra is an excellent teacher. Her explanations of grammar and pronunciation are clear and easy to understand. She prioritizes listening and speaking lessons more than writing."
Negative aspects
"Since the paperwork is processed in Istanbul, the information may not be accurate. For instance, I was informed that I did not need a notebook or writing materials on the first day, but they were required in Izmir."
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"Overall, prices in Turkey are relatively high. Furthermore, the yen is weak, so I can't find any bargains. Nonetheless, Izmir is a safe city, and the food there is quite enjoyable."
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"Lesson time is short, but the pace is fast, so students require some time for review."
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6. Aug. 2024
Anna (22 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I liked the homework. I liked that we talked before class in Turkish about how our day was going. There was a nice atmosphere in the school."
Negative aspects
"I wasn’t happy that there were no excursions, and I also didn’t like that we didn’t get to practice the new grammar practically. We never said sentences out loud that included the new grammatical elements."
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22. Jul. 2024
Catherine (75 years) Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Small classes - two to three pupils. Good location, in the centre of town. The textbook used was okay. The teacher was pleasant."
Negative aspects
"Learning material based on the rotating status of the book - you just started where the others were. In other words, the needs or abilities of the individual students were not directly addressed."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Bring writing materials - these were not provided. And a paper map of the city if you don't want to rely on your mobile phone."
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"‘Royal’ is pompous and “education centre” (two small rooms) is an exaggeration."
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"I love Izmir - the sea, the breeze, the colourful hustle and bustle, the good food, the friendly atmosphere and simply the friendly Turks. The city doesn't have too many sights, but certainly enough for a week or two."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"All a bit random."
Accommodation
"The hostess was like a friend - took me to visit her family a few times. But I was left alone when I wanted to be. She spoke Turkish to me consistently, even though she could speak German, and helped me a lot. I thought it was good that I lived outside so that I could experience normal Turkish life, including public transport. My room was large, clean, with a balcony. Turkish breakfast and simple home cooking in the evening, in my case vegetarian."
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22. Jan. 2024
Anna (52 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teaching is effective, the pace is good, the teacher is excellent."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"I recommend that you read and print out the theory in advance and bring it with you, it will make the course much easier to understand."
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"Big beautiful city, lots of walking options, long promenade, great sea views."
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"The course is good, a high quality teaching."
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22. Nov. 2023
Maria (67 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Negative aspects
"Very narrow rooms"
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"Beautiful, located by the sea; unfortunately many houses in Alsankcak are falling into disrepair"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very good"
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13. Mar. 2023
Judit (66 years) Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Since I took my course during off-peak dates, I had my teacher all to myself. Great! The teaching material is much better than what I know from Germany and I can say that the two weeks were a complete success."
Negative aspects
"The school is located in a building in need of renovation, but the classrooms are in order."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"As long as it's still possible, be sure to visit the hills below the fortress with the old historic craftsmen's quarter. And don't be afraid of the stray dogs: they are fed and pampered and are extremely friendly and trusting."
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"Izmir is very beautiful. However, almost all of historic Smyrna, including its historic buildings, was lost in the fire of 1922, and what remains has unfortunately been left to decay for the most part. Efforts are being made to rebuild the remaining historic buildings according to preservation criteria. This will do the city a lot of good."
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"Getting into the language is difficult for Europeans. Especially the Turkish ending fetish takes some getting used to. So, don't give up."
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4. Nov. 2022
Ute Elisabeth (66 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Our teacher (Tuba) explained everything very well and with a touch of humour. If the grammar was too much for you, it was always explained in detail. I can recommend the school and my teacher Tuba highly! What I found very good was that it was a small class."
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"I stayed with Aysel and was very lucky with this accommodation and especially with my hostess. I can't imagine a better host family!!! The very best recommendation!"
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11. Oct. 2021
Michaela (63 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I was fortunate that I was the only beginner due to the effects of the Corona and had a dedicated, careful teacher. She was able to include my interests and so the week went by in a flash. I now have a certain overview and can use very simple conversation in everyday life.
It would be good if the school had the technical means that you can also hear your own pronunciation."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Already written - technical equipment to be able to hear your own pronunciation (not only on the laptop)."
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Other comments
"Everything simple and perfect"
City/place
"A very interesting city. A kind of Bologna of Turkey, just much, much bigger."
Accommodation
"Mrs. A.B. is a great, respectful host! The way to school was brilliantly easy. The way back was difficult, whether by taxi or public transport. Many taxis don't have GPS. I would go there again anyway!"
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11. Mar. 2019
Axel (21 years) Germany Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Turkish was spoken most of the time. Only new grammar was explained in English. The teachers are all very nice and helpful. Even if there are problems outside the school, they will help you."
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City/place
"Public transport is very cheap! The city is beautiful."
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"It was great. The family was very friendly. The apartment was very clean."
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30. Oct. 2018
Thelma (58 years) Ireland Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"My tutors, Sarap and Asise, were very helpful with my studies."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Book accommodation near the school."
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"Very understanding and helpful."
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3. Sep. 2017
Sebastian (21 years) Denmark Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers very amazing. Very helpful."
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8. Nov. 2015
Wolfgang (65 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Small class size"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"History and Art Museum, Sardis, Ephesus"
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24. Sep. 2015
Margarita (42 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Engagement of my teacher"
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21. Apr. 2015
Tamara Viola (19 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The familiar atmosphere."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"You should go to the OT restaurant nearby and order borek ;)"
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"Everything was good on balance. Our group was the learning pace too slow. We talked about it and found a solution :)"
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27. Oct. 2014
Dr. Doris (48 years) Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Personal focus, individual tasks"
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2. Sep. 2014
Alexandros (41 years) Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Great team, everybody has given themselves a whole lot of efforts. Small groups. Good teaching material"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Dive into the Turkish life, but it was not easy the first week. I recommend a stay with a hostfamiliy. You should visit the Bazar. Explore the neighborhood...you will experience a lot of positive things."
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"Completly satisfied. Price / performance ratio top. Great support"
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22. Jul. 2014
Anne-sophie (27 years) Belgium Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Small groups, nice staff, flexible teacher"
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Flat Share - Zone 1
17. Mar. 2014
Liisa (21 years) Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I especially liked the central location, the teacher and the intensive language training, since I was the only student."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The most important point when learning the language is that you know many words, so that the people in the host country can understand you and you them. As a tourist it is worth to go to Efes in Izmir, to use the Asanör, to go to Kariskaya by Vapur, to visit the ethnological and archaeological museum, and of course the bazar in Kemeralti. The local restaurants also offer very tasty vegetable dishes that you should give a try."
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"Unfortunately, since I was the only student, there were no leisure facilities at all. But due to my great host family that was no problem."
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18. Oct. 2013
Andrea (53 years) Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Classes closely related to daily life"
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"Shows little interest in taking good care of TN"
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12. Aug. 2013
Antoine (28 years) 
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teacher was perfect. Very patient and pedagogue. Same for management."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Enjoy the city. It's a city to live in, these things cannot be explained."
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"I absolutely recommend."
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3. Sep. 2019
Ursula (54 years) Turkey Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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"More creative, communicative tasks and exercises would be nice. Also, writing more short texts would be great."
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15. Aug. 2018
Brigitte (64 years) Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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"I refer to the defects / problems detailed in the telephone conversation and the additional email with attached photos."
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23. Jun. 2025
Elisa (37 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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20. Sep. 2023
Natsumi Japan Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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5. Jun. 2023
Hubertus Germany Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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15. Aug. 2022
Karine Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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25. Apr. 2022
Karim (47 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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29. Nov. 2021
Sevil (26 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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6. Nov. 2020
Klara Henrike (24 years) Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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17. Sep. 2019
Shunsuke (43 years) Japan Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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