English Proficiency Exam
What is Proficiency Exam?
We administer the Proficiency Exam to assess students' English proficiency levels and determine whether they possess sufficient language skills to commence their studies in departments where English is the medium of instruction.
What does the proficiency exam test?
The Proficiency Exam evaluates Listening, Reading, and Writing skills as well as Use of English.
What does the exam cover?
See the format and parts of the exam below:
| PARTS | POINTS (PERCENTAGE) | DURATION | ASSESING |
| RECEPTIVE SKILLS | |||
LISTENING | 20% | 20 minutes | While Listening |
READING | 30% | 50 minutes | Main idea Sentence completion True/false Inference/reference Infering word meaning |
USE OF ENGLISH | 30% | 30 minutes | Structure (grammar) Vocabulary |
| PRODUCTIVE SKILLS | |||
WRITING | 20% | 40 minutes | Essay writing (300-350 words) Coherence/cohesion Organization/format Language use |
Is it mandatory to take the exam?
No. Newly registered students have the option to take the exam.
Those who do not take the proficiency exam will study in the preparatory school for one year.
Is the exam free of charge?
The first attempt is free for all students. Subsequent attempts require a fee of 3000 TL.
When is the exam held?
The proficiency exam is usually held 10-15 days before the academic term starts in Fall.
The end-of-year proficiency exam is held at the end of the academic year, usually in June or July.
Students are requested to check the academic calendar for the exam dates.
What is the End-of-Year Proficiency Exam?
The End-of-Year Proficiency Exam is conducted for students who have completed one year (maximum two years) of study in the prep school and meet the following criteria at the end of the final module:
- Students must have attained either a B1 level with an average grade of 70, or
- Achieved a B2 level with an average grade of 60.
Important Notes:
- The end-of-year proficiency exam accounts for 60% of the Preparatory Program Success Grade required to complete the preparatory school.
- The overall grade point average constitutes 40% of this grade.
- To successfully complete the preparatory program, students must obtain a minimum Preparatory Program Success Grade of 60.
Proficiency Exam Certificate
Students who have successfully passed the proficiency exam can request their official certificate by completing this form and submitting the required payment.
Once the form is submitted and payment is confirmed, certificates will be prepared and made available within one week.