İstanbul Gelişim University – TYUAM
Turkish Preparatory Program
A new country, a new culture, a new language... We are very happy that you have joined the İstanbul Gelişim University (İGÜ) family.
Our Turkish Preparatory Program is designed to provide you with a strong foundation for your academic life in Turkey. This program, managed by the İstanbul Gelişim University Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research Center (TYUAM), aims to teach you Turkish not just as a subject but as a language for life.
Who Can Participate?
Foreign students who enrol in a Turkish-medium program at İstanbul Gelişim University start directly with the Turkish Preparatory Program.
📌 Exemption System
All foreign students enrolled in a Turkish-medium program at İstanbul Gelişim University can be exempt from the Turkish Preparatory Program after they personally deliver the following documents to our office in F block for the necessary checks:

• A Turkish proficiency certificate of at least B2 level from a TÖMER, Language Center, or similar unit of a university affiliated with YÖK, obtained within the last 2 years.
• A graduation diploma from a high school affiliated with the Ministry of National Education (MEB) in Turkey.
• An associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree diploma from a university that provides Turkish-medium education in Turkey.

Students who do not meet the above exemption requirements are eligible for exemption through the İGÜ-TYS (İstanbul Gelişim University Turkish Proficiency Exam). Students who pass this exam (at least 75) can directly start their departments.
📝 About the İGÜ-TYS

• Exam Period: The exam is held at the beginning of each semester. It is administered on one day each week according to the dates on the academic calendar.
• Announcements: Exam dates and details outside of the academic calendar are announced on tyuam.gelisim.edu.tr .
• Participation: Students eligible to take the exam are automatically included in the list in the system and are also notified via email and SMS.
• Exam Content: It consists of Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking sections. Each section is worth 25 points.
• Written Section: (Reading + Listening + Writing) lasts a total of 150 minutes.
• Speaking Section: This is conducted 30 minutes after the written exam.
• Results: Students who score 75 or above on the exam are considered exempt and can start the department they are registered for.

🎯 Other Information

• Every student has the right to take the İGÜ-TYS exam once for free.
• Students who wish to take the exam again can apply for the paid TYS exam.
• Students who want to use a document to get an exemption must apply in person at the TYUAM Center.
• Exam results are published on tyuam.gelisim.edu.tr .
• Exempt students can start their departments immediately after completing their course registration.

About the Education System
Our program consists of two semesters: Fall and Spring.
Each student completes four levels in the following order:
A1 → A2 → B1 → B2
Each level lasts for 8 weeks, with 20 hours of classes per week:

• 📘 5 hours of Reading
• ✍️ 5 hours of Writing
• 🎧 5 hours of Listening
• 🗣️ 5 hours of Speaking

Classes are conducted face-to-face.
Is Attendance Mandatory?
Yes, attendance is required for sustained success in your education. A minimum of
70% of total class hours is mandatory. Students who do not meet this requirement will be considered failed at the end of the year.
Exams and Evaluation
Exams are held for four core skills at each level. The evaluation is calculated as follows:

• 📚 Level Achievements:
  • Level A1: 20%
  • Level A2: 20%
  • Level B1: 20%
  • Level B2: 20%
• General Evaluation Test: 20%

Students with a general average of 75 and above at the end of the year successfully graduate from the program.
 
Studybooks and Materials
The main resource we use for the program is "Yeni İstanbul Turkish Studybook for International Students". Students are responsible for obtaining this book themselves. In addition, supplementary resources and booklets developed by TYUAM, such as vocabulary and dialogue dictionaries, are provided to students for free.
Campus Facilities
TYUAM classrooms are located in F Block. This block includes social areas like a library, cafeteria, and study halls. The university's other blocks also have many social clubs and event areas that students can use.
Course Schedule, Grades, and Attendance Information
You can track all your academic processes at this address:
🌐 obis.gelisim.edu.tr
Through this system, you can view your:

• Course schedule
• Exam dates
• Grades (Notes)
• Attendance information
• Contact information for Lecturers

What Document is Given to Students Who Complete the Program?
Students who successfully complete the Turkish Preparatory Program are entitled to receive a
Turkish Preparatory Achievement Certificate if they request it. This certificate officially documents the student's Turkish proficiency.
📞 Contact
You can contact us for anything related to the Turkish Preparatory Program. We are here to answer your questions and support you!
📍 Unit:
Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research Center (TYUAM), İstanbul Gelişim University
📫 Address:
 Cihangir Mahallesi, Duygu Sokak, No:2, Avcılar / İstanbul
📞 Phone:
0212 422 70 00, Extensions: 7137 – 7138 – 7139
📧 Email:
igutyuam@gelisim.edu.tr
🌐 Website:
 tyuam.gelisim.edu.tr
📱 Social Media:
 Instagram: @igutyuam
⏰ Visiting Hours:
Weekdays: 08:30 – 17:30
We are always here for you!
 
🧿 Are you ready to discover Turkish together at İstanbul Gelişim University?
 We wish you success on your new journey!