5 language schools in Istanbul from 86US$ for a 1 week Turkish course
Istanbul ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Istanbul
What our students said about Istanbul
Hospitable, friendly city, lots of stores and entertainment catering to all tastes and wallets. Fairly safe place - there is an active life until 1 am in the tourist part of the center, some stores are open, a lot of police, but no disturbances. Historical monuments, museums, parks, a city with a very convenient public transportation system. Fresh air, sunny weather and friendly people create an unforgettable atmosphere of joy and pleasure. Depending on the time of year, it is possible to visit the nearby islands to enjoy a beach holiday.
This city is very impressive! It is buzzing day and night. The cleanliness is as good as I have ever experienced in any big city. You can experience whatever your heart desires. The various services are almost without exception impressively good and of great creativity. The cuisine is also very appealing.
Great, exhausting, exciting, colourful - Istanbul is something you have to walk around or use public transport. Taksim is the area to go for shopping, eating out, amusement, contemporary witnesses can be found everywhere in the city. Multicultural and open-minded.
Istanbul is a fascinating city with a mix of tradition and modernity. There are many sights, great walking districts, lots of helpful people and a great public transport network. Unfortunately, the euro has also arrived here and many things have become expensive.
Istanbul is the best city on earth. It is hip, free and has all kinds of people. Istanbul is an open air museum, wherever you go you will see beautiful and interesting things. Every district is different, you can never get enough of Istanbul.
I liked the ferry rides best, and apart from that I walked around a lot and found Orhan Pamuk's museum very imaginative. As a solo traveller, I had no problems at all going out to eat. However, I can't say anything about the nightlife...
Istanbul is my favourite city in the whole world! I am nowhere as happy as in İstanbul! The warmest people I know live in Istanbul and the city will always have a place in my heart!!!
Istanbul is a huge city with an enormous history. There are a lot of sights, beaches and night life is not neglected either.
Everything from a big city. Unfortunately, as a foreigner you have to pay a lot for everything.
A beautiful city and I am very much in love with it, I will come again inschalah
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Istanbul
Disciplined and structured and experts.
Solid and reliable institute.
4 November 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 56 years
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.
The rooms could be spruced up a little.
15 August 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 50 years
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.
13 August 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 17 years
Very nice and courteous staff. Highly recommended.
16 July 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 30 years
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 :-)
4 June 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 40 years
Information about Istanbul
Key Facts about Istanbul
- Price index excluding rent: 65* (35% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 53* (47% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:65* (35% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Turkey average):
93.77 TRY (48% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 220 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Istanbul
What to do in Istanbul
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 5 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: Ataturk Airport Havalimani, Zeytinburnu, Aksaray
Every 240 minutes, 75 minutes.
Main stops: Havaalani dis hatlar, Yenikapi transit
Taxi: 15 minutes drive to city center of Istanbul
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 75 minutes.
Main stops: Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Faith Sultan Mehmet Bridge, 1.Levent
Taxi: 35 minutes drive to city center of Istanbul
Q&A - Questions about Turkish courses and schools in Istanbul
- I want to have a two-week intensive Turkish language lesson.“We have several excellent accredited schools in Istanbul that offer Intensive Turkish courses.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 26, 2024Do you have English language courses?“We have partner schools in Istanbul offering excellent English courses.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 16, 2023
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Turkish courses in Istanbul
- I am an absolute beginner and would like to focus on practical conversation rather than grammar. Is that possible?“If you are an absolute beginner, you will need grammar before you can converse, as you will naturally need to learn to build sentences first. ”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2024How many hours should I study to achieve the different levels (A1/A2/B1/B2/C1/C2) in Turkish?“On average, for A1/A2 level you need about 100-120 hours, for B1/B2 450-490 hours and for C1/C2 1000-1100 hours of study. Of course, it all depends on how quickly you pick it up, what your prior knowledge is (possibly also of a similar language) and whether you learn the language in the country of origin. So, for this reason, we specialise in offering languages in the country of origin, as there you improve your language skills the fastest! ”Robin Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 21, 2022Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of Turkish courses & camps for teenager and children in Istanbul or other 16 different Turkish course types in Istanbul.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Turkish language schools in other cities in Turkey such as Antalya, Izmir or see our list of all schools in Turkey. You may also want to consult options outside Turkey for learning Turkish.