Mission
At Çankaya University English Preparatory Unit, our mission is to equip newly enrolled students with the English language proficiency, academic literacy, and intercultural awareness necessary for success in their fields of study.
We cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and global competence through inclusive, learner-centered, and inquiry-based language education.
Our commitment is to empower learners to become autonomous, reflective, and responsible users of English, enabling them to thrive academically and personally in a rapidly changing world.
Vision
Our vision is to be a leading institution recognized for its inclusive, democratic, and learner-centered approach to English language education.
We aim to nurture adaptable, ethically minded, and culturally aware global citizens who think critically, act responsibly, and value diversity.
We envision a future where our graduates contribute to a more peaceful, sustainable, and interconnected world as lifelong learners guided by empathy, integrity, and a strong sense of purpose.
Approach
CUPS English Program is designed to develop students’ fundamental and academic English language skills to international standards, enabling them to follow departmental courses effectively.
Our student-centered approach values individual differences, promotes learner autonomy, and fosters effective study habits and information-seeking strategies, including the purposeful use of technology.
Through technology-enhanced instruction, collaborative learning, and personalized support, we aim to develop learners’ communication, self-management, research, social, critical, and creative thinking skills, which will serve them in their academic, professional, and social lives.
Curriculum and Process
Before beginning their departmental studies, newly enrolled students take the English Proficiency Exam. Those who are successful, or who document a sufficient score from an equivalent, recognized language exam, proceed directly to their departments. Students whose language level is insufficient take a placement test and are placed in the corresponding level.
CUPS English Program offers instruction at four levels. The duration of study is one academic year. Students who start at the upper-intermediate level may transfer to their departments mid-year if they pass the January proficiency exam. Students who do not complete the program within one year continue their preparatory education in the following academic year. Throughout the process, advising instructors closely monitor and support students’ academic progress.
Educational Model
The curriculum is designed in line with the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In addition to in-class practices, the program reinforces learning through a writing and speaking-focused language center, advising office hours, additional individual and group study sessions, and extra-curricular activities.
Physical and Technological Facilities
Our school provides students with a rich and sustainable learning environment through: Advanced technological infrastructure that supports face-to-face and distance learning, language laboratories, and a writing and speaking-focused language center.
Academic Staff
Instruction is delivered by qualified Turkish and international lecturers who value each student as an individual and provide educational advising in addition to teaching. With a dynamic team that values professional development, embraces teamwork, and uses technology effectively, the unit serves as a modern educational institution.