On 30 October 2026 the Ministry of National Education (MEB) announced its 2027 exam calendar: the LGS central exam is on Sunday 13 June 2027, the scholarship exam (İOKBS) is on 25 April 2027, and the 2026-2027 school year ends on 25 June 2027. That gives an 8th grader roughly seven months. This guide covers the exam format, what to focus on each month from November to July, and how private high school admission and scholarships fit around LGS.
Key dates in the 2027 calendar
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| January 2027 | TOGS at TED schools (scholarship and admission exam; date announced by TED headquarters) |
| 25 January - 5 February 2027 | Mid-year break |
| February 2027 (expected) | Scholarship exam (İOKBS) guide and applications; in 2026 the guide was published on 4 February |
| 25 April 2027 | Scholarship exam (İOKBS) |
| Sunday 13 June 2027 | LGS central exam |
| 25 June 2027 | End of the school year, reports |
| July 2027 (expected) | LGS results, state high school preferences, private high school enrolment and LGS scholarships |
LGS application, results and preference dates are announced in MEB's LGS application and administration guide. We will update this table as dates are confirmed.
Exam format
In the format used up to 2026, LGS was held on a single day in two sessions:
| Session | Subjects | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal | Turkish (20), History of the Turkish Republic and Kemalism (10), Religious Culture and Ethics (10), Foreign Language (10) | 50 | 75 minutes |
| Numerical | Mathematics (20), Science (20) | 40 | 80 minutes |
Questions come from the 8th-grade curriculum. The number of questions, timing and scope for 2027 will be confirmed in the guide; if a major change is announced, we will note it here.
Month-by-month roadmap
November - December: Strengthening the foundations
- Review the school's practice exams through error analysis rather than the net score: which topic, which question type, a slip of attention or a gap in knowledge?
- Set up a weekly study plan that does not clash with homework and sleep.
- The free practice exams on MEB's MEBİ personal learning platform give an additional benchmark outside school.
January: Mid-point review
- The first-term report and practice exams together give a clear picture. It is a good time to adjust goals realistically.
- If you are considering a private high school, look at schools' admission exams. At TED schools TOGS is held in January; see our TOGS guide.
- Mid-year break (25 January - 5 February): Neither a full holiday nor non-stop study works well. Balance revision of weak topics with rest.
February - March: Applications and school visits
- Scholarship exam (İOKBS): This is an MEB scholarship that depends on family income. Check the conditions when the guide is published; the application window is short.
- Narrow down your high school options: preparatory year, foreign languages, programmes such as the IB, transport and school culture. Our guides to high schools with an English preparatory year and questions to ask when choosing a private school in Üsküdar can help.
April - May: Practice pace and routine
- 25 April: İOKBS exam day, if you applied.
- Use full-length practice exams to get used to sitting both sessions back to back, and build a morning routine around the exam time.
- Prioritise revision and an error notebook over new topics.
June: Exam month
- In the final week, sleep routine and light revision matter more than intensive study.
- Have ID, the exam entry document and transport to the exam building ready the day before; the guide lists what can and cannot be taken into the exam.
- Sunday 13 June: LGS.
July: Results, preferences and enrolment
- The results document shows the central exam score and the national and provincial percentiles.
- Placement at state high schools is through e-Okul preferences. Enrolment at private high schools is separate and done directly with the school; scholarships are usually based on the percentile. See our guide to LGS scholarships at private high schools.
The parent's role
- Avoid comparisons: Comparing with a sibling, cousin or classmate raises anxiety, not motivation.
- Focus on effort, not scores: Practice exam results fluctuate; steady study and a good routine are a more reliable indicator.
- Talk about anxiety: Some anxiety is normal and can support performance. If you notice clear changes in sleep, appetite or willingness to go to school, talk to the school's guidance service.
- Plan rest in: Sport, hobbies and time with friends are part of exam preparation.
8th grade and LGS at TED Üsküdar College
- Middle school programme: Middle school begins in 5th grade with an English-weighted programme and ends in 8th grade with a progressively more intensive, LGS-focused programme.
- Guidance: The Psychological Counselling and Guidance Unit works with 8th graders on the central exams: goal-setting and motivation meetings, information about the exam, study techniques, test-solving and exam strategies, introductions to private and Anatolian high schools, coping with anxiety, evaluation of practice exams held throughout the year, and preference counselling.
- High school admission: TED Üsküdar College high school admits students with TOGS and/or the LGS result, together with the outcome of the Psychological Counselling and Guidance Unit's Student Profiling Interview.
- LGS Achievement Scholarship: Awarded according to the LGS score and percentile; rates are announced each year after LGS and the scholarship remains valid until the student completes high school.
- High school programme: A one-year English preparatory class and the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11-12.
For high school admission and scholarships, see the Admission Procedure and Scholarships and Discounts pages, or call the Admissions Office on +90 216 424 44 44.