Thanks to the presence of foreign embassies, multinational corporations and government offices, Ankara boasts the biggest concentration of international schools in Turkey. There are also several curricula on offer, so expat parents are likely to find a school that perfectly suits their children’s needs. As Turkey’s political capital, Ankara has a large diplomatic community. Competition for placements is fierce. Parents should ensure they apply well in advance and prepare for the often demanding admission processes.
Below is a list of the most prominent international schools in Ankara.
International schools in Ankara
Oasis International School of Ankara
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.oisankara.org
British Embassy School Ankara
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum (including Cambridge IGCSE)
Ages: 3 to 16
Website: www.besaturkey.org
Hamidiye International Schools
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British (English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels)
Ages: 5 to 18
Website: www.hamidiyeschools.com
Bilkent Laboratory and International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Turkish, International Baccalaureate, and British (Cambridge IGCSE)
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.blisankara.org
International Gokkusagi Schools
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and British (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels)
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.gokkusagi.tr
Kazanim Cankaya International School Ankara
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Arabic and American
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.kazanim-k12.com