Turkish Exams (TDYS / TSTS)
Our center administers two official Turkish exams: TDYS, which certifies your proficiency, and TSTS, which places you at the right level. Both are open to external candidates with no course enrolment.
Türkçe Dil Yeterlik Sınavı (TDYS)
An official Turkish language proficiency exam, open to external candidates with no prior course enrolment. Listening, reading, speaking and writing are each assessed out of 25 points, for a total of 100. Listening and reading are delivered as a multiple-choice section, followed by the speaking and writing assessments. The exam covers the B2 and C1 levels.
Listening
25 points
Reading
25 points
Speaking
25 points
Writing
25 points
In the TDYS, listening and reading are delivered as a multiple-choice section, followed by the speaking and writing assessments.
Türkçe Seviye Tespit Sınavı (TSTS)
A level-placement exam that measures your current proficiency and places you into the appropriate level — A1, A2, B1, B2 or C1. Listening, reading, speaking and writing are each assessed out of 25 points, for a total of 100. It is open to anyone who wants to determine their Turkish level, and university students are exempt from the fee.
Listening
25 points
Reading
25 points
Speaking
25 points
Writing
25 points
The TSTS assesses all four skills, and your total score places you in the appropriate level between A1 and C1.
Which exam do you need?
The two exams serve different purposes. The comparison below will help you pick the right one.
| Comparison | TDYS | TSTS |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | To officially certify your proficiency in Turkish | To measure your current level and place you in the right class |
| Levels covered | B2 and C1 | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 |
| Certificate | Yes — an official Turkish Language Proficiency Certificate | No — it results in a class placement only |
| Who can sit it? | Anyone; no prior course enrolment required | Anyone who wants to determine their Turkish level |
| Fee | An exam fee applies | University students are exempt from the fee |
Format and Scoring
Listening, reading, speaking and writing are each assessed out of 25 points, for a total of 100.
Listening
25 points
Reading
25 points
Speaking
25 points
Writing
25 points
Total
100 points
TDYS Score Bands
The level printed on your certificate is determined by your total score out of 100.
How Registration Works
You do not need to wait for a scheduled session — you can apply at any time.
- 1
Apply online
Choose the exam you want to sit (TDYS or TSTS) and submit your details along with your preferred dates.
- 2
Review
Your application is reviewed and approved by our center.
- 3
Session assigned
We assign you to an exam session based on your preferred dates and contact you with the date, time and room.
- 4
Exam and result
You sit the exam. Once results are released, successful TDYS candidates receive a QR-verifiable certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be enrolled in a course to sit an exam?+
No. Both exams are open to external candidates — you do not need to be studying at our center.
Which exam do I need for university enrolment?+
If an institution asks for an official Turkish proficiency document, you need the TDYS. The TSTS only determines your class placement and does not award a certificate.
I don't know my Turkish level — what should I do?+
Sit the TSTS. Your result places you at the right level between A1 and C1; if you have no Turkish at all, you can simply start from A1.
Am I exempt from the fee?+
University students are exempt from the TSTS fee. Please contact us for current fee information.
Are the exam dates fixed?+
You can apply at any time. After your application is approved, we assign you to a session based on your preferred dates and let you know the date.
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Register for your exam now
Just fill in the online form. Once your application is approved, we will assign you to a session and let you know.