Clear answers to the questions families ask when choosing a school: programmes, IB, fees, campus and admissions.
Common Written Exam System (OYSS) in Turkey and the 11-12 November National Exams
In 2026-2027, written exams in grades 5-7 and 9-11 in Turkey are prepared through OYSS. Grades and subjects covered, how questions are chosen, preparatory and IB classes, and the national exams on 11 November (grade 6 maths) and 12 November (grade 10 literature).
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November Mid-Term Break 2026 (16-20 November): Rest or Revision? A Plan by Age
The first mid-term break of the 2026-2027 school year in Turkey runs from 16 to 20 November 2026. A plan by age from pre-school to high school, sleep routines, screen time, the balance between revision and rest, and getting ready for the return on 23 November.
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School Starting Age in Turkey 2027-2028: When Can a Child Start Year 1, and Is My Child Ready?
Which birth months start primary school in Turkey in 2027-2028? The 69-month rule, starting at 66-68 months on parental request, deferral at 69-71 months, and the four areas of school readiness. A guide for families moving from pre-school to primary.
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When Is LGS 2027? A Month-by-Month Roadmap to 13 June for Parents of 8th Graders
LGS is on Sunday 13 June 2027 and the MEB scholarship exam on 25 April 2027. The exam format, what to do each month from November to July, and how private high school admission and scholarships fit around LGS.
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What Is the Turkish Education Association (TED)? How the TED School Network Works
When and why was the Turkish Education Association founded, what do TED schools have in common and how do TED scholarships work? TED from 1928 to today, and TED Üsküdar College.
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What Do Private School Fees in Turkey Include? VAT, Meals, Discounts and Payment Options
How to read a Turkish private school fee table — tuition versus meal fees, VAT, how long fees are valid, whether discounts can be combined, instalment options and questions to ask. With TED Üsküdar College's 2026-2027 fees as an example.
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What Is a Bilingual Primary School? 8 Questions to Ask Before You Choose
What a bilingual primary programme means in a Turkish private school, how many hours of English are enough, how the mother tongue is protected and which exams children prepare for — with an 8-question checklist and the English programme at TED Üsküdar College Primary School.
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12 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Private School in Üsküdar, Istanbul
A checklist for families choosing a private school on Istanbul's Asian side — earthquake safety, class size, foreign languages, fee transparency, scholarships, transport and campus facilities.
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LGS Scholarships at Private High Schools in Turkey: Percentiles, Places and Questions to Ask
How is the LGS result used for private high school admission and scholarships in Turkey? What the percentile means, how scholarships continue and what to check — a guide for parents after the LGS.
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What Is the TED Schools Entrance Exam (TOGS)? Content, Scholarships and Preparation
What is TOGS, which subjects does it cover, when is it held, who can take it and how does it relate to scholarships? A parents' guide to the exam TED schools use for admission and scholarships.
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Enrolling a Foreign Student in a Turkish School: Equivalence Certificate and Documents
How does a child who is a foreign national, or who studied abroad, enrol in a school in Turkey? Where to get the equivalence certificate, which documents are needed and how the grade is set — step by step.
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High School with an English Preparatory Year: Who Is It For, and What to Look For
What does a preparatory year in a Turkish high school give a student — a lost year or an investment? Questions to ask about the prep programme, target English level, scholarships and admissions after the LGS exam, and the preparatory year at TED Üsküdar College Anatolian High School.
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Applying to University Abroad: A Timeline Through High School (US, UK, Canada, Europe)
What should a student who wants to study abroad start in each year of high school? Application deadlines for the US, UK, Canada, the Netherlands and Germany, and a plan for grades 9 to 12.
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Is the IB Diploma Recognised in Turkey? Preparing for the IB and the YKS Together
What does the IB Diploma count for when entering university in Turkey? Do students still need the YKS exam, and how is the diploma score calculated? A guide for parents planning the IB and the YKS together.
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Studying in Canada in Middle and High School — A Guide to the TED-Canada Student Exchange Programme
Can your child study in Canada for a month, a semester or a year? How the TED-Canada (Nova Scotia) programme works, who can take part, how credits are recognised on return, what the costs consist of, and questions to ask before deciding.
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Choosing an IB School in Istanbul — A Guide for Relocating Families
Moving to Istanbul with children? How the Turkish school system works, what the IB Diploma Programme offers, the questions to ask a school, and the IB Diploma Programme at TED Üsküdar College on the Asian side.
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How to Choose a High School Offering the IB Diploma — 9 Criteria for Parents
What is the IB Diploma Programme, how does it differ from the Turkish national high school curriculum and how does it affect university entry in Turkey? Nine criteria for choosing an IB school, and the IB at TED Üsküdar College.
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Is the School Building Earthquake-Safe? Documents to Request and 10 Questions to Ask
How to check the earthquake safety of a school building when choosing a school in Istanbul — documents you can request, questions for the school leadership, what emergency preparedness should look like, and how TED Üsküdar College handles it.
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Schools with a Swimming Pool: Why Swimming at School Matters and What to Look For
The benefits of an on-site swimming pool for children, how swimming at school should be planned, and questions to ask when choosing a school with a pool. The indoor pool and swimming programme at TED Üsküdar College, Istanbul.
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