ADMINISTRATION STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEMS OF EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES AND TURKEY

The aim of this study is to examine the administrative structure of education systems of European Union Countries and Turkey. Data were obtained from a result of literature survey. Firstly, the situation in Turkey was examined. Then the administrative structure of education systems of 10 countries, which became a member of European Union in 2004, was examined. According to findings of this study, generally a local focused administrative structure is dominant in EU countries. Most of the authority at central level has been delegated to local administrations. Such boards as school boards, local school boards and regional education boards have an important position. On the other hand, a more centralist structure is said to be dominant in Turkey.