Differences Between Ülkem Yanımda and Hurra Türkiye
For families living abroad, we have set the two options side by side using facts you can check. The right choice depends on age, goals and lesson routine.
What to Know First
Ülkem Yanımda is an official platform of the Turkish Ministry of National Education. Hurra Türkiye is a private education service: it is not part of the Ministry or of the Ülkem Yanımda platform.
Comparison
| Topic | Ülkem Yanımda | Hurra Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Ministry of National Education, General Directorate for Higher Education and Education Abroad | Hurra Education International Ltd |
| Who it is for | Children aged 5–16 living abroad | Children and teens aged 4–18, and adults |
| Cost | Free registration | Paid programme; the first trial lesson is free |
| Lesson format | Live lessons plus digital content such as textbooks, audiobooks, videos, music and interactive games | Live one-to-one, mini-group (2–4) and group (5–8) lessons, plus the app and lesson recordings |
| How to apply | ulkemyanimda.eba.gov.tr | Free trial lesson form |
Which One Suits You?
- If your child is aged 5–16 and you want a free official platform, check the current registration terms of Ülkem Yanımda.
- If you are looking for lessons for a 4-year-old, a teen over 16 or an adult, take a look at the Hurra Türkiye programmes.
- If you want one-to-one or small-group lessons, times agreed together and regular feedback for parents, we can go through the options at a trial lesson.
Sources
The Ülkem Yanımda details come from official sources and were checked on 1 November 2026. See the official platform for current terms.
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