A Deep-Rooted Educational Tradition from 1880 to the Present
Founded in Izmir in 1880, Izmir Private Saint-Joseph French High School is one of Türkiye's most prestigious educational institutions, with a long history and strong academic vision. Since its inception, it has combined contemporary educational approaches with universal values, preparing its students not only for academic success but also for life.

Ludovic Roussel
School Principal
ludovic.roussel@izmirsj.k12.tr
Welcome to Izmir Private Saint-Joseph French High School.
Our school, a well-established institution rooted in 150 years of French and Lasallian educational tradition, is the only foreign high school in the Aegean Region. Part of an international education network operating in 85 countries, Saint-Joseph is renowned for its excellence in education.
Our meticulously designed educational project is built on discipline, cultural openness, and individual guidance that supports each student's success. In line with this understanding, we offer our students a holistic education: developing knowledge, critical thinking skills, human values, and a sense of citizenship and ecological responsibility.
Thanks to our innovative and bilingual pedagogical approach, where French is used as a true language of instruction alongside Turkish, our students acquire the competencies necessary to become globally engaged individuals. We uncover our students' talents, create educational paths that guide them towards excellence, and support them in preparing for their futures.
Our school supports each student throughout their orientation and selection process. Owing to an internationally recognized diploma equivalent to a French diploma, our students have access to many higher education opportunities in Türkiye and abroad.
Joining Saint-Joseph means becoming part of a strong educational community that works together with parents, educators, and partner institutions to ensure the success and development of every student.
We would be delighted to have you join us.
INSTITUTIONAL PROJECT
Our institutional project is like the North Star.
In a constantly changing world, it guides us with its values, vision, and educational philosophy. It illuminates our path, helps us move forward with confidence, and shows us the direction we want to go by reminding us to preserve our own identity at the heart of change.
Destination is the future!
Multifaceted Language Training
Bilingual approach in education
Diploma Recognized Abroad
Diploma equivalent to the French Baccalaureate.
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