About us

  • The Regulation of Izmir Democracy University Language Education Application and Research Center entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette dated 12.11.2018 and numbered 30593. Turkish language education activities started in the academic year 2020-2021.
  • Within the scope of Izmir Democracy University Language Education Application and Research Center Regulation, it is aimed to provide Turkish language education primarily to its citizens and foreigners.
  • In İDÜ-DİLMER, Turkish language education for citizens and foreigners is carried out by instructors who are experts in their fields, in classrooms of 5-20 people, either face to face or online in digital environment. In order for a course to be open, at least 5 students must have enrolled in the same course.
  • In İDÜ-DİLMER, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 level Turkish language education is provided in accordance with the European Language Portfolio (ELP).
  • An effective learning process is carried out for 140 hours in 7-week courses at A1, A2, B1, B2 levels and 180 hours in 9-week courses at C1 level.
  • Upon request, Reading / Speaking Clubs and Academic Turkish Courses can also be opened at IDU-DİLMER.
  • İDÜ-DİLMER Turkish language training courses are based on the development of four basic language skills equally (reading, listening, speaking, writing). The grammar features of Turkish are taught during the development of these four basic skills. In accordance with the requirements of university education, education is carried out in a multifaceted way in order to develop basic understanding, listening, reading and writing skills. In the program, which is aimed for students to learn through experience, students are in an active position in mutual interaction in reading, writing, listening and speaking programs. Teaching activities are supported by audio-visual tools and materials available in every classroom or on a digital platform.