[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":380},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhigh-school-with-an-english-preparatory-year\u002F":3,"article-others-\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhigh-school-with-an-english-preparatory-year\u002F":313},{"id":4,"title":5,"alternates":6,"audio":10,"augments":10,"author":10,"body":11,"category":275,"date":276,"description":277,"episode":10,"extension":278,"faq":279,"image":291,"kind":292,"locale":293,"meta":294,"navigation":295,"path":296,"position":297,"rawbody":298,"seo":299,"series":10,"sources":300,"speakers":308,"stamp":309,"stem":310,"template":10,"unit":10,"updated":311,"url":8,"__hash__":312},"articles\u002Farticles\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhigh-school-with-an-english-preparatory-year.md","High School with an English Preparatory Year: Who Is It For, and What to Look For",{"tr":7,"en":8,"ru":9},"\u002Fblog\u002Flgs-sonrasi-hazirlik-sinifi-olan-lise-secimi\u002F","\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhigh-school-with-an-english-preparatory-year\u002F","\u002Fru\u002Fblog\u002Flitsey-s-podgotovitelnym-klassom-angliyskogo\u002F",null,{"type":12,"value":13,"toc":267},"minimark",[14,23,28,31,59,62,66,109,113,213,216,220,250],[15,16,17,18,22],"p",{},"A ",[19,20,21],"strong",{},"high school with a preparatory year"," devotes a year to intensive foreign-language study before grade 9. For families choosing a high school after Turkey's national LGS exam, the question is usually: is this year lost, or is it an investment? The answer depends on the student's goals. Here you will find who the preparatory year suits, questions to ask when choosing a school, and the preparatory programme at TED Üsküdar College Anatolian High School.",[24,25,27],"h2",{"id":26},"who-is-the-preparatory-year-for","Who is the preparatory year for?",[15,29,30],{},"The preparatory year makes most sense for students who:",[32,33,34,42,49,56],"ul",{},[35,36,37,38,41],"li",{},"will study ",[19,39,40],{},"science and maths in English"," in high school,",[35,43,44,45,48],{},"want to join an English-medium programme such as the ",[19,46,47],{},"IB Diploma Programme"," in grades 11 and 12,",[35,50,51,52,55],{},"are considering ",[19,53,54],{},"university abroad"," (academic English, IELTS\u002FTOEFL preparation),",[35,57,58],{},"do not yet have English at an academic level.",[15,60,61],{},"For a student whose English is already strong, it matters whether the school allows them to skip the preparatory year.",[24,63,65],{"id":64},"_7-questions-to-ask","7 questions to ask",[67,68,69,75,80,85,91,97,103],"ol",{},[35,70,71,74],{},[19,72,73],{},"Is the preparatory year compulsory for everyone?"," Can a student with strong English start directly in grade 9?",[35,76,77],{},[19,78,79],{},"How many hours of English a week in the preparatory year?",[35,81,82],{},[19,83,84],{},"Which high school subjects are taught in English?",[35,86,87,90],{},[19,88,89],{},"What level is targeted by the end of grade 12?"," Is it expressed on a measurable scale such as the CEFR?",[35,92,93,96],{},[19,94,95],{},"Is there preparation for international exams?"," (e.g. PET, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL)",[35,98,99,102],{},[19,100,101],{},"Is there a second foreign language?"," Which one, and what level is targeted?",[35,104,105,108],{},[19,106,107],{},"Are there scholarships based on the LGS score?"," How do students who didn't take the LGS apply?",[24,110,112],{"id":111},"the-preparatory-year-at-ted-üsküdar-college-anatolian-high-school","The preparatory year at TED Üsküdar College Anatolian High School",[114,115,116,129],"table",{},[117,118,119],"thead",{},[120,121,122,126],"tr",{},[123,124,125],"th",{},"Question",[123,127,128],{},"TED Üsküdar College Anatolian High School",[130,131,132,141,149,157,165,173,181,189,197,205],"tbody",{},[120,133,134,138],{},[135,136,137],"td",{},"Is it compulsory?",[135,139,140],{},"Students who gain a place sit an English proficiency exam; those above the level start directly in grade 9",[120,142,143,146],{},[135,144,145],{},"Weekly English",[135,147,148],{},"21 hours in the preparatory year",[120,150,151,154],{},[135,152,153],{},"Subjects in English",[135,155,156],{},"Science and maths at all levels",[120,158,159,162],{},[135,160,161],{},"Target level",[135,163,164],{},"CEFR C1-C2 by the end of grade 12",[120,166,167,170],{},[135,168,169],{},"International exams",[135,171,172],{},"Preparation for Cambridge PET and FCE, IELTS and TOEFL",[120,174,175,178],{},[135,176,177],{},"International programme",[135,179,180],{},"IB Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12 (IB World School since 2025)",[120,182,183,186],{},[135,184,185],{},"Second foreign language",[135,187,188],{},"German or French; CEFR B1-B2 target by the end of high school",[120,190,191,194],{},[135,192,193],{},"Class size",[135,195,196],{},"Maximum 24 students",[120,198,199,202],{},[135,200,201],{},"School day",[135,203,204],{},"08:00 start; ends 15:30 Monday-Thursday and 13:10 on Friday",[120,206,207,210],{},[135,208,209],{},"English beyond lessons",[135,211,212],{},"MUN, European Youth Parliament, creative writing, drama, film and book clubs; a two-week summer school in the UK every year",[15,214,215],{},"The preparatory programme is designed for students who are new to English or want a strong start in language learning. The thematic programme develops listening, speaking, reading and writing together and also lays the foundations for English literature lessons in high school.",[24,217,219],{"id":218},"admissions-and-scholarships-at-ted-üsküdar-college","Admissions and scholarships at TED Üsküdar College",[32,221,222,228,240],{},[35,223,224,227],{},[19,225,226],{},"Admission:"," the TED Schools Entrance Exam (TOGS) and\u002For the LGS result, with a Student Assessment by the Psychological Counselling and Guidance Unit.",[35,229,230,233,234,239],{},[19,231,232],{},"LGS Merit Scholarship:"," awarded by LGS score and percentile; rates and conditions are announced each year after the LGS by the Board of Directors, and the scholarship lasts until the end of high school (",[235,236,238],"a",{"href":237},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Flgs-scholarship-at-a-private-high-school\u002F","LGS scholarship guide",").",[35,241,242,245,246,239],{},[19,243,244],{},"Other scholarships and discounts:"," merit scholarships based on TOGS held in January (also open to preparatory-year and grade 9 students), internal scholarships for the top three students at each level; sibling and TED alumni discounts (",[235,247,249],{"href":248},"\u002Fen\u002Fregistration\u002Fdiscounts-and-scholarships\u002F","Scholarships and Discounts",[15,251,252,253,257,258,261,262,266],{},"For full programme details, see the ",[235,254,256],{"href":255},"\u002Fen\u002Facademic-program\u002F","Academic Programme"," page. To visit the high school and ask about the English proficiency exam: ",[19,259,260],{},"+90 216 424 44 44"," or the ",[235,263,265],{"href":264},"\u002Fen\u002Finformation-and-enrolment-application-form\u002F","information form",".",{"title":268,"searchDepth":269,"depth":269,"links":270},"",2,[271,272,273,274],{"id":26,"depth":269,"text":27},{"id":64,"depth":269,"text":65},{"id":111,"depth":269,"text":112},{"id":218,"depth":269,"text":219},"High School and Exams","2026-10-04","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.","md",[280,283,286,289],{"q":281,"a":282},"Is the high school preparatory year compulsory?","It depends on the school. At TED Üsküdar College Anatolian High School, students who gain a place sit an English proficiency exam; those above the set level start directly in grade 9, the others take the preparatory year.",{"q":284,"a":285},"How many hours of English are there in the preparatory year?","At TED Üsküdar College the preparatory year has 21 hours of English a week. The programme develops all four skills together and prepares students for science and maths taught in English and for international programmes.",{"q":287,"a":288},"Is the preparatory year a lost year?","High school becomes five years; in return, the student starts grade 9 with academic English in place. For students who will study science and maths in English, join the IB Diploma Programme or apply to universities abroad, this year is often decisive.",{"q":107,"a":290},"TED Üsküdar College announces merit scholarships for the high school preparatory year based on the national LGS percentile; rates and places are announced each year after the LGS. Students who did not take the LGS can sit the TED Schools Entrance Exam (TOGS).","\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F0E9A0402-min.jpg","blog","en",{},true,"\u002Farticles\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhigh-school-with-an-english-preparatory-year","bottom","---\nkind: blog\nurl: \u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhigh-school-with-an-english-preparatory-year\u002F\nlocale: en\ntitle: \"High School with an English Preparatory Year: Who Is It For, and What to Look For\"\ndescription: 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.\ndate: '2026-10-04'\nupdated: '2026-10-23'\ncategory: High School and Exams\nimage: \u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F0E9A0402-min.jpg\nalternates:\n  tr: \u002Fblog\u002Flgs-sonrasi-hazirlik-sinifi-olan-lise-secimi\u002F\n  en: \u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhigh-school-with-an-english-preparatory-year\u002F\n  ru: \u002Fru\u002Fblog\u002Flitsey-s-podgotovitelnym-klassom-angliyskogo\u002F\nfaq:\n  - q: Is the high school preparatory year compulsory?\n    a: It depends on the school. At TED Üsküdar College Anatolian High School, students who gain a place sit an English proficiency exam; those above the set level start directly in grade 9, the others take the preparatory year.\n  - q: How many hours of English are there in the preparatory year?\n    a: At TED Üsküdar College the preparatory year has 21 hours of English a week. The programme develops all four skills together and prepares students for science and maths taught in English and for international programmes.\n  - q: Is the preparatory year a lost year?\n    a: High school becomes five years; in return, the student starts grade 9 with academic English in place. For students who will study science and maths in English, join the IB Diploma Programme or apply to universities abroad, this year is often decisive.\n  - q: Are there scholarships based on the LGS score?\n    a: TED Üsküdar College announces merit scholarships for the high school preparatory year based on the national LGS percentile; rates and places are announced each year after the LGS. Students who did not take the LGS can sit the TED Schools Entrance Exam (TOGS).\nsources:\n  - title: TED Üsküdar College — Academic Programme\n    url: \u002Fen\u002Facademic-program\u002F\n  - title: TED Üsküdar College — High School General Information\n    url: \u002Fen\u002Fhigh-school\u002Fgeneral-information\u002F\n  - title: TED Üsküdar College — Scholarships and Discounts\n    url: \u002Fen\u002Fregistration\u002Fdiscounts-and-scholarships\u002F\n---\n\nA **high school with a preparatory year** devotes a year to intensive foreign-language study before grade 9. For families choosing a high school after Turkey's national LGS exam, the question is usually: is this year lost, or is it an investment? The answer depends on the student's goals. Here you will find who the preparatory year suits, questions to ask when choosing a school, and the preparatory programme at TED Üsküdar College Anatolian High School.\n\n## Who is the preparatory year for?\n\nThe preparatory year makes most sense for students who:\n\n- will study **science and maths in English** in high school,\n- want to join an English-medium programme such as the **IB Diploma Programme** in grades 11 and 12,\n- are considering **university abroad** (academic English, IELTS\u002FTOEFL preparation),\n- do not yet have English at an academic level.\n\nFor a student whose English is already strong, it matters whether the school allows them to skip the preparatory year.\n\n## 7 questions to ask\n\n1. **Is the preparatory year compulsory for everyone?** Can a student with strong English start directly in grade 9?\n2. **How many hours of English a week in the preparatory year?**\n3. **Which high school subjects are taught in English?**\n4. **What level is targeted by the end of grade 12?** Is it expressed on a measurable scale such as the CEFR?\n5. **Is there preparation for international exams?** (e.g. PET, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL)\n6. **Is there a second foreign language?** Which one, and what level is targeted?\n7. **Are there scholarships based on the LGS score?** How do students who didn't take the LGS apply?\n\n## The preparatory year at TED Üsküdar College Anatolian High School\n\n| Question | TED Üsküdar College Anatolian High School |\n|---|---|\n| Is it compulsory? | Students who gain a place sit an English proficiency exam; those above the level start directly in grade 9 |\n| Weekly English | 21 hours in the preparatory year |\n| Subjects in English | Science and maths at all levels |\n| Target level | CEFR C1-C2 by the end of grade 12 |\n| International exams | Preparation for Cambridge PET and FCE, IELTS and TOEFL |\n| International programme | IB Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12 (IB World School since 2025) |\n| Second foreign language | German or French; CEFR B1-B2 target by the end of high school |\n| Class size | Maximum 24 students |\n| School day | 08:00 start; ends 15:30 Monday-Thursday and 13:10 on Friday |\n| English beyond lessons | MUN, European Youth Parliament, creative writing, drama, film and book clubs; a two-week summer school in the UK every year |\n\nThe preparatory programme is designed for students who are new to English or want a strong start in language learning. The thematic programme develops listening, speaking, reading and writing together and also lays the foundations for English literature lessons in high school.\n\n## Admissions and scholarships at TED Üsküdar College\n\n- **Admission:** the TED Schools Entrance Exam (TOGS) and\u002For the LGS result, with a Student Assessment by the Psychological Counselling and Guidance Unit.\n- **LGS Merit Scholarship:** awarded by LGS score and percentile; rates and conditions are announced each year after the LGS by the Board of Directors, and the scholarship lasts until the end of high school ([LGS scholarship guide](\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Flgs-scholarship-at-a-private-high-school\u002F)).\n- **Other scholarships and discounts:** merit scholarships based on TOGS held in January (also open to preparatory-year and grade 9 students), internal scholarships for the top three students at each level; sibling and TED alumni discounts ([Scholarships and Discounts](\u002Fen\u002Fregistration\u002Fdiscounts-and-scholarships\u002F)).\n\nFor full programme details, see the [Academic Programme](\u002Fen\u002Facademic-program\u002F) page. To visit the high school and ask about the English proficiency exam: **+90 216 424 44 44** or the [information form](\u002Fen\u002Finformation-and-enrolment-application-form\u002F).\n",{"title":5,"description":277},[301,303,306],{"title":302,"url":255},"TED Üsküdar College — Academic Programme",{"title":304,"url":305},"TED Üsküdar College — High School General Information","\u002Fen\u002Fhigh-school\u002Fgeneral-information\u002F",{"title":307,"url":248},"TED Üsküdar College — Scholarships and Discounts",[],false,"articles\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhigh-school-with-an-english-preparatory-year","2026-10-23","kLwDhxAqysx3Wip55SjZHc4c2LFyDh04c05mZI_O57o",[314,319,322,327,330,335,339,342,346,348,351,355,356,359,363,367,370,373,376],{"url":315,"title":316,"date":317,"updated":10,"category":318},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fcommon-written-exam-system-oyss-explained\u002F","Common Written Exam System (OYSS) in Turkey and the 11-12 November National Exams","2026-11-08","School Life",{"url":320,"title":321,"date":317,"updated":10,"category":318},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fnovember-mid-term-break-rest-or-revision\u002F","November Mid-Term Break 2026 (16-20 November): Rest or Revision? A Plan by Age",{"url":323,"title":324,"date":325,"updated":10,"category":326},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fschool-starting-age-in-turkey-is-my-child-ready\u002F","School Starting Age in Turkey 2027-2028: When Can a Child Start Year 1, and Is My Child Ready?","2026-11-04","Choosing a School",{"url":328,"title":329,"date":325,"updated":10,"category":275},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Flgs-2027-timeline-for-year-8-parents\u002F","When Is LGS 2027? A Month-by-Month Roadmap to 13 June for Parents of 8th Graders",{"url":331,"title":332,"date":333,"updated":334,"category":326},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-is-the-turkish-education-association-ted\u002F","What Is the Turkish Education Association (TED)? How the TED School Network Works","2026-10-21","2026-10-26",{"url":336,"title":337,"date":276,"updated":334,"category":338},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-private-school-fees-include-in-turkey\u002F","What Do Private School Fees in Turkey Include? VAT, Meals, Discounts and Payment Options","Admissions and Fees",{"url":340,"title":341,"date":276,"updated":334,"category":326},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-is-a-bilingual-primary-school\u002F","What Is a Bilingual Primary School? 8 Questions to Ask Before You Choose",{"url":343,"title":344,"date":345,"updated":334,"category":326},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fquestions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-private-school-in-uskudar\u002F","12 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Private School in Üsküdar, Istanbul","2026-10-03",{"url":237,"title":347,"date":333,"updated":311,"category":275},"LGS Scholarships at Private High Schools in Turkey: Percentiles, Places and Questions to Ask",{"url":349,"title":350,"date":333,"updated":311,"category":338},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fted-schools-entrance-exam-togs\u002F","What Is the TED Schools Entrance Exam (TOGS)? Content, Scholarships and Preparation",{"url":352,"title":353,"date":354,"updated":311,"category":338},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fenrolling-a-foreign-student-in-a-turkish-school\u002F","Enrolling a Foreign Student in a Turkish School: Equivalence Certificate and Documents","2026-10-20",{"url":8,"title":5,"date":276,"updated":311,"category":275},{"url":357,"title":358,"date":354,"updated":354,"category":275},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Funiversity-applications-abroad-timeline\u002F","Applying to University Abroad: A Timeline Through High School (US, UK, Canada, Europe)",{"url":360,"title":361,"date":354,"updated":354,"category":362},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fis-the-ib-diploma-recognised-in-turkey\u002F","Is the IB Diploma Recognised in Turkey? Preparing for the IB and the YKS Together","IB and International Programmes",{"url":364,"title":365,"date":366,"updated":366,"category":362},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fted-canada-student-exchange-programme\u002F","Studying in Canada in Middle and High School — A Guide to the TED-Canada Student Exchange Programme","2026-10-05",{"url":368,"title":369,"date":276,"updated":276,"category":362},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fchoosing-an-ib-school-in-istanbul\u002F","Choosing an IB School in Istanbul — A Guide for Relocating Families",{"url":371,"title":372,"date":276,"updated":276,"category":362},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-choose-an-ib-diploma-high-school\u002F","How to Choose a High School Offering the IB Diploma — 9 Criteria for Parents",{"url":374,"title":375,"date":276,"updated":276,"category":326},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-check-a-school-building-is-earthquake-safe\u002F","Is the School Building Earthquake-Safe? Documents to Request and 10 Questions to Ask",{"url":377,"title":378,"date":276,"updated":276,"category":379},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fchoosing-a-school-with-a-swimming-pool\u002F","Schools with a Swimming Pool: Why Swimming at School Matters and What to Look For","Campus and Sport",1794382173041]