The Turkish Ministry of Education (MEB) has recently introduced a new rule that changes how AP (Advanced Placement) exams are organized in Türkiye. Until now, students whose schools did not offer an AP program could register to take the exams at another accredited school. With the new regulation, this will no longer be possible.
What Changed?
From now on, accredited schools are only allowed to organize AP exams for their own enrolled students. This means that students from outside these schools cannot take the exam there, even if the school has College Board authorization.
What Does It Mean for Students?
This decision may cause challenges, especially for students who study AP subjects through private courses or schools without an AP program. In the past, they could still take the exams at a different accredited school. Now:
- Limited access: Only students of accredited schools will sit for the exams.
- Pressure on schools: Every school that offers AP may need to become its own exam center.
- Uncertainty for outsiders: It is not yet clear how students outside these schools will take the exams in the future.
What About Public Schools?
At the moment, this rule does not apply to public schools. Students in public schools can still take the AP exams at another public exam center. However, questions remain about students who prepare for AP through courses but are not enrolled in AP schools.
Looking Ahead
The new rule aims to standardize exam practices, but it also creates uncertainty. Some ask whether MEB might one day create its own central exam centers for all AP students. For now, families and students need to follow the updates closely and plan their AP journey more carefully.