Turkey Guide

Preschool Curriculum in Turkey

Everything school owners, directors, and teachers in Turkey need to know about preschool standards, licensing, funding, and choosing a curriculum that meets local requirements.

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National framework
MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı (Ministry of National Education Preschool Programme)
Regulator
Ministry of National Education (MEB) and Ministry of Family and Social Services
Age range
Birth to 6 years
Typical ratios
1:10 for 3-4yo

Turkey early learning standards

The official curriculum framework for preschools in Turkey is the MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı (Ministry of National Education Preschool Programme).

IPC complements MEB's developmental learning areas and supports bilingual private kindergartens.

Public funding programs in Turkey

Public Preschool Expansion
MEB programme expanding free public preschool toward universal coverage for 5-year-olds.
MEB Conditional Cash Transfers
Means-tested support for low-income families enrolling children in preschool.

How IPC fits preschools in Turkey

IPC gives Turkey preschools 20,000+ ready-to-teach activities, lesson plans, parent reports, and assessment tools that map to MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı (Ministry of National Education Preschool Programme). Trusted by 20,000+ schools and 60,000+ teachers across 98 countries.

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Anaokulu startup guide for Turkey

From licensing and ratios to choosing a preschool curriculum, our step-by-step guide covers everything you need to open a anaokulu in Turkey and align it to MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı (Ministry of National Education Preschool Programme).

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Frequently asked questions

What preschool curriculum is required in Turkey?
Turkey preschools follow MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı (Ministry of National Education Preschool Programme). IPC complements MEB's developmental learning areas and supports bilingual private kindergartens.
Who licenses preschools in Turkey?
Ministry of National Education (MEB) and Ministry of Family and Social Services oversees early childhood settings in Turkey.
What public funding is available for preschool in Turkey?
Public Preschool Expansion: MEB programme expanding free public preschool toward universal coverage for 5-year-olds. MEB Conditional Cash Transfers: Means-tested support for low-income families enrolling children in preschool.
Can IPC be used as a preschool curriculum in Turkey?
Yes. IPC is trusted by 20,000+ schools across 98 countries. Activities, lesson plans, and assessments map to MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı (Ministry of National Education Preschool Programme).

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