EXAM FOR TURKISH-MEDIUM ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Foreign Language Exemption Exam for Turkish-Medium Associate and Undergraduate Programs
- The Foreign Language Exemption Exam is held for students enrolled in Associate and Undergraduate Programs whose medium of instruction is Turkish.
- The duration of the exam, which includes 50 multiple-choice questions, is 50 minutes.
- This exam aims to assess the knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as the reading skill.
- Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages(https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/> “News”) before the exam.
- Students must be on campus at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Students are required to show a valid identity document (ID, passport, student card, driver's license, etc.) on the day of the exam.
- Students must attend the exams on time and follow all the announcements.
- Students must bring a pencil and eraser on the exam day.
- Our students are required to score 60-69/100 to be exempt from Foreign Language I courses, and 70/100 and above to be exempt from Foreign Language I and II courses.
- Exam results are announced on the University's Orion system (https://orion.iku.edu.tr/).
EXAMS FOR ENGLISH-MEDIUM UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Foreign Language Placement Exam (YDSTS)
- The Foreign Language Placement Exam (YDSTS) is administered for students who have enrolled in English- medium undergraduate programs
- The duration of the exam, which includes 50 multiple-choice questions, is 70 minutes.
- Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages (https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/> “News”) before the exam.
- The purpose of this exam is to determine the students who will be entitled to take the English Proficiency Exam by assessing the knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as the reading skill of the students and to place them in an appropriate level in Prep Class.
- In order for students to have the right to take the English Proficiency Exam, they must get 40 or more points out of 100 from this exam. Students with a score below 40/100 study in the Preparatory Class.
- Students are required to show a valid identity document (ID, passport, student card, driver's license, etc.) on the exam day.
- Students must bring a pencil and eraser on the exam day.
- Students must be on campus at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Students must attend the exams on time and follow all the announcements.
- The results of the Foreign Language Placement Exam are announced on the official website of Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages (https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/> “News”) before the exam.
- Students must take the placement exam in order to study in a suitable level in Prep Class.
English Proficiency Exam (YDYS)
(At the Beginning of Fall Semester)
- Newly registered students who will study in English-medium departments, students who get 40 points or more from the placement test and “repeat” students can take this exam.
- This exam aims to assess listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.
- Each part of the exam is worth 25 points and the total weighting of each component is the same.
- Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages (https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/ > “News”) before the exam.
- Students are required to show a valid identity document (ID, passport, student card, driver's license, etc.) on the exam day.
- Students must be on campus at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Students must attend the exams on time and follow all the announcements.
- In order to be successful in this exam, students of the Departments of English Language, Literature and English Language Teaching must get at least 80/100 points, and students who will study in other departments must get 60/100.
- The results of the English Proficiency Exam are announced on the University's Orion system (https://orion.iku.edu.tr/).
English Proficiency Exam (YDYS)
(At the end of Fall Semester and Academic Year)
- English Proficiency Exam is administered at the end of Fall Term for B1+ and B2 level students who meet the criteria and for repeat students.
- Students who meet the criteria in Prep Class level system are entitled to participate in the exam held at the end of Spring Semester. Students whose exam results and performance evaluation grades are sufficient can start their departments upon successfully completing the Preparatory Class.
- The results of the English Proficiency Exam are announced on the University's Orion system (https://orion.iku.edu.tr/).
English Proficiency Exam for Horizontal Transfer Students
- Students who enroll in English-medium undergraduate programs via horizontal transfer can take this exam.
- This exam aims to assess listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.
- Each part of the exam is worth 25 points and the total weighting of each component is the same.
- Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages (https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/ > “News”) before the exam.
- Students are required to show a valid identity document (ID, passport, student card, driver's license, etc.) on the exam day.
- Students must be on campus at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Students must attend the exams on time and follow all the announcements.
- In order to be successful in this exam, students of the Departments of English Language, Literature and English Language Teaching must get at least 80/100 points, and students who will study in other departments must get 60/100.
- The results of the English Proficiency Exam are announced on the University's Orion system (https://orion.iku.edu.tr/).
English Proficiency Exam for Double Major and Minor Students
- Students who want to do a double major and minor in undergraduate programs where the medium of instruction is English can take this exam.
- This exam aims to assess listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.
- Each part of the exam is worth 25 points and the total weighting of each component is the same.
- Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages (https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/> “News”) before the exam.
- Students are required to show a valid identity document (ID, passport, student card, driver's license, etc.) on the exam day.
- Students must be on campus at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Students must attend the exams on time and follow all the announcements.
- In order to be successful in this exam, students of the Departments of English Language, Literature and English Language Teaching must get at least 80/100 points, and students who will study in other departments must get 60/100.
- The results of the English Proficiency Exam are announced on the University's Orion system (https://orion.iku.edu.tr/).
English Proficiency Exam for Vertical Transfer Students
- Students who enroll in English-medium undergraduate programs via vertical transfer can take this exam.
- This exam aims to assess listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.
- Each part of the exam is worth 25 points and the total weighting of each component is the same.
- Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages (https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/> “News”) before the exam.
- Students are required to show a valid identity document (ID, passport, student card, driver's license, etc.) on the exam day.
- Students must be on campus at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Students must attend the exams on time and follow all the announcements.
- In order to be successful in this exam, students of the Departments of English Language, Literature and English Language Teaching must get at least 80/100 points, and students who will study in other departments must get 60/100.
- The results of the English Proficiency Exam are announced on the University's Orion system (https://orion.iku.edu.tr/).
English Proficiency Exam for Additional Placement Students
- Students who enroll in English-medium undergraduate programs via additional placement can take this exam.
- This exam aims to assess listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.
- Each part of the exam is worth 25 points and the total weighting of each component is the same.
- Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages (https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/ > “News”) before the exam.
- Students are required to show a valid identity document (ID, passport, student card, driver's license, etc.) on the exam day.
- Students must be on campus at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Students must attend the exams on time and follow all the announcements.
- In order to be successful in this exam, students of the Departments of English Language, Literature and English Language Teaching must get at least 80/100 points, and students who will study in other departments must get 60/100.
- The results of the English Proficiency Exam are announced on the University's Orion system (https://orion.iku.edu.tr/).
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Foreign Language Exam for Applicants to English-Medium Master’s Degree Programs
- Candidates who apply to the English-medium graduate programs of our University can take this exam.
- This exam aims to assess the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary as well as listening, reading and writing skills.
- Each part of the exam is worth 25 points and the total weighting of each component is the same.
- Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages (https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/ > “News”) before the exam.
- Students are required to show a valid identity document (ID, passport, student card, driver's license, etc.) on the exam day.
- Students must be on campus at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Students must attend the exams on time and follow all the announcements.
- Students must get at least 70 out of 100 points in order to be successful in the proficiency exam. Passing grade for applicants to the Department of English Language and Literature is 80 out of 100 points.
- Students can learn their exam results from the Institute of Graduate Education.
Foreign Language Exam for Applicants to Turkish-Medium Master’s Degree Programs
- Candidates who apply to Turkish-medium graduate programs of our University can take this exam.
- The duration of the exam, which includes 50 multiple-choice questions, is 70 minutes.
- The exam aims to assess the knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as the reading skill.
- Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages (https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/ > “News”) before the exam.
- Students are required to show a valid identity document (ID, passport, student card, driver's license, etc.) on the exam day.
- Students must be on campus at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Students must attend the exams on time and follow all the announcements.
- Students learn their exam results from the Institute of Graduate Education.
EXAMS FOR EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Erasmus Foreign Language Exam
- Students of our University who apply to the Erasmus program can take this exam.
- This exam aims to assess at least two parts of the exam, which are Use of English, reading, writing, listening and speaking. The parts to be assessed are determined by the School of Foreign Languages and announced before the exam.
- Each part has the same weighting on the overall score.
- Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages (https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/ > “News”) before the exam.
- Students are required to show a valid identity document (ID, passport, student card, driver's license, etc.) on the exam day.
- Students must be on campus at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Students must attend the exams on time and follow all the announcements.
- Students can learn their exam result from the International Office.
Erasmus KA131 & KA171 Foreign Language Exams
- These exams are applied for academic and administrative staff.
- The exams aim to assess at least two of the parts of the exam, which are Use of English, reading, writing, listening and speaking. The parts to be assessed are determined by the School of Foreign Languages and announced before the exams.
- Each part has the same weighting on the overall score.
- Exam planning, details and venue lists are announced on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages (https://ydyo.iku.edu.tr/ > “News”) before the exam.
- Candidates are required to show a valid identity document (ID, passport, student card, driver's license, etc.) on the exam day.
- Candidates must be on campus at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Candidates must attend the exams on time and follow all the announcements.
- Candidates taking this exam must get at least 50 points out of 100.
- Exam takers can learn their results from the International Office.
European Internship Consortium Foreign Language Exam
- This exam is applied for students and academic staff.
- The exam aims to assess the candidates' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as their reading and writing skills. This exam aims to assess at least two of the parts of the exam, which are Use of English, reading, writing, listening and speaking. The parts to be assessed are determined by the School of Foreign Languages and announced before the exam.
- Each part has the same weighting on the overall score.
- Candidates taking this exam must get at least 51 points out of 100.
- Exam takers can learn their results from the International Office.
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