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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Are English Preparatory classes held at the Döşemealtı Campus?
  • No, the classes are held at the Güllük City Campus. You can find the address of the Güllük City Campus on the Antalya Bilim University website.

 

  1. What is the duration of the English Preparatory Program?

 

  • The English Preparatory Program lasts for 1 academic year. The maximum duration is 2 academic years. Students who pass at the end of the first year can start their faculty programs. Those who do not pass can repeat for one more year. Students who fail again after the second year are dismissed from the university. In accordance with the regulations of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), students who hold Turkish citizenship are directed to Turkish-medium departments after this process.

 

  1. Can I attend the preparatory program even if my program is taught in Turkish?

 

  • Yes, students who wish to can enroll in the English Preparatory Program. However, they are required to comply with all institutional rules and regulations.

 

 

  1. If I successfully complete the English Preparatory Program in the fall semester, can I take faculty courses in the spring semester?

 

  • Yes, if you pass the English Proficiency Exam or complete the B2 level, you can start taking faculty courses in the spring semester. Once you pass, you cannot continue in the preparatory class.

 

 

  1. What exams do I need to take to be exempt from the English Preparatory Program?     

 

  • To be exempt from the English Preparatory Program, you need to take the English Proficiency Exam and score at least 70. You can find a sample of the English Proficiency Exam in the following link:

 

https://antalya.edu.tr/tr/fakulte-ve-enstituler/yabanci-diller-yuksekokulu/icerik/ingilizce-dil-egitim-programi/ornek-ingilizce-yeterlik-sinavi

  1. Can I be exempt from the preparatory class without taking the Proficiency Exam (B2 Exam)?

 

  • Yes, if you score 65 or above in YDS/YÖKDİL (valid for 5 years), 78 or above in TOEFL IBT (valid for 2 years), or 67 or above in PTE ACADEMIC (valid for 2 years), you can be exempt from the English Preparatory Class. Other Language Certificate exam scores will not be accepted for exemption.

 

  1. What score do I need to pass the English Proficiency Exam and be exempt from the preparatory class?
  • You need to score 70 or above to be exempt from the preparatory class.
  1. Where can I find my class schedule and classroom information?

 

  • Class schedules and classrooms are sent to students via email before the start of classes. They are also posted on the notice board at the entrance of the School of Foreign Languages at the Güllük Campus.

 

 

  1. Where can I get the course materials for the preparatory class?

 

  • During the first week of classes, textbooks are sold by the publisher at the School of Foreign Languages. You can also purchase them online from the publisher's website.

 

  1. Is attendance mandatory in the English Preparatory Class?       
  • Yes, students must attend at least 80% of the classes, with or without a medical report. Students who exceed this limit must repeat their level.

 

 

  1. How can I check my attendance record?

 

 

  1. Can I take the English Proficiency Exam if I exceed the attendance limit?

 

  • No, students who exceed the attendance limit cannot take the English Proficiency Exam.

 

  1. What happens if I fail or exceed the attendance limit in my first year in the preparatory class?

 

  • You can continue your studies in the preparatory program for a second year.

 

  1. What are the requirements for taking the English Proficiency Exam at the end of the fall semester?

 

  • You must successfully complete B1 level or be enrolled in B2 level and meet the 80% attendance requirement.

 

  1. What are the requirements to take the English Proficiency Exam at the end of the spring semester?

 

  • You must successfully complete B1 level or be enrolled in B2 level and meet the 80% attendance requirement.
  1. I want to contest my exam grade. What should I do?

 

  • You need to submit a signed appeal letter to the Secretariat of the School of Foreign Languages within 3 business days after the grades are announced.

 

  1. I have completed 2 years in the preparatory class and failed. What should I do?
  • Students who fail after 2 years in the preparatory class are dismissed. They can apply to other universities with programs taught in Turkish. For more information, visit https://www.osym.gov.tr/ under the Exams > Institutional Exams and Others section.

 

  1. What should I do if I miss the midterm/final exam due to health problems or other reasons?

 

  • You can find the requirements for make-up exams in the Student Information System https://ubs.antalya.edu.tr/ under Antalya Bilim University Directive on Make-up Exams.

 

  1. I can't access my university email / UBS / Microsoft Teams. What should I do?

 

 

  1. Where can I get a student certificate?
  • Preparatory class students can get their student certificates from the Secretariat of the School of Foreign Languages or through the e-Government system.

 

  1. Where can I get a document stating I have studied in the English Preparatory Class?
  • Students who have successfully completed the preparatory class can request a Preparatory Status Certificate by sending an email to eltp@antalya.edu.tr.