Foreign Child's Rights to Education in Turkey
Rights of a foreign child in Turkey. After receiving a residence permit in the Republic of Turkey, foreign children have access to education. They can freely choose a suitable educational institution for themselves in their place of residence.
Private and public educational institutions in Turkey
There are both private and public kindergartens and schools in Turkey. In some cities, such as Alanya and Antalya, education is provided not only in Turkish, but also in foreign languages.
The curriculum is designed to meet modern European standards, providing quality education, which is an excellent basis for further admission to Turkish universities.
Two types of kindergartens and schools in Turkey
Private educational institutions offer education in various languages (Russian, English, German, etc.), as well as small classes, an individual approach to each student, and a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs. At the same time, learning Turkish is part of the curriculum.
Public schools and kindergartens offer free education in Turkish. Both Turkish children and children of foreign citizens study there. To enroll, you will need to provide documents on a residence permit. Although enrollment is not difficult, it may be difficult for a new student to adapt and master the Turkish language. In practice, children adapt very quickly and begin to speak Turkish. Everything is individual and depends on the child's environment.
Healthcare for children of foreigners in Turkey.
Foreign children are entitled to full medical care in Turkish healthcare institutions based on the compulsory health insurance policy from their parents. Additional coverage extensions are available for an additional fee, which provides a wider range of services in hospitals.
A high level of care is provided in both private and public healthcare centers. Medicines are often covered by insurance and are issued free of charge upon prescription.
For foreigners, various types of health insurance are available: long-term or tourist - for six months. Persons who have lived for more than 6 months with a residence permit have the right to apply for the most extensive state health insurance SGK for the whole family. Thus, all family members are guaranteed maximum health protection in Turkey.
It is important to note that in Turkey, children's rights are protected by law. Regardless of age, all minors are provided with maximum assistance and attention. Any illegal actions against children are prosecuted by law.
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