Royal Turkish Schools Istanbul, Turkey 
Mete Caddesi No: 14A - 34437 Istanbul - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Central location
- Small class sizes
- Top rated school facilities4.5
- Istanbul is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- You can combine courses at different schools of the same chain and the school will charge the inscription fee only once.
What we dislike about the school
- An older average age per class than in other schools in the same city.
Location: Royal Turkish Education Center is located in the culturally rich Turkish city of Istanbul. Housed a short distance from the city centre, the school has several shops, eateries, restaurants and cafés close by. Within a moment's walk of the popular Taksim Gezi Park, and a 10-minute train journey from such unique attractions as the Galata Tower and many of the city's art galleries, the school is well placed to assist students in creating memorable moments, whilst achieving their language goals. The unique Hagia Sophia is within a 30-minute train ride of the school, the Taksim rail and subway stations are only a 3-minute walk from the school's front doors.
Course selection: Course selection offers something for students of all levels. General Turkish programmes are available via group lessons or privately, over a variety of schedules and intensities.
School facilities: The school's facilities help create a warm and inviting atmosphere for all. These facilities include a kitchen for student use, a library, free water, free WIFI and free parking. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation: The school is happy to assist with accommodation and airport transfers upon request.
School chain: Royal Turkish Education Center is part of a small group of schools that teach Turkish for business and personal purposes, throughout Turkey. With locations in Istanbul and Izmir, students have fully immersive Turkish programmes available all year round, Turkish being the language spoken during all lesson time. All lessons are taught in friendly and motivating learning environments, with students learning and enjoyment the primary focus throughout.
Turkish Courses
General Language
Intensive Turkish Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€200€190 / week More
Intensive Turkish Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€200€190 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,600 1,520 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,600 2,470 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,000 2,850 |
| Price in US$ | 220 | 440 | 659 | 879 | 1,318 | 1,758 | 2,197 | 2,636 | 2,856 | 3,076 | 3,295 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Turkish Course" at Royal Turkish Schools
Silvia
"Super."
Elena
"I liked it and I learned a lot."
Sonja
"If you have no knowledge of Turkish at all, like me, you have to plan enough time for homework and revision. I missed that a bit halfway through. I was traveling around Istanbul too much."
Martin
"It was great fun, I learnt a lot."
Lucette
"Excellent teacher"
Silke
"Is really intensive, sometimes too unsystematic and fast"
Nadine
"4x 45 minutes are really highly recommended "
Galina
"I really liked the fact that there were only three of us in the group. The teacher Emine is wonderful! The course was structured exactly as I wanted it to be. "
Hannah
"The extra lesson helped me a lot to repeat and internalise what I had learned."
Mohammad Amin
"Excellent course "
Margitta
"Very well structured "
Hussein
"The most important thing is that if you want to learn a language, you need more than 4 times 45 minutes a day. This should be extended, even if it is more expensive. But it should be longer than 4 hours in one course. But if you want to have fun, see Istanbul and make friends, sure that's different, then it's all good. "
Dmitrii
"Excellent course and I have a big progress."
Nisakhan
"Did not match the intensity, slow learning of the programme
The teacher starts repeating the rules for students who joined later, as if making privileges for latecomers. It was illogical. I had to sit and be bored while the teacher repeated the already learnt material material to the new student. And I was wasting time while I could have mastered more."
Tatjana
"I was very pleased with my teacher."
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Standard Turkish Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€150€143 / week More
Standard Turkish Course
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€150€143 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 150 143 | 300 285 | 450 428 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,950 1,853 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,250 2,138 | 2,400 2,280 |
| Price in US$ | 165 | 330 | 495 | 659 | 989 | 1,318 | 1,648 | 2,142 | 2,307 | 2,472 | 2,636 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:35
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:05 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Standard Turkish Course" at Royal Turkish Schools
Szilvia
"Great."
Szilvia
"It was great!"
Valentina
"Individual approach, modern methods of teaching."
Abdula
"Always do your best, do your homework. "
Benjamin
"The courses were better in Instanbul than in Antalya. They were more precise and better structured."
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Bildungsurlaub Course30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€400€380 / week More
Bildungsurlaub Course
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€400€380 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 400 380 | 800 760 |
| Price in US$ | 440 | 879 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:10
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:20 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Evening Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from€150€143 / week More
Evening Course
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Weeks | 4 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 600 570 | 1,200 1,140 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,200 3,990 |
| Price in US$ | 659 | 1,318 | 2,636 | 3,295 | 3,954 | 4,613 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026
Every 4-week programme is the equivalent of 1 month of study.
Course duration available: 1-12 months
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:35 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Online
Online Course 33 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€60€57 / week More
Online Course 3
3 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
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€60€57 / week
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| Weeks | 4 | 12 | 48 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 240 228 | 612 582 | 1,728 1,642 |
| Price in US$ | 264 | 673 | 1,898 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Each lesson is 60 minutes.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 4, 12, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 7 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Online Course 55 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€85€81 / week More
Online Course 5
5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
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| Weeks | 4 | 12 | 48 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 341 324 | 868 825 | 2,451 2,329 |
| Price in US$ | 375 | 954 | 2,692 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Each lesson is 60 minutes.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 4, 12, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 7 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Online Course 77 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€116€111 / week More
Online Course 7
7 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
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| Weeks | 4 | 12 | 48 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 462 439 | 1,178 1,120 | 3,326 3,160 |
| Price in US$ | 508 | 1,294 | 3,653 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Each lesson is 60 minutes.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 4, 12, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 7 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Private
One-to-One 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€700€665 / week More
One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€700€665 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 700 665 | 1,400 1,330 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,800 2,660 | 4,200 3,990 | 5,600 5,320 | 7,000 6,650 | 9,100 8,645 | 9,800 9,310 | 10,500 9,975 | 11,200 10,640 |
| Price in US$ | 769 | 1,538 | 2,307 | 3,076 | 4,613 | 6,151 | 7,689 | 9,995 | 10,764 | 11,533 | 12,301 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The teacher will provide course content, texts, exercises and conversation especially designed to fit your expectations.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 9 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "One-to-One 20" at Royal Turkish Schools
Christiane
"Great teacher Şeyma. She taught me a lot of everyday Turkish and we talked a lot about the country and its people, about social change in Turkey, the position of women in the countryside and in the city, etc."
Beatrice
"It was very good."
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One-to-One 2525 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€850€808 / week More
One-to-One 25
25 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€850€808 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 850 808 | 1,700 1,615 | 2,550 2,423 | 3,400 3,230 | 5,100 4,845 | 6,800 6,460 | 8,500 8,075 | 11,050 10,498 | 11,900 11,305 | 12,750 12,113 | 13,600 12,920 |
| Price in US$ | 934 | 1,868 | 2,801 | 3,735 | 5,602 | 7,469 | 9,336 | 12,137 | 13,070 | 14,004 | 14,937 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The teacher will provide course content; texts, exercises, and conversation especially designed to fit your needs.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:55
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:55 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 9 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "One-to-One 25" at Royal Turkish Schools
Ünal
"Super nice teachers, very good lessons!"
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Our prices for Royal Turkish Schools include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Student opinions about Royal Turkish Schools, Istanbul
4.8
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Royal Turkish Schools, Istanbul
Royal Turkish Schools, Istanbul
74 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (28 ratings)
Students 50+ years (32 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Uwe
61 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher’s flexibility and dedication. Coffee, water and tea were provided for free.”
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Course: Standard Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 13. Jul. 2026
Sonja
58 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“One of the great things about the school is that it’s in a great location — right near Taksim Square. The staff are friendly.”
“I’ve been taking online lessons. The first teacher would sometimes cancel without giving a reason. That leaves you waiting for nothing. I really enjoyed her teaching style. Unfortunately, she suddenly went on maternity leave, so I was assigned a different teacher. The teacher really tried his best, but his teaching style and the course content didn’t match my level or needs at all. This made me lose motivation. The school also changes class times without consulting anyone.”
Verified
Course: Online Course 3 - 16 weeks
Review date: 29. Apr. 2026
Silvia
70 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super.
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Dec. 2025
Szilvia
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The school and my teachers so far are perfect! They teach in a way that is easy to understand! They help me improve! The lessons are really good! I love being at school! I'll be back!!”
“No way!!!!”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great.
Other comments: Great.
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Course: Standard Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Dec. 2025
Evgeniy
37 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Thank you for the interesting English lessons. I am satisfied with the training and have attended the English course for the second time already.”
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Course: Standard Turkish Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Nov. 2025
Yussuf
35 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very good teachers and very good and easy organization.”
“Some frequently occurring activities.”
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 17. Nov. 2025
Sonja
57 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Classes always start on time and that is how they end. All class hours are used liberally enough to let you learn the Turkish language, with playful alternations so it doesn't get boring. Seyma my teacher is a rock. I recommend everyone to go here to Istanbul.”
“The classes were scheduled in the mornings. Due to which I had planned other activities in Istanbul in the afternoons. Two days before departure I got a change in the schedule which made me cancel my other activities. The date and time had been requested well in advance.”
Insider tip: “Find a hotel near the school so you don't get stuck in traffic.”
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 10. Oct. 2025
Szilvia
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked everything! Very good, understandable teaching. The teacher is a wonder, helpful, explains very well. I recommend the school!”
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was great!
Other comments: The best. I will continue to participate.
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Course: Standard Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 6. Oct. 2025
Filiz
51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“All staff members were very courteous and friendly. Quick solutions were provided when there were changes to the schedule. We would gladly return, thank you very much.”
“There is nothing to complain about.”
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Course: Online Course 5 - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2025
Matty
32 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Learned a lot from Şeyma! Because I was between two levels, I was taught 1 on 1. This was intensive but also very effective! Şeyma was patient and very helpful.”
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 3. Jun. 2025
Elena
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Small group. The teacher was always available.”
“It would have been nice to offer us a snack during our break in the morning. I am not talking about a big breakfast, but a little something would have been a nice gesture.”
Insider tip: “It helps to speak some English, since explanations use English as a base, and my English is not so good.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I liked it and I learned a lot.
Other comments: I know it is difficult, but it helps if we all have exactly the same level. Some students come for a day or two and then new students arrive.
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. May. 2025
Sonja
65 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The school is very well organized. The staff are extremely friendly, polite, and patient. The teacher, Nilay, is very competent, very kind, very patient, and extremely accommodating. We had a lot of fun in the classes.
I can recommend the school and the organization at any time.”
I can recommend the school and the organization at any time.”
“What wasn't quite right was the teaching material. However, I don't know if the school can change that. The courses are structured according to the international standard A1-C2. That's very good. But the teaching material corresponds to what children learn. The school only teaches adults. This includes many who travel in Turkey. Classroom equipment and the flags of individual countries aren't required. I would have liked a few more examples for adults.
The school didn't offer any excursions, at least I didn't notice any. But that's okay.
It would be a great service if the school could provide maps of Istanbul. The tourist information office was closed during the four weeks. Google Maps often doesn't work. However, there are free city maps. I got one. The other students, however, were out of luck.”
The school didn't offer any excursions, at least I didn't notice any. But that's okay.
It would be a great service if the school could provide maps of Istanbul. The tourist information office was closed during the four weeks. Google Maps often doesn't work. However, there are free city maps. I got one. The other students, however, were out of luck.”
Insider tip: “Allow enough time for revision and homework. Four weeks was perfectly sufficient for me as a beginner. Now I need a break to review.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: If you have no knowledge of Turkish at all, like me, you have to plan enough time for homework and revision. I missed that a bit halfway through. I was traveling around Istanbul too much.
Other comments: I think this is a very good school and can recommend it with a clear conscience.
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. May. 2025
Johannes
51 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“I had the best teacher ever and learnt a lot.”
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 19. Apr. 2025
Martin
66 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers are competent and respond very well to the needs of the students.”
“No complaints.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was great fun, I learnt a lot.
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Jan. 2025
Lucette
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Disciplined and structured and experts.”
“None”
Insider tip: “Schedule enough time to study after class.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent teacher
Other comments: Solid and reliable institute.
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Nov. 2024
Silke
50 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Everyone is super friendly and helpful and the teachers are very motivated! I can't say anything about the excursion programmes, I didn't take part in them.”
“I actually like everything”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Is really intensive, sometimes too unsystematic and fast
Other comments: The rooms could be spruced up a little.
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Aug. 2024
Dünya
17 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers are very good and especially very sweet. The classes are small, so you get a lot of attention. You can get a cup of tea during your break and chat with classmates. You learn a lot in a short time.”
“There were no activities organized or anything like that.”
Insider tip: “Turkish evenings: live music evenings.”
Verified
Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2024
Stefan
30 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice and courteous staff. Highly recommended.”
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 16. Jul. 2024
Helena
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very good and kind teachers.”
“No excursions nor activities.”
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jun. 2024
Nadine
40 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I would like to praise the excellent organization before and during my stay. There was always someone to talk to if I had any questions or challenges. The central location of the school was also very convenient. The lessons are taught exclusively in Turkish with English assistance. The teachers were all very helpful and open. Shoukran to Emine :-)”
“Unfortunately, there were no organized excursions. But this is set to change in the future.
I had 4 weeks of lessons and found the pace very fast. I would book individual lessons next time.”
I had 4 weeks of lessons and found the pace very fast. I would book individual lessons next time.”
Insider tip: “Connect with students from other classes and do something together.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: 4x 45 minutes are really highly recommended
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2024
Stefanie
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher Merve made time for all questions and concerns. Everyone was always really friendly.”
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2024
Shawn
31 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Really great teacher who kept us motivated and speaking. I had an amazing 4 weeks of learning!”
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Apr. 2024
Galina
46 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I enjoyed absolutely everything! The teacher Emine is just wonderful!”
“I didn't find any weaknesses.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I really liked the fact that there were only three of us in the group. The teacher Emine is wonderful! The course was structured exactly as I wanted it to be.
Other comments: I will definitely try to take another course in a while.
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Apr. 2024
Christiane
65 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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.”
“The school does not offer any excursions or tips for excursions. However, Şeyma was very helpful when I asked and explained to me where I could find Domuş and how to get to Üsküdar.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great teacher Şeyma. She taught me a lot of everyday Turkish and we talked a lot about the country and its people, about social change in Turkey, the position of women in the countryside and in the city, etc.
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Course: One-to-One 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Mar. 2024
Inge
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very good teacher, good course, good level classification, interesting learning material, small group, nice atmosphere.”
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 29. Jan. 2024
Hannah
18 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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!!!”
Insider tip: “The Çay!”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The extra lesson helped me a lot to repeat and internalise what I had learned.
Other comments: A wonderful school with wonderful people! Küçük bir Aile! (A little family!)
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Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Oct. 2023
Mohammad Amin
31 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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!”
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!”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent course
Verified
Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Oct. 2023
Margitta
69 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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.”
I don't know about the afternoon activities because I didn't ask. But I know that the students made plans with each other.”
“None”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very well structured
Verified
Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 16. Sep. 2023
Andree
62 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Good teacher and great response from members of the school to respond to our needs”
Verified
Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 1 week
Review date: 12. Sep. 2023
Mohamad
69 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher was the best”
Verified
Course: Intensive Turkish Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Jun. 2023
Ratings of Royal Turkish Schools compared to ratings of all schools in Turkey
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Royal Turkish Schools
- Accreditations and Quality seals
MEB- Turkish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 44% male / 56% female
- Combine courses at different Royal Turkish Education Center chain schools and save
- Royal Turkish Education Center will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.Combine courses at these schools: Royal Turkish Schools (Izmir). Just mention in the comments field of our online registration form that you have also booked classes at another school from the chain.
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Royal Turkish Schools.
- Year of school foundation
- 2014
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Halal food offered at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to classroom
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 25% |
| Italy | 13% |
| Switzerland | 12% |
| France | 10% |
| Netherlands | 9% |
| USA | 8% |
| Spain | 7% |
| England | 6% |
| Sweden | 4% |
| Brazil | 3% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 25% |
| 25-34 years | 30% |
| 35-50 years | 25% |
| >50 years | 10% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 75Throughout the year: 40
- Minimum age of students
- 12 years8 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 35 yearsThroughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Royal Turkish Schools
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €50
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
2025 prices are valid until 31 December 2025. Bookings received before this date will be honoured at the published 2025 rates.
Course and accommodation availability is guaranteed year-round, except for national public holidays when classes are rescheduled.
All Turkish language courses at Royal Turkish Schools are taught by qualified native teachers and follow our communicative method focusing on speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students can start any Monday, and all levels from A1 to C1 are available year-round. Each class has a maximum of 8 students for personalized attention. Certificates are provided at the end of each level.- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 20 Mar 2026, 23 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 19 May 2026, 25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026, 15 Jul 2026, 29 Oct 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 20 Mar 2027, 23 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 19 May 2027, 25 May 2027 - 29 May 2027, 15 Jul 2027, 29 Oct 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full corresponding tuition fees are reimbursed - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Turkish language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Istanbul Atatuerk Airport:
- €75 one way
€150 return (both ways) - Sabiha Goekcen International Airport:
- €75 one way
€150 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Activity Brochure Royal Turkish Education Center Istanbul, Turkey
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- Bosphorus cruise (65 EUR)
Princes’ Islands trip (390 EUR)
Full-Day Istanbul Classic Old City Walking Tour (95 EUR)
Local breakfast event (15 EUR)
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
14 ratings Single room, Breakfast 
Shared bathroom
from
€325/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
14 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€325/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 325 | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2275 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 |
| Price in US$ | 376 | 752 | 1,128 | 1,503 | 1,879 | 2,255 | 2,631 | 3,006 | 3,758 | 4,509 | 376 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 6:00-23:55
- Check-out
- Saturday 0:00-14:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 22 minutes by public transport (average reported by 7 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 14
Student reviews about Homestay
Yussuf
"Best host ever. Lovely, friendly, open-minded, good food and nice room.
Sonja
"The school also organized this perfectly. Hale is an extremely cultured lady. We got along very well. Hale prepared a very varied and diverse breakfast. You can also book additional meals at short notice if needed. She cooks very well, with a variety of options and fresh food.
The storage at the accommodation in Beskitas is worth its weight in gold. You don't have to change buses. The bus stops two minutes from the accommodation, and you get off at Taksim Square. Perfect.
Nadine
"From day 1, I was included in the everyday life of my host family and was treated like a member of the family. It helped me to better understand and learn the mentality and the language. I had my own bedroom and living room with a bathroom and could retreat here at any time or plan my day independently of the family. I would recommend a host family to anyone who wants to get to know the language and everyday life.
Homestay
14 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€350/ week Show more
Homestay
14 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€350/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 |
| Price in US$ | 405 | 810 | 1,214 | 1,619 | 2,024 | 2,428 | 2,833 | 3,238 | 4,047 | 4,856 | 405 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 6:00-23:55
- Check-out
- Saturday 0:00-14:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €65 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 28 minutes by public transport (average reported by 4 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 14
Student reviews about Homestay
Silvia
"My hostess was perfect. We got on very well and laughed a lot. Thank you for an unforgettable time
Christiane
"The host family is very nice. Mum Ayşe had to work 6 days a week and on the 7th day she didn't rest, but cleaned her flat and did laundry - including mine. The neighbourhood - Kağithane - seems to have never heard of tourism; it is just as originally Turkish as I had imagined. The family is really nice and uncomplicated and I had dinner with Ayşe every evening and we chatted for an hour over tea afterwards.
Furnished Private Studio Flat
For the summer, only limited places left!
2 ratings Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€630/ week Show more
Furnished Private Studio Flat
For the summer, only limited places left!
2 ratings
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€630/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 630 | 1260 | 1890 | 2520 | 3150 | 3780 | 4410 | 5040 | 6300 | 7560 | 630 |
| Price in US$ | 729 | 1,457 | 2,186 | 2,914 | 3,642 | 4,371 | 5,099 | 5,827 | 7,284 | 8,741 | 729 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday 13:00-23:55
- Check-out
- Saturday 0:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €90 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
Student reviews about Furnished Private Studio Flat
Ünal
"Rooms are not always 100% clean. Bit disorganized. But the staff are very nice. Okay for the night, but if you spend more time in your room, you don't feel 100% comfortable. There were no meals (but will be offered in the future), but there was fresh tea every time.
Questions and answers about Royal Turkish Schools
How does the check-in with the host family take place?
“Please inform us or your host family by email or phone about your exact time of arrival at least one week before you are due to arrive. lf you do not give your time of arrival, it can not be guaranteed that your host will be at home when you arrive.”
Zhanna, Administration from Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul - Apr 03, 2023
I am a complete beginner. Do I have to take a placement test?
“We don’t ask for a pre-grading test when the student is an absolute beginner.”
Zhanna, Administration from Royal Turkish Education Center, Istanbul - Apr 03, 2023
FAQ about Royal Turkish Schools, Istanbul
I have an Erasmus scholarship to study abroad and I am interested in improving my English during my stay in Istanbul.
“Our partner Royal Turkish Education Centre is affiliated to the Erasmus+ project and offers English language courses (2025). We will be happy to help you.”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 03, 2025
I'd like an overview of the Beginners' Course. What does it involve? What will I learn?
“The professional teachers will focus on the four general language skills (Speaking, listening, writing and reading) while using various methods to learn Turkish.
Furthermore they will involve you in cultural activities beyond your language course. With them you can prove how fast you have learned.
For good results we advice to attend a course no shorter than two weeks.”
Furthermore they will involve you in cultural activities beyond your language course. With them you can prove how fast you have learned.
For good results we advice to attend a course no shorter than two weeks.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 27, 2023
What is the timetable for the Standard course?
“For this course, you will have 3 daily lessons of 45 minutes, given from 9:00 to 11:35 or from 13:30 to 16:05”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 23, 2023
Where is the school located?
“This school is located near the city centre at the following address: Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, Mete Caddesi No: 20 Mete Palas, Floor: 2, Flat: 7 - 34437 Istanbul.
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Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 23, 2023
Do I get an internationally recognised certificate after I've completed a course at your school?
“An exam is done after completing a level, starting from A1. If you complete this exam successfully we issue a certificate for you based on this level. Usually this certificate is accepted by most of international institutions.
We are approved by the Ministry of Education of Turkey and are eligible to have our students sit an official exam. However, there are some rules set by the government to take an exam: students must have a Turkish ID or residence permit ID. The residence permit is given for those who reside in Turkey for at least 6 months.”
We are approved by the Ministry of Education of Turkey and are eligible to have our students sit an official exam. However, there are some rules set by the government to take an exam: students must have a Turkish ID or residence permit ID. The residence permit is given for those who reside in Turkey for at least 6 months.”
Nigora Nuritdinova, International Admissions from Royal Turkish Schools - Jun 16, 2022
Can I study at your school and get a residence permit based on my studies?
“Participants who would like to obtain a student visa or residence permit have to enrol in our Istanbul school at least for a 6-month course. Payments are requested to be made in advance. After receiving the full payment for tuition we provide a document for the student to apply for a residence permit.
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Nigora Nuritdinova, International Admissions from Royal Turkish Education Center - Apr 06, 2022
Terms of Royal Turkish Schools
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:50
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- RTS Royal Schools Dil Okullari Egitim Danismanlik Ltd. Sti. | Tax registration ID: 7351540656
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 50 €
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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