The School of Foreign Languages at Bursa Technical University (BTU) has successfully renewed its international EAQUALS (Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality Language Services) accreditation, originally obtained in 2021. Following a comprehensive inspection in 2025, the school has extended its accreditation until 2029, once again demonstrating its commitment to excellence in language education on a global scale.
The EAQUALS inspectors identified 21 points of excellence during their evaluation, the highest level of achievement according to the EAQUALS criteria. This outstanding result highlights the school’s holistic approach to quality, extending far beyond classroom instruction to include areas such as institutional management, student services, assessment systems, and digital infrastructure.
Key areas recognized in the evaluation included:
- Educational Quality
- Curriculum Design and Implementation
- Learning Resources
- Assessment and Evaluation Practices
- Management and Organizational Structure
- Communication Processes
- Quality Assurance Mechanisms
The inspectors also commended the institution's focus on the well-being of both students and staff, noting a strong culture of care and support across all units.
Notable Areas of Excellence Highlighted in the Report:
- Leadership and Governance: The school demonstrates a shared vision, strategic development, and effective change management led by a strong and innovative leadership team.
- Quality Assurance: Data-driven systems based on both qualitative and quantitative insights are used effectively to support continuous improvement.
- Staff Communication: Open and structured communication channels actively engage staff members in decision-making processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Feedback and complaints are managed transparently, with regular briefings held to inform students and other stakeholders.
- Curriculum Development and Digital Systems: Teaching staff are supported with time and resources for innovation, and all academic data related to students is managed in an integrated digital environment.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Aligned with the institution’s educational philosophy, the assessment system features authentic tasks and comprehensive skill measurement. The school’s policy on the use of artificial intelligence was also cited as exemplary.
- Academic Resources: Systems for material evaluation and renewal are consistently implemented, and student learning centers and digital tools support autonomous learning.
- Student Services: A wide range of extracurricular activities offers students opportunities to develop their language skills in rich social and cultural contexts.
This achievement further reinforces the BTU School of Foreign Languages’ dedication to quality, innovation, and excellence in language education at an international level. The renewal of EAQUALS accreditation through 2029 affirms its role as a model institution in the field of modern language teaching.
