
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that education will continue on Monday, October 19.
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The General Directorate of Meteorology issued yellow and orange coded warnings for heavy rains throughout Istanbul.
It was wondered whether schools would be closed on Monday, October 19 in Istanbul. The expected statement came from Istanbul Governor Davut Gül. So, are schools closed tomorrow in Istanbul? Are schools open on Monday, October 19?
ARE SCHOOLS CLOSED IN ISTANBUL ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026?
Following the flood disaster in many cities, especially Istanbul, a new warning with yellow and orange codes came from the General Directorate of Meteorology. Citizens were asked to be careful and cautious against floods, floods and transportation disruptions, especially against the heavy rains that will intensify from noon onwards throughout the megacity.
Students, parents and teachers are also wondering whether schools will be closed in Istanbul on Monday, October 19th. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced in his statement after his inspections in Ayazağa that education will continue in Istanbul on Monday.

The OECD's Education at a Glance 2026 report analyzes global student mobility. While Türkiye has increased its international student attraction capacity to 336 thousand since 2015, Germany and Italy stand out in the abroad preferences of Turkish students.
Experts pointed out the importance of cooperation between the family and the school administration in early detection of students' violent tendencies, and stated that concrete security risks should be shared with the authorities, respecting privacy.

The Ministry of National Education announced that a common written exam system will be implemented in 16 branches in secondary and high schools as of the 2026-2027 academic year. The system, which will use an artificial intelligence-supported question pool and open-ended questions, aims to increase the comparability of success scores.

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated that the structures occupying the stream bed will be demolished and warned against the risk of landslides and building collapse. Explaining that they are ready to host those in risky buildings, Gül stated that the training will continue on Monday.
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According to the Governorship's statement, face-to-face training at Science and Art Centers, exams at e-exam centers, all private courses and Support and Training Courses (DYK) were suspended on October 17-18. Activities in Public Education Centers and municipalities' Academy and KO-MEK courses were also stopped. In addition, Motor Vehicle Drivers Course exams, construction equipment courses and exams, and training at Private Education and Rehabilitation Centers will not be held.