Ministry of National Education Regulation on Assignment of School Administrators
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This regulation establishes the procedures for assigning teachers as school principals and assistant principals on a second-duty basis within the Turkish Ministry of National Education. It defines eligibility requirements, including a written exam, completion of a manager training program at the National Education Academy, and specific professional experience thresholds. Principals must meet at least one prior leadership criterion (such as one year as assistant principal or higher administrative roles) plus subject-specific teaching qualifications depending on school type (e.g., science teachers for science high schools). Assistant principals require a minimum of two years of teaching experience. The regulation creates examination and provincial evaluation commissions, outlines a 100-point written test with weighted subjects, and sets four-year validity periods for both the written exam and training program. Priority mechanisms are established for re-assignments and former administrators.
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Key Changes
- Introduces mandatory written exam with 60/100 passing score valid for 3 years
- Requires completion of National Education Academy manager training program valid for 4 academic years
- Sets minimum 2 years teaching experience (including candidacy) for assistant principals
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Obligations
What this law requires
Complete a manager training program (yönetici yetiştirme programı) at the National Education Academy before being assigned as a school principal or assistant principal
Pass a written examination (yazılı sınav) with 100-point weighting administered by the Ministry's Assessment and Examination Services Directorate or the Selection and Placement Center
Principals must have completed at least one prior leadership role: one year as assistant principal, founding principal, deputy principal, or authorized teacher; OR service as a Ministry branch director or higher position
Assistant principals must have at least two years of teaching experience, including time spent in candidacy roles
Principals must possess subject-specific teaching qualifications matching school type: science teachers for science high schools, class teachers for primary schools, music teachers for music schools, physical education teachers for sports schools, and specialized subject teachers for vocational and religious schools