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If you're researching international schools in Izmir, 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 (DP), taught by 3 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 19,300–41,965 TRY, with the average sitting around 30,633. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like American Collegiate Institute (opened 1878).
Compare 3 international schools in Izmir, Turkey. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TRY 30,633), location, and more to find the right international school now.
MEF International School Izmir is a co‑educational, English‑medium day school serving ages 3 to 18. It delivers Cambridge Primary and Secondary programmes, Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11–12, with IBDP accreditation granted in May 2022. Cambridge CAIE assessments run across the lower and upper levels, and Host Country Studies are taught in French, Spanish and Turkish alongside English instruction to develop multilingual, globally minded learners. Established in 2004, MEF IS Izmir is the first officially recognized international school in Izmir approved by the Turkish Ministry of National Education. The 7,000 square metre campus in Gaziemir houses dedicated Primary and Secondary spaces, science laboratories for Chemistry, Biology and Physics, a central library, a computer lab, and Visual Arts and Performing Arts facilities, plus an indoor pool and gym. The school offers field trips, clubs, and a Guidance counsellor and on‑site nurse; CAS is integrated in the IB programme to foster creativity, activity and service.
Gökkuşağı Izmir Çiğli Campus is an international school in Izmir offering Cambridge International Education for preschool through grade 12 and following IB programmes (PYP and DP) alongside Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge Secondary tracks. Cambridge Primary certificates are part of the programme, with early and recognised qualifications as students progress. The school also emphasises dual-language education, with English plus German or Spanish, and builds digital literacy through CAP Innovative Program, the DofE International Award, ECO School, STEM and Robotics Coding, and Informatics and Coding. A broad range of facilities supports learning, including physics, chemistry, biology and IT laboratories, a visual arts workshop, and a music and dance academy. Outdoor spaces for archery and fitness, a restaurant, library, conference hall and infirmary complete the campus. Izmir Cigli campus opened in 2022–2023 for middle and high school and expanded to all grades in 2023–2024. The campus supports international learners with a broad framework.
The American Collegiate Institute (ACI) is a private, co-educational day school in Izmir, Turkey. Instruction is English, with Turkish Language and Literature and Turkish Social Sciences taught in Turkish. ACI offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for two years, with six courses (three SL and three HL), Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS. The Diploma was introduced in 2005; ACI was the first IB-authorized school in Aegean Region. The school is part of SEV network and maintains a link with the United States since its founding in 1878. Facilities include a science facility, a 550-seat Blake Performing Arts Center and Exhibition Hall, computer and arts facilities, and the Naomi Foster Library with over 43,000 titles. Taner Building houses upper secondary labs; boarding options include a girls' residence (60) and a boys' residence (81). ACI runs over 100 extracurriculars, including MUN, Junior Achievement, TÜBİTAK clubs, and ISTA arts.
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