Registration opens for İskeçe Minority Secondary School as Community invests in the future of Turkish Minority Education
Registration for first-year secondary school students at the İskeçe Minority Junior High School and High School will officially begin on June 10, 2026, offering a new generation of students the opportunity to continue their education within one of Western Thrace’s most significant minority educational institutions.
According to a joint announcement by the School Board and the Parents’ Association, registrations for the 2026–2027 academic year will continue until June 20, 2026. All graduates of minority primary schools in the İskeçe region and their families have been invited to complete the enrollment process.
A Key Institution for Minority Education
The İskeçe Minority Junior High School and High School has long played a central role in preserving the educational, linguistic, and cultural heritage of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace. Beyond academic instruction, the institution is widely recognized as a pillar of community identity, helping students maintain their mother tongue and cultural values while receiving a modern education.
Community representatives and education advocates frequently emphasize the importance of maintaining strong minority schools, noting that the sustainability of minority education depends on continued enrollment and active community support.
Registration Details
Parents wishing to enroll their children in the first year of secondary education can submit applications at the school's main building located at Hacistavrou Street No. 10 in İskeçe.
Registration procedures will take place between June 10 and June 20, 2026, from 08:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Parents are required to bring their identification documents and complete the necessary registration forms during the application process.
Information and Support for Families
Families seeking additional information about registration procedures may contact the school administration, the School Board, or the Parents’ Association. Further details are also available by phone at:
Tel: +30 25410 24328
“Protecting Our Schools Means Protecting Our Future”
In their public appeal, the School Board and Parents’ Association encouraged all graduates of minority primary schools in İskeçe to continue their education at the institution.
The statement stressed that supporting the educational institutions of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace is an investment in the community’s future and cultural continuity.
As preparations continue for the upcoming academic year, the İskeçe Minority Junior High School and High School remains committed to providing quality education while preserving the language, culture, and educational legacy of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace. Community leaders view the upcoming registration period not only as the beginning of a new educational journey for students but also as an important step toward strengthening minority education in the region.
