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What is the basis for calculating extra lesson payments?

Extra lesson payments refer to additional compensation paid for actual work performed beyond the compulsory teaching load covered by teachers’ salaries. In MEB practice, the calculation may vary depending on the teacher’s subject area, weekly timetable, school type and additional duties assigned.

The basic principle is to first determine the teacher’s monthly or weekly salary-covered teaching load, and then assess separately the lessons and duties that exceed it. For this reason, the extra lesson item in the teacher salary of two teachers working at the same school may not be the same because of differences in lesson count and assignments.

How does the extra lesson calculation work?

When calculating extra lesson payments, not only the number of lesson hours shown in the timetable but also whether those lessons were actually delivered matters. Leave, sick leave, public holidays, exam duties or administrative leave may lead to different results in the calculation under the relevant regulations.

Some duties may be counted under extra lessons even if they do not involve direct classroom teaching. However, this depends on the teacher’s title and whether the assignment was formally made.

Which lessons and duties can be counted as extra lessons?

The answer to which lessons are counted is determined by the educational activities the teacher actually carries out. In general, the following categories stand out:

  • Lesson hours included in the weekly timetable and actually taught
  • Support education, courses, study sessions or make-up teaching activities
  • Guidance, club work, boarding supervision, duty shifts or similar assignments
  • Some duties related to exams, assessment or planning

Not all of these categories apply automatically to every teacher. Practice may differ for preschool teachers, classroom teachers, subject teachers, special education staff, public education staff or personnel with administrative duties.

Do the same rules apply to every duty?

No. While some duties are accepted as part of extra lesson payments if certain conditions are met, others may require separate approval, a schedule or an official assignment letter. That is why looking only at the lesson timetable is often not enough to reach a definite conclusion.

What should be taken into account when calculating?

To avoid incorrect calculations, the weekly lesson distribution chart, assignment letters and payroll should be reviewed together. In particular, changes in the lesson timetable during the month, absences and public holidays can directly affect the total extra lesson amount.

The most reliable method is to compare the chart prepared by school management with the teacher’s actual teaching load. In doubtful cases, current MEB regulations, relevant rules and official statements should be used as the basis, and written information should be requested from the school administration if necessary.

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