International Schools in Ankara

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 the city.

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 
Ages: 3 to 16 
Website: www.besaturkey.org

Hamidiye International Schools

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: 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 Cambridge IGCSE 
Ages: 4 to 18 
Website: www.blisankara.org

International Gokkusagi Schools

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and Cambridge IGCSE 
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