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Österreichisches St. Georgs-Kolleg

Turkey, Istanbul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Turkish
Fees TRY 560,170 - 1,380,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1882
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Turkish, German, English
Strengths Languages
Stages Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Österreichisches St. Georgs-Kolleg is a private Austrian international school located at Kart Çınar Sokak 2, TR-34421 Karaköy, Istanbul. The school follows the Australian Curriculum while incorporating core elements of Turkish and Austrian schooling to give students a broad general education. Students graduate with the Austrian St. Georgs-Lyceum diploma and have the option to earn the Austrian Matura (Reifeprüfungszeugnis), a credential that enables university applications in Austria under the same conditions as Austrian citizens. Holders of a Reifezeugnis from St. Georgs-Kolleg are considered equivalent to Austrians for admission to Austrian universities. The program supports bilingual or multilingual learning and emphasizes preparation for higher education in Europe and beyond. With a location in Istanbul, the school provides an international context for students pursuing careers across Turkish and European institutions, while preserving an Austrian diploma pathway alongside the Turkish diploma. The campus supports collaborative learning, global mindedness, and preparation for university study worldwide.

Kart Çınar Sokak 2, TR-34421 Karaköy, Istanbul, Turkey

The Essentials

Österreichisches St. Georgs-Kolleg has instruction in German, Turkish.

Location
Kart Çınar Sokak 2, Karaköy, 34421 Istanbul, Turkey

Stages
Realgymnasium and Handelsakademie (Austrian high school and commercial academy)

Type
Private Austrian international school

Country affiliation
Austria
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Historically, there was a boarding division; boarding students existed until the 1970s.

Uniform Requirement
Girls wear a black skirt or black pants with a white polo shirt bearing the school logo (short- or long-sleeved). Boys wear black pants with a white polo shirt bearing the school logo; hair should be neat, and makeup and jewelry are not permitted.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private Austrian school in Istanbul, governed by a dual Austrian-Turkish management structure. The principal is Mag. Gernot Grabher; the Turkish Deputy Principal is Dr. Yasin Beşer; other Turkish deputy administrators include Mag. Çiğdem Altun-Özdemir, Ayça Özdemir, and Niyazi Karaz.
Fees

Annual tuition at Österreichisches St. Georgs-Kolleg ranges from TRY 560,170 to TRY 1,380,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- There is no separate, one‑off "application fee" listed; payment at enrolment is handled as the enrollment payment shown under each year‑group's fee schedule.


Tuition fees by year group (2026/27 academic year) — amounts include 10% VAT
- New enrolments (preparation classes / initial enrolment):
- Total if paid by instalments: TL 1,500,000 (incl. 10% VAT).
- Single (one‑time) payment at enrolment: TL 1,360,000 (incl. 10% VAT).
- Instalment structure: a required advance (Vorauszahlung) of TL 440,000 paid at enrolment, then the remainder paid in either 4, 5 or 10 scheduled instalments. Specific instalment amounts and dates are set out in the enrolment schedule.
- Instalment dates include 07.08.2026, 04.09.2026, 09.10.2026, 06.11.2026, 04.12.2026, 08.01.2027, 05.02.2027, 05.03.2027, 09.04.2027 and 07.05.2027 (amounts per date vary by plan).


- 9th classes:
- Total if paid by instalments: TL 1,380,000 (incl. 10% VAT).
- Single (early) payment (deadline shown): TL 1,250,000 (incl. 10% VAT), with the single‑payment deadline listed as 22.05.2026 for 2026/27.
- Instalment structure: advance (Vorauszahlung) TL 380,000 (05.06.2026), then choice of 4, 5 or 10 instalments. Instalment amounts and dates are published for each option (examples of instalment dates: 03.07.2026, 07.08.2026, 04.09.2026, 09.10.2026, 06.11.2026, 04.12.2026, 08.01.2027, 05.02.2027, 05.03.2027, 09.04.2027).


- 10th classes:
- Total if paid by instalments: TL 1,113,000 (incl. 10% VAT).
- Single (early) payment (deadline shown): TL 1,010,000 (incl. 10% VAT), with the single‑payment deadline listed as 22.05.2026 for 2026/27.
- Instalment structure: advance (Vorauszahlung) TL 313,000 (05.06.2026), then choice of 4, 5 or 10 instalments; instalment amounts and dates are published for each option.


- 11th and 12th classes (combined listing):
- Total if paid by instalments: TL 560,170 (incl. 10% VAT).
- Single (early) payment (deadline shown): TL 509,000 (incl. 10% VAT), with the single‑payment deadline listed as 22.05.2026 for 2026/27.
- Instalment structure: advance (Vorauszahlung) TL 160,170 (05.06.2026), then choice of 4, 5 or 10 instalments; instalment amounts and dates are published for each option.


Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school publishes specific payment dates for each instalment plan for the 2026/27 year; instalment schedules include dates between July 2026 and May 2027 (examples: 03.07.2026, 07.08.2026, 04.09.2026, 09.10.2026, 06.11.2026, 04.12.2026, 08.01.2027, 05.02.2027, 05.03.2027, 09.04.2027, 07.05.2027). Payment deadlines and the single‑payment early‑payment cut‑off dates (where a discounted single payment amount applies) are specified alongside each year group's fee schedule.
- Instalment options are offered in several plans (examples shown: advance payment + 4 instalments, advance + 5 instalments, advance + 10 instalments); the instalment totals equal the published instalment total for each year group (i.e., instalment plans carry a higher overall amount than the discounted single payment).


Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as a separate programme with boarding fees in the school's current fee schedules for 2026/27. No boarding/dormitory fee line items appear in the published tuition tables for the 2026/27 year.


Other costs and additional charges
- The published tuition amounts (Schulgeld) cover the stated tuition; additional charges that are commonly invoiced separately include textbooks and learning materials, examination fees, optional school trips, extracurricular activity fees, school lunch / catering and student transportation, and uniform costs where applicable. Those types of costs are handled as separate charges and are not included in the Schulgeld totals shown above.


Refund information
- Withdrawal after definitive enrolment is subject to the statutory rules that govern private‑school fees; under the applicable Schulgeld regulation cited in the school's admissions material, if an enrolment is withdrawn after definitive enrolment a portion of the already paid fee is refunded in accordance with the regulation (the regulation text referenced in the school's admissions material notes a refund percentage as provided by law). Specific refund calculation and deadlines used by the school are shown in the school's admission / enrolment terms.


Fee payment options and mechanics
- Single (one‑time) payment at enrolment (discounted amount is shown for early/single payment).
- Instalment payments arranged via a bank instalment system: the school uses the Vinov instalment payment system of VakıfBank for parents who choose to pay in instalments.
- Bank payment / bank transfer into the school's designated account(s) is used historically for fee collection; parents have made fee payments through school‑designated bank arrangements (bank and account details are provided by the school at enrolment).
- All scheduled payments must be made by the published due dates; late payments are subject to the school's and the bank's terms and any applicable interest or penalties as indicated in the school's payment instructions.


Notes on VAT and totals
- All headline amounts above are shown inclusive of 10% VAT where indicated in the published schedules.
Academics

Österreichisches St. Georgs-Kolleg teaches Australian Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school provides an education that combines core elements of Turkish and Austrian schooling, giving students a broad general knowledge. Students graduate with the Austrian St. Georgs-Lyceum diploma and have the opportunity to earn the internationally recognized Matura - Austrian Maturity Exam diploma (Reifeprüfungszeugnis), valid in EU countries. The Matura credential enables university applications in Austria under the same conditions as Austrian citizens.

Higher Education Progression
The educational offering combines essential elements of Turkish and Austrian schooling and provides a broad general education. Students can obtain, in addition to the Turkish diploma, a certificate equivalent to a Matura issued in Austria. For graduates, access to universities in Turkey, Austria and other countries is open via the Turkish university entrance examination or via the Matura. According to the Austrian General Higher Education Act, holders of a Reifezeugnis from our school are considered equal to Austrians and are eligible to study at any Austrian university.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school carries out psychosocial protection, prevention, and crisis intervention work, and provides student counseling to support students' social and emotional well-being.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
In the high school preparation classes, 20 weekly hours are German and 4 weekly hours Turkish and English are taught; English is offered as a foreign language alongside Turkish and German.

Mental Wellbeing
The school implements psychosocial protection, prevention, and crisis intervention work and offers a student counseling service to support mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safety and safeguarding are addressed through on-site safety guidelines, including COVID-19 measures, and health and safety matters may involve the disclosure of personal data to authorized persons in accordance with data protection policies.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school's educational offering combines elements of Turkish and Austrian school systems and provides broad general education. Students can earn an Austrian Matura in addition to the Turkish diploma, which opens access to universities in Turkey, Austria, and other countries. Holders of a Reifezeugnis from St. Georgs-Kolleg are considered equivalent to Austrians for admission to Austrian universities.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school accepts students who have completed the 8th grade. 2. For the 2026-27 intake, High School Preparatory (4 classes) has 84 seats with an MSP threshold of 465.0000, and Commerce Preparatory (1 class) has 21 seats with an MSP threshold of 455.0000. 3. The pre-registration page is closed. 4. Information about the registration process and announcements is published on the New Enrollment Information Page and the Announcements Page.

Scholarships
Scholarships are offered in line with regulatory provisions; up to 3% of the student body may receive a scholarship.
School Events
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