If you have kids and are planning to live in Turkey, or you are already there, their schooling and where they study is a big deal for you. Not only the language barrier could be a problem, but also you should find the best school possible to address the needs of your children. There are 3 different types of schools in Turkey over all.
Having a kimlik card in Turkey means that your children will have the right to study in the great schools of Turkey. The quality of educational system in Turkey and its reasonable prices has made it in to a nice destination for students all over the world! here is some questions that you might have about schools in Turkey:
At what age students in Turkey start the school?
Children start going to school from age 6. By law, every child has to attend school and parents who stop their kids from going to school will be prosecuted.
How many years will students stay in school?
12 years.
When does the school year begin in Turkey?
schools in Turkey begin in September and ends in June. Although depending on the school, the dates might differ a bit.
What are the different kinds of schools in Turkey?
You have 3 choices when it comes to schools in Turkey. the 3 different kinds of schools in Turkey are public schools, private schools and international schools.
With one exception being "imam hatib" school, all schools in Turkey are co-ed.
Do you have to buy school textbooks in Turkey?
No, the textbooks in Turkey are provided for the students free of charge. However, the extra curricular books that might be needed are not free and the parents have to buy them themselves.
Are public schools in Turkey bad?
Not at all. Public schools in many countries mean that your child will receive the minimum education. However, this is not the case in Turkey. Many of the public schools are equipped with the latest technologies to help kids develop and learn. You just have to do a bit of research about the school you want to register your kid to to ensure you are getting the best.
Public schools
Studying in public schools are free for everyone who has a kimlik card. You have to sign your kid up in the school that is located in your neighborhood. You have to provide them with your kimlik card and the registered housing address.
Keep in mind that when you want to sign your children up for public school, the school will evaluate them! this means that their proficiency will be tested in Turkish language and the subjects that they were required to learn in the previous years. If your child does not meet the requirements, the school will ask you to sign them up in different kind of school suitable for their needs.
Private schools
Private schools in Turkey offer more to the students, as they should since they charge so much. In the private schools of Turkey, children will be taught several foreign languages as well as arts, music, PE etc... Some of these private schools even have their own gyms, swimming pools, labs and music classes. Of course, The private schools will have lots of extra curricular and after school activities as well as field trips. To be eligible to register your child in a private school, they are required to know Turkish language as well as passing the TOMER exam for some schools.
The private schools in Turkey will charge you between 15 - 25 thousand liras a year.
International schools
Many of the international schools in Turkey are actual branches of the schools that exist in other countries. Meaning that their educational curriculum as based on American or European schools. Students will usually be taught in English, French or German. The Turkish language will also be taught to students of the private schools as an additional language. The international schools will charge you anything between 8,000 to 50,000 USD! They either will require the payment upfront or in two installments.
Now you can check:
Top schools in Ankara
Top schools in Istanbul
Having a kimlik card in Turkey means that your children will have the right to study in the great schools of Turkey. The quality of educational system in Turkey and its reasonable prices has made it in to a nice destination for students all over the world! here is some questions that you might have about schools in Turkey:
At what age students in Turkey start the school?
Children start going to school from age 6. By law, every child has to attend school and parents who stop their kids from going to school will be prosecuted.
How many years will students stay in school?
12 years.
When does the school year begin in Turkey?
schools in Turkey begin in September and ends in June. Although depending on the school, the dates might differ a bit.
What are the different kinds of schools in Turkey?
You have 3 choices when it comes to schools in Turkey. the 3 different kinds of schools in Turkey are public schools, private schools and international schools.
With one exception being "imam hatib" school, all schools in Turkey are co-ed.
Do you have to buy school textbooks in Turkey?
No, the textbooks in Turkey are provided for the students free of charge. However, the extra curricular books that might be needed are not free and the parents have to buy them themselves.
Are public schools in Turkey bad?
Not at all. Public schools in many countries mean that your child will receive the minimum education. However, this is not the case in Turkey. Many of the public schools are equipped with the latest technologies to help kids develop and learn. You just have to do a bit of research about the school you want to register your kid to to ensure you are getting the best.
Public schools
Studying in public schools are free for everyone who has a kimlik card. You have to sign your kid up in the school that is located in your neighborhood. You have to provide them with your kimlik card and the registered housing address.
Keep in mind that when you want to sign your children up for public school, the school will evaluate them! this means that their proficiency will be tested in Turkish language and the subjects that they were required to learn in the previous years. If your child does not meet the requirements, the school will ask you to sign them up in different kind of school suitable for their needs.
Private schools
Private schools in Turkey offer more to the students, as they should since they charge so much. In the private schools of Turkey, children will be taught several foreign languages as well as arts, music, PE etc... Some of these private schools even have their own gyms, swimming pools, labs and music classes. Of course, The private schools will have lots of extra curricular and after school activities as well as field trips. To be eligible to register your child in a private school, they are required to know Turkish language as well as passing the TOMER exam for some schools.
The private schools in Turkey will charge you between 15 - 25 thousand liras a year.
International schools
Many of the international schools in Turkey are actual branches of the schools that exist in other countries. Meaning that their educational curriculum as based on American or European schools. Students will usually be taught in English, French or German. The Turkish language will also be taught to students of the private schools as an additional language. The international schools will charge you anything between 8,000 to 50,000 USD! They either will require the payment upfront or in two installments.
Now you can check:
Top schools in Ankara
Top schools in Istanbul