# Turkish official visits to educational institutions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-official-visits-to-educational-institutions
> Updated: 2026-10-17T05:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Turkish education and military officials have been conducting field visits to schools and course centers to monitor academic activities and support students preparing for national examinations.

In late September, provincial and district education directors in Sivas and Saray visited various secondary schools. These visits focused on inspecting infrastructure, discussing the ‘Turkey Century Education Model’ with teachers, and providing motivational support to students preparing for the High School Transition System (LGS) exam.

By mid-October, the scope of these visits expanded in Şırnak to include military leadership. A delegation comprising the Commander of the Şırnak 23rd Gendarmerie Infantry Division, the Commander of the Şenoba 48th Border Brigade, and the Şırnak Provincial Director of National Education visited Mehmetçik Course Centers. The officials inspected educational activities across several regions, including Şenoba, Taşdelen, Gülyazı, and Yemişli, to discuss study schedules and encourage students preparing for both the LGS and the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS).

## Claims

- Major General Hakan Tunç, Brig. Gen. Kürşad Cihan Erce, and Şırnak Provincial Director of National Education Hakan Cırıt visited Mehmetçik Course Centers. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The delegation visited Şenoba Üçtepe and Taşdelen primary and middle schools. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The visits focused on students preparing for the LGS and YKS exams. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Educational activities were reviewed in the Şenoba, Taşdelen, Gülyazı, and Yemişli regions. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Şırnak officials visit Mehmetçik Course Centers to support students

Military and education officials in Şırnak visited Mehmetçik Course Centers to support students preparing for the LGS and YKS exams in several regional districts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rnak-officials-visit-mehmetik-course-centers-to-support-students

### 2026-09-25: Turkish education officials conduct school visits

Turkish education officials Fatih Erdoğan and Yusuf Hayri conducted school visits in Sivas and Saray to monitor academic progress and support students preparing for the LGS exam.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-education-officials-conduct-school-visits

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