School of Foreign Languages

MISSION
Our mission is to provide the students with at least two foreign languages in a functional learning environment where they can use them in their educational and professional life.

VISION
Our vision is to follow scientific and technological developments required for modern foreign language education in accordance with international standards.

Compulsory English Preparatory Program

Compulsory English Preparatory Program aims to assess language level of the students who are accepted to Izmir University; develop their receptive (listening, reading) and productive skills (writing, speaking) and maximize their ability to understand scientific papers and articles related to their departments.

Students begin the program at an appropriate level according to their “English Level Exam” scores. This program lasts for at least one, at most two academic years. Every student enrolled in this program is obliged to take “English Proficiency Exam” if they do not have the qualifications below. Apart from these, students can enroll in their undergraduate programs depending on the decision of the University Board of Directors, if they have internationally recognized certificates in English proficiency.

Exemption from Compulsory English Preparatory Program: National and/or international examination requirements are as follows:

* Valid for three years.

Undergraduate Programmes

On the path to Turkey’s full membership to European Union, the importance of using English functionally cannot be ignored due to raising interest on learning a foreign language and the need for communication in academic or social settings, since English is regarded as the common language in international platforms. In the light of the above, the aim of foreign language education is to develop students’ academic reading, writing and speaking skills and encourage them to be successful by using these skills for their future professional lives. Furthermore, the programme aims to help students gain these skills in a learning environment that promotes an understanding of a student-centered, creative and critical way of thinking instead of traditional teaching methods.