In our contemporary world of information technologies and communication, English has inevitably become the universal language used in international communication without which it is almost impossible to survive in the modern World. English Language Preparatory Schools play an essential role in this respect by providing the students with the requisite language skills required to function at the appropriate level of proficiency in their specialism.
In accordance with the needs of the globalizing world, at Rauf Denktaş University English Preparatory School our students get the opportunity to enhance their intercultural skills by studying English in the same classes with students from other countries and cultures. The primary objective of our English Preparatory School is to equip our students with the necessary English language and skills required for higher education at international standards, so as to prepare them for their studies in their departments, as well as their future careers.
Our Foreign Languages and Preparatory School is looking forward with its experienced and equipped instructors to applying the most efficient approaches and methods for teaching you the language which you will need not only during your university education but also for following the professional developments in your fields of study and communicating in your social lives afterwards.
I wish a very successful year to all students who have chosen our university for the new Academic Year.
Welcome to our school!
Huseyin Ilgen
Director, Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School
Mission
Rauf Denktaş University is committed to providing quality education, maintaining currency through research and establishing an increasing level of engagement with the society. The principal mission of the Foreign Language and Preparatory School in Rauf Denktaş University is to equip students with the requisite skills and knowledge to be creative and critical enough in their foreign language learning and acquisition efforts.
Vision
Our vision is to be a leading and exemplary foreign language education institution that creates a learning environment at an international level and our students are gradually expected to work independent of the teacher, and consequently developing lifelong skills which encourage autonomous learning.
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Values and Aims
English Preparatory School’s Values
The core values at FLEPS are as follows:
- Excellence
- Continuous improvement
- Student Centered Education
- Integrity
- Relevance
- Respect the ethical values and social responsibility
- to promote the sustainable life-long practices
Aims
The FLEPS aims to provide Rauf Denktaş University students with the opportunity to learn English Language, which is used in the international arena. Our language programs offer courses to help students to meet the language requirements necessary for their academic and social lives by using student-centered methods and techniques.
In addition to English courses, Basic Mathematics, Computer and Turkish language courses are offered to students who continue their preparatory education so that they can further improve their academic knowledge and skills.
General Info
The medium of instruction at Rauf Denktaş University (RDU) is English and Foreign Language and English Preparatory School (FLEPS) which is a unit within its academic structure was founded along with the establishment of the Rauf Denktaş University in September 2018.The Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School at Rauf Denktaş University plays an important role in providing a range of English courses to students who have been admitted to English-medium degree programs.
At the beginning of each academic year, all students are required to take the proficiency/level examination. As per the examination results, students who demonstrate an inadequate level of English proficiency to carry out their studies in their departments are required to improve their level of English by attending the English Preparatory Program prior to the first term in the respective faculty.
Students have access to all educational opportunities for success. They may receive one-on-one study with teachers outside the classroom as part of Remedial Teaching schedule, borrow books from the library to improve reading. In addition to these they can use digital platforms and other utilities in the laboratories.
Program Structure
Exemption Criteria
Rauf Denktaş Üniversitesi PTE Sınavı
Students, who are enrolled in English-medium programs at Rauf Denktaş University (RDU) but do not have a valid English proficiency certificate, are required to take the English Proficiency Exam at English Preparatory School (EPS) and meet the requirements of their departments.
The exemption criteria and the equivalent English Preparatory School success requirements stipulated by Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School (FLEPS) for students who have any valid language (English) proficiency certificate are as follows:
Programs requiring minimum 50/100 on the EPS English Proficiency Exam (Undergraduate Programs) |
IELTS (Minimum 5.0) |
TOEFL IBT (Minimum 60) |
TOEFL CBT (Minimum 170) |
TOEFL PBT (Minimum 497) |
GCE/IGCSE (Minimum C) |
FCE (Minimum C) |
CPE/CAE (Minimum C) |
PTE (Minimum 40) |
WAEC/WASSCE/NECO (Minimum D7) |
ÜDS / YDS / KPDS / YÖKDİL (Minimum 50) |