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Distance Turkish course A1-C1
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A distance Turkish course from A1 to C1, run by Turkey's state institute.
The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.
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- Provider
- Yunus Emre Institute
- What you get
- a certificate
- Weight on a CV
- weak signal
- Time cost
- ~60 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in Turkish, in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
The Yunus Emre Institute is Turkey's official cultural institute. The course is split by level and issues a completion certificate. Registration is free and open to everyone.
The official qualification, TYS, is a separate paid exam and it is the one Turkish universities require. This course is the free route towards it, not a substitute for it.
Who it is for
Anyone with work or study ties to Turkey, or starting the language from zero.
How to get it
- 1Open Yunus Emre Institute and create a free account.
- 2Work through the material, ~60 h in total.
- 3Complete every module. There is no exam.
- 4Download the PDF and keep the verification link.
From Georgia
Open from Georgia. The site's TLS certificate chain is incomplete and some browsers show a warning, though the page works.
What to watch for
TYS is a separate, paid exam. This certificate does not replace it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Distance Turkish course A1-C1 really free?
The credential itself costs nothing: what you receive is a certificate. Checked against Yunus Emre Institute's own page on 7 August 2026.
How long does Distance Turkish course A1-C1 take?
Yunus Emre Institute states roughly 60 hours. It is self-paced.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Open from Georgia. The site's TLS certificate chain is incomplete and some browsers show a warning, though the page works.