Private school fees hit record highs for the 2024-2025 term: Tuition exceeds 2 million TL at some schools
As the new academic year approaches, the significant increase in private school tuition has become a major concern for parents. The fees for the most expensive private schools in Turkey for the 2024-2025 term have sparked widespread discussion on social media. The fact that annual tuition at some schools has exceeded 2.3 million TL has left many parents astonished.
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Quality education and foreign language opportunities, which play a decisive role in families' choices every year, ensure that demand for private schools continues despite economic challenges. According to the latest lists shared with the public, annual tuition fees at some private schools in Turkey have reached a new record. The fact that the highest figures have climbed to nearly 2.4 million TL has become a trending topic on social media, with many parents reacting to the increase.
According to the data obtained, the private school tuition fees determined for the 2024-2025 academic year are as follows:
İDV Private Bilkent Primary and Middle School – 550 thousand TL
Italian High School – 550 thousand TL
Fide Schools – 737 thousand TL
TED Ankara College – 800 thousand TL
Enka Schools – 955 thousand 420 TL
İELEV Educational Institutions – 962 thousand 609 TL
BJK Kabataş Foundation Private Schools – 966 thousand TL
Sainte Pulchérie French High School – 1 million 45 thousand TL.
PRICES HAVE REACHED UNIMAGINABLE LEVELS
The list also highlights Saint-Michel French High School (1 million 45 thousand TL), Tarsus American College (1 million 81 thousand 920 TL), Notre Dame de Sion French High School (1 million 116 thousand 250 TL), İzmir American College (1 million 139 thousand 250 TL), Private Sezin School (1 million 210 thousand TL), Hisar Schools (1 million 315 thousand 842 TL), Üsküdar American Academy (1 million 367 thousand 100 TL), German High School (1 million 395 thousand TL), Istanbul Saint-Joseph French High School (1 million 490 thousand TL), Koç School (2 million 279 thousand 998 TL), and Robert College (2 million 360 thousand 200 TL).
It has been observed that these long-established institutions, largely known for their foreign language education and academic success, have significantly increased their fees compared to last year. In addition to the importance placed on education, campus facilities and social activities have also been influential in the pricing. It is anticipated that these latest price hikes will be a subject of debate among both industry stakeholders and parents for a long time to come.