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For all the key facts on one page, see ",[19,20,22],"a",{"href":21},"\u002Fen\u002Fted-uskudar-college-at-a-glance\u002F","TED Üsküdar College at a Glance",". Can't find your answer? Call us on ",[25,26,27],"strong",{},"+90 216 424 44 44",".",{"title":30,"searchDepth":31,"depth":31,"links":32},"",2,[],"Answers to the questions families ask most about TED Üsküdar College in Istanbul — IB Diploma Programme, indoor swimming pool, fees, scholarships, admissions, languages, transport and earthquake safety.","md",[36,39,42,45,48,51,54,57,60,63,66,69,72,75,78,81,84,87,90],{"q":37,"a":38},"Where is TED Üsküdar College?","At Çengelköy Mah. Engin Cd. No:29, 34680 Üsküdar, Istanbul. The campus is in Çengelköy, on the Asian side of Istanbul, overlooking the Bosphorus.",{"q":40,"a":41},"Which school levels are offered?","Preschool (48-72 months), primary school, middle school and Anatolian high school. High school begins with a one-year English preparatory class before grade 9.",{"q":43,"a":44},"Is TED Üsküdar College an IB school?","Yes. TED Üsküdar College has been an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme since 2025. The programme runs in grades 11 and 12 in English, and students can earn the IB Diploma in addition to the Turkish national high school diploma.",{"q":46,"a":47},"Is there a swimming pool?","Yes, the campus has an indoor swimming pool. Swimming lessons are part of the preschool, primary and middle school programme; there is also a swimming club and a swimming team that competes in official tournaments.",{"q":49,"a":50},"What other sports facilities are there?","Professional-size indoor basketball and volleyball courts, indoor sports halls, modern dance and ballet studios and outdoor play areas.",{"q":52,"a":53},"How much are the fees for 2026-2027?","Tuition excluding VAT is TRY 617,373 for preschool, TRY 545,659-909,592 for primary, TRY 548,514-914,351 for middle school and TRY 648,762-1,049,733 for high school; meals are TRY 204,500. 10% VAT is added to tuition and meals. Fees by grade are on the Registration Fees page.",{"q":55,"a":56},"What discounts are available?","5% for siblings and 10% for students whose mother or father graduated from a TED high school. Early registration and advance payment discounts are announced each year with the fees. Discounts apply to tuition.",{"q":58,"a":59},"Are scholarships available?","Yes. There is an LGS Merit Scholarship based on the national LGS score, valid throughout high school; merit scholarships based on the TED Schools Entrance Exam (TOGS) held every January; and internal scholarships of 75%, 50% and 25% for the top three students at each level by year-end ranking. Rates are announced each year by the Board of Directors, and scholarships apply to tuition.",{"q":61,"a":62},"Can fees be paid in instalments?","Yes. Fees can be paid in equal instalments, with the last instalment in December, either through an overdraft account (KMH) with at least 20% paid upfront or with credit cards of partner banks.",{"q":64,"a":65},"How does admission work?","Kindergarten and primary pupils are admitted based on a Student Assessment by the Psychological Counselling and Guidance Unit. Middle school adds the TED Schools Entrance Exam (TOGS); high school admission is based on TOGS and\u002For the national LGS result together with the Student Assessment. Transfers into grades 9 and 10 also require a written and oral English proficiency exam; the school does not accept transfers from other schools into grades 11 and 12.",{"q":67,"a":68},"Which foreign languages are taught?","English is the main foreign language and the school is a Cambridge exam centre. Primary grades 1-4 have 12 hours of English a week. In high school, science and maths subjects are taught in English. German or French is chosen as a second foreign language in middle and high school.",{"q":70,"a":71},"How large are high school classes?","High school classes are limited to a maximum of 24 students.",{"q":73,"a":74},"What are the school hours?","Lessons start at 08:00 and end at 15:30 Monday to Thursday and at 13:10 on Friday.",{"q":76,"a":77},"Is school transport available?","Yes. Transport runs in line with the Ministry of National Education's school transport regulations, with a trained driver and an attendant on board, in buses with seat belts and air conditioning. Please call the school for routes.",{"q":79,"a":80},"Is the school building earthquake-resistant?","The building was constructed in line with earthquake-safety requirements, including soil surveys. Istanbul Technical University's Department of Civil Engineering carried out a structural inspection on 17 February 2023, and the report is published on the school's website.",{"q":82,"a":83},"Is there support for students who want to study at university abroad?","Yes. The school's Overseas Education Counselling Office (YEDO) supports applications to universities in the US, UK, Canada, Europe and Asia, as well as SAT, IELTS and TOEFL preparation and scholarship applications.",{"q":85,"a":86},"How are meals provided?","Meals are prepared in the school kitchen under the supervision of a food engineer, with menus set by a dietitian. Preschool and primary students have three meals (breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack); middle school students have two. In high school, lunch is provided on an optional basis.",{"q":88,"a":89},"How can parents follow their child's progress?","Grades, announcements and events are shared instantly through the K12NET school portal, where parents can also book meetings with teachers and school leaders. There are also individual parent meetings and parent seminars.",{"q":91,"a":92},"Can we visit the campus?","Yes. To arrange a campus visit and introductory meeting, call +90 216 424 44 44, write on WhatsApp (+90 501 258 24 44) or fill in the information form on this website.","page","en",{},true,"\u002Farticles\u002Fen\u002Fpages\u002Ffaq","bottom","---\nkind: page\nurl: \u002Fen\u002Ffrequently-asked-questions\u002F\nlocale: en\ntitle: Frequently Asked Questions\ndescription: Answers to the questions families ask most about TED Üsküdar College in Istanbul — IB Diploma Programme, indoor swimming pool, fees, scholarships, admissions, languages, transport and earthquake safety.\nupdated: '2026-10-26'\nalternates:\n  tr: \u002Fsikca-sorulan-sorular\u002F\n  en: \u002Fen\u002Ffrequently-asked-questions\u002F\n  ru: \u002Fru\u002Fchasto-zadavaemye-voprosy\u002F\nfaq:\n  - q: Where is TED Üsküdar College?\n    a: At Çengelköy Mah. Engin Cd. No:29, 34680 Üsküdar, Istanbul. The campus is in Çengelköy, on the Asian side of Istanbul, overlooking the Bosphorus.\n  - q: Which school levels are offered?\n    a: Preschool (48-72 months), primary school, middle school and Anatolian high school. High school begins with a one-year English preparatory class before grade 9.\n  - q: Is TED Üsküdar College an IB school?\n    a: Yes. TED Üsküdar College has been an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme since 2025. The programme runs in grades 11 and 12 in English, and students can earn the IB Diploma in addition to the Turkish national high school diploma.\n  - q: Is there a swimming pool?\n    a: Yes, the campus has an indoor swimming pool. Swimming lessons are part of the preschool, primary and middle school programme; there is also a swimming club and a swimming team that competes in official tournaments.\n  - q: What other sports facilities are there?\n    a: Professional-size indoor basketball and volleyball courts, indoor sports halls, modern dance and ballet studios and outdoor play areas.\n  - q: How much are the fees for 2026-2027?\n    a: Tuition excluding VAT is TRY 617,373 for preschool, TRY 545,659-909,592 for primary, TRY 548,514-914,351 for middle school and TRY 648,762-1,049,733 for high school; meals are TRY 204,500. 10% VAT is added to tuition and meals. Fees by grade are on the Registration Fees page.\n  - q: What discounts are available?\n    a: 5% for siblings and 10% for students whose mother or father graduated from a TED high school. Early registration and advance payment discounts are announced each year with the fees. Discounts apply to tuition.\n  - q: Are scholarships available?\n    a: Yes. There is an LGS Merit Scholarship based on the national LGS score, valid throughout high school; merit scholarships based on the TED Schools Entrance Exam (TOGS) held every January; and internal scholarships of 75%, 50% and 25% for the top three students at each level by year-end ranking. Rates are announced each year by the Board of Directors, and scholarships apply to tuition.\n  - q: Can fees be paid in instalments?\n    a: Yes. Fees can be paid in equal instalments, with the last instalment in December, either through an overdraft account (KMH) with at least 20% paid upfront or with credit cards of partner banks.\n  - q: How does admission work?\n    a: Kindergarten and primary pupils are admitted based on a Student Assessment by the Psychological Counselling and Guidance Unit. Middle school adds the TED Schools Entrance Exam (TOGS); high school admission is based on TOGS and\u002For the national LGS result together with the Student Assessment. Transfers into grades 9 and 10 also require a written and oral English proficiency exam; the school does not accept transfers from other schools into grades 11 and 12.\n  - q: Which foreign languages are taught?\n    a: English is the main foreign language and the school is a Cambridge exam centre. Primary grades 1-4 have 12 hours of English a week. In high school, science and maths subjects are taught in English. German or French is chosen as a second foreign language in middle and high school.\n  - q: How large are high school classes?\n    a: High school classes are limited to a maximum of 24 students.\n  - q: What are the school hours?\n    a: Lessons start at 08:00 and end at 15:30 Monday to Thursday and at 13:10 on Friday.\n  - q: Is school transport available?\n    a: Yes. Transport runs in line with the Ministry of National Education's school transport regulations, with a trained driver and an attendant on board, in buses with seat belts and air conditioning. Please call the school for routes.\n  - q: Is the school building earthquake-resistant?\n    a: The building was constructed in line with earthquake-safety requirements, including soil surveys. Istanbul Technical University's Department of Civil Engineering carried out a structural inspection on 17 February 2023, and the report is published on the school's website.\n  - q: Is there support for students who want to study at university abroad?\n    a: Yes. The school's Overseas Education Counselling Office (YEDO) supports applications to universities in the US, UK, Canada, Europe and Asia, as well as SAT, IELTS and TOEFL preparation and scholarship applications.\n  - q: How are meals provided?\n    a: Meals are prepared in the school kitchen under the supervision of a food engineer, with menus set by a dietitian. Preschool and primary students have three meals (breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack); middle school students have two. In high school, lunch is provided on an optional basis.\n  - q: How can parents follow their child's progress?\n    a: Grades, announcements and events are shared instantly through the K12NET school portal, where parents can also book meetings with teachers and school leaders. There are also individual parent meetings and parent seminars.\n  - q: Can we visit the campus?\n    a: Yes. To arrange a campus visit and introductory meeting, call +90 216 424 44 44, write on WhatsApp (+90 501 258 24 44) or fill in the information form on this website.\n---\n\nAnswers to the questions families ask most often about TED Üsküdar College. For all the key facts on one page, see [TED Üsküdar College at a Glance](\u002Fen\u002Fted-uskudar-college-at-a-glance\u002F). Can't find your answer? 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