https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/ Clear answers to the questions families ask when choosing a school: programmes, IB, fees, campus and admissions. en-gb Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/common-written-exam-system-oyss-explained/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/common-written-exam-system-oyss-explained/ 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). School Life Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/november-mid-term-break-rest-or-revision/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/november-mid-term-break-rest-or-revision/ 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. School Life Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/lgs-2027-timeline-for-year-8-parents/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/lgs-2027-timeline-for-year-8-parents/ 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. High School and Exams Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/school-starting-age-in-turkey-is-my-child-ready/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/school-starting-age-in-turkey-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. Choosing a School Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/lgs-scholarship-at-a-private-high-school/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/lgs-scholarship-at-a-private-high-school/ 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. High School and Exams Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/ted-schools-entrance-exam-togs/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/ted-schools-entrance-exam-togs/ 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. Admissions and Fees Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/what-is-the-turkish-education-association-ted/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/what-is-the-turkish-education-association-ted/ 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. Choosing a School Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/enrolling-a-foreign-student-in-a-turkish-school/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/enrolling-a-foreign-student-in-a-turkish-school/ 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. Admissions and Fees Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/is-the-ib-diploma-recognised-in-turkey/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/is-the-ib-diploma-recognised-in-turkey/ 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. IB and International Programmes Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/university-applications-abroad-timeline/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/university-applications-abroad-timeline/ 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. High School and Exams Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/ted-canada-student-exchange-programme/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/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. IB and International Programmes Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/choosing-a-school-with-a-swimming-pool/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/choosing-a-school-with-a-swimming-pool/ 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. Campus and Sport Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/high-school-with-an-english-preparatory-year/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/high-school-with-an-english-preparatory-year/ 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. High School and Exams Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/how-to-check-a-school-building-is-earthquake-safe/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/how-to-check-a-school-building-is-earthquake-safe/ 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. Choosing a School Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/how-to-choose-an-ib-diploma-high-school/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/how-to-choose-an-ib-diploma-high-school/ 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. IB and International Programmes Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/choosing-an-ib-school-in-istanbul/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/choosing-an-ib-school-in-istanbul/ 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. IB and International Programmes Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/what-is-a-bilingual-primary-school/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/what-is-a-bilingual-primary-school/ 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. Choosing a School Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/what-private-school-fees-include-in-turkey/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/what-private-school-fees-include-in-turkey/ 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. Admissions and Fees Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-private-school-in-uskudar/ https://www.teduskudar.k12.tr/en/blog/questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-private-school-in-uskudar/ 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. Choosing a School Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT