Definition of the Target Group(s)
New enrolments in pre-primary and primary education institutions begin on the first working day of July. The registration process is carried out via the e-School system, based on the address information in the national address database established in accordance with the provisions of the Population Services Law.
Children who have completed 69 months of age by the end of September in the year of registration are enrolled in the first grade of primary school. Additionally, children who are 66, 67, or 68 months old may also be enrolled in the first grade, provided their guardians submit a written request. School administrations are permitted to refer children who have attained the age requirement (69, 70, or 71 months) to pre-primary education or defer their registration for one year upon written request from their guardians. (Pre-Primary and Primary Education Institutions Regulation)
Children aged 36 to 71 months who are directed to pre-primary education institutions through full-time inclusion/integration based on a report prepared by the Special Education Evaluation Board established in Guidance and Research Centers (RAMs) are enrolled in these institutions.
Special Support Measures
Within the scope of the Pre-Primary Education Program, collaboration between school and family is essential for developing desired behaviors in children. At the beginning of the academic year, school administrators and teachers convene to determine ways to involve families in the program. Teachers strive to conduct at least one home visit per semester for each child. During home visits, families may be shown how routine household tasks can be turned into learning experiences. Games and activities that the child and family can engage in together may be planned. The child and their family can be observed in the home environment. Discussions are held with families regarding what can be done both at school and at home, and active participation of families in planning and implementation is encouraged.
To ensure the psychological well-being and healthy development of children and to resolve potential problems, the presence of a guidance counselor in pre-primary education institutions is of great importance.
Students with special education needs may continue their education through inclusion/integration or in special education kindergartens and pre-primary within the structure of special education schools, depending on their disabilities.
In special education and rehabilitation centers, support education services are provided in line with educational programs prepared by the Ministry of Education (MoNE) by taking the type, degree, and characteristics of the students’ disabilities and their individual developmental needs into account. In accordance with the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a portion of the support special education services for individuals deemed eligible by special education evaluation boards is funded by the Ministry of Education (MoNE).
The Ministry of Education (MoNE) takes necessary measures to ensure the free provision of textbooks to students in special education schools and institutions, free transportation to and from school for day students in special education schools, institutions, and classes, as well as the provision of free lunch.