Key Features of Turkish Education System

Which body oversees higher education activities in Türkiye?

• Ministry of National Education (MoNE)

• Council of Higher Education (CoHE)

• Directorate General of Basic Education

• Directorate General of Religious Education

Since the 2012–2013 academic year, how long is compulsory education in Türkiye and how is it structured?

• 8 years, divided into two stages

• 10 years, divided into five stages

• 12 years, divided into three stages

• 12 years, divided into two stages

Which grades are included in the second stage of compulsory education in Türkiye?

• 1st–4th grades

• 5th–8th grades

• 9th–12th grades

• Preparatory classes

Pre-primary education in Türkiye is generally implemented on what basis for children aged 0–68 months?

• Compulsory for all children

• Voluntary, except for individuals with special educational needs

• Only for children over 36 months

• Mandatory for children aged 0–24 months

Which institutions supervise nurseries and daycare centers to support children aged 0–6 in Türkiye?

• Ministry of National Education (MoNE)

• Council of Higher Education (CoHE)

• Ministry of Family and Social Services

• Directorate General of Special Education and Guidance Services

Elementary school in Türkiye typically serves children of which ages?

• 0–6

• 6–10

• 10–14

• 9–12

Which statement best describes preparatory classes in Turkish upper secondary education?

• They are compulsory for all students in 9th grade.

• They may be offered at secondary institutions admitting students based on central exam scores.

• They are only available in higher education.

• They replace 12th grade for vocational schools.

Imam Hatip lower secondary schools are affiliated with which directorate?

• Directorate General of Basic Education

• Directorate General of Special Education and Guidance Services

• Directorate General of Religious Education

• Directorate General of Vocational and Technical Education

Which units are responsible for elementary and lower secondary schools within MoNE?

• Council of Higher Education and CoHE Schools

• Directorate General of Basic Education

• Directorate General of Religious Education

• Ministry of Family and Social Services

Which of the following is listed as a type of upper secondary (high school) in Türkiye?

• Anatolian high schools

• Community colleges

• Middle schools

• Open universities

• Primary schools