Towards the university goal, a planned and strong preparation
At Gökkuşağı Schools, YKS preparation is not a marathon squeezed into the final year; it is an individual, evidence-based system that begins in grade 9. While preparing our students for university, we strengthen self-confidence and balance alongside academic success.
From grade 9 to university, a planned journey
At Gökkuşağı Schools, YKS preparation is not a marathon squeezed into the final year; it is a systematic, step-by-step process that begins in grade 9. Our students are prepared for the university exam gradually, on a solid foundation.
Preparation is built around each student’s individual needs: regular study sessions, personalised reinforcement programmes, regular mock exams and continuous guidance. Alongside academic support, exam psychology is also attended to.
Our aim is not merely a high score, but a student who reaches their goal with confidence, prepared and in balance.
A note for international families: YKS is Türkiye’s national university entrance examination, the local route into Turkish universities. Students who follow an international pathway or apply to universities abroad do not sit it. For admission to a Turkish university, the requirements for foreign nationals depend on each student’s status and the current Council of Higher Education (YÖK) rules; our guidance team maps out the right route for every family.
Early, regular and personalised
An early start, regular study sessions, individual reinforcement and exam strategies; the four foundations that make our YKS preparation strong.
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An Early Start
Preparation begins in grade 9; the student approaches the YKS process systematically and gradually, without panic.
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Regular Study Sessions
Study sessions held twice a week provide a regular rhythm for consolidating topics and practising exam-specific questions.
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Individual Reinforcement Programmes
Reinforcement personalised to each student’s gaps; the chance to focus in depth on difficult topics.
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Exam Strategies
Question-solving techniques, time management and skills for coping with exam stress are developed systematically.
A brief summary of the system
- 0The grade in which systematic preparation begins
- 0YKS sessions · TYT, AYT, YDT
- 0Stages in the preparation process
- 0Regular study sessions per week
In four stages, end-to-end support
From topic revision to mock exams, from guidance to personal development; a holistic process that stands beside the student.
- Stage 1 · Spaced repetition
Topic Revision
Topics learned are consolidated through revision cycles spread over time; knowledge becomes lasting rather than short-lived.
Lasting learning - Stage 2 · A real exam rehearsal
Mock Exams
Regular mocks recreate real exam conditions; after each one, an analysis of errors and gaps is carried out.
Error analysis - Stage 3 · Individual coaching
Guidance and Support
Personalised academic coaching and guidance that keeps the student’s motivation and focus on the goal alive.
Goals and motivation - Stage 4 · Exam psychology
Personal Development
Alongside academic preparation, psychological support for exam anxiety, stress and time management.
Wellbeing
Our method, the path shown by the science of learning
Our preparation system is built on the methods that educational science has found most effective: study based on actively recalling knowledge, revision of topics spread over time, and the use of regular mock exams as a tool for measurement and direction.
The analysis of errors and gaps after each mock shows exactly where the student needs support; the individual study plan is updated accordingly. Academic coaching keeps goal-setting and motivation alive.
YKS preparation questions answered
At Gökkuşağı Schools, YKS preparation begins in grade 9. An early, gradual start lets the student progress on a solid foundation without a pile-up in the final year.
The YKS is an exam administered by ÖSYM and made up of three tests: the TYT (Basic Proficiency Test), the AYT (Field Proficiency Tests) and the YDT (Foreign Language Test). The number of questions and the dates are updated each year in the ÖSYM guide.
Mock exams do not merely measure a score; they are a roadmap showing the student’s strengths and weaknesses. With the error analysis carried out after each mock, the study plan is updated on a personal basis.
The student’s situation is assessed regularly, gaps are identified and a personalised study plan is built accordingly. Through academic coaching this plan is monitored continuously and updated when needed.
Alongside academic preparation, the student’s psychological development is also attended to. Guidance and support are provided on exam anxiety, stress and time management; the goal is a balanced, self-confident student.
YKS preparation studies are delivered at Gökkuşağı Schools campuses that have a high school. For details you can contact the campus nearest to you.
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