Turkey Lise Science Stream Electives

The Turkish Lise system (high school) offers a Science and Mathematics stream for students interested in pursuing STEM fields. While a definitive list of 12th-grade electives in English is unavailable, the core curriculum generally includes mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. Elective courses vary between schools and may include advanced or specialized topics within these core subjects, as well as interdisciplinary options.

General Curriculum Information:

• Compulsory Education: Twelve years of education are mandatory in Turkey, with Lise comprising the final four years (grades 9-12).
• Science and Mathematics Stream: This stream focuses on mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, along with Turkish, English, and potentially a second foreign language. Schools may offer elective choices within these subjects.
• Electives: General elective categories may include Speech and Language, Mathematics and Science, Social Studies, Religion and Values Ethics, Foreign Languages and Literature, and others.
• Curriculum Framework: The Ministry of National Education (MEB) provides the overall curriculum framework.
• School-Specific Electives: Specific elective offerings vary between schools. For example, Robert College offers a range of electives, allowing students to choose a total of 10 courses during Lise 10, 11, and 12.

Example School (Robert College):

Robert College's science department offers required and elective courses. While specific 12th-grade electives are not listed in readily available English resources, they mention Biology 12, Chemistry 12, and Physics 12 courses that prepare students for university entrance exams.

Ministry of National Education (MEB) Resources:

The MEB website ( contains curriculum documents, but primarily in Turkish. These documents may offer more detailed information about the national curriculum framework for Lise science stream, but require translation. For example, the grades 3-8 science curriculum is available:

This information provides a starting point for understanding the Turkish Lise Science stream. For a definitive list of 12th-grade electives, it is recommended to consult individual school websites or contact the schools directly.