Boarding Schools Show, Istanbul
Your Gateway to a World-Class Boarding School Education
This exclusive event is designed for families in Istanbul to explore the outstanding education in UK boarding schools. Hosted at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski this showcase is your chance to connect directly with top UK schools and leading education consultants.
When: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Where: Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel
6pm to 9pm
Boarding Schools Show, Istanbul
Discover the Best of British Education for Your Child
Join us for the Boarding Schools Show Istanbul, returning for the fifth time for an exclusive one-day event connecting families with leading UK boarding schools. Meet admissions directors, heads of schools, and top educational consultants, and gain firsthand insights from parents with children in UK schools.
Attend expert-led seminars on admissions, transfers, scholarships, and bursaries, and get answers to all your questions about entry requirements and financial aid.
Whether you're debating staying in Istanbul or heading to the UK, seeking guidance on entrance exams, or weighing up the financial considerations of VAT on school fees, this event provides expert insights and direct access to top UK boarding schools.
Key Topics that’ll be covered:
To Stay or To Go? – Understanding the pros and cons of a UK boarding school versus Turkish-based education
Preparing for the ISEB's – Essential advice on aceing entrance assessments
VAT on Private School Fees – What parents need to know about the financial implications
Is It worth going to the UK for Sixth Form? – Choosing the right 6th form and A-Level and IB choices
Education Clinic
Our Education Clinic, is available throughout the evening, to guide you through the complexities of educational choices.
Led by Bonas MacFarlane Education, the clinic provides expert advice and personalised consultations, ensuring that all your questions are addressed with the highest level of professionalism and expertise.
You'll will benefit from direct access to London’s foremost education advisors, who will offer tailored guidance on school selection, admissions processes, and long-term academic planning.
Ticket Options
Family Ticket (FREE): Secure your spot with complimentary admission for two parents and their children.
Premium Ticket (£50): Book a one-on-one session with an expert consultant to explore tailored school options, transition strategies, and pathways for a smooth move to the UK. Ensure the best start for your child's educational journey.
Join us in Istanbul on November 25th to make informed decisions about your children's future.
The Boarding Schools Show is a unique opportunity for parents to meet the Heads and Admissions Directors of the world's most prestigious boarding schools. Top UK schools as well as education, property and relocation experts will be exhibiting, offering parents the opportunity to plan every aspect of their child’s entry into the world’s most prestigious English language schools. Get first-hand advice on entry requirements and academic scholarships and bursaries proves to be significantly more beneficial, creating initial ties with the relevant people ahead of your application.
Worldwide interest in British curriculum boarding schools continues to grow. There are currently 69,979 boarders in UK schools; 41% are from overseas families. The benefits of boarding at a leading British school are undisputed and importantly recognised by both university admissions teams and employers.
The Independent Schools Show started 17 years ago in London and has since expanded to include 12 key markets overseas.
Helping thousands of parents find the perfect school for their children.
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