Teachers' Critical Calendar Revealed: What Will Happen Next?!

Turkey's educators, mark your calendars! The Ministry of National Education (MEB) has just dropped the highly anticipated schedule for Teacher appointments to those sought-after project schools, along with the timeline for administrator assignments and, crucially, teacher transfers, both within and between provinces. This is the roadmap for career progression and relocation for thousands of teachers, so paying attention is paramount.

Teachers' Critical Calendar Revealed: What Will Ha...

The announcement, which came just this morning, provides much-needed clarity on application and preference dates. Believe me, as someone who’s witnessed the scramble and anxiety surrounding these announcements in the past, this detailed schedule is a welcome relief for educators planning their next move.

So, what are the key dates? According to the Ministry, teachers and administrators eyeing positions in schools running special programs and projects will need to get their applications in between May 5th and 8th. Mark it down! Next up, if you're already an administrator and looking for a renewed assignment, your preference applications will be accepted from June 11th to 15th. Remember, these deadlines are typically strictly enforced, so don't miss them!

For those aspiring to become administrators for the first time, the application window is June 24th to 26th. And, for those who previously held administrative positions and are looking to get back into the game, applications for reappointment will be accepted between July 17th and 22nd. It's a staggered schedule, designed, I imagine, to prevent the system from being overloaded. Smart move, MEB.

But it doesn't stop there. The voluntary teacher transfer schedule has also been unveiled. This is perhaps the most crucial part for many teachers, especially those looking to move closer to family or seeking new opportunities. Applications for transfers within a province (intra-provincial) will be accepted from May 4th to 6th. However, if you’re aiming for a more significant change of scenery and applying for an inter-provincial transfer, you’ll have a slightly longer window, from May 14th to 20th. I always find the inter-provincial transfers particularly interesting – you see teachers moving all across the country, driven by all sorts of personal and professional reasons. It's a really dynamic process.

To get the full picture and all the nitty-gritty details, the MEB Directorate General of Personnel has made all the relevant information available on their official website. You'll want to search for the "2026 Project Schools Teacher Appointment and Administrator Assignment Schedule" and the "2026 Teacher Transfer Schedule." Don't rely on hearsay – go straight to the source! Good luck to everyone applying!