English Preparatory Program consists of two units: General English Preparatory Program (GEPP) and (ELL-ELT) Preparatory Program for Students of English Language and Literature- English Language Teaching Departments

General English Preparatory Program (GEPP)

The General English Preparatory Program (GEPP) is an intensive language program that encompasses A1-A2 and B1-B2 proficiency levels within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

This unit offers education for students enrolled in programs with 100% and 30% English as the medium of instruction

The program is divided into two courses: Main Course and Language Skills. Main Course aims to develop language proficiency with a focus on skills. This course integrates and teaches all skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading). The Language Skills courses are designed to enhance students' reading and writing abilities. This unit aims to equip students in English-medium departments with essential general English skills to pursue academic studies effectively.

Students who do not pass the English Proficiency Exam must take the Placement Exam at the beginning of the academic year to determine their placement. Based on the results of this exam, they begin their studies from A1 or A2 courses and complete the program at B1 or B2 level. Students are subject to an intensive 20-hour program per week throughout the academic year.

For mandatory preparatory students, successful completion of the preparatory program within two academic years (four terms) is required. Students who fail to meet the exemption criteria within this period will have their registration cancelled.

The following departments have mandatory preparatory education within this program:

• Faculty of Sciences, Biology (Daytime Education)
• Faculty Sciences, Molecular Biology and Genetics (Daytime Education)
• Faculty of Engineering, Environmental Engineering (Daytime Education)
• Faculty of Political Sciences, International Relations (Daytime Education)
• Faculty of Political Sciences, Business Administration (Daytime Education)
• Faculty of Political Sciences, Business Administration (Evening Education)
• Faculty of Political Sciences, Economics (Daytime Education)
• Faculty of Political Sciences, Economics (Evening Education)
• School of Graduate Studies, Biomolecular Sciences (Daytime Education)
• Graduate School of Education Turkey Studies (Daytime Education)
• Biga Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, International Relations (Daytime Education)
• Biga Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, International Relations (Daytime Education Evening Education)

*Optional Preparatory Program

GEPP also offers an optional preparatory education program. Students who have registered for the first year of faculties/schools can opt for the Optional Preparatory Program within the determined quota. Application deadlines and conditions for optional preparatory classes are announced to students along with the new student registration program. Applications are made during the enrollment process.

The preparatory period for optional preparatory area students is one (1) academic year (September-June) and cannot be extended. They start their undergraduate education if they fail to pass at the end of one academic year. They are not required to take the English Proficiency Exam applied at the beginning of the academic year at our School of Foreign Languages, which is only for mandatory preparatory students.

Students enrolled in the optional preparatory class have the same responsibilities as students in the mandatory preparatory class. To be considered successful, they must meet the same requirements.

● Students enrolled in the optional preparatory class may face consequences such as the termination of their scholarships if they fail to succeed at the end of their enrolled academic year.

● All students enrolled in the Optional Preparatory Program must take the proficiency exam conducted at the beginning of the academic year. Students who do not take the exam, whether they have an excuse or not, begin their education at the lowest level.

*The passing grade for the optional preparatory program is 60.

The departments included in this program are as follows:

• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Archaeology
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,  History (Daytime Education)
• History (Evening Education)
• Faculty of Political Sciences, Political Science and Public Administration
• Faculty of Communication, Radio, Television, and Cinema
• Faculty of Engineering, Computer Engineering (Daytime Education)
• Faculty of Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering (Daytime Education)
• Faculty of Engineering, Food Engineering (Daytime Education)
• Gökçeada Vocational School, Foreign Trade (Daytime Education)
• Gökçeada Vocational School, Public Relations and Promotion (Daytime Education)
• Gökçeada Vocational School, Business Administration (Daytime Education)
• Gökçeada Vocational School, Tourism and Hotel Management (Daytime Education)
• Biga Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Labor Economics and Industrial Relations (Daytime Education)
• Biga Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Labor Economics and Industrial Relations (Evening Education)
• Biga Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Econometrics (Daytime Education)
• Biga Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Econometrics (Evening Education)
• Biga Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Economics (Daytime Education)
• Biga Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Economics (Evening Education)
• Biga Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Public Administration (Daytime Education)
• Biga Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Public Administration (Evening Education)

CEFR equivalencies

Students who successfully complete GEPP will be assigned CEFR equivalencies based on the following criteria:

Achievement Score Equivalent in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:

60-69 Points B1+ 70-79 Points B1 80 Points and Above B2

GEPP Irregular Classes (Starting from A2) Achievement Score Equivalent in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:

60-69 Points B1+ 70 Points and Above B2

*The passing grade for GEPP is 70 for students studying in programs with 100% English instruction and 60 for other students.

(ELL-ELT) English Language and Literature- English Language Teaching Preparatory Program

ELL-ELT is an intensive language program for academic purposes at B2 and C1 levels. This intensive program consists of 20 hours per week and includes English Language Usage (Use of English), Text Reading and Analysis (Reading), Academic Writing (Writing), and Academic Listening and Speaking (Listening and Speaking) skills courses. The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills to conduct academic studies throughout their undergraduate education and provide them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they may need to effectively use the foreign language in their professional and social environments.

The following departments are included in this program:

As the ELL-ELT Preparatory Program is a mandatory program, students must successfully complete the preparatory program within two academic years (four terms). Students who fail to meet the exemption criteria within this period will have their registration cancelled. Alternative options for such students are specified in the Q&A section.

The passing grade for the ELL-ELT Preparatory Program is 70.

Students who successfully complete this program will be assigned CEFR equivalencies based on the following criteria:

Achievement Score Equivalent in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

70-79 Points B2

80 Points and Above C1