TYS B2
The official Turkish proficiency certificate for university and professional life.
About this exam
TYS (Türkçe Yeterlilik Sınavı) B2 is issued by the Yunus Emre Institute and certifies upper-intermediate Turkish proficiency. It's accepted by Turkish universities and public-sector employers for non-native speakers.
Exam sections
Okuma (Reading)
60 minReading comprehension across varied topics and text types.
Dinleme (Listening)
30 minListening comprehension with different audio formats.
Yazma (Writing)
60 minFormal and argumentative writing tasks.
Konuşma (Speaking)
15 minOral interaction and monologue on a given topic.
Preparation tips
- →Formal Turkish register differs significantly from spoken Turkish — practice written formal structures.
- →The speaking section rewards clear topic-sentence structure — outline before you speak.
- →Listening tasks include regional accents — expose yourself to varied Turkish media.
Scoring
25 points per section, 100 total. Pass: 60/100 with no section below 50%.
Validity
Lifetime (no expiry)
Approximate cost
Varies by test centre
Accepted by
- ✓Turkish universities
- ✓Turkish public sector employers
- ✓Turkish immigration authorities
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