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If you're researching international schools in Ankara, Turkey, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is IB (MYP), taught by 2 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 22,000–1,050,000 TRY, with the average sitting around 381,400. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like TED Ankara College Foundation Schools (opened 1931).
Compare 4 international schools in Ankara, Turkey. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TRY 381,400), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Located on Bilkent University's East Campus in Ankara, Bilkent Laboratory and International School (BLIS) provides PK–12 education organized around Cambridge objectives and Turkish Ministry of Education curricula. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme for elementary, with PK–K English immersion and Grades 1–4 bilingual instruction; Grades 5–8 English-medium instruction within the MYP; Grades 9–10 English-medium IGCSE preparation; Grades 11–12 English-medium IB Diploma Programme with TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay. BLIS requires Turkish MOE graduation requirements alongside IB DP to earn the High School diploma. Founded in 1993, BLIS sits on a 6,000 square meter campus on Bilkent University East Campus, 14 kilometers from central Ankara. Facilities include a performance wing with a hall, studios, two libraries, science labs, computer labs, and dining halls; students access Bilkent University Library. The school emphasizes service, volunteering, and a broad co-curricular program. Diversity of languages and global perspectives enrich learning for students.
Oasis International School of Ankara is an English-language international school offering an American-based curriculum from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school is part of the Oasis International Schools network and is accredited by the Middle States Association and approved by the Turkish Ministry of Education. Students from about 70 countries join a diverse, global community and study toward an American diploma with Advanced Placement and honors options. Classes are typically 15 to 20 students, and the school day runs 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The campus in İncek features customized science and computer labs, a well-stocked library, 40 classrooms with wireless and audio/visual equipment, two cafeterias, an on-site snack shop, a 300-seat theater, and separate arts and music spaces. Outdoor facilities include three synthetic turf soccer fields and a basketball court; indoor spaces include two gymnasiums and a weight room. Oasis emphasizes character, service-learning, and servant leadership.
TED Ankara College Foundation Schools sit on a landmark 309-acre campus near Ankara, with the İncek Campus described as the world's largest private school campus for primary and secondary education. Founded in 1931, it became TED Ankara College Foundation's first school and the first private Turkish school with English as the language of instruction. The campus features modern classrooms, science laboratories, hi-tech and 3D learning spaces, and a planetarium, plus a dedicated Arts and Sports Center. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate program: MYP as a candidate school pursuing authorization, and the Diploma Programme for students aged 16–19, offering a bilingual diploma designed to complement Türkiye's National Education curriculum. English is taught across the school within a CEFR framework; grade 5 onward offers a second foreign language (German, French, or Spanish). Students participate in international exchanges and competitions, while Eco-Schools and Young Reporters for the Environment foster global citizenship worldwide.
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