25 Best Schools in Ankara - Top Ratings (2026 Fees)

With a population of 5.271 million, Ankara is Turkey’s capital and a center for performing arts. It is Turkey's second largest city after former imperial capital Istanbul.

The National Ministry of Education supervises schools in Ankara and Turkey. Primary education in Ankara is comprised of schools that provide 8 years of uninterrupted education. After completing 8 years, graduates will receive a primary education diploma.

Facts about schools in Ankara:

Primary school lasts 4 years
Primary education is compulsory and covers the education and teaching directed to children aged between 6 to 14 years old
Primary education is given free of charge in public schools
The foreign language taught at schools changes from school to school
The most common language taught in schools is English, while some schools teach German, French or Spanish instead of English
Turkish, maths, science, social studies and foreign language are the five core subjects in the fifth grade

Below is a comprehensive list of all the best schools in Ankara you can find near you. Discover detailed information about the schools in Ankara with tuition fees, ratings, videos, photos, location details and parent reviews. Using the admission form on the listings, you can email queries directly to the school.

Edarabia showcases all private schools in Ankara through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.

Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Ankara tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.

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