The medium of instruction at Yeditepe University is English. Therefore, the English Preparatory Program plays a critical role in enabling students to develop both their general and academic English skills before they begin their departmental studies. Our program aims for continuous improvement under the guidance of our qualified team of instructors, who closely follow and utilize contemporary technologies and pedagogical innovations.
The English Preparatory Program is an intensive language education program designed to ensure that students can use English effectively in both academic and social settings. The program aims to equip students enrolled in the university’s undergraduate departments with the necessary proficiency in English before they begin their studies.
Structured according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) criteria, the English Preparatory Program is offered at three levels: A, B1, and B2. Through Main Course, Reading & Writing, and Speaking classes, students develop the four core language skills in an integrated manner. By the end of the program, students are expected to achieve B2 level proficiency according to the CEFR. At the B2 level, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) content is also offered to prepare students for the academic and professional language requirements of their departments.
This level focuses on building a solid foundation in basic English. Students learn to understand and use everyday expressions, introduce themselves and others, and ask and answer questions about personal information. They can also communicate in simple and routine situations. By the end of this level, students can understand short, simple texts and express themselves using basic vocabulary and structures on familiar topics.
*Students in the Graphic Design, Textile and Fashion Design, Plastic Arts and Painting, and Theatre Departments of the Faculty of Fine Arts who successfully complete A Level begin their designated undergraduate programs.
At this level, students develop the ability to use English more independently and confidently. They can understand the main ideas of conversations in clear, standard English on everyday topics, produce connected texts on familiar subjects, and express experiences, events, and opinions. Academic skills such as summarizing, note-taking, and writing short paragraphs or compositions are also introduced.
This level prepares students for the academic requirements of their faculties. Students can understand complex texts, follow lectures, express their ideas fluently and naturally, and write well-structured academic texts. By the end of this level, students attain the proficiency required to communicate effectively in academic and professional environments and to successfully continue their studies in English-medium programs.
