Inside the program
Pre-School Teaching is a field on raising and teaching pre-school children. Turkish universities offer modern programs in this field taught in English and Turkish, with practice, projects and internships. A bachelor's program typically runs for 4 years.
Not sure what discount you qualify for?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.
What you study
Study progresses from core foundations to specialised subjects and hands-on work.
- Introduction to pedagogy
- Developmental psychology
- Fundamentals of didactics
- Age psychology
- Academic writing
- Pre-school pedagogy
- Early-age psychology
- Play and development
- Language development
- Teaching practice I
- Pre-school teaching methods
- Creative development
- Inclusion in pre-school
- Family work
- Teaching practice II
- practice, a methodology project, translation work or a research module in the chosen profile;
- a final paper and portfolio of materials that help demonstrate academic and professional level.
Careers after Pre-School Teaching
- Kindergarten teacher
- Early-development educator
- Pre-school curriculum specialist
- Kindergartens, development centres, private practice
Demand and earning potential
What raises income: CELTA/DELTA or IB certification, C1 English, experience at international schools. A personalised comparison of current salary ranges by city and employer is provided under an agreement with StudyU.
Who this program is for
A strong fit if you…
- You are interested in Pre-School Teaching and related subjects.
- You're keen to mix theory with real practice - projects and internships.
- You want an internationally recognized diploma and the experience of studying abroad.
Look closer if…
- You are not sure about your field yet - it is worth starting with a consultation.
- Your native language is a must - verify the language of instruction at the university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Pre-School Teaching, language affects classroom communication, observation notes, reports and work with families. Bahcesehir lists the adjacent Child Development associate track in Turkish, and Computer and Instructional Technologies Teaching in English.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Child Development (Associate, Turkish); Bahcesehir University: Computer and Instructional Technologies Teaching (Bachelor, English).
Universities offering Pre-School Teaching
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biruni University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 000/yr |
| Okan University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 500/yr |
| Medipol University | Bachelor | Turkish | $5 500/yr |
How to apply for Pre-School Teaching in Turkey
Admission to Pre-School Teaching programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. Two prerequisites: a language certificate (TOEFL for English tracks, TÖMER for Turkish) and the denklik equivalence - we process the latter alongside your application. State universities may ask for the YÖS or SAT.
Questions and answers
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Pre-School Teaching without entrance exams. Public universities may ask for YÖS or SAT.
The listed programmes are available in Turkish. Confirm the exact teaching language, certificate rules, and any preparatory-year requirement for the chosen university and intake.
A bachelor's program typically runs for 4 years. Medicine and certain engineering fields last longer; we'll check for your chosen program.
Under an agreement with StudyU, we check requirements, prepare documents, submit the application, and support the agreed steps. The university makes the admission decision; the relevant authority decides the visa, and the university or provider confirms housing availability. During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
City (Istanbul and Ankara lead), employer type and languages set the range - international companies pay clearly above local ones. In education, international schools pay several times more than local ones — IB/Cambridge certification pays off. We will share current ranges during a consultation.
Ready to study Pre-School Teaching in Turkey?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
