Gokkusagi Schools
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$15K - US$30K
Curriculum: IB PYP · Cambridge IGCSE · Cambridge A-Level · IB DP
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~2000+ (across Istanbul campuses)
Location: Atasehir / Bahcesehir / Bahcelievler (Multiple campuses), Istanbul
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Gokkusagi is the best-value dual-curriculum option on the Asian side, combining IB PYP and Cambridge in the same school. Fees are not published - get a quote early, and confirm which Istanbul campus your child would attend before reading reviews, as Antalya and Istanbul are very different experiences.
Gokkusagi Schools have run international programmes in Istanbul since the late 1990s across three campuses - Atasehir and Bahcesehir on the Anatolian and European sides respectively, with the Bahcelievler campus adding IB Diploma at senior level. The schools hold both Cambridge accreditation and IB PYP authorisation, which makes them unusual: most Istanbul international schools commit to one or the other. Average class size at the Atasehir campus is around 18, and the Bahcesehir campus has a large outdoor campus area of approximately 15,000 square metres - a meaningful difference from smaller urban sites. The group also runs ECO Schools and Duke of Edinburgh programmes, which gives co-curricular depth beyond the standard academic offer.
The fee position is the main unknown: Gokkusagi does not publish tuition online. Based on comparable Turkish international schools running IB and Cambridge at this scale, families should expect a range broadly in the US$15,000 to US$30,000 bracket, but the actual number will depend on year group, campus, and any applicable discounts. Get a written fee schedule from the school before forming a view on value. The school also has a sibling discount structure and periodic early-enrolment offers - ask about these directly.
Review data from ISD shows a mixed picture at 3.6 out of 5 across four reviews. The important context: the most negative review on record (April 2025) relates specifically to the Antalya campus, not Istanbul - and Antalya is a separately run operation. The Istanbul-specific accounts are positive, with parents noting strong teaching quality and good communication. Gokkusagi is worth a visit if you are based on the Asian side and want genuine IB-Cambridge breadth at a potentially lower price point than the Wave 1 schools.
What parents value
- –Dual IB PYP and Cambridge accreditation across Istanbul campuses - rare among Turkish international schools, and useful for families who want flexibility in which pathway their child follows at secondary.
- –IB Diploma available at the Bahcelievler campus; ECO Schools and Duke of Edinburgh add genuine co-curricular depth beyond the standard Turkish international school offer.
- –Average class size of 18 at the Atasehir campus; Bahcesehir campus has a 15,000 m2 outdoor area - both are meaningful differentiators in a city where many schools occupy converted or purpose-built urban sites with limited outdoor space.
Points of consideration
- –Fees are not published. You will need to contact the school directly for a current fee schedule. Factor in the possibility of annual increases when budgeting over a multi-year enrolment.
- –Three Istanbul campuses with different accreditations and programme offerings - confirm exactly which campus your child would attend, which IB or Cambridge programmes are available there, and what the transition process looks like between campuses at secondary level.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| All grades | 3-18 | NaN |
Fees converted from TRY. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's age group.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Cambridge accreditation: Atasehir (TR113, since 2021-22), Bahcesehir (TR117, since 2014-15).
- IB PYP authorisation: Atasehir and Bahcesehir campuses.
- IB Diploma Programme: Bahcelievler campus.
- ECO Schools and Duke of Edinburgh programme provider.
Accreditations
- Cambridge Assessment
- IB PYP
- IB DP
Memberships
- ECO Schools
- Duke of Edinburgh
Student Body
Gokkusagi Schools enrol over 2,000 students across their Istanbul campuses. The Atasehir site draws from the Asian-side community; the Bahcesehir and Bahcelievler campuses serve families on the European side. Contact the school for current nationality breakdown and campus-specific enrolment figures.
Leadership
School leadership
Contact the school for details.