ENKA Schools Istanbul
International School in Istanbul
Quick answer
ENKA Schools Istanbul serves 1,240 students aged 3 to 18 across pre-school, primary, middle and high school divisions. The school is an IB Continuum World School delivering PYP, MYP and the IB Diploma, accredited by IBO, CIS and NEASC. Tuition $17,168-$31,966 per year. Established premium choice for Turkish and international families in Istanbul seeking IB-track education with strong inquiry-based learning approach across all four divisions.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at ENKA Schools Istanbul.
- Tuition: $17,168–$31,966/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC verified.
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About ENKA Schools Istanbul
ENKA Schools is a private Pre-K through grade 12 coeducational day school located in Istanbul, Turkey. Students are primarily Turkish citizens, of whom approximately 10% hold dual citizenship. The campus of ENKA Schools is situated in the heart of the new business center of Istanbul. It is located on the European side of Istanbul, approximately halfway down the Bosphorus, on 16 acres within the ENKA Sports Facility.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $17,168 – $31,966 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 549389TL-1022923TL |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $26,217(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $27,717 |
| Cost position in Istanbul | 55th percentile(above average) |
IB
IB Diploma Turkish National Diploma
The academic program implements both the Turkish and English languages as the languages of instruction. In addition, all students study a third language (French, German, Spanish) from grades 5-12.
Yes
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