EXAMS
The Language of Learning:
The language of learning at Medipol University is Turkish. However, the programs with 30% and 100% English require candidates to take and pass the Proficiency Exam.
The English Proficiency Exam):
English Proficiency Exam is composed of two exams, the first of whose first session is made up of 80 multiple choice questions and the second is the essay writing session. The Speaking Exam is only taken if the students scores between 60 and 74 in the first exam. The Parts of the Exam is as follows.
| Assessed Skill | Question Types | Number of Questions | Grade |
| Listening | 1. Note Taking 2. While Listening | 20 | 20 |
| Reading & Comprehension | – Comprehension – Interpretating – Finding the main idea – Deduction – Guessing Vocabulary | 24 | 24 |
| Use of Language | – Grammar | 20 | 20 |
| Vocabulary | – General Knowledge of Vocabulary | 16 | 16 |
| Writing | – Essay | 1 | 20 |
Those Getting 75 and above are accepted B2 Level in terms of CEFR criteria and are exempted from Preparatory Program without the Speaking Exam.
The Speaking Exam:
Those getting between 60 and 74 will take the Speaking Exam on the Proficiency Exam to better assess them whether they will be able to follow lectures in their departments. The Speaking Exam will be graded over 100 and 75 and over is exampted from the Preparatory Program. Those who get 74 and lower are placed in the preparatory Program.
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Erasmus Exam is the English Language exam which indicates the language proficiency level of the students who want to study abroad within the EU Erasmus student exchange program. In this exam listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing and speaking skills of the applicants are assessed.
March , 2024 Erasmus Exam Content:
- Part 1-Listening – 12 points
- Part 2-Reading (2 reading texts)- 12 points
- Part 3- Use of English – 8 points
- Part 4 – Vocabulary – 8 points
- Part 5 – Writing (250-400 word essay) – 20 points
- Part 6 – Speaking (around 10 mins with Warmup/Monologue/Dialogue parts) – 40 points
Main Part (Parts 1-5) Start Time: 09:00 (Face to Face on Kavacık North Campus A Block)
Speaking Part Start Time: 14:00 (Online on Microsoft Teams)
Horizontal Transfer English Proficiency Exam
It is an exemption exam for students who want to transfer to departments that require an English preparatory program within Istanbul Medipol University, both internally and externally. The content of the exam is as follows;
SKILL QUESTION TYPE NUMBER OF QUESTIONS POINTS
LISTENING & COMPREHENSION NOTE TAKING- LISTENING 10 Qs
20
READING – OKUDUĞUNU ANLAMA 16 Qs
24
– OKUDUĞUNU YORUMLAMA
– ANA FİKİR BULMA
– ÇIKARIMDA BULUNMA
– KELİMEYİ TAHMİN ETME
DİL KULLANIMI – DİL BİLGİSİ 14 Qs
20
KELİME BİLGİSİ – GENEL VE AKADEMİK KELİME BİLGİSİ 10 Qs 16
Sample Exams
Transfer exam main part
Transfer exam writing part
Transfer exam reading appendix
VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY
ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY GENERAL COORDINATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
2024-2025 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION PROCESSES
1. Utilisation of ASOS (Academic Exam Automation System)
During the 2024-2025 academic year, the ASOS (Academic Exam Automation System) has been actively utilised in our English Preparatory Program to enhance the efficiency of assessment and evaluation processes. Currently, the questions for two mid-term exams of the academic year have been fully uploaded into the system, and analysis reports are awaited. ASOS is anticipated to make significant contributions across all stages, from exam planning to analysis, in addition to ensuring digitalisation and reliability in assessment and evaluation activities.
2. Activities and Stages
2.1 Item Writing and Exam Planning
Before initiating the item writing process, all the objectives and outcomes of the English Preparatory Program had been recognised in the ASOS database. While designing exams, each item is defined in alignment with the relevant objectives and learning outcomes, making it ready for analysis. The subsequent stages proceeded as follows:
- Question Bank: Over 100 questions from previous mid-term exams, aligned with the language skills and learning objectives outlined in our curriculum, have been meticulously entered into the ASOS system by instructors.
2.2 Exam Management and Implementation
- Automated Scheduling: All details related to exams, including dates, durations, and adjustments tailored for specific student groups, were organised via ASOS.
2.3 Result Analysis and Reporting
The items, language skills, learning objectives, and student response sheets from two mid-term exams have been scanned and uploaded into the ASOS system. The data obtained was forwarded to the Center for Learning, Teaching, Assessment, and Evaluation (IMODEM). The timeline for receiving the relevant analyses from IMODEM depends on the center’s workload. Once the initial analyses are received:
- Reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills will be evaluated individually, and the results will be reflected in achievement reports.
- Analyses of item difficulty levels and discrimination indices will be conducted, with detailed reports available through the system.
- The progress of the educational program will be monitored using ASOS' annual reporting features, and necessary improvement recommendations will be formulated.
In light of the results obtained, the objective assessment and evaluation opportunities provided by ASOS will ensure the transparent administration of all exams. The system will also enable the identification of students' individual strengths and weaknesses, thereby supporting their learning processes. ASOS's detailed reporting and analysis features have facilitated compliance with institutional accreditation standards, particularly in aligning achievement analyses with international accreditation requirements.
3. Future Plans
In 2025, the scope of ASOS utilisation will be expanded with the following objectives:
- Development of new rubrics for assessing speaking skills.
- Implementation of automated text analysis features for writing exams.
- Enhancement of individualised reporting for tracking student performance.
4. Conclusion
ASOS has proven to be a critical tool in modernising our assessment and evaluation processes and improving educational quality. The statistical data and flexibility provided by the system have created a more efficient teaching and learning environment for both our students and program.