Education

Best Public Primary Schools in Istanbul for Arab Students (2025)

Istanbul is one of the most culturally diverse cities in Turkiye, making it home to a large number of public schools that welcome Arab students and provide an inclusive educational environment.


 In this report, we will review the best public primary schools in various areas of Istanbul, providing details for each school such as address, grade levels, features, costs, and website (if available).

1. Sait Çiftçi Primary School – Sait Çiftçi İlkokulu (Şişli Area)

  • Address: Teşvikiye Mah., Şakayık Sok. No:10, Nişantaşı, Şişli, Istanbul

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Features: Located in a central area, making it easily accessible. It provides a multicultural learning environment and has advanced educational facilities.

  • Costs: Free education, with symbolic fees sometimes requested for activities or school uniforms, ranging between 100 – 500 Turkish Lira per year.

2. Mecidiye Primary School – Mecidiye İlkokulu (Şişli Area)

  • Address: Mecidiyeköy, Mecidiye Cd. No:33, 34387 Şişli/Istanbul, Turkiye

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Website: Not available at the moment

  • Features: Offers a multicultural educational environment, modern facilities such as gymnasiums and laboratories, and support programs for students who are not native Turkish speakers.

  • Costs: Free education, with symbolic fees for activities or school uniforms ranging between 100 – 500 Turkish Lira per year.

3. Avcılar Primary School – Avcılar İlkokulu (Avcılar Area)

  • Address: Mustafa Kemal Paşa Mah., İBB Caddesi, Avcılar, Istanbul

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Features: The school focuses on developing students’ linguistic and scientific skills. It offers an inclusive, diverse learning environment and provides support for foreign students.

  • Costs: Free education, with symbolic fees sometimes requested for activities or school uniforms, ranging between 100 – 500 Turkish Lira per year.

4. Marmara Avcılar İhlas Primary School – Marmara Avcılar İhlas İlkokulu (Avcılar Area)

  • Address: Marmara Mah., Avcılar, Istanbul

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Features: Offers a multicultural educational environment and welcomes Arab students. The school focuses on practical and interactive activities and utilizes modern teaching techniques.

  • Costs: Free education, with symbolic fees for activities or school uniforms ranging between 100 – 500 Turkish Lira per year.

5. Beylikdüzü Şehit Primary School – Beylikdüzü Şehit İlkokulu (Beylikdüzü Area)

  • Address: Cumhuriyet Mah., Beylikdüzü, Istanbul

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Features: Equipped with modern educational facilities, the school focuses on academic skills development. It emphasizes activities that encourage creative thinking and offers programs that support students who are not fluent in Turkish.

  • Costs: Free education, with symbolic fees for activities or school uniforms ranging between 100 – 500 Turkish Lira per year.

6. Başakşehir Primary School – Başakşehir İlkokulu (Başakşehir Area)

  • Address: Başakşehir Mah., Başakşehir, Istanbul

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Website: Not available at the moment

  • Features: Provides a modern educational environment supportive of students from various nationalities. The school focuses on developing language and personal skills for Arab students and has a well-equipped school library and academic support programs.

  • Costs: Free education, with symbolic fees for activities or school uniforms ranging between 100 – 500 Turkish Lira per year.

7. Rumeli Feneri Primary School – Rumeli Feneri İlkokulu (Sarıyer Area)

  • Address: Rumeli Feneri Mahallesi, Sarıyer – Istanbul

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Features: Located in a peaceful, natural area north of Istanbul, the school offers a safe learning environment. English is taught starting from the first grade, and support is provided for students who do not speak Turkish.

  • Costs: Free education, with symbolic fees for activities or school uniforms ranging between 100 – 500 Turkish Lira per year.

8. Ataköy Primary School – Ataköy İlkokulu (Bakırköy Area)

  • Address: Ataköy Mahallesi, Bakırköy – Istanbul

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Features: Located in an upscale residential area, the school welcomes students from various nationalities, including Arab students. It offers extra support lessons for non-Turkish-speaking students.

  • Costs: Free education, with minimal fees for some school activities.

9. Üsküdar Primary School – Üsküdar İlkokulu (Üsküdar Area)

  • Address: Üsküdar Mahallesi, Üsküdar – Istanbul

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Features: Located on the Asian side of Istanbul, this is one of the city's oldest schools. It offers special programs for cultural and artistic activities and promotes cultural diversity.

  • Costs: Free education, with limited additional fees, not exceeding 500 Turkish Lira per year.

10. Küçükçekmece Primary School – Küçükçekmece İlkokulu (Küçükçekmece Area)

  • Address: Halkalı Merkez Mahallesi, Küçükçekmece – Istanbul

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Features: Located in a popular area with a high percentage of Arab residents, which makes it easier for students to adjust. Language support programs are available for students who are not fluent in Turkish.

  • Costs: Completely free, with symbolic fees for activities or trips (if applicable).

11. Fatih Primary School – Fatih İlkokulu (Fatih Area)

  • Address: Fatih Area – Istanbul (near Aksaray)

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Features: Its central location in Istanbul makes it popular with many families. It has a school library and activity rooms.

  • Costs: Completely free with full government support, with symbolic fees for activities (200-400 Lira per year).

12. Başakşehir Şehit Orhun Göytan Primary School – Başakşehir Şehit Orhun Göytan İlkokulu (Başakşehir Area)

  • Address: Başakşehir Mah., Başakşehir – Istanbul

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Features: Offers a modern and advanced educational environment. It welcomes students from various nationalities and provides special support for Arab students.

  • Costs: Free education, with symbolic fees for activities or school uniforms, usually between 100 – 500 Turkish Lira per year.

13. Gürpınar Yeşilkent Primary School – Gürpınar Yeşilkent İlkokulu (Beylikdüzü Area)

  • Address: Adnan Kahveci Mah., Çelik Sok. No:5, Beylikdüzü – Istanbul

  • Grade Levels: Primary only

  • Features: Offers language support programs for non-Turkish-speaking students and provides an organized and disciplined learning environment.

  • Costs: Free education, with symbolic fees for activities or school uniforms, usually between 100 – 500 Turkish Lira per year.

2025-04-15
Amazing Istanbul

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