Mode of Education in Turkey
Monday, December 6, 2010
Mode of education
The education in Turkey is starts when a child is 7 years old. Their primary education journey usually has a lifespan of eight years. Children aged 7 years old enter primary school and graduates to high school after the eight years. Next, they enter high school, also known as lycee (similar to the pronunciation of high school in French), where it takes eleven years before they can enter university. State schools, also known as public school, usually lack some financial funds and have created some form of inconvenience towards the students. Private schools on the other hand, are said to provide better facilities and tuition for students. However, enrolling in such schools is pricey and has a limited in take of students. Despite these factors, private schools are high on demand and intake examinations must be held to screen test the eligibility of potential students.
Towards the end of high school, students have to take yet another examination to determine if they could enter the universities. As the entrance to the universities is also limited, students usually attend outside tuition after school hours to prepare themselves for such exams.
Istanbul University Campus
Robert College, a prestigious private high school in Turkey.
