Article 3 of Law No. 5653 on the Yunus Emre Foundation stipulates that the Yunus Emre Foundation shall carry out Turkish language education, examination, and certification activities outside Turkey.

The Foundation established the Yunus Emre Institute based on the aforementioned Law and organizes a series of educational activities, including the Turkish Language Proficiency Exam (TYS), at the Cultural Centers affiliated with the Institute. The third TYS to be held in 2025 will take place on September 21, 2025, with application dates set for July 28 to August 22, 2025. It will be held on September 21, 2025. 

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Click here for the Turkish Proficiency Exam (TYS) Introduction Text

Detailed information about TYS can be found at tys.yee.org.tr.

31 July 2025 Thursday