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Turkey education reforms: placements, exams, and OYSS
Overview
The Ministry of National Education (MEB) is advancing its 2026–27 reform agenda through enhanced digital oversight, personnel management, and updated school regulations. A new School Management Regulation (No. 33323) has introduced rules regarding school security, attendance monitoring, and digital use, including a continued ban on mobile phone use in classrooms. Regarding teacher management, the Ministry has initiated relocation processes for surplus personnel and recruitment for paid teaching positions via e-Devlet. In September 2026, the MEB announced schedules for administrative appointments, with preference periods for principals and assistant principals running from September 17 to September 21. Additionally, a second guide for voluntary inter-provincial transfers was released, waiving the three-year service requirement for 12 provinces facing high vacancies, including İstanbul, Şanlıurfa, and Van. In late September, the MEB also updated extra lesson fees and opened applications for extracurricular activities. New regulations have tightened financial and disciplinary oversight. To receive professional development seminar fees, teachers must now achieve a 100% completion rate on digital modules via the Teacher Information Network (ÖBA) alongside face-to-face attendance. Furthermore, teachers participating in central e-exams face a 12-month ban from exam assignments for failing to sign in within a designated 30-minute window, even for minor delays. Regarding holiday compensation, while permanent staff receive full fees during Republic Day, substitute teachers and those in Support and Training Courses (DYK) are only paid for work actually performed. Curriculum reforms are being rolled out under the ‘Turkey Century Maarif Model’, shifting toward a skill- and value-based system. To support this, the Ministry is implementing the Common Written Exam System (OYSS) for grades 5 through 11.
Entities
Ministry of National Education · Turkey · Ministry of National Education (Turkey) · Yusuf Tekin · MEBBİS
Claims
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- [● 20 SOURCES] The regulation expands school personnel's authority to conduct searches in classrooms, lockers and other areas, with written records required.
- [● 20 SOURCES] Student registration will be conducted automatically via the e‑Okul system each July using address data, with possible verification through utility bills.
- [● 20 SOURCES] Report cards will include a Development Report on students' social‑emotional growth starting from fifth grade.
- [● 19 SOURCES] Absence monitoring will send SMS or written notices after 5, 10 and 15 days of unexcused absence; 20 days of unexcused absence disqualifies students from receiving thank‑you or appreciation letters.
- [● 19 SOURCES] Parent‑teacher meetings must be scheduled through a digital appointment system on each school's official website.
- [● 19 SOURCES] The regulation allows children aged 36‑68 months to be enrolled in main‑class sections of schools in districts without official kindergartens, and permits opening a sub‑section when enough 36‑44‑month
- [● 18 SOURCES] The new school regulation was published in the Official Gazette and will be effective for the 2026‑2027 school year.
- [● 18 SOURCES] Transfer rules now allow children of martyrs, special‑needs and protected children to transfer without address quotas.
- [● 17 SOURCES] Parents will be included in the pre‑school “adaptation week” with dedicated programs.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 20 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of National Education details new exam system
Turkey's Ministry of National Education has unveiled details for the Common Written Examination System (OYSS), a digital platform for school exams set to launch in the 2026-2027 academic year.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTurkey Ministry of National Education issues budget warning and faces exam lawsuit
Turkey's Ministry of National Education warns schools to spend 16 million TL in unused travel allowances by October 2026, while unions sue to stop a new centralized written examination system.
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[POLITICS] 24 sourcesTurkey Ministry of National Education launches digital common exam system
Turkey's Ministry of National Education has launched a digital common exam system (OYSS) using EBA infrastructure to standardize school assessments, despite union concerns over teacher workload.
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[POLITICS] 30 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of National Education launches new common exam system
Turkey's Ministry of National Education is launching a Common Written Exam System for middle and high schools, a move criticized by unions for threatening teacher autonomy and centralizing assessment.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of National Education implements strict new school and teacher regulations
Turkey's Ministry of National Education has introduced strict new rules, including 12-month exam bans for teachers arriving minutes late and heavy fines or license revocations for international schools hosting.
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[POLITICS] 9 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of National Education sets strict rules for teacher seminar payments
Turkish teachers must complete both face-to-face seminars and 100% of ÖBA digital training to receive their 15-hour professional development additional course fees.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesTurkey Ministry of National Education updates teacher extra lesson fees
Turkey's Ministry of National Education has announced updated extra lesson fees and opened applications for extracurricular activities, with rates varying by specialization and academic degree.
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[POLITICS] 19 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of National Education expands school appointment system
Turkey's Ministry of National Education has integrated its 24/7 MEBİM hotline into the School Appointment System, allowing parents to schedule teacher and administrator meetings via phone.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMinistry of National Education announces e-exam teacher assignments
The Turkish Ministry of National Education has announced teacher assignments for 11 e-exam sessions scheduled for September 21–27, with a duty approval deadline of September 19.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of National Education announces 2026 teacher appointment schedules
Turkey's Ministry of National Education announced 2026 schedules for school administrator reassignments and special transfer rules for teachers moving to 12 high-vacancy provinces.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesTurkey Ministry of National Education faces teacher transfer demands and curriculum reforms
Turkish educators are requesting a second round of inter-city transfers, while the Ministry of National Education implements a major curriculum overhaul via the Turkey Century Maarif Model.
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesTurkey Ministry of National Education announces 2026 teacher seminar schedule
The Turkish Ministry of National Education has set the 2026 teacher seminar schedule, featuring online training through September 6 followed by in-person school preparations from September 7 to 11.
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[POLITICS] 21 sourcesMinistry of National Education announces 2026-2027 academic updates
The Turkish Ministry of National Education announced updates for the 2026-2027 school year, including teacher career advancement, contract teacher transitions, and free private school placements for priority's.
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[CULTURE] 6 sourcesTurkey begins paid teaching applications for 2026-2027
Paid teaching applications for the 2026-2027 academic year have commenced in various Turkish districts, with timelines and requirements varying by region via e-Devlet and local directorates.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesTurkey implements new regulations for foreign school students and digital documentation
Turkey's Ministry of National Education has announced new measures to allow students from unauthorized foreign schools to transfer to Turkish schools via equivalence certificates. Digital student documents are'
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesTurkish teachers face tax deductions and new digital relocation systems
Turkish teachers face higher August salary deductions due to rising tax brackets, while the Ministry of National Education introduces a new digital ‘E-Yolluk’ system to automate relocation allowance processes.
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[POLITICS] 8 sourcesTurkey Ministry of National Education implements new teacher assignment controls
Turkey's Ministry of National Education is launching a digital audit system via MEBBİS to regulate teacher assignments and has announced various personnel appointments and PIKTES project recruitment.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesMinistry of National Education announces teacher relocation and assignment updates
The Turkish Ministry of National Education has announced relocation application dates for contracted teachers, new e-exam assignment opportunities, and details for 2026–2027 substitute teaching applications.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTurkey Ministry of National Education announces 2026 school updates
Turkey's Ministry of National Education announced 2026-2027 academic updates, including new address-exempt school transfer rules and orientation dates for first-grade students.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesTurkey Sets Teacher Extra Lesson Pay and School Holiday Calendar for 2026‑27
Turkey’s education ministry set 2026‑27 extra‑lesson pay rates (base 220 TL, up to 440 TL for DYK) and published the school‑holiday calendar, listing all major breaks through June 2027.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of Education launches 2026 teacher placement and school regulation reforms
Turkey's education ministry rolls out 2026 teacher placement updates, a petition system for excess‑staff teachers, closure of vocational IT departments, paid teacher recruitment via e‑Devlet, and a new school‑s
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[CULTURE] 37 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of Education releases 2026 LGS placement results
Turkey's Ministry of Education reports 1.03 million students took the 2026 LGS, 95.76 % of central‑exam seats were filled, Istanbul’s top 20 schools listed, and transfer periods run from early to late August.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesTurkey launches 2026 middle school registration, warns against illegal fees
Turkey opens 2026 middle school registration via MERNİS, warns that any “registration fee” is illegal, and details address‑free transfer rights for specific student groups.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of Education to make three teacher payments in early August
Turkey's Ministry of Education will deposit three teacher payments—extra‑lesson, exam‑invigilation, and seminar fees—in the first week of August via the public personnel system.
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of Education plans to hire 70,000 school cleaning staff
Turkey's education ministry aims to recruit 70,000 school cleaners across all 81 provinces, with applications slated for August and possibly without the KPSS exam.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTurkey launches 2026‑2027 paid teacher recruitment via e‑Devlet
Turkey's Ministry of Education opened 2026‑27 paid teacher applications via e‑Devlet, with local deadlines and eligibility requirements such as citizenship, no criminal record, and relevant qualifications.
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[CULTURE] 26 sourcesTurkey's Education Ministry Overhauls School Rules for 2026‑27
Turkey's education ministry revamps school regulations for 2026‑27, adding search authority, digital parent‑teacher appointments, July e‑Okul registration, stricter attendance penalties, development reports, 36
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTurkey's Education Ministry Announces Extra Lesson Payments for Teachers
Turkey's Education Ministry set extra‑lesson pay: LGS counselors get 10 950 TL for 50 hours, and teachers completing June training receive a net 2 309.50 TL after taxes.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTurkey's Education Ministry Revises Extra Lesson Rules for Teachers
Turkey's education ministry clarifies extra‑lesson calculations, excluding guidance hours, and expands the İYEP program to second grade, adding extra teaching slots and higher pay for class teachers.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesTurkey's Education Ministry urged to extend teachers' exemption deadline
Turkey's education ministry extended the LGS deadline to 27 July but kept teachers' exemption transfer deadline at 24 July, prompting teachers to demand an equal extension.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesTurkey's Education Ministry opens paid teacher applications for 2026‑27
Turkey's Education Ministry has opened e‑Devlet applications for paid teacher positions in 2026‑27, with required documents and July‑August deadlines varying by district.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesEducation Management Certification Program Launches in Bayburt, Turkey
Turkey's Ministry of Education started a certification program in Bayburt to train new school managers in leadership, communication, and administration.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTurkey's Education Union Urges Delay of Surplus Deputy Director Appointments
Turkey's Education Union asks the Ministry of Education to halt appointments for surplus deputy directors, citing loss of rights and the need for experienced staff in new schools, especially after recent role‑c
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesTurkey's Education Manager Training Program Launches in Sakarya and Nevşehir
Turkey's Ministry of National Education began an 8‑day manager training program for school leaders in Sakarya (159 participants) and Nevşehir (73 participants), covering leadership, administration and crisis 管理
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[POLITICS] 19 sourcesTurkey 2026 LGS/YKS Exams, School Admissions and Education Policies
Turkey finalizes 2026 exam calendars, LGS applications for TÜBİTAK Science High School, YKS result date, school bus fee hike, and education funding updates.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTurkey's Education Ministry sets new teacher transfer rules and dual payments
Turkey's Education Ministry allows teachers to petition transfer cancellations with valid excuses and introduces travel and salary payments for approved intra‑ and inter‑province moves.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of Education announces 2026‑27 school calendar and teacher transfer dates
Turkey's Ministry of Education set the 2026‑27 school calendar, with classes starting 14 Sept 2026 and breaks throughout the year, and opened a July window for teachers to apply for transfers due to family or s
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[POLITICS] 14 sourcesTurkey's Education Ministry revises extra lesson pay and special service compensation
Turkey’s Education Ministry decree (11 July 2026) adds extra compensation for long‑serving teacher‑managers, sets new extra‑lesson fees, updates vocational school terminology and expands support education, spar
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesTurkey's Education Ministry Publishes 2026 School Manager Appointment Schedule
Turkey's Education Ministry set the 2026 school manager appointment timeline: applications 3‑7 July, training 16‑23 July, e‑exam 25 July, preference 7‑10 August, results 12 August and start 14 August.
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[CULTURE] 6 sourcesTurkey’s Education Ministry Rolls Out Teacher Hiring, Transfer and Curriculum Reforms
Turkey’s education ministry announced paid‑teacher applications, optional seminar certification, a new teacher appointment platform, curriculum name changes, July kindergarten enrollment, and a July‑August roll
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTurkey Education Ministry Reshapes Deputy Principal Posts and Bars Convicted Teachers From Management
Turkey's education ministry removes four‑year guarantees for surplus deputy principals, reassigning them as teachers, and bans teachers with recent sanctions from management posts, sparking union criticism.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesTurkey's Education Ministry Announces New School Manager Appointment Timeline and Teacher Survey
Turkey's education ministry set a 2026 schedule for school manager appointments and opened a three‑day online teacher survey to collect literacy curriculum feedback.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesTurkey expands teacher training with digital seminars and overseas orientation programs
Turkey's Ministry of Education rolls out mandatory online teacher seminars, a digital‑management conference in Hakkari, and an overseas orientation program for over 700 educators.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesTurkey's Education Ministry rolls out e-Okul digital lesson‑schedule platform
Turkey's Ministry of Education launches e-Okul, a digital lesson‑schedule system, and holds a Hakkari seminar to train officials on its use.
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of Education holds national teacher seminar in Hakkari and rolls out AI timetable system
Turkey's education ministry hosted a national teacher seminar in Hakkari, left the province‑order teacher placement policy undecided, and introduced an AI‑driven e‑Okul timetable system.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTurkey Issues Updated Provincial Education Director Appointments
Turkey posted new provincial education director appointments and held a district meeting in Menteşe, Muğla, to plan the upcoming school year.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of Education pushes project‑school teacher appointment date to June 29
Turkey's education ministry delayed the release of project‑school teacher appointment results to 29 June, with assignments to begin that day after applications closed in early May.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesTurkey's Deputy Principals Ordered to Transfer or Lose Posts Under New Education Rule
Turkey's new education rule forces deputy principals who miss the August 31 posting deadline into automatic teacher appointments and immediate transfers, while a Muğla district directors meeting outlined plans
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesTurkey's Ministry of Education releases 2026 teacher transfer and administrator appointment calendars
Turkey's Ministry of Education unveiled 2026 schedules for teacher transfers and school administrator appointments, detailing application windows, approval dates and start of duties in June‑July.
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