Aegean Region · Türkiye's third-largest city · 4.4M metro · Aegean coast · Konak · Bornova · Çeşme · Alsancak · Turkish tech hub · Ege University · Dokuz Eylül University · Iranian and expat diaspora coastal concentration

Online homeschooling in Izmir

For Izmir families across Alsancak (central Izmir residential), Konak, Bornova, Karşıyaka (northern Izmir), Bostanlı, Güzelbahçe, plus coastal Çeşme and Urla — MEF Izmir, TAKEV International School, plus tech-corporate expat families, Iranian and Russian diaspora concentrations, and Turkish professional families on the Aegean coast.

Live online Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma, American AP, and Ontario OSSD via CCIS partnership for Izmir families across the Aegean coast — Alsancak (central Izmir residential and cultural), Konak (city centre), Bornova (Ege University adjacent), Karşıyaka (northern coast, prestigious residential), Bostanlı, Güzelbahçe, plus coastal Çeşme and Urla (premium coastal residential where Iranian and Russian diaspora families concentrate). Built for MEF Izmir (part of MEF Schools group with Ortaköy Istanbul flagship), TAKEV International School, Işıkkent Eğitim Kampüsü Cambridge programme, plus adjacent Turkish private schools; Turkish tech and industrial corporate families across the İzmir Katip Çelebi and Ege University research parks; Iranian and Russian diaspora families concentrated on the Aegean coast, particularly in Çeşme and Alsancak; expat corporate families across British, German, Italian, and Japanese operations in Izmir manufacturing and Aegean logistics.

Education in Izmir

Challenges Izmir families face

1Izmir international school fees: MEF Izmir (mid-tier, part of MEF Schools group, TRY 400,000-700,000/year), TAKEV International School, Işıkkent Eğitim Kampüsü Cambridge programme, plus international sections at premium Turkish private schools. Post-2022 TRY volatility has compressed affordability for coastal Turkish professional families.
2Izmir has fewer international school options than Istanbul or Ankara — Smartious online delivery extends full Cambridge / IB / American / OSSD access to Izmir and broader Aegean coast (Çeşme, Urla, Foça, Alaçatı) without limiting families to the smaller local international school pool.
3Iranian and Russian diaspora concentrations on the Aegean coast (particularly Çeşme, Alsancak) — Iranian families relocated from Istanbul or arrived directly to Izmir, Russian families post-2022. Both segments seek Cambridge / IB / OSSD international pathway delivery without home-country political constraints.
4Turkish tech and industrial corporate families in Izmir Katip Çelebi and Ege University research parks (Vestel Electronics headquarters, Petkim petrochemicals, Aegean automotive supplier cluster) — outcome-focused, remote-work-compatible family cultures.
5Time zone: TRT UTC+3 = EAT UTC+3. Zero offset with Nairobi teaching hours.

Why Smartious for Izmir

Six reasons Izmir families choose Smartious

MEF Izmir / TAKEV / Işıkkent alternative

Smartious at USD 2,160-6,480/year vs TRY 400,000-700,000+/year Izmir international schools with identical Cambridge / IB / American qualifications.

Aegean coast broader reach

Live online works from Alsancak, Karşıyaka, Bornova, Çeşme, Urla, Foça, Alaçatı — extending Cambridge / IB / OSSD access to Aegean coastal families without concentration in a few Izmir international schools.

Zero time zone friction

TRT UTC+3 = EAT UTC+3. Smartious 9 AM – 12 PM local delivery matches Nairobi teaching hours exactly.

Iranian and Russian diaspora coastal delivery

Aegean coast Iranian and Russian families access Cambridge / IB / OSSD without home-country political or payment constraints.

USD pricing stability against TRY volatility

Fixed USD 180-540/month delivery cost independent of TRY inflation exposure.

Who we serve in Izmir

Family situations we work with

[+]Alsancak families — central Izmir residential and cultural, Turkish professional and expat concentration.
[+]Konak families — city centre residential.
[+]Bornova families — Ege University adjacent, academic and Turkish professional families.
[+]Karşıyaka families — northern coast, prestigious residential.
[+]Bostanlı and Güzelbahçe families — Aegean coast residential.
[+]Çeşme families — premium coastal residential where Iranian and Russian diaspora concentrate.
[+]Urla families — coastal residential, wine country, mixed Turkish professional and expat.
[+]Iranian diaspora families in Çeşme, Alsancak — coastal Iranian community.
[+]Russian and Ukrainian post-2022 families in Alsancak, Çeşme, Karşıyaka.
[+]Turkish tech and industrial corporate families — Vestel Electronics HQ, Petkim, Aegean automotive supplier cluster.
[+]Expat corporate families across British, German, Italian, Japanese operations.
[+]Turkish families targeting UK Russell Group, US Common App, Canadian U15 via OSSD, or Turkish universities.

Areas served

Izmir communities and nearby areas

AlsancakKonak (city centre)Bornova (Ege University)KarşıyakaBostanlıGüzelbahçeÇeşme (coastal, Iranian diaspora)UrlaFoçaAlaçatıBucaBalçovaNarlıdereGaziemir

FAQs

Common questions from Izmir families

How does Smartious compare to MEF Izmir and TAKEV International School?

MEF Izmir (part of MEF Schools group, TRY 400,000-700,000/year) and TAKEV International (competitive tier) provide physical campus international curriculum. Smartious provides live online Cambridge / IB / American / OSSD at USD 2,160-6,480/year with identical qualifications and TRT time zone matching.

Can Aegean coastal families in Çeşme or Urla access Smartious?

Yes. Live online works from any Aegean coastal location with adequate broadband (Türk Telekom Fiber and Vodafone Turkey Fiber reach Çeşme, Urla, Alaçatı, Foça townships).

Where do Izmir students sit Cambridge examinations?

British Council Istanbul (1-hour flight from Izmir) or authorised Izmir international schools accepting external candidates. British Council Ankara alternative depending on scheduling.

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