Moving to Antalya With Family: Home & School Plan

Moving to Antalya With Your Family: A 6-Month Plan for Home, School and Address

For a family, moving starts with choosing a home, but school registration and the address declaration must be planned much earlier.

Short answer: When moving to Antalya with a family, choose the school and the home location together first, because registration in state schools is based on the residence address. Starting to plan at least a few months before the school term begins protects you from rushed decisions.

6-month plan

6–4 months before: Budget and area. For details, see our article Antalya by budget.
4–3 months before: Searching for a home to buy or rent, and the school surroundings.
3–2 months before: The rental contract or purchase. See the purchase process page.
2–1 months before: Preparing subscriptions and DASK.
Moving week: Address declaration and subscriptions.
After moving: School registration and family doctor.

A child getting ready for school

Buy or rent?

Renting may suit a short stay and buying may suit a long-term stay. If buying, look at the purchase costs and our guide for foreign buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Which area suits families?

It varies by school, transport and budget. You can look at the areas on our district pages.

How do you find out the school before buying a home?

Confirm the address-based school information with the provincial directorate of national education and the school principal's office.

How long should the rental contract be?

Choose a term that fits the school year. For details, see our article student rental contract.

Sources: meb.gov.tr · antalya.bel.tr

This article is for general information only and is not legal advice; legislation and practice may change. Compiled as of October 2026. For your specific case, contact us or consult a lawyer.