Turkey's Education Minister: Student numbers rapidly falling in Tunceli

Turkey's Education Minister Yusuf Tekin has highlighted a significant drop in student enrollment in the eastern province of Tunceli. During a visit to the provincial governor's office, Tekin described Tunceli as one of the provinces experiencing a sharp decline in population growth, directly impacting student numbers.

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Unfortunately, Tunceli is one of the provinces where the population growth rate has seriously declined in Turkey. Our student numbers are rapidly decreasing.

Despite this demographic trend, Tekin assured that the province's educational infrastructure is continuously being enhanced. He noted that current measures and new classroom constructions have resulted in low student-to-teacher ratios. In primary schools, there are 15 students per classroom and 13 students per teacher. For secondary schools, the figures are even lower, with 11 students per classroom and 9 students per teacher, and in high schools, there are only 6 students per teacher.

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The number of students per classroom in primary school is 15, and 11 in secondary school. That is, the number of students per classroom in our high schools is 11.

Tekin also addressed the minimal issues found in local schools after meeting with officials and teachers. He confirmed that analyses for earthquake reinforcement of school buildings are complete, with necessary strengthening and reconstruction measures already underway. The minister expressed gratitude to the Tunceli governor, university rector, AK Party provincial chairman, and the Provincial Directorate of National Education for their dedicated approach to educational infrastructure, likening their efforts to a "family spirit."

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When we look at the number of students per teacher, it is 13 in primary schools, 9 in secondary schools, and 6 in high schools. So, in terms of the number of students per teacher, we are at a very, very good point.