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Found this on the Internet, Universities in Turkey are ranked very high by worldwide statistics.

Since I am a retired man and have no interest in University life, I can only give you my experience of living here in Turkey over the past 9 months. I chose, and am really happy with living in Kusadasi, Turkey. It, to me, is like living in a dream. I came from the USA in July of last year and I can say my world is completely different in the way I live my life. I have made more new and good friends here in the last 9 months than in the last 40 in the USA. I am talking about friends that would be there for me in case of any kind of emergency at any time of day. The people here are incredibly warm and friendly. People will stop and help you when they see you need any kind of assistance whether it be helping you with translation or carrying packages to your car. I find the cost of living here 1/4 to 1/3 less than what I was used to in the USA. Housing costs, utilities,  food, and services are so affordable. I don't know if you are familiar with Kusadasi but it is a Tourist city by the Aegean Sea. If I was you I would do some research on google to familiarize yourself. Before I came I hired a lawyer and a real estate broker which were invaluable in helping me get settled in Turkey. If you are interested I can give you their names. Both are highly experienced and recommended and I found their services to be extremely affordable.

If you need any help please feel free to contact me.

Dennis

İzmir area is pretty good. The third largest city in Turkey. By the Aegean sea across Greek islands. Cesme and Kusadasi are close by with great beaches. There is U. S. Embassy in the city. Many Americans live and work here. We play football on weekend, some of them pro basketball players. Supermarkets are similar to U. S. But still ferry to Greek islands to shop import like Spirits of course you need to be U. S. Passport holder do do not give up your Passport. You can teach at private schools. English spoken around. Very liberal city, college girls even have shorter skirts than LA, there are sinagogues and Churches, Fresh seafood and booze by seawall not to mention the most beautiful Turkish girls live in İzmir. No hijabs but short and miniskirts, by the Beach they are topless. Way better than LA if you have income from The United States. There are no jobs here, huge unemployment and pay you  shit if you can find a job. Mexico even pays better than Turkey. Thing twice you may find better place to work but nice to retire here,

I am living in Izmir For me the most livable city is Izmir, cheapar than Istanbul and less crowded. If you decide to move to Izmir I can answer your questions.

Hi, are you asking for your children ? If yes, there are : MEF International School and Izmir American College

Thanking you.

Cheers,

Rabbani

Hi I appreciate your time replying me!

Cheers

Rabbani

Best of luck in your search and I hope the information helps in your decision making.

Eskisher is in my radar. I heard It is called as Venice of the turkey.

Thanks once again for the advice.

Cheers

Rabbani

Hello Rabbani, nice to get a response. I've noticed that many on this forum are not very engaged. You've posted quiet a bit with substantive questions/topics which is a good thing. I've not had much success in exchanging information, many do not respond to my posts or my inquiries. 

And, yes it is called the Venice of Turkey. We targeted the city primarily because of its cold climate but also because of the quality of life it offers. It is not a coastal town so probably many do not consider it but like I said, the coast near Bursa is only around 2 hours.   

Regardless, much success in finding a town to settle to and to your future pursuits!

Best Regards

Gino

Dennis

I hope more people will engage in this forum. After all we are all tourist in this journey called life.

Best regards

Rabbani

I hope you are enjoying your stay. Please do take care of yourself.

Best regards

Rabbani

Hello how are you