Preparation for Studying in the UK
Türkiye vs UK Education System
There are numerous entry points for students aspiring to study in the UK. We have outlined the various stages through which you may apply to a school in the UK, especially if you are transitioning from the Turkish education system. UK education is typically divided into three levels: Preparatory School, Senior School, and University.
Türkiye vs UK school years
Türkiye
Age
UK
Uni 4Uni 4
21–22
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Uni 3Uni 3
20–21
Uni 3Uni 3
Uni 2Uni 2
19–20
Uni 2Uni 2
Uni 1Uni 1
18–19
Uni 1Uni 1
YKS
High School 4HS 4
17–18
Year 13Y13
A Level / IBDPA Lvl / IB
High School 3HS 3
16–17
16+ Entry
Year 12Y12
A Level / IBDPA Lvl / IB
High School 2HS 2
15–16
Year 11Y11
IGCSE / GCSE(I)GCSE
High School 1HS 1
14–15
Year 10Y10
IGCSE / GCSE(I)GCSE
LGS
Middle 4Mid 4
13–14
13+ Entry
Year 9Y9
Middle 3Mid 3
12–13
Year 8Y8
Middle 2Mid 2
11–12
11+ Entry
Year 7Y7
Middle 1Mid 1
10–11
Year 6Y6
Primary 4Pri 4
9–10
Year 5Y5
Primary 3Pri 3
8–9
Year 4Y4
Primary 2Pri 2
7–8
Year 3Y3
Primary 1Pri 1
6–7
Year 2Y2
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5–6
Year 1Y1
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