HEPP is mandatory for students enrolled in programs where the medium of instruction is fully or partially English. Students enrolled in programs with Turkish as the medium of instruction who wish to attend HEPP must inform the Student Affairs Office during the registration process.

The Haliç University English Preparatory Program (HEPP) lasts one academic year and consists of 4 modules. Each module is 8 weeks long. Students placed at the B2 level are eligible to take the Proficiency Exam. The B2 level can be studied during the Fall semester, Spring semester, or Summer School.

A student may be exempted from HEPP by:

• Scoring at least 60/100 on the HEPP Proficiency Test (HEPPTEST), or
• Obtaining a minimum of 65 on YDS/YÖKDİL (administered by ÖSYM), or
• Scoring at least 78 on the TOEFL iBT or 67 on the PTE Academic.

Equivalency:

• HEPPTEST: 60/100
• YDS/YÖKDİL: 65
• TOEFL iBT: 78
• PTE Academic: 67

For the updated equivalency table, please refer to:

• ÖSYM Equivalency Chart
• Haliç University Website

Students who have studied at another university’s Preparatory School and hold a diploma confirming B2 level (CEFR) proficiency may also be exempted from HEPP (official documents must be submitted; documents are valid for a maximum of three years).

Each student is first required to take the Haliç University English Preparatory Program Placement Exam (HEPPLACE). Students who are placed at B2 (CEFR) level after this exam become eligible to take the Haliç University English Preparatory Program Proficiency Test (HEPPTEST).

The HEPPTEST is designed to evaluate students’ English language proficiency:

• Students who are successful in the Placement Exam at the start of the academic year are eligible to take the HEPPTEST.
• Students who score 60/100 or above on the HEPPTEST are exempted from the Preparatory Program and may directly begin their Faculty education.

You can access this information on the official HEPP website.

• What is the passing grade for HEPPTEST?
  The minimum passing grade is 60 out of 100.

• What are the components of HEPPTEST?
  The Proficiency Test consists of two sections:
  Section 1 – Receptive Skills
  Section 2 – Productive Skills

• How can I learn my Proficiency Test results?
  You can check your results on the official website of the School of Foreign Languages under the Announcements section.

• How can I prepare for HEPPTEST? Which books can I use?
  Books and resources designed for proficiency exams such as KPDS, TOEFL, YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL, and CAE will be helpful.Please note that in the exam, your productive skills will be evaluated rather than your knowledge of specific grammar structures. Reviewing the exam components and practicing accordingly will be beneficial. For further information and sample questions, visit: https://www.halic.edu.tr/tr.

Students may submit a petition to the HEPP administration. All appeals must be made in writing within three (3) days following the announcement of the exam results.

All forms and petitions can be accessed through the official HEPP website or obtained from the HEPP Secretariat.

In HEPP, English language education is based on the modular system at levels A1, A2, B1, and B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). One academic year in HEPP consists of four modules, each lasting eight weeks. Based on the results of HEPPLACE, students are placed into their appropriate level: A1, A2, B1, or B2.

In order for a student to be eligible to take the Module Exit Test (MET), they must fulfill the attendance requirements of the school. Furthermore, in order to progress to the next level, students must successfully complete each module with a minimum overall score of 60 out of 100 and be eligible to sit for the MET.

The modular system has a flexible structure that responds quickly to changes. The rationale behind the modular system is that it allows students to progress at their own pace while receiving immediate feedback on their achievement. At the same time, the system enables closer monitoring of learner development within shorter periods, thereby contributing to the overall quality of our language education.

Yes, regular attendance is mandatory in HEPP. Learners at all levels must fulfill the attendance requirements of each module in order to be eligible to sit the Module Exit Test (MET) at the end of that module. Students are responsible for attending classes regularly, and their attendance is monitored and reported with the guidance of their Main Instructor (MI).

For each module, the maximum absence limit-whether excused or unexcused-is 20% of the total course hours of that module.

No, even if you submit a medical report, you will still be marked as absent. Medical reports obtained due to illness are not deducted from the total absence record.

Such reports are only considered valid if they are officially accepted by the University and approved upon evaluation by the HEPP Administration.

No one can be deprived of the right to education. For this reason, latecomers are allowed to enter the classroom only during the first five minutes of the class (i.e., between 10:00 and 10:05); however, they will still be marked as absent.

You can check your course grades and attendance record with the assistance of your Main Instructor (MI).

Classes are organized in accordance with certain academic principles and physical conditions. Therefore, such requests are not accepted by the HEPP Administration, except in extraordinary circumstances. Extraordinary cases are handled in a timely and considerate manner. For example, they may include, but are not limited to, students undergoing medical treatment.

There is no make-up for quizzes or tasks. Students may take a make-up exam for the Module Midterm Test (MMT) and/or the Module Exit Test (MET), provided that the medical report they submit is accepted by the HEPP Administration. Medical reports must be submitted to the HEPP Secretariat within three (3) working days following the date of issue.

Students must record a video of their problem and/or provide official documents as evidence to support their claim. Only when this condition is met will they be granted the right to take a make-up exam.

Participation in the Orientation Meeting is mandatory, as it provides detailed information about HEPP. During the Orientation Meeting, comprehensive information regarding HEPP will be delivered, and all questions from students will be addressed. If you do not attend, you may miss important academic information concerning rules, regulations, and the requirements you are expected to meet.

The date and time of the Orientation Meeting will be announced on the official HEPP website under the Announcements section.

Yes. These students must complete the “English Preparatory Participation Application Form” during registration, indicating their intention to join the program. Students who complete this form will be considered to have accepted all terms and conditions of HEPP. Those who do not complete the form or do not declare their intention to do so will not be accepted into the program and will be placed in their respective departments.

HEPP offers students various opportunities, such as:

• Learners who attend and successfully complete HEPP will be in high demand in their sectors when they combine the English they have learned with their academic and professional education.
• Students who wish to study abroad through exchange programs such as ERASMUS and World Exchange will be one step closer to passing the English proficiency exam and will have a clear advantage both academically and socially in the countries they visit.
• When applying for an internship, these students are more likely to be preferred due to their English proficiency and transferable 21st-century social skills.

Yes, there is an 8-week Summer School offered as the fifth and final module of the academic year at the B2 level. Through Summer School, students have the opportunity to complete HEPP within a single academic year. Designed to equip students with the necessary skills and support them in achieving their goals, Summer School enables them to continue their faculty education without interruption.

Students are required to contact the Accounting Office and the Student Affairs Office.

Students who fail at the B2 level and/or those who successfully complete the B1 level module may attend the Summer School in order to complete their English preparatory education within a single academic year.

Students are required to check the academic calendar, which is published annually on our website.

Yes. At the end of the Summer School, students are required to pass the HEPPTEST with a minimum score of 60 out of 100. Detailed information regarding the HEPPTEST administered at the end of the Summer School is announced on our website in a timely manner for students attending the program.

All students registered in HEPP from the previous academic year, regardless of their level, are entitled to take the HEPPTEST administered at the beginning of the new academic year. If they fail again, they will be re-placed into HEPP classes based on their academic performance in the program and their previous level.