Furthermore, the State Conservatoire is unique in its structure, in that, it embraces four study programmes for four different age groups ranging from primary school to BA degree offering programmes and from part-time studies to full time studies. In the academic year of 1998, the Turkish education system was restructured, so as to increase the compulsory education to eight years. Hence, the programmes of the State Conservatoire have been reorganised. All candidates are required to take an audition. Generally the places available are very limited and only the exceptionally talented are admitted.
Assessment is on the basis of course work, examinations and performance.