International Universities Educational Consultants Union - IUECU

Types of High Schools

Public High Schools: Any student who successfully completes 8 years of basic education can go onto these schools. Graduates of public high schools, if successful in the nationwide University Entrance Examination, can go onto higher education institutions. Graduates are awarded with the Lise Diploması.
Vocational High Schools: Some of these schools may take an additional year to complete. Graduates can automatically go on to higher vocational schools (Meslek Yüksek Okulları - 2 Year Vocational Colleges) in their respective fields of study if they wish. Alternatively, if successful in the university entrance examination, they can go onto 4-year schools in their respective fields.
Anatolian High Schools: One year of English study followed by 3 years of regular high school education, additional hours for English. Math and Science lessons at these schools are sometimes taught in English. Lessons at some Anatolian high schools are taught in either German or French.
Super High Schools: The difference between these and normal high schools is one extra year of English study. They differ from Anatolian high schools in that the language of instruction for math and science courses is always Turkish and less hours are given to English lessons.
Science High Schools: These are special public schools for students who have exceptional aptitude in the sciences. These very competitive high schools train students specifically for higher education in the sciences, technical and medical fields. There is also Anatolian Science High Schools, where the medium of instruction for math and sciences is sometimes in English.
Private High Schools: Most private high schools charge very high tuition fees and are very competitive.

Stages of the Education System

Pre-School Education: Optional kindergarten education, up to 6 years of age.
Primary Education: Compulsory and free basic education for eight years (5 years elementary + 3 years secondary), 6-14 years of age.
Secondary Education: 4 years of High School, or Vocational High School education, 15-17/18 years of age. Some schools might have an additional year of language study. High schools are mostly owned by the government and provide free education.
Higher Education: 4 years of University, or 2 years at Higher Vocational Schools. Some schools have an additional year of language study. Under normal circumstances, Master's study lasts 2 years; PhD 3-5 years. This category includes all educational institutions which will provide post-secondary education. They are under the supervision of Higher Educational Council.

STUDY IN TURKEY

Turkish education system is under the supervision and control of the state, namely the Ministry of National Education. According to the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey, everyone has the right to receive education. Education is compulsory from ages 6 to 14 and free in state schools. The country's primary schools currently have a 98 percent participation rate.
The academic year in Turkish education institutions generally begins in the mid-September or early October and continues to May or early June. There is also a two-week winter break in February.

What documents do I need to open a bank account in Turkey?
• Valid Passport
• Residence permit
• Student certificate
• Republic of Turkey Tax Identification Number. You will get this from the Finance and Tax Office
• Proof of address - usually a recent utility bill or rental contract
• You will also need to complete a proof of signature form

Every country has a specific rules and term to buy or rent a house which is very important for any foreigner want to rent a place in a country like Turkey. Foreign people, who have received the residence permit in Turkey, can rent a home in Turkey. When a lease is made for foreigners in order to avoid legal problems in the future, contracting is important in the context of the law. The lease is a formal, written form that allows the landlord to rent the home to the tenant, and the tenant gets the right to use the property in return for the rent. The lease between the landlord and the tenant acts as a security measure against potential irregularities.

Items must Mentioned in Lease

• House plate
• The neighborhood where the house is located
• The street and alley where the house is located
• Material of rented property
• First name and last name of the property owner
• National identity number of the property owner
• landlord’s address
• First name and last name of the tenant
• National identity number of the tenant
If foreign nationals send the following documents from mentioned organizations to the Administration of Population and Citizenship affairs electronically, they may obtain a special national identity number for foreign nationals:
• The address of the tenant
• Lease Start Date
• Duration of the contract
• Monthly rental expense
• Yearly rental expense
• How to pay the rent
• Purpose of using the property
• Property Condition
• Accessories rented with the property


General Conditions of Lease

The lease must contain the following to protect the rights of both parties when renting a home in Turkey is meant:
• The tenant should use the leased property carefully.
• The tenant should treat the neighbors near the rental property well.
• The tenant cannot lease or transfer the leased property to a third party.
• The tenant cannot make any changes to the property except with the written permission of the landlord. For home repairs, renovations and the like, it is necessary to obtain the permission of the landlord.
• If the lease terminates or the tenant does not renew the contract, the tenant is obliged to return the property to the landlord the same day it was delivered. If there are any damages or defects in the Accessories within the house, the tenant is liable to pay damages to the landlord.
• Upon termination of the contract, if the house is to be sold or rented, the tenant is required to allow a house survey.
• If the tenant spends on items such as packages, radiators, satellites, metal doors, and parquet, he must obtain written permission from the homeowner beforehand.
• In the situation that the rental home has to be evicted, the tenant will be liable for any financial losses incurred if he/she fails to evacuate the home within the designated period.
• If there is pre-requisite money in the lease, the tenant must get informed on the reason. Also, the tenant needs to be careful about remaining the current condition of house appliances. The main rule in getting prerequisite money back is the difference in condition of house appliances in time of receiving and delivering them.

How to Increase Rent

If the condition for payment of foreign national’s rent is in foreign currency, they will have the right to appeal to the court if the exchange rate against the Turkish Lira rises. If in the lease it is agreed to pay for the rent in foreign currency, the rent increase is not allowed for 5 years, but after 5 years, the increase can be made.
If the lease payment agreement is in terms of Turkish Lira, 1 year after contract, the increase can be made. That is, if the contract is closed on 1 March 2018, the rent increase can be done on 1 March 2019. In such a situation, the rent increase is based on the “average annual rate of Producer Price Index” according to the monthly report of the Turkish Statistical Institute every month; therefore, it is not possible to increase this amount further.
For example, if the monthly rent is set at 1000 Turkish Lira, and at the end of one year the average producer price index is 7.8%, the new rent can eventually be determined at 1078 Turkish Lira. This is how renting a home in Turkey happen and everyone obey the rules of it.

How to obtain a residence permit in Turkey
Do I need a residence permit?
In general, all students from countries outside of TURKEY need to have a residence permit to study in Turkey if they are planning on staying for more than three months

A visa is not the same as a residence permit. A residence permit is a document necessary for staying in the country and should be applied for after arrival.
Applying for a residence permit in Turkey
All international students, regardless of their status, must register and obtain a Residence Permit (Ikamet Tezkeresi) from the Istanbul Provincial Immigration Administration Office within 10 days of entering Turkey.
You can be required at any time to show your Residence Permit.
Enrolled students apply online at the Ministry Of Interior Directorate General Of Migration Management website. After you have applied, you will also need to collect required documents and make a tax payment.
Applications for residence permits are processed by the Ministry Of Interior Directorate General Of Migration Management, NOT the University. The residence permit application is your responsibility.
First Time Application for Student Residence Permit
All International Students who completed their registration process at Istanbul Aydin University must apply for student's residence permit from www.goc.gov.tr within 10 days.
From the date of application within 30 days, documents must be completed and submitted to the International Student and Staff Affairs (ISSA-OFFICE). Those who have missing documents will be given 7 days to complete them. Those who do not complete the documents within the time period must submit their documents to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in Istanbul.
Required Documents for the First Time Student Residence Permit Application;
1-) Copies of the:
• - Passport Identification Page
• - Visa
• - Entry Stamp
• - Old Residence permit copy back and front if you have (2 Copies)
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2-) Online Residence Permit Application Form (must be signed at 4th page)
3-) Four (4) photos (biometric)
4-) New Dated Student Letter for residence permit (entitled "İstanbul İl Göç İdaresi Müdürlüğüne") (Student can Recieve from F-Block -1) (at most 15 days old
5-) Original Valid Health Insurance Policy
6-) The payment receipt (Residence Permit Card fee) from Tax Office.
Adress of Tax Office :
Cihangir, Ormanlı Cd. Avcılar Hükümet Konağı No:55, 34310 Avcılar/İstanbul
7-) Address declaration
8-) Declaration of Health Insurance

Student Residence Permit Extension Application
Students who are still continuing their education and also have a valid residence permit should do an extension application from www.goc.gov.tr. Extension Residence Permit applications can be made only 60 days before the valid residence permit expired.
Please be aware that you must submit your documents to the International Student & Staff Affairs (ISSA Office) within 10 days.