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EF Education First Istanbul vs StudySehir

2026 comparison · Turkey

EF Education First Istanbul
📍 Istanbul, Turkey
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Est. 19654 destinationsContact for pricing
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StudySehir
📍 Istanbul, Turkey
5.0
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★★★★★
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Est. 20176 destinations
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Our verdict
StudySehir scores higher

StudySehir leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 5.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

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Multiple countries
StudySehir
6 study destinations vs 4
Broader reach
🏛️
Most experienced
EF Education First Istanbul
61 years in the market (est. 1965)
Longer track record
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

EF Education First Istanbul
StudySehir
Overall Rating
5.0
StudySehir
Communication
5.0
StudySehir
Transparency
5.0
StudySehir
Speed
5.0
StudySehir
Professionalism
5.0
StudySehir
Visa Guidance
5.0
StudySehir
Value for Money
5.0
StudySehir

At a glance

EF Education First IstanbulStudySehir
Overall rating—5.0/5
Reviews01
LocationIstanbul, TurkeyIstanbul, Turkey
Founded19652017
Team size——
Fee rangeContact for pricing—
Destinations4 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

EF Education First Istanbul
✓ What students love
  • ✓One of the world's most recognised education brands — 60 years of experience
  • ✓400+ schools and offices in 50+ countries — widest global language school network
  • ✓Strong portfolio of language courses, summer schools, and high school exchange programs
  • ✓Established quality standards backed by decades of international operations
  • ✓Suitable for younger students (secondary school age) as well as university-bound applicants
  • ✓Flexible program lengths — from short language stays to full academic years
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Primarily a language school and program operator — less suited for degree-level university application support compared to specialist admissions consultancies
  • ✗Pricing for EF programs can be higher than independent study abroad agencies
  • ✗University admissions consulting is not EF's primary offering — students seeking UCAS/US admissions support should use a specialist agency
StudySehir
✓ What students love
  • ✓7+ years of operation with a strong local reputation in Istanbul
  • ✓92% recommendation rate on Facebook — consistently high student satisfaction
  • ✓Free all-inclusive service from application through to departure
  • ✓Exclusive university discounts of up to 75% at Turkish institutions
  • ✓Covers both inbound (to Turkey) and outbound (Turkey to abroad) pathways
  • ✓Step-by-step guidance including accommodation and visa support
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Outbound focus is primarily Malaysia, Germany, Spain, and Cyprus — limited coverage for UK, USA, Canada, or Australia
  • ✗Students targeting traditional English-speaking destinations should use a specialist agency
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“StudySehir made the process of applying to Canada much less stressful than I expected. The staff were patient with my questions even when I asked the same thing more than once. The…”

— Verified student · StudySehir

Study destinations

EF Education First Istanbul — 4 destinations
United KingdomUSAAustraliaCanada
StudySehir — 6 destinations
TurkeyUnited KingdomGermanyUSACanadaNetherlands
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose EF Education First Istanbul if…
EF Education First Istanbul

Students seeking language study programs, summer schools, high school exchanges, or gap year experiences abroad rather than full degree university admissions.

Choose StudySehir if…
StudySehir

Students considering Turkey as a destination or Turkish students exploring Malaysia, Germany, and Spain as affordable, high-quality alternatives to traditional English-speaking markets.

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