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TED Northern Cyprus College

Cyprus, Nicosia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Turkish
Fees €444,700 - 718,300
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French, German
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

TED Northern Cyprus College is a well-established option in Nicosia for international students. Located on Yakın Doğu Boulevard, the 30‑acre campus houses 16,500 m² of enclosed space and facilities, including an indoor sports complex, a swimming pool, laboratories, a library, a dining hall, a conference hall, club rooms, and art and music studios. The school serves ages 3 to 18 and offers a bespoke curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC qualifications, and the IB Diploma Programme. Instruction is in English, with secondary students following the Ministry of Education framework for private colleges; the timetable comprises 44 lessons of 40 minutes each per week. From Grade 4, German or French is available as a second language, with CEFR-aligned exams such as DELF and Goethe-Zertifikat. By Grade 8, English proficiency targets CEFR B1/B2. A distinctive feature is the TEDMUNCY Diplomatic Society, providing Model United Nations opportunities and international collaboration worldwide.

Yakın Doğu Boulevard (Exhibition Area), No: 10, Ortaköy, Nicosia, TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus)

The Essentials

TED Northern Cyprus College has instruction in English, Turkish.

Location
Lefkoşa (Nicosia), Northern Cyprus. Address: Near East Boulevard, Expo Area, Lefkoşa, KKTC. The campus comprises 16,500 square meters of enclosed area on a 30-acre site.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary School; Secondary School; High School

Additional learning support
Reinforcement programs are applied to prepare students for the international programs which they will follow in high school. The secondary school uses English as the language of instruction and prepares students for Cambridge ESOL exams (KET in grade 6 and PET in grade 7).

Country affiliation
Northern Cyprus (TRNC)

School day structure
44 lessons per week; each lesson lasts 40 minutes.

Bus service
Bus transportation is provided by specialist transport providers. In every academic term, all drivers and escorts receive 'Traffic Safety Driving and Travel Education' training.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform policy. Uniform and book-sale days for the 2026-2027 academic year are: September 8, 2026 for Kindergarten and Grades 1–2; September 9, 2026 for Grades 3–5; September 10, 2026 for Middle School; September 11, 2026 for High School.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Turkish Education Association (Türk Eğitim Derneği, TED) and has operated under TED's Cyprus umbrella since 2010.
Fees

Annual tuition at TED Northern Cyprus College ranges from EUR 444,700 to EUR 718,300 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees
- No separate, standalone application fee or registration deposit is published in the school's 2026 peşin fee notices; the published figures are presented as the announced school (annual) fees.

Annual tuition (published peşin prices) — 2026 (per academic stage, expressed in TRY)
- Anaokulu (3 years): TRY 444,700.00.
- Anaokulu (4–5 years): TRY 476,600.00.
- İlkokul (Primary): TRY 527,600.00.
- Ortaokul (Middle): TRY 593,700.00.
- Lise – YKS (National programme): TRY 693,400.00.
- Lise – UA program (IGCSE / A‑Level): TRY 718,300.00.

What those published amounts include and do not include
- The announced annual (peşin) school fee is stated to include tuition (education), school-provided meals, emergency health insurance and VAT.
- Uniforms, specific school books and certain ancillary services (for example contracted transport / servis) are organised separately (uniform/book sale days and transport registration are handled through the school) and are additional to the announced school fee.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published numbers are the peşin (single-payment) “announced school fee” amounts and are offered for specific payment windows (peşin prices are listed as valid through the stated date for each announcement). For the June 2026 announcement the peşin prices are presented as valid to the stated deadline.
- Installment (taksit) payment options are available but specified by the school's accounting office on a case-by-case basis; families are instructed to arrange installment schedules and terms directly with the school's accounting unit.
- Historically the school has worked with partner banks to offer credit‑card installment plans and bank payment options; similar bank/credit‑card arrangements have been referenced in the school's earlier fee communications.

Discounts and bursary rules (as published in the fee notices)
- Loyalty (aidiyet) discount: 2% for families with 1–3 years at the school; 4% for families with 4 years or more.
- Transition (kademe geçişi) discount: 4% for students continuing from one stage to the next after at least two years in the prior stage.
- TED alumni discount: 10% for children whose parent(s) are TED graduates.
- Sibling discount: 10% for each subsequent sibling enrolled concurrently.
- Institutional discount: up to 20% for specified institutional categories (subject to quota).
- Maximum: the total of discount items applied to a single student cannot exceed 15% (institutional discount excepted); discounts and achievement bursaries apply only to the education (tuition) component.

Boarding / residential provision
- No boarding or student dormitory provision is listed among the school's campus services and facilities; the school's publicly listed campus services describe day‑school facilities (health services, meals, transport, sports and learning facilities) rather than any on‑site residential accommodation.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniform and books: the school runs scheduled uniform and book sale days each year; uniform and book purchases are billed separately from the announced school fee.
- Transport (servis): transport registration is arranged separately and transport fees are charged in addition to the announced school fee.
- Examination authorisation, international exam fees (IGCSE/A‑Level) and optional external program charges may be billed separately for students registered in international programmes. (The announced school fee covers tuition and meals as noted above.)

Refund / cancellation
- The 2026 peşin fee notices published by the school do not include a detailed, published refund schedule in the fee announcement documents; refund, cancellation and any registration‑deposit retention conditions are handled through the school's administrative/accounting procedures. Families should follow the school's registration rules and accounting guidance for withdrawal and refund enquiries.

Accepted payment channels (summary)
- The school uses standard bank payment channels and has historically provided partner‑bank credit‑card installment arrangements and bank transfer (EFT/havale) options; the school's accounting office provides the specific bank account and credit‑card arrangements for each registration period.

Notes for parents: the published figures above reflect the school's announced annual (peşin) fee amounts and the fee notices state which elements are included in those amounts, the discount types and the requirement to contact the school accounting unit for installment schedules, payment instructions and any operational details such as transport or uniform purchases.
Academics

TED Northern Cyprus College teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Secondary education is conducted in English and follows the Ministry of Education framework for private colleges. The program offers 44 lessons per week, each 40 minutes long. It provides national and international platforms to express students and to develop interests in science, culture and sports, with a mission to cultivate independent and critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, enterprising spirit, and to preserve national values. Students sit international Cambridge ESOL exams, including KET in grade 6 and PET in grade 7, and English proficiency is certified internationally. From grade 4, students may study German or French as a second foreign language; these courses follow the CEFR and lead to DELF certificates in French (A1–B2) and Goethe-Zertifikat in German (A1–B2), with higher-level options such as TestDaF available. By the end of grade 8, English attainment aims at CEFR levels B1/B2 to enable real-life communication.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities in the Republic of Turkey, the United Kingdom, other European countries, and the United States. The school is an affiliated Cambridge International Examinations test centre (CY063) since 2013 and an Edexcel (Pearson) centre (Centre Code: 97047).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Health Centre aims to improve the health of students and staff and maintain a healthy learning environment. It includes a well-equipped infirmary, a health care room for health checks and emergencies for kindergarten, and a full-time nurse. The Psychological Counselling and Guidance Department helps students cope with difficulties before they become serious problems. It supports students to raise social awareness and to become compatible, communicative, healthy and creative individuals who are sensitive to their environment. It uses a student-centred approach and collaborates with teachers, administrators and parents to support school adjustment and future education choices.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction in the secondary school is English. English is compulsory for all levels within the K12 system, and all students are required to choose French or German as a second foreign language. The K12 English, French and German curricula emphasise meaningful learning and self-evaluation to achieve optimum success for each student. The curricula aim to help students communicate effectively using the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and foster research abilities and autonomy. From the 4th grade, students may choose German or French; the courses are CEFR-aligned, with DELF certificates for French (A1–B2) and Goethe certificates for German (A1–B2) and TestDaF for higher levels.

Mental Wellbeing
Health Centre aims to improve the health of students and staff and maintain a healthy learning environment. It features a well-equipped infirmary, a health care room for health checks and emergencies, and a full-time nurse. The Psychological Counselling and Guidance Department supports students to cope with difficulties, raises social awareness, and helps them become compatible, communicative, healthy and creative individuals. It uses a student-centred approach and collaborates with teachers, administrators and parents to support school adjustment and guidance for higher education choices.

Safeguarding
The school works with a professional security firm to provide security services. To ensure safety, two private security officers work on campus 24 hours. Cameras are installed in all buildings and outdoor areas and are monitored by the security unit. Entry and exit to the school are controlled by security personnel.
Parent Experience

History
TED Northern Cyprus College has been the Turkish Education Association's torchbearer in Cyprus since 2010.

Community
The school hosts a calendar of community and educational events. In the 2019-2020 academic year, events included the Culture and Art Festival, the Walled City Trip in Nicosia for Grade 5, a TRNC Parliament Trip for Grade 3, Republic Day celebrations, and various other activities such as science fairs and national observances.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) holds General Assembly Meetings; the 2019-2020 academic calendar lists PTA General Assembly Meetings on November 18-29, 2019.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus covers 30 acres with 16,500 m² of enclosed space. The kindergarten building has a capacity of 120 students, the primary school 360, the middle school 216, and the high school 384. The campus includes an indoor sports complex, a dining hall, outdoor play and sports areas, laboratories, a conference hall, club rooms, and a library, along with an administrative building and teacher housing. All classrooms have computers, projectors and internet access, and electronic classrooms have smart boards.

Sports Facilities
An indoor sports complex is available, along with an indoor swimming pool. Outdoor play and sports areas provide additional space for activities. These facilities support physical education and school sports programs.

Academic Facilities
Laboratories and a library are part of the campus facilities. A conference hall is available for events and presentations. All classrooms include computers, projectors and internet access, and electronic classrooms have smart boards.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Club rooms are provided for extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The secondary school provides reinforcement programs to prepare students for international programmes and follows the national curriculum as configured for private colleges. The language of instruction is English. The school offers 44 lessons per week, with each lesson lasting 40 minutes. Students sit Cambridge ESOL examinations, including KET in grade 6 and PET in grade 7, and by the end of 8th grade reach English proficiency at levels B1/B2 in the European framework for real life communication.

Arts & Creative
The school has art studios equipped with modern art materials, where students take art lessons. Music lessons are offered in music studios with piano, percussion, brass and woodwind instruments, complemented by computers and a rich sheet music collection. At the start of each year, students are chosen to join the choir or other music groups, and they perform in concerts throughout the year.

Cultural & Language
The language of instruction in the secondary school is English. Students can choose German or French as a second foreign language from the 4th grade; the language programs follow the Common European Framework, with DELF certificates in French (A1, A2, B1, B2) and DALF (C1, C2), and Goethe-Zertifikat (A1, A2, B1, B2) and TestDaF (C1, C2) certificates for German. The school also facilitates international participation through the TEDMUNCY Diplomatic Society Club, which attends Model United Nations conferences where delegates represent countries.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers dramatic performances, dancing, folk dances and many artistic and social activities in various school clubs. They are involved in social service projects supervised by teachers to foster social responsibility.

Community & Service
The school fosters social responsibility through social service projects supported and supervised by teaching staff.

Leadership & Professional
Members of the TEDMUNCY Diplomatic Society Club attend conferences, panels, workshops and forums organized under Model United Nations, representing countries as UN delegates; these conferences foster international participation and bring together students from different countries.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has two indoor sports halls, one in the primary building and a main large sports hall with stadium seating, and a half Olympic indoor swimming pool next to the main sports hall. Art studios and music studios provide creative outlets, and students participate in choir or other music groups with concerts throughout the year.
Languages

Language Provision
English is compulsory for all levels within the K12 system and is the language of instruction in the secondary school. From the beginning of the 4th grade, students choose German or French as a second foreign language, with CEFR-aligned curricula and audio-visual aids. Cambridge ESOL exams are taken, with KET in grade 6 and PET in grade 7, and English proficiency is certified internationally. By the end of 8th grade, English proficiency reaches the European standard level (B1/B2). French DELF certificates (A1, A2, B1, B2) and DALF certificates (C1, C2) are available, and German Goethe certificates (A1, A2, B1, B2) and TestDaF (C1, C2) are offered.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Kindergarten enrollment for ages 3-5 is conducted via an initial interview by the school's guidance service. The interview assesses readiness for the early years program and informs admission decisions. Appointments for these interviews can be online or in person.
2) Enrollment for Primary School grades 1-3 is conducted via an initial interview by the guidance service. The interview assesses the applicant's readiness and fit for the program. Appointments for these interviews can be online or in person.
3) Enrollment for grades 4-11 requires both an admissions exam and an initial interview conducted by the guidance service. The admissions exam evaluates academic readiness and placement. For 6th and 8th grades, the dates for the admissions and scholarship exams will be announced later.
4) Interviews for Kindergarten and Primary 1-3 are conducted by appointment. Interviews can be held online or in person, depending on the arrangement. The appointment system supports flexible scheduling for families.
5) Scholarships are available for students entering 6th and 9th grades. The two scholarships are Başarı Bursu (Merit Scholarship) and Tam Eğitim Bursu (Full Education Scholarship). Scholarships are awarded based on placement test results and ranking.

Scholarships
Two scholarships are offered for students entering 6th and 9th grades: Başarı Bursu (Merit Scholarship) and Tam Eğitim Bursu (Full Education Scholarship). Scholarships are awarded based on placement test results and ranking. The awards provide varying levels of financial support for eligible students.
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