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Alkev Private Schools
An IB World school on a 30-acre campus in Büyükçekmece with strong German-language depth, founded by alumni of Istanbul's German High School.
In brief
An IB World school on a 30-acre campus in Büyükçekmece with strong German-language depth, founded by alumni of Istanbul's German High School.
Alkev opened in 2000 and was authorised as an IB Diploma school in February 2018. The school carries Deutsches Sprachdiplom status from 2015, so the German pathway is real rather than nominal. Instruction is in English and German across ages 3 to 18, with the Diploma running at the top end.
The Büyükçekmece campus is a strength: 30 acres, 12,000 square metres of indoor space, large green areas, and dedicated sports facilities. Parents who have been through the school multiple years cite the language outcomes, particularly German, and the breadth of social and extracurricular activity. Fees sit around 550,000 to 875,000 TRY, mid to upper for the Istanbul private school market.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sinif (Grade 1) Pesin (early/cash) - until 13 March | 6 | Annual | TRY 875,000 |
| 2. Sinif (Grade 2) Pesin - until 13 March | 7 | Annual | TRY 875,000 |
| 3. Sinif (Grade 3) Pesin - until 13 March | 8 | Annual | TRY 800,000 |
| 4. Sinif (Grade 4) Pesin - until 13 March | 9 | Annual | TRY 550,270 |
Reviews
- ALKEV runs a German-tradition campus in Büyükçekmece. Parents on Turkish search results consistently praise foreign-language teaching, especially German, the 30-acre site and uncrowded classes.
- One former student on a Turkish parent search platform said the education was strong and physical facilities were good across a ten-year stay.
- Şikayetvar complaints flag a few recurring issues: declining cafeteria quality, refund disputes over pre-registration fees, and an extended six-day timetable for grades 11-12 with additional charges.
- One online voice said the school has commercialised over time and quality has dropped from earlier years.
- International Schools Database has no reviews; the signal pool is mainly Turkish-language.
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2024 average 38 points
- A* / A at A Level 2024 52%
Location
Alkent 2000 Mah., Mehmet Yeşilgül Cd. No: 7, Alkent 2000, 34535 Büyükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye