PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL EXAMS

LGS AND YKS

Expert and Experienced Teachers

The teaching staff at GEN Koleji consists of highly qualified teachers who are strong communicators, experienced, specialized in exam preparation, actively involved in publishing, and closely follow innovations in education, in line with the qualifications in the GEN Performance System managed by GEN Educational Institutions.

Academic Program and Activity Calendar

Throughout the academic year, the GEN Koleji Academic Calendar, meticulously prepared by the educational coordinators in accordance with the MEB curriculum, is implemented simultaneously across all institutions. Various sports and artistic activities listed in the Activity Calendar are actively carried out; participation in various national and international tournaments takes place; workshops, events, and shows supporting the educational program are organized, and city tours are arranged.

Exams and Assessment

Students' academic progress is closely monitored through frequently administered mock exams. The mock exams are evaluated by a specialized assessment unit. Detailed report cards and achievement analyses are provided. Additionally, to ensure that teachers and parents can track progress, the results are published on the Online Education and Communication Portal. Exam results are reviewed with the mentor teacher, and students are directed to necessary study sessions and given individual assignments.

Remedial and Reinforcement Study Sessions

In weekly study sessions, work is done based on the gaps identified in the achievement analysis from the administered exams. In homogeneous study groups separated by class or topic gaps, topic explanations, reinforcement, gap filling, reviews, and problem-solving related to the achievement are conducted.

Individual Studies

Individual studies are assigned to reinforce what the student has learned or to prepare in advance for new topics. Every Friday, the 3GEN Homework Booklet is distributed and also shared through the Online Communication Portal. The following week, the 3GEN Homework Booklet is checked, and the results are recorded on the Online Communication Portal for the parents' information.

HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM (LGS) PREPARATION

Intensive Education Program

Students receive 9 hours of education per day, totaling 45 hours per week. This program includes lessons, exam practices, and study sessions.

Skill-Based Training for Cognitive Skills Development and LGS Preparation

Starting from the 5th grade, exam preparation begins with mock exams and study sessions and intensifies each year. The aim is to develop students' cognitive skills with skill-based questions and help them understand the new types of questions asked in LGS.

First Step to LGS in May of 7th Grade

With the First Step Program to LGS at the end of 7th grade, students begin working on crucial topics for LGS and make significant progress in their exam preparation.

6 Days of Education for 8th Graders

8th-grade students attend school on Saturdays as well, receiving a total of 50 hours of education per week. Thus, they complete all LGS preparation work at GEN Koleji alongside their regular school education.

Development Follow-Up Exams (GETA) and LGS Mock Exams

Mock exams are administered to help students gain practice with multiple-choice questions and to assess their knowledge up to that point. Development Follow-Up Exams (GETA) are given monthly to 5th and 6th graders; every 15 days to 7th graders; and weekly to 8th graders.

LGS Acceleration and General Review Program

8th-grade students start their education two weeks before the school year begins and use the last week of August and the first week of September for the LGS Acceleration Program. By one month before the LGS, the entire curriculum is completed; General Review Studies and intensive Mock Exams are conducted.

Check-Up Exams

Check-Up Exams are administered weekly in rotation for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders as TM (Turkish and Mathematics) and FS (Science and Social Studies). With open-ended Check-Up exams, students' learning levels on the covered topics are assessed, and they are directed to study programs based on the results.

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS EXAM (YKS) PREPARATION

TYT - AYT

6-Day Intensive Education Program Including Saturdays

9th and 10th-grade students receive 45 hours of education per week (40 hours of lessons + 5 hours of study). 11th and 12th-grade students receive 50 hours of education per week (45 hours of lessons + 5 hours of study) including Saturdays.

TYT - AYT Preparation Program

At GEN Koleji, the TYT-AYT preparation program is conducted alongside the MEB program. Preparation begins from the 9th grade and continues intensively in higher grades. In the 11th grade, students are divided into fields and cover all TYT topics. This allows for significant progress in the TYT-AYT preparation process. In the 12th grade, the TYT-AYT preparation program is implemented along with the MEB-defined program.

Check-Up Exams and TYT - AYT Mock Exams

Exams are administered to help students gain practice with multiple-choice questions and to assess their knowledge up to that point. Check-Up Exams for 9th and 10th graders are administered weekly in rotation as Numerical and Verbal. TYT Mock Exams are conducted monthly. For 11th-grade students, Check-Up Exams are administered weekly in rotation as Numerical and Verbal. TYT and AYT Mock Exams are conducted every 15 days in rotation. For 12th-grade students, mock exams are administered weekly, resulting in 3 TYT and 1 AYT Mock Exams each month. As the exam approaches, mock exams carefully selected from various sources are intensively provided.

TYT - AYT ACCELERATION AND GENERAL REVIEW PROGRAMS

11th Grade TYT Camp > May - June

The TYT Camp is organized to review the TYT topics covered throughout the year, reinforce the subjects, and ensure students are well-prepared for 12th grade. During this program, students receive 9 lessons daily, consisting of 7 hours of lessons and 2 hours of study. Summary topic reviews and practice questions are covered.

12th Grade YKS Camp > May

During the YKS Camp, intensive mock exams, motivation seminars, and question-solving sessions are conducted. Students and teachers come together to work during the camp period. By increasing the number of questions solved daily, students complete numerous mock exams and learn from each unsolved question, boosting their success and motivation.

12th Grade YKS Focus Program > May

To increase students' success before the YKS, facilitate solving more questions, and strengthen their motivation to achieve their goals, the Question Solving Camp (FOCUS) is organized. Daily special tests are prepared for students. During the camp, under the supervision of teachers, students solve these questions and participate in solution discussions, addressing their weaknesses and developing fast and accurate test-solving skills.

Check-Up Exams

Check-Up Exams are administered weekly in rotation for 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students as Numerical and Verbal. With open-ended Check-Up exams, students' learning levels on covered topics are assessed, and they are directed to study programs based on the results.

TYT - AYT Mock Exams

Exams are administered to help students gain practice with multiple-choice questions and assess their knowledge up to that point. TYT Mock Exams are conducted monthly. For 11th-grade students, TYT and AYT Mock Exams are administered every 15 days in rotation. For 12th-grade students, mock exams are administered weekly, resulting in 3 TYT and 1 AYT Mock Exams each month. As the exam approaches, carefully selected mock exams from various sources are intensively provided.