At Bursa Technical University, students who have been admitted to programs requiring 30% or 100% English instruction must successfully complete the English Preparatory Class at the School of Foreign Languages if they fail the English Proficiency Exam (BTÜYDS) or do not achieve an equivalent score on TOEFL, YDS, or YÖKDİL. Additionally, students who are eligible to take the optional English Preparatory Class for their programs may choose to study English at the School of Foreign Languages for one year.

The English Preparatory Class Curriculum is designed based on a needs analysis according to the criteria of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The emphasis on the adequacy and effectiveness of the curriculum is an integral part of our school’s mission and vision. The School of Foreign Languages implements a modular education program to enhance the effectiveness of the English Preparatory Class. In this context, students complete the English Preparatory Class after four quarters, each lasting 8 weeks. During these four quarters, the first 7 weeks are dedicated to classes, while the last week is reserved for assessments and preparations for the next quarter.

As of the 2022-2023 academic year, the School of Foreign Languages has adopted a blended learning model, combining online support with face-to-face instruction. The English Preparatory Class education includes four different levels of instruction. For undergraduate programs like English Translation and Interpreting, which are focused on a specific foreign language, the preparatory class levels are B1+, B2, B2+, and C1, with a total of 21 hours of face-to-face classes per week. For other compulsory or optional English preparatory classes in undergraduate programs, the levels are A2, B1, B1+, and B2 (Academic Skills), also with 21 hours of face-to-face classes per week. In addition to face-to-face classes, all levels are supported with supplementary content on our online learning platform, LEARN.

Different types of modules are designed according to student needs, which are identified through regular assessments that measure all language skills. Therefore, for students who are struggling, supportive modules are offered to help them improve the skills in which they are lagging at their respective levels.

English Preparatory Class Syllabi*

Please click here to reach A2 Level Course Introduction & Syllabus.

Please click here to reach B1 Level Course Introduction & Syllabus.

Please click here to reach B1+ Level Course Introduction & Syllabus.

Please click here to reach B2 (Academic Skills) Level Course Introduction & Syllabus.

Please click here to reach B2+ Level Course Introduction & Syllabus.

Please click here (to be updated shortly) to reach C1 Level Course Introduction & Syllabus.