Yediiklim Akademi

What Yediiklim Akademi does

Yediiklim Akademi (legal entity: Söylev Özel Eğitim Hizmetleri) is a privately held Turkish test-preparation institution headquartered in Konak, İzmir. The company traces its origins to 2003 as a publishing house (Yediiklim Yayınları) producing exam-format educational content, and formally began direct educational services in 2006. It operates 42 physical branch locations across Turkey delivering in-person classroom instruction for the country's major public-sector and higher-education examinations: KPSS (civil service — A, B for bachelor's/associate/high school, and Öğretmenlik/MEB-AGS teacher certification), DGS (vertical transfer), YKS (TYT, AYT, YDT — university entrance), and LGS (high school entrance).

The institution's core product is multi-year, multi-tier classroom course subscriptions, each combining hundreds of hours of instruction (e.g., 290-500+ hours depending on exam track), proprietary printed publications authored in-house, Turkey-wide mock exams (TÖDER, ÖZDEBİR, 3D), and value-added services such as individual coaching, parent information programs, and preparation camps. Supporting infrastructure includes an online exam results portal (yediiklim.i-sinav.com) and VIP classes of 8-10 students. No technology platform, mobile application, or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

Yediiklim generates revenue entirely from course tuition fees sold direct-to-consumer through its website and branch network. The company markets via content marketing on its website, pre-registration forms, and seasonal news announcements tied to exam registration windows. It claims 50,000+ students educated cumulatively and a 75.8% placement rate over 22 years — figures that are self-reported and not independently audited. Ownership is founder-controlled with no external investors, funding rounds, parent company, or subsidiaries disclosed.

Name

Yediiklim Akademi

Legal name

Söylev Özel Eğitim Hizmetleri

Website

https://yediiklim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yediiklim Akademi is a privately held Turkish test-preparation institution operating 42 branches across Turkey, delivering in-person classroom courses for KPSS civil service, KPSS teacher certification, DGS, YKS, and LGS exams using proprietary in-house publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exam Preparation Education

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil Service & Government Entrance Exams Prep (EDANABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12) (EDAJALAC), Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI), Test-Taking Strategy, Diagnostics & Score Improvement Coaching (cross-exam) (EDANABAJ)

Keywords

• Exam preparation courses
• Civil service coaching
• University entrance prep
• Teacher certification training
• Test prep institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Konak

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Course tuition fees: Revenue generated from in-person classroom courses for KPSS, YKS (TYT/AYT/YDT), DGS, and LGS exam preparation. The company offers multiple course packages including various combinations of exam preparation modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Yediiklim Akademi delivers in-person classroom exam preparation courses for Turkish civil service (KPSS A, KPSS B for Bachelor's and Associate/High School), teacher certification (MEB-AGS with ÖABT), vertical transfer (DGS), and university/high school entrance exams (YKS TYT/AYT/YDT and LGS). Courses are supported by proprietary in-house publications (Yediiklim Yayınları) authored by the same teaching staff, Turkey-wide TÖDER/ÖZDEBİR/3D mock exams, VIP classes of 8-10 students, individual coaching, and parent information programs.

Product overview

Yediiklim Akademi is an educational institution headquartered in İzmir, Turkey, established in 2003 for publishing and 2006 for training services. The company operates 42 branches across Turkey and has developed its own proprietary publications. Its core product portfolio consists of exam preparation courses for government recruitment exams (KPSS A, KPSS B for Bachelor's/Associate/High School, and Teacher Certification MEB-AGS with ÖABT), vertical transfer exams (DGS), and university entrance exams (YKS comprising TYT, AYT, and YDT), as well as LGS preparation. The offering also includes supplementary products such as Yediiklim Yayınları (proprietary study materials) and Deneme Sınavları (mock exam system). All courses feature expert instructors, exam-format authentic content, and comprehensive mock exam programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yediiklim Yayınları: The company's own publishing arm producing educational materials, question banks, and exam preparation content used across all 42 branches.

Products and services

• KPSS A Kursları (KPSS A Exam Preparation Courses) Classroom preparation courses for the KPSS A exam covering Law, Economics, Finance, Public Finance, and Accounting subjects along with General Ability and General Culture components, with 290+ hours of instruction and Turkey-wide trial exams for candidates pursuing civil service roles in these professional fields.
• KPSS B Lisans Kursları (KPSS B Bachelor's Degree Preparation Courses) Classroom preparation courses for the KPSS B exam aimed at bachelor's degree holders, covering General Ability and General Culture subjects (Mathematics, History, Turkish Language, Geography, Citizenship, Geometry, Contemporary Turkish and World History) with 290 hours of instruction and 15 Turkey-wide mock exams.
• KPSS B Önlisans / Ortaöğretim Kursları (KPSS B Associate/High School Preparation Courses) Classroom preparation courses for the KPSS B exam targeted at associate degree and high school graduates, with 310 hours of instruction covering all exam subjects and 20 Turkey-wide mock exams.
• MEB-AGS Öğretmenlik Kursları (Teacher Certification Preparation Courses with ÖABT) Classroom preparation courses for the Ministry of National Education Academy Entrance Exam (MEB-AGS) teacher certification, with package options including ÖABT (Subject Knowledge Exam for Teaching) — Package 1 delivers 500 hours MEB-AGS plus 250 hours ÖABT; Package 2 delivers 500 hours MEB-AGS only; Package 3 delivers 200-300 hours of ÖABT field courses.
• DGS Kursları (Vertical Transfer Exam Preparation Courses) Classroom preparation courses for the Dikey Geçiş Sınavı (DGS), the vertical transfer exam that enables associate degree holders in Turkey to gain transfer admission to undergraduate programs.
• TYT Kursları (Basic Proficiency Test Preparation) Classroom preparation course for the Temel Yeterlilik Testi (TYT), the basic proficiency test that is the first-stage component of the YKS university entrance exam system, covering fundamental academic skills required for undergraduate admission.
• AYT Kursları (Field Proficiency Test Preparation) Classroom preparation course for the Alan Yeterlilik Testi (AYT), the field proficiency test that is the second-stage component of the YKS university entrance exam system, covering subject-specific knowledge required for admission to relevant undergraduate departments.
• YDT Kursları (Foreign Language Test Preparation) Classroom preparation course for the Yabancı Dil Testi (YDT), the foreign language test component of the YKS university entrance exam system, for students applying to undergraduate programs that require foreign language proficiency.
• LGS Hazırlık Kursları (LGS High School Entrance Preparation Courses) Classroom preparation courses for 8th grade students preparing for the Liselere Geçiş Sistemi (LGS) examination for placement in science and social sciences high schools, featuring VIP class sizes of 8-10 students, exam-format mock tests, curriculum-aligned free publications, preparation/review camps, personalized programs, and a parent information program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75.8% placement/success rate among students
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Benim Hocam: Turkey-focused online test preparation platform covering KPSS, YKS, ALES, and DGS with video courses and question banks, serving the same candidates as Yediiklim Akademi via a digital delivery model.
• Markuc Academy: Online Turkish test prep platform offering question banks, video lessons, and mock exams for KPSS, YKS, and ALES; targets the same self-study segment that competes against Yediiklim's classroom enrollees.
• Akademi Vefa: Long-running Turkish private exam prep course chain offering in-person KPSS, YKS, and DGS preparation across multiple cities; competes head-on with Yediiklim's branch-based classroom model for the same candidate pool.
• Testokur: Online KPSS, YKS, and ALES preparation site with subscription content and mock exam series, serving Turkey-wide students seeking exam prep without attending physical courses.

Others

• Bıçakçı Yayınevi: Turkish educational publisher focused on KPSS and civil-service exam prep materials, including printed guides and question sets; competes with Yediiklim Yayınları in the self-study materials segment adjacent to Yediiklim's classroom offering.
• Palme Yayınları: Leading Turkish educational publisher producing KPSS, YKS, LGS, and DGS question banks and study guides; not a direct course competitor but a content and material supplier operating in the same exam-prep content ecosystem as Yediiklim Yayınları.
• Limit Yayınları: Established Turkish exam-prep publisher with question banks and preparation books for KPSS, YKS, and ALES; adjacent competitor to Yediiklim's in-house publishing arm in the supplementary materials market.

Broad incumbents

• Bilfen Eğitim Kurumları: Large Turkish K-12 and exam preparation group with branded LGS/YKS prep product lines, representing a broader incumbent with cross-segment scale advantages versus Yediiklim's focused exam prep positioning.
• Final Okulları: Major Turkish private K-12 and test prep network offering YKS preparation across a much larger branch footprint than Yediiklim, providing overlapping curriculum and greater geographic reach.
• Bahçeşehir Koleji: Major Turkish K-12 private school chain with bundled LGS/YKS preparation courses serving a much wider geographic network; competes with Yediiklim for high-school-age exam candidates, especially in Anatolian cities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/izmiryediiklim
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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