The Turkish Language Teaching and Research Center of Ibn Haldun University (IHU TÖMER) officially began its activities in December 2017. In line with the university's “trilingualism” policy, the center primarily offers Turkish language education to international students, who make up 37% of the student body, supporting them in gaining the written and spoken language proficiency required for academic success.
IHU TÖMER's mission is to enable individuals from around the world to use Turkish effectively in both academic and social contexts, to develop contemporary language teaching methods, and to strengthen intercultural interaction through various sociocultural activities.
In addition to offering Turkish courses to international students and staff within the university, the center also provides courses for individuals in the surrounding community who wish to learn Turkish. Furthermore, it serves as a platform for research and practice for academic and administrative staff, contributing to scientific studies in the field of Turkish language teaching and organizing academic events on both national and international levels.
Turkish Language Education at IHU TÖMER
The academic calendar at IHU TÖMER consists of six modules, starting in September and ending in August. Each module lasts for 7 weeks and is structured across the levels of A1, A2, A2+/B1, B1+/B2, and B2+/C1. All levels are designed in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
From the B1 level onward, students also begin receiving academic reading and writing instruction. Students wishing to enroll in intermediate levels are required to take a placement test.
In addition to the preparatory program, IHU TÖMER’s academic staff also offer credit and non-credit Turkish courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, Turkish courses for other foreign language instructors, Turkish courses within the IHU Summer School Language Program, and practical Turkish courses for everyday use.
