Compare International Schools in Antalya, Turkey

Altınkale, Palmiye St. No 10/A, 07192 Döşemealtı, Antalya, Turkey

Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, and Anatolian High School (Anadolu Lisesi)

Private school

30% international students; 70% Turkish students.

Language Support Program for Turkish and English language learners; personalized instruction in small groups to help students access the full curriculum.

Turkey

Yes. Safe, well-organised bus service with fixed routes and scheduled pick-up/drop-off times; hostesses onboard; seat belts mandatory; GPS tracking; insured; picks up from Döşemealtı, Kepez, Muratpaşa and Konyaaltı.

Antalya Toplum Koleji runs a modern kitchen and dining hall, regularly inspected by food engineers and dietitians, providing breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks for pre-school and primary students under classroom supervision. Special menus are prepared for students with dietary needs, in line with parent information and the school doctor's guidance. The kitchen complies with Hygiene Control Procedures and the Nutrition-Friendly School Project and has earned the White Flag for cleanliness.

The school is a private institution affiliated with the Turkish Ministry of National Education and accredited by Cambridge International. The academic and communication language used is English, and the school has about 30% international students and 70% Turkish students.

Antalya Toplum Koleji offers K-12 education from preschool to high school. It follows the Turkish Ministry of National Education curriculum enriched with international programmes. Education is provided in a foreign language. Cambridge International and the International Baccalaureate (IB) are included in the academic programme. The school fosters a multicultural environment with 30+ nationalities and international teachers, and places well-being at the core of learning. The curriculum upholds the values of the Republic and Atatürk's principles within its framework.

Cambridge Programme and the Maarif Model provide enrichment opportunities for advanced learners. These are integrated through Cambridge-based activities and competitions across grades.

The school fosters social and emotional development through a multicultural environment, intercultural communication activities, and club programs that support social interaction. It aims to raise global citizens who are self-confident, intuitive, and able to express their feelings, ideas, opinions and thoughts sensitively and respectfully. Club activities and student leadership opportunities further develop social, cognitive, and emotional skills.

The school follows an inclusion framework to support learners with diverse needs across both Turkish national and international curricula. A dedicated school inclusion team, including school counsellors and teachers, identifies barriers and puts in place structures to support all students. When a student experiences difficulties, teachers discuss with the school counsellor; guardians are informed as appropriate, and an individualized program may be created with guidance from the RAM (Guidance and Research Center). The policy is reviewed annually.

The primary languages of instruction are English and Turkish, with German, French, and Spanish offered as additional languages. All teachers act as language teachers and support language learning across the curriculum. Each student has a language portfolio to track progress, and language learning is facilitated through regular library activities, reading and writing tasks, and opportunities to practice languages in diverse contexts.

The school prioritizes wellbeing alongside academic and social development, with language support and clubs contributing to emotional growth. The High School program includes a psychological counselling unit to support student wellbeing and university planning; The Duke of Edinburgh's Award program promotes self-management, perseverance, teamwork, leadership, and physical wellbeing.

The Inclusion Policy emphasizes safeguarding and a safe, inclusive learning environment, with confidentiality of student information and processes for early identification of needs. If a student faces a challenge, it is identified by teachers and discussed with the school counsellor; guardians are informed if needed and an individualized plan may be implemented with RAM involvement. The policy includes ongoing reviews and steps to remove barriers, and addresses accessibility and open dialogue with families.

Early enrollment is available. Prospective guardians fill out the Early Enrollment form to be contacted by the school. The form asks for the guardian's full name, email address, mobile phone, which school to register at (Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School), and consent to be contacted by phone and e‑mail. The school offers Cambridge and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs from kindergarten to high school and uses the Cambridge English Education System, with instruction in English and Turkish. The school has teachers from 12 nationalities.

The Antalya Toplum Koleji bursluluk exam is open to students from Antalya's private and public elementary and middle schools in 4th–7th grades. Applications were accepted January 2, 2023 to February 10, 2023, online at the burs page or in person at Altınkale Mah. Palmiye Cad. No: 10/A, Döşemealtı, Antalya. Access to scholarship information/documents is available at the burs page. The exam location was Antalya Toplum Koleji Ortaokulu, Altınkale Mah. Palmiye Cad. No: 10/A, Döşemealtı, Antalya, and the exam date/time was March 11, 2023 at 14:30 (one session per grade). The exam is free. The test targets 4th grade and 5th–7th grades; questions cover material seen up to the exam date. Bring identity documents; dictionaries, calculators, and devices with computing capability (phones, etc.) are not allowed. Late arrivals after 15 minutes are not admitted; substitutes are not allowed; cheating cancels the exam. Ranking is based on total nets; Turkish nets are used to break ties, then Mathematics nets, then Science and Foreign Language nets, and finally a computer draw if still tied. The Evaluation Committee includes Ayşegül Kaşlı (President), Esra Altıntas (Turkish), Yağmur Karakurt (Guidance Counselor), Bihter Ay (Turkish), Merve Esmer (Mathematics), Sevcan Ercan (Science), Gizem Tarhan (English). A Soru Dağılım Tablosu shows the subject distribution by grade (Turkish, Mathematics, Science, English). Scholarships are awarded as follows: 1) First place in each grade (4th–7th) receives 100% tuition scholarship for the class; 2) Second place receives 75%; 3) Third place receives 50%; 4) Fourth place receives 25%. The scholarship covers tuition only (meals and transport are not included) and remains valid through the end of 8th grade; scholarships are limited by school and class quotas. If a student who earned a scholarship transfers, is expelled, or has excessive absences, the scholarship is canceled. If no scholarship is awarded, a 10% discount for the enrollment month is applied. The scholarship discounts are valid until March 31, 2023. Results are announced on March 16, 2023, and parents may appeal within 2 days. For exam inquiries, contact Ayşegül Kaşlı (mobile 0 242 443 30 80; aysegul.kasli@toplum.k12.tr). School contact: Antalya Toplum Koleji Ortaokulu, Altınkale Mahallesi Palmiye Caddesi No: 10/A, Döşemealtı, Antalya; info@toplum.k12.tr; https://toplum.k12.tr