Robert College

Located in Istanbul, Turkey, in the Arnavutköy-Beşiktaş area on the European side. The campus address is Kuruçesme Cad. No.87, Arnavutköy - Beşiktaş 34345 Istanbul.

Five-year high school program.

Private, co-educational high school with residential facilities.

Counseling services are provided, including individual and group counseling and psychological counseling. Academic follow-up and support for residential advisors.

Turkey

Safe transport for students to and from school is provided via contracted partners. Buses are well-maintained and regularly inspected for health and safety, with adherence to regulations.

Robert College offers a curriculum balanced between science, humanities, and co-curricular activities. The school values individual differences with more than 100 student-led clubs and a fast-paced year featuring stage plays, Pi Week, Poetry Week, electronics displays, RC TEDx, MUN conferences, Turkish Literature Symposium, RC Singers, math competitions, and more. Students pursue dual mastery of English and Turkish at university-level proficiency within a rigorous curriculum that includes AP-level and other advanced courses in addition to the Turkish national curriculum. Bolded courses are taught in English, and all AP courses are taught in English. The school is accredited by NYSAIS and Türkiye's Ministry of Education, and it awards a Turkish diploma (Lise Diploması).

Robert College is accredited by NYSAIS and Türkiye's Ministry of Education. It offers a Turkish diploma (Lise Diploması) and Advanced Placement courses taught in English, alongside the national curriculum. In 2023-2025, the Class of 2025 posted an SAT average of 1446. About 99% of AP test-takers score 3 or higher on at least one AP exam.

Graduates matriculated to universities around the world in 2023-2025, including the University of Sydney (Australia), McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Western University (Canada), City University of Hong Kong, Sciences Po Paris, École Polytechnique, Sciences Po Paris, Imperial College London, Trinity College Dublin, Bocconi University, Delft University of Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and other leading institutions in Europe, North America, and Asia.

RC Scholar is Robert College's program for high-achieving students. It emphasizes a 28‑quality framework, guiding students to act with integrity, balance academics and lifestyle, lead with dignity, and embrace multidisciplinary knowledge, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. RC Scholars are encouraged to become inclusive leaders and changemakers across diverse backgrounds.

Counseling helps students understand themselves and their world so they can make sensible decisions; the Counseling Department cooperates with students, parents and teachers to identify difficulties, find solutions, and reflect on outcomes. Group and individual counseling is offered for study methods, anxiety, peer pressure, communication skills, decision making, and career choices. Academic follow-up and individual counseling are provided, along with tests and surveys to assess interests and skills. Psychological counselors are specialists trained in child protection and they will take necessary measures if a student's safety or health is at risk; communication with parents and students is welcomed.

RC Experience includes an understanding that respects different learning abilities and supports areas of interest and skills.

English is an additional language for our students and fluency is a primary goal. The English Department teaches a spectrum of language and literature skills and emphasizes 21st Century Fluencies. The program focuses on thoughtful reading, writing, speaking fluent English, and the use of technology to research and produce rigorous academic work.

Psychological counseling services promote students' development and well-being. Counseling aims to help students understand themselves and their world and to support their learning and decision making, with counselors working with students, parents and teachers. The services include group and individual counseling and are supported by specialists trained in child protection; communication with parents and students is encouraged to ensure well-being.

The policy puts the safety and well-being of students at the center of Robert College's work. Safeguarding requires a coordinated approach and is everyone's responsibility. The school provides a safe, welcoming, caring, positive and stimulating environment that promotes social, physical and psychological development, free from discrimination or bullying.

1. MSP-based admission: Admission is based on the Central Exam Score (MSP) from the Ministry of National Education for 8th-grade students taking the LGS. The school admits students within the announced quota, using MSP to determine eligibility. If MSP is changed by the Ministry, the final ranking uses the last official score published by the Ministry. The school is not an international school and operates as a local high school in Istanbul.

2. Eligibility and scoring: To be eligible for registration, the MSP must have been achieved and the score must be equal to or above the school's posted base score. The MSP result is determined from the central exam results and can be accessed directly from the official results page or via an official exam document provided by the parent, as applicable.

3. Pre-registration and ranking: In each admission period, candidates with MSP at or above the posted base score may submit pre-registration. Applicants are ranked from highest MSP to lowest MSP. If MSP scores are tied, tie-breakers are applied in order: OBP, then the 8th-grade year-end score, then the 7th-grade year-end score, and then the 6th-grade year-end score; if still tied, the younger student is given priority or the final decision may be made by lottery.

4. Final registration: The school admits as many students as the announced quota. Those admitted must enroll in the mandatory Preparatory class. Final registrations occur on campus, after contracts are signed and the first tuition payment and bank arrangements are completed. The registration process also requires the submission of required documents and adherence to the school's registration calendar.

5. Preparatory class and language placement: A language level placement test is administered before the new school year to balance Preparatory class sections and determine language levels. The placement test does not determine whether the student may skip the Preparatory class, and the parent cannot request skipping based on a high score on the placement test.

Robert College funds scholarships through the Scholarship Fund. Currently, 26% of students receive financial aid. An annual scholarship donation covers the cost of one year's tuition for a day or residential student, with donors or classes encouraged to commit to this scholarship for a duration of 5 years or in multiples thereof, ensuring the assigned student's tuition is fully covered throughout their journey at Robert College. Endowed Scholarships provide ongoing support to a student through income generated by the fund, with a minimum gift of $250,000, pledged to be completed over four years, and the principal retained in the RC Endowment for perpetual support. Other funds include Beyond Tuition Fund, Residential Support Fund, Environmental Initiative, Technology, and General Funds.