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It is a exam that evaluates students' proficiency in the English or Turkish language and determines their readiness to engage in their chosen study programs. The language of the exam depends on the language of the program that the student wants to follow. This exam is a crucial platform for assessing students' basic language skills and determining whether they need to enroll in language preparatory programs. This exam may exempt students from the language preparatory program.One of the most important features of the recovery/proficiency exam is its ability to accurately determine the level of students' language skills. The exam includes assessing a range of skills such as reading, writing, listening and speaking. In the reading section, their skills in understanding written texts are assessed, and in writing, their ability to express themselves in writing is analyzed. In the listening part, their ability to understand conversations and audio texts is exam, while in the last part, speaking skills are exam. This diversity in assessment is important for understanding students comprehensively and identifying areas where they may need development. The exam seeks to enhance comprehensive linguistic understanding, as it includes multiple and comprehensive skills that make students ready to integrate into a diverse learning environment.This opportunity allows students who are not native speakers of the language of study or the target language to demonstrate their ability to communicate in the language of study and excel in academic areas.Students who wish to enroll in study programs other than their mother tongue. Students who need to provide evidence showing their skills in the target language and to ensure their eligibility for direct enrollment in the study program without the need to enroll in a language preparatory program.To apply for the proficiency exam in Turkish universities, you must follow the following steps, however they may be subject to modification:There are many Turkish universities, whether private or public, and many majors in English and Turkish. Here is the mission of Ajyal Educational Services to help students by providing information about the universities and majors available so that the appropriate university and major can be chosen for each student.After the student makes his decision to choose the university and the appropriate major, after sending the required documents, Ajyal Educational Services will process the registration at the university and obtain initial acceptance from the university in the major chosen by the student.Once initial acceptance is obtained, the student must pay tuition fees to the university of his choice. The payment process can be made from any bank. It is enough to show the initial acceptance of the bank employee and he will do the necessary.The student cannot take the proficiency exam unless his registration at the university is definitively proven and he obtains a student card.Upon completion of the university registration process and obtaining a student card. The university announces the date of the wellness/aptitude exam. Prepare for the exam by reviewing the available preparation materials and ensuring that you are well prepared.On the day of the exam, the student must go to the university and arrive at the specified time, preferably at least half an hour before the exam date, and make sure to bring the student card. Follow the instructions issued by the university and take the exam carefully.The exam results are announced on the university’s website, and students can also view the results by contacting the university’s admission and registration office.After the student passes the wellness/aptitude exam, he confirms his acceptance to the university and completes the final registration procedures to join the study program. If you do not succeed, you will be enrolled in the language preparatory program.For undergraduate students who wish to study 4-year programmes, and students of vocational schools, the minimum passing grade required is 60%.For undergraduate students in the College of Pharmacy and the College of Dentistry, the minimum passing grade is 70%.For undergraduate students in the Department of English Language Teaching and the College of Medicine, the minimum passing grade required is 80%.The main goal of the preparatory program is to help students reach the required level of proficiency so that they can follow their departmental courses without difficulty and be able to acquire the necessary language skills to express themselves and exchange information in real-life situations.Important note: Students enrolled in vocational, undergraduate, or graduate school programs/departments must repeat the preparatory program for two more semesters if they fail after studying the preparatory program.Turkish universities rely on a variety of degrees and accreditations to compensate for the proficiency exam. These policies and requirements can change from one university to another. Degrees that may exempt students from a competency exam include:Internationally recognized certificates are exams such as TOEFL for the English language, and TÖMER for the Turkish language. A specific score on one of these exams may be acceptable as an alternative to a wellness/proficiency exam.Some universities may recognize certificates issued by locally accredited centers proving a good level of language skills.If the student has obtained a previous educational certificate in the target language (English or Turkish), this certificate may be sufficient to replace the wellness/proficiency exam. In some cases, the secondary school curriculum in which the student completed his studies in the language in which he intends to study may substitute for the wellness/proficiency exam.The English or Turkish language preparatory program is not compulsory for all students in Turkish universities. The requirement for this program depends on the language level students demonstrate on the proficiency exam.A one-year course system is applied for both undergraduate students and vocational school students from beginner to advanced level. The preparatory program consists of 4 tracks. The duration of each track is 8 weeks, and at the end of each track an assessment exam is conducted. The preparatory program stops between the second and third tracks for two weeks, after which preparatory studies for professional language teaching begin.Regular attendance in the preparatory program is required. Students studying at all levels of the Preparatory Program must meet the attendance requirements for each unit to qualify for the end-of-unit examination given at the end of that unit. Students are responsible for monitoring their class attendance through the Student Information System (UMIS).

The ''YÖS'' exam is a standardized assessment exam conducted in Turkey to determine the qualifications and skills of international students wishing to study in Turkish public universities. The exam consists of two main sections: Turkish language and mathematics. It aims to determine language level and academic abilities. The student's success in this exam determines his chances of acceptance into Turkish public universities because it is considered a criterion for accepting students there.The word "YÖS" is an abbreviation of the Turkish phrase "Yabancı Uyruklu Öğrenci Sınavı", which translates to "International Student Examination" in English.The ''YÖS'' exam is divided into three sections:This section includes various topics such as addition of powers, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, numerical series and sequences, in addition to limits and their properties, and the concepts of infinite differentiation and integration with their definition, types and derivatives. It also covers other topics in mathematics such as calculating volume, the concept of exchange and compatibility, and square matrices.This section includes topics such as bisector, median, median, triangle of its types and theorems related to it, quadrilaterals, hexagons, parallelograms, rhombuses, trapezoids, squares, rectangles, circles, tangents to circles, chords, Cartesian coordinates, slope equations, straight lines, linear equations, solids, and rays, in addition to other engineering topics.The IQ test includes questions developed using international standards to measure logical and mathematical skills. Intelligence questions cover a range of aspects such as problem-solving skills, logical thinking, the ability to find connections between things, creativity, and organizing information.The ''YÖS'' exam usually consists of 80 questions, and 120 minutes are allocated to answer them. The questions are distributed in the following order:40 questions for intelligence (IQ).30 questions for math.10 questions for geometry.It is worth noting that this distribution may vary between public universities, and they may modify the number of questions and their distribution according to their own preferences.The ''YÖS'' exam is usually organized and administered by Turkish public universities. The admission department at each university determines the exam structure and dates. Exam details vary from university to university, and there may be differences in the distribution of sections, the number of questions, and the exact content of each section.When international students wishing to study in Turkey decide to enroll in Turkish public universities, they must check the ''YÖS'' exam requirements for each university they wish to apply to, and prepare well to pass the exam successfully.The ''YÖS'' exam is of great importance for international students wishing to study in Turkey at public universities. Here are some of the importance of ''YÖS'' examining:The ''YÖS'' exam is held at each public university separately. For example, Istanbul University holds its exam at its campus within the city of Istanbul. Some public universities located in distant cities where there are no airports are preparing special centers for exam in large cities like Istanbul.In most public universities, the student can choose the language that best suits him in the ''YÖS'' exam from the three languages: Arabic, English, and Turkish. Some universities only offer the Turkish language.Application dates for the ''YÖS'' exam vary from one university to another, and may change every year. It is preferable for international students to follow the website of the university they deem appropriate to apply and obtain the latest information about application and test dates, or contact the university’s admissions department to obtain precise details.The acceptance rates in Turkish public universities for the ''YÖS'' exam fluctuate based on the number of international students applying for each major. Acceptance rates for majors fall within the following ranges:Admissions are generally conducted by comparing international students, taking into account many factors such as ''YÖS'' scores, high school grades and type, and other criteria. It must be taken into consideration that these standards may change according to university policies and annual demand.The documents required to apply for the ''YÖS'' exam may differ slightly depending on the university to which you are applying, but usually include:It is always best for students to check the specific registration requirements of the university they wish to apply to, as requirements may vary between universities.Each public university administers its own ''YÖS'' exam, and generally, exam from other public universities are only accepted if the issuing university holds a high local and international ranking. For instance, Istanbul public universities may not accept the''YÖS'' exam from Sakarya public University, while Sakarya public  University may accept the ''YÖS'' exam from Istanbul public universities.Registration fees range from $10 to $100 per test, depending on the policy of the public university holding the exam. International students must pay the registration fees for the 'YÖS'' exam at the time announced by the university to secure their seat in the ''YÖS'' exam.Some private Turkish universities accept the ''YÖS'' exam for some public universities with high local and international rankings in order to give the student a discount or exempt him from full fees (according to the university’s private policy). There are also private universities such as Aydin University, Istanbul Medipol University, and … organize their own ''YÖS'' exam to give full or partial scholarships to outstanding students.