What the completion certificate states
- Your name and the level you studied, using the CEFR scale (A1 to C1).
- The course type, for example online group course or private lessons.
- The duration of the course.
- The number of lessons you completed.
- The issuing school: Royal Turkish Schools, accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education (MEB).
Who issues it and why accreditation matters
The certificate is issued by the school itself. Royal Turkish Schools runs schools in Istanbul and Izmir and is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education (MEB), which means the school operates as an officially licensed private course in Türkiye.
Online students receive the same certificate as students who attend in person; the document does not treat the online course as a lesser version. When you compare online courses, check who the issuer of the certificate is: a platform account, an individual tutor or a licensed school.
Completion certificate versus official proficiency exam
A completion certificate states that you took a course at a given level, for a given duration and number of lessons. It is useful as proof of study, for example in a CV, for an employer who supports your learning or for a visa or residence file that asks for proof of enrolment or attendance.
An official proficiency exam is different: it measures your Turkish on a given day in a standardised test, independent of where you studied. Royal Turkish Schools does not run an official proficiency exam. If a university, an employer or an authority specifically requires an official exam result, plan that as a separate step after your course, and ask the institution which exam it accepts.
CEFR levels in Turkish, briefly
- A1: you can introduce yourself, ask simple questions and handle very basic everyday situations.
- A2: you can manage routine tasks such as shopping, directions and short conversations about familiar topics.
- B1: you can deal with most situations while travelling or living in Türkiye and talk about experiences and plans.
- B2: you can follow and take part in longer discussions and explain a point of view.
- C1: you can use Turkish flexibly for social, academic and professional purposes.
How to get the certificate in an online course
Start with the free online placement test, or a free 15-minute trial lesson with a teacher, so that you begin at the right level. Then attend your live Zoom lessons, either in a group of at most 8 (€99 per week for 10 lessons) or 1-to-1 (packages from 5 to 50 lessons of 50 minutes).
At the end of the course you receive the completion certificate stating your level, course type, duration and number of lessons. If you need it for a specific purpose, such as an employer or a visa file, tell the school in advance so you know exactly what the document will show.
Online educational leave in Germany
Learners in Germany sometimes need a course for Bildungsurlaub (educational leave). Royal Turkish Schools offers online Bildungsurlaub courses in German states that accept online formats, for example Berlin, with 30 lessons per week. The rules differ from state to state, so check with your state and employer before booking.