# Turkey education reforms: placements, transfers, and exams > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-education-transfer-reforms > Updated: 2026-09-10T14:10:00.000Z. Sources: 140. Developments: 40. 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. Personnel management is being strengthened via the MEBBİS infrastructure, and the ‘E-Yolluk’ digital application has been launched for relocation allowances. Regarding teacher placement, the Ministry has initiated relocation processes for those identified as surplus to their assigned norms. Following the initial transfer period in May 2026, educators have used social media to advocate for a second round of inter-city voluntary transfers, citing a 2025 precedent. Meanwhile, the ‘Turkey Century Maarif Model’ is being rolled out across preschool, primary, middle, and high school levels, shifting from rote learning to a skill- and value-based system that incorporates themes such as climate change, astronomy, and space sciences. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the MEB has released subject and question distribution tables for common written exams in primary and secondary education to ensure transparency and uniformity. Additionally, results for paid teaching assignments are being released incrementally by provincial and district directorates based on local branch and hourly needs. Career advancement applications for specialist and headteacher titles were scheduled for September 2026 via MEBBİS, while professional development included online training via ÖBA and EBA, followed by in-person sessions in early September. ## Claims - The regulation expands school personnel's authority to conduct searches in classrooms, lockers and other areas, with written records required. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Student registration will be conducted automatically via the e‑Okul system each July using address data, with possible verification through utility bills. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Report cards will include a Development Report on students' social‑emotional growth starting from fifth grade. (corroborated by 20 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. (corroborated by 19 sources) - Parent‑teacher meetings must be scheduled through a digital appointment system on each school's official website. (corroborated by 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 (corroborated by 19 sources) - The new school regulation was published in the Official Gazette and will be effective for the 2026‑2027 school year. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Transfer rules now allow children of martyrs, special‑needs and protected children to transfer without address quotas. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Parents will be included in the pre‑school “adaptation week” with dedicated programs. (corroborated by 17 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Turkey announces 2027-2029 budget goals and exam schedules Turkey announces the 2026-2027 joint exam schedule, the 2027-2029 budget framework focusing on fiscal stability, and a Court of Cassation ruling preventing double payment for weekly rest day overtime. 45 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-national-education-releases-exam-tables-and-teaching-results ### 2026-09-07: Turkey 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-ministry-of-national-education-faces-teacher-transfer-demands-and-curriculum-reforms ### 2026-09-05: Turkey 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-ministry-of-national-education-announces-2026-teacher-seminar-schedule ### 2026-08-30: Ministry 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. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-announces-new-education-regulations-and-teacher-training-schedules ### 2026-08-21: Turkey 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-begins-paid-teaching-applications-for-2026-2027 ### 2026-08-17: Turkey 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' 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-implements-new-regulations-for-foreign-school-students-and-digital-documentation ### 2026-08-14: Turkish 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-teachers-face-tax-deductions-and-new-digital-relocation-systems ### 2026-08-12: Turkey 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-ministry-of-national-education-announces-teacher-appointment-roadmap ### 2026-08-10: Ministry 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-opens-paid-teacher-applications-for-2026-2027-term ### 2026-08-07: Turkey 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-ministry-of-national-education-announces-2026-school-updates ### 2026-08-06: Turkey 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-sets-teacher-extra-lesson-pay-and-school-holiday-calendar-for-202627 ### 2026-08-06: Turkey'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 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-launches-interprovince-transfer-portal-for-teachers ### 2026-08-04: Turkey'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. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-ministry-of-education-sets-august-deadline-for-free-school-placements ### 2026-08-02: Turkey 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-releases-2026-middle-school-registration-schedule-amid-illegal-fee-warnings ### 2026-08-01: Turkey'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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-ministry-of-education-to-make-three-teacher-payments-in-early-august ### 2026-07-30: Turkey'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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-extends-teacher-transfer-application-deadline-to-july-31 ### 2026-07-30: Turkey 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-launches-20262027-paid-teacher-recruitment-via-edevlet ### 2026-07-28: Turkey'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 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-rolls-out-comprehensive-school-regulation-overhaul ### 2026-07-26: Turkey'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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-announces-extra-lesson-payments-for-teachers ### 2026-07-24: Turkey'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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-revises-extra-lesson-rules-for-teachers ### 2026-07-23: Turkey'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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-urged-to-extend-teachers-exemption-deadline ### 2026-07-22: Turkey'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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-opens-paid-teacher-applications-for-202627 ### 2026-07-19: Education 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/education-management-certification-program-launches-in-bayburt-turkey ### 2026-07-18: Turkey'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 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-union-urges-delay-of-surplus-deputy-director-appointments ### 2026-07-16: Turkey'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 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-manager-training-program-launches-in-sakarya-and-nevehir ### 2026-07-14: Turkey 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. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-announces-202627-paid-teacher-recruitment-and-orientation-dates ### 2026-07-14: Turkey'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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-sets-new-teacher-transfer-rules-and-dual-payments ### 2026-07-12: Turkey'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 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-ministry-of-education-announces-202627-school-calendar-and-teacher-transfer-dates ### 2026-07-11: Turkey'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 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-overhauls-teachers-extra-class-hours-and-compensation ### 2026-07-06: Turkey'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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-publishes-2026-school-manager-appointment-schedule ### 2026-07-05: Turkey’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 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-implements-comprehensive-training-for-school-leaders-and-religious-service-staff ### 2026-07-02: Turkey 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-education-ministry-reshapes-deputy-principal-posts-and-bars-convicted-teachers-from-managemen ### 2026-07-01: Turkey'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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-announces-new-school-manager-appointment-timeline-and-teacher-survey ### 2026-06-29: Turkey 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-ministry-of-education-launches-online-teacher-seminars ### 2026-06-29: Turkey'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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-rolls-out-e-okul-digital-lessonschedule-platform ### 2026-06-28: Turkey'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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-education-ministry-sets-2026-school-enrollment-ages-and-teacher-transfer-procedures ### 2026-06-26: Turkey 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-issues-updated-provincial-education-director-appointments ### 2026-06-26: Turkey'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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-ministry-of-education-pushes-projectschool-teacher-appointment-date-to-june-29 ### 2026-06-25: Turkey'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 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-deputy-principals-ordered-to-transfer-or-lose-posts-under-new-education-rule ### 2026-06-07: Turkey'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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-ministry-of-education-releases-2026-teacher-and-administrator-appointment-timetable --- 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