Özel Saint Benoît Fransız Lisesi

What Özel Saint Benoît Fransız Lisesi does

Özel Saint Benoît Fransız Lisesi is a private French high school located in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 1783 and operating continuously for over 240 years. The institution provides secondary education from a preparatory year (Hazırlık) through senior year (L1-L4), serving students admitted through a selective admissions process based on LGS high school entrance exam cutoff scores. It holds the FrancEducation label from the French Government and is one of only six schools in the French Schools Federation in Turkey, and one of 209 such schools globally.

The school's core educational product is a trilingual curriculum delivered in Turkish, French, and English, with 20 hours per week of French language instruction beginning in the preparatory year, alongside mathematics and science taught in French. Academic departments span French, Turkish Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Foreign Languages, Physical Education-Art-Music, and Psychological Counseling and Guidance. Technical infrastructure includes a FABLAB technology laboratory equipped for 3D design, 3D printing, subtractive manufacturing, electronics, and AI applications, a robotics curriculum starting from preparatory level, and supporting digital platforms including a Moodle-based exam information system, Achieve3000 for English reading support, STOYS for parent-teacher scheduling, and Genially for institutional presentations. International exchange programs operate with partner schools in Nantes, Tours, and Lille (France), and with Lewiston-Porter High School in Niagara, USA, supported by Niagara University since 2014.

The school generates revenue through annual tuition fees published separately for the preparatory class and L1-L4 grades, with multi-installment payment plans available for L1-L4; tuition is paid exclusively via bank transfer and books, teaching materials, and uniforms are provided free of charge. Ancillary services are outsourced: Erkoçtur provides transportation, SB SDX provides catering, and ESBEEĞİTİM supplies uniforms. Distribution is entirely direct through the school's website and in-person registration at the single Istanbul campus. Documented outcomes include a 99% DELF B1 Junior and 93% DELF B2 pass rate in 2026, 100% Cambridge C2 and 80% C1 pass rates in 2025, and 487 international university acceptances for 130 graduating students in 2026, including 222 from French institutions.

Name

Özel Saint Benoît Fransız Lisesi

Legal name

ÖZEL SAİNT BENOİT FRANSIZ LİSESİ

Website

https://www.sb.k12.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1783

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Özel Saint Benoît Fransız Lisesi is a private trilingual (Turkish, French, English) high school in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 1783. It delivers secondary education from preparatory through senior year to selectively admitted students and holds the French Government's FrancEducation certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD), Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Trilingual high school
• French language education
• University preparation
• International exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees for preparatory class and L1-L4 grades. Fee structures are published annually for each grade level. Payment plans (ödeme planları) are available for L1 through L4 students. Tuition is paid via bank transfer; credit card payments for deposits or tuition are not accepted.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Özel Saint Benoît Fransız Lisesi provides trilingual secondary education (Turkish, French, English) from preparatory class through L4 (12th grade) at its historic Istanbul Beyoğlu campus. Core offerings include FrancEducation-certified intensive French instruction with DELF-DALF preparation, comprehensive English language training with IELTS and Cambridge certification, integrated science education supported by a FABLAB technology laboratory, and a structured 5-year "Üniversiteye Doğru" university guidance program. The school also delivers international exchange programs with partner schools in France and the USA, a wide range of student clubs and competitive programs, and cultural/artistic facilities including a theater hall, art gallery, and media library.

Product overview

Özel Saint Benoît Fransız Lisesi is a trilingual (Turkish, French, English) private French high school in Istanbul established in 1783, offering a comprehensive educational program from preparatory class through senior year (L1-L4). The school operates on a unified platform with interconnected academic departments, cultural facilities, and student development programs. Core offerings include intensive French language education (FrancEducation certified), comprehensive English preparation (IELTS/Cambridge), integrated science education with FABLAB technology facilities, and the Üniversiteye Doğru university guidance program spanning 5 years. The institution also provides diverse extracurricular activities through clubs and international exchange programs, supported by cultural spaces (Silüet theater, La Galerie, Medyatek).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FrancEducation Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% pass rate on DELF B1 Junior and 93% on DELF B2 in 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Niagara UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014The exchange program between Saint Benoît and Lewiston-Porter High School in the Niagara region (USA) was initiated with the support of Niagara University in 2014. The program allows 10th grade students to experience American culture and education system. Students have participated annually, with 10 students and 2 teachers taking part each year.
• Nantes Partner School (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL1 (9th grade) students participate in an exchange program with a partner school in Nantes, France, involving a trip to France and hosting visiting students in Istanbul. This exchange provides students with immersive French language practice and cultural exchange.
• César Baggio High School, Lille (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains a cultural exchange program with César Baggio High School in Lille, France. The theatre troupe (Tiyatro Topluluğu) students participate in exchange visits to the French school. This partnership supports the school's international cultural and educational outreach.
• Tours Partner Schools (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partnerships with schools in Tours, France contribute to the Francophone cultural immersion and French language practice opportunities for students beyond the primary Nantes partnership.
• Lewiston-Porter High School, Niagara (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe annual exchange program with Lewiston-Porter High School in the Niagara region allows 10th grade students to experience American culture and education. This 5th-year partnership in 2024 provides immersion in English-speaking educational environment and strengthens the school's trilingual educational model.
• MNFU (Manifestation Nationale Française à l'Étranger)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMNFU organizes events for students to meet and discuss important contemporary issues in French with other Francophone young people. The 2025-2026 literary festival connected students with contemporary authors for direct intellectual exchange.
• TÜBİTAKminorOthersStudents participate in TÜBİTAK projects and competitions, with four TÜBİTAK projects conducted during the year. The school supports student participation in national science competitions as part of its science education program.
• TEKNOFESTminorOthersStudents participate in TEKNOFEST competitions as part of the school's science and technology education program, developing innovative projects in science and engineering.
• Moonshot Young LeadersminorOthersStudents participate in the Moonshot Young Leaders program, achieving successes in science and innovation competitions.
• 11th International Conference on Superconductivity and MagnetismminorOthersA student presented their project at the 11th International Conference on Superconductivity and Magnetism. During the conference, the student received internship offers from Japanese university research laboratories.
• Erk Octur (Erkoçtur)minorOthersSchool bus service provider. The school's Parent Association (Okul Aile Birliği) recommends this company for transportation services. The school itself does not operate a dedicated bus fleet.
• SB SDX (sb.sdxonline.com)minorOthersCatering and meal services provider for the school, providing food services for students who opt into the school's meal program.
• ESBEEĞİTİM (esbeegitim.com)minorOthersSchool uniform supplier. The school provides uniforms free of charge to students, and this company supplies the uniforms as determined by the Parent Association and student input.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sainte Pulchérie French High School: Sister institution in Istanbul within the same six-school French Schools Federation of Turkey. Offers comparable trilingual French curriculum and FrancEducation label, and is where current Saint Benoît director Sébastien Masin previously served for 15 years — making it the closest functional and operational peer.
• Notre-Dame de Sion Fransız Lisesi: Fellow member of the six-school French Schools Federation in Turkey, also a FrancEducation-certified private high school in Istanbul serving a similar elite Turkish family segment with French-language instruction and international university placement focus.
• Saint-Joseph Fransız Lisesi (Istanbul): One of the six schools in the French Schools Federation in Turkey, operating as a private Catholic French high school in Istanbul with a comparable target market, curriculum structure, and international university outcomes focus.
• Saint-Michel Fransız Lisesi: Sixth member of the French Schools Federation in Turkey and a direct competitor for the same Istanbul FrancEducation-labeled student pool, with similar bilingual French-Turkish curriculum and university preparation positioning.
• Galatasaray Lisesi / Lycée Français de Galatasaray: Historic Istanbul high school with parallel French-Turkish bilingual curriculum dating to the Ottoman era. Comparable in prestige and French-language orientation, though it operates as a public institution rather than private.
• Üsküdar American Academy: Elite private international high school in Istanbul serving the same upper-segment Turkish family demographic with an American-style curriculum and English-language international university placement track — a direct alternative for trilingual, internationally-oriented families.
• Robert College: One of Istanbul's most prestigious private K-12 institutions with a long heritage, English-language instruction, and a strong international university placement record. Competes for the same elite Turkish families considering French versus American curriculum tracks.

Regional players

• Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle (Ankara): French-government-affiliated secondary school in Ankara offering French curriculum and DELF/DALF preparation to a similar elite family demographic. Comparable on curriculum and certifications, though operating in a different city.

Broad incumbents

• Koç Okulu: Largest and best-resourced private K-12 operator in Turkey, backed by the Koç Foundation. Competes for the same top-quartile Istanbul families with broader program offerings, though without the specific French-language / FrancEducation differentiation.
• ENKA Schools: Major Istanbul private K-12 institution with strong STEM orientation and IB program offering. Competes for STEM-focused families in the same premium segment, though its curriculum track is English/IB rather than French.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LiseSaintBenoit
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLguHNPU9vi0VnoDxftqjaQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LiseSaintBenoit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/saint-beno%C3%AEt-frans%C4%B1z-lisesi
• Instagraminstagram.com/lisesaintbenoit

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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