28 August 2026
Dear Students,
Welcome to Işık University!
Please find below the details and schedule regarding the English Placement and Proficiency Exams organized by the School of Foreign Languages (SFL).
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- This announcement applies only to newly enrolled students in English-medium programs and previously registered Preparatory School students.
- Students with "Freshman" status do NOT need to consider this email.(you can check your status on E-Campus)
- Please note that these exams will be repeated in October for students who are unable to attend this session.
📌 1. English Placement Exam
- Date: 7 September 2026 (Face-to-face)
- Time: 10:00 – 12:00
- Location: Şile Campus, SFL Building (Classroom and student lists will be available at the building entrance.)
- Details: Attendance is mandatory for newly enrolled English-medium department students and students who wish to study in the Preparatory Program voluntarily. Students who receive a passing grade in this exam will be eligible to take the two-day Proficiency Exam.
📌 2. English Proficiency Exam
Part 1: Written Exam (Face-to-face)
- Date: 8 September 2026
- Time: 09:30 – 15:00
- Location: Şile Campus, SFL Building (Classroom and student lists will be posted at the building entrance.)
Part 2: Oral Exam (Online)
- Date: 10 September 2026
- Location: Online via MS Teams
- Time & Link: The exact exam time and MS Teams link will be shared through your official Işık student email account. You can access your email at https://www.isikun.edu.tr/webmail. If you do not receive this information, please contact
sflinfo@isikun.edu.tr for assistance.
(Note: All previously registered Preparatory School students who were unsuccessful in previous exams will only take the Proficiency Exam on 8–10 September.)
🚌 Transportation and Shuttle Information
- 07 September 2026 (Monday):
- Departure (08:00): Maslak Campus – 4th Levent – Kavacık – Metrogarden – Şile Campus | Return (12:30): Şile Campus to Maslak via the same route.
- Departure (08:00): Kadıköy Pier Deniz Hotel Front – Kozyatağı Starbucks Front – Metrogarden – Şile Campus | Return (12:30): Şile Campus to Kadıköy via the same route.
- 08 September 2026 (Tuesday):
- Departure (08:00): Maslak Campus – 4th Levent – Kavacık – Metrogarden – Şile Campus | Return (15:30): Şile Campus to Maslak via the same route.
- Departure (08:00): Kadıköy Pier Deniz Hotel Front – Kozyatağı Starbucks Front – Metrogarden – Şile Campus | Return (15:30): Şile Campus to Kadıköy via the same route.
For full shuttle schedules and updates: https://www.isikun.edu.tr/en/student/shuttle-service-timetable
✉️ sflinfo@isikun.edu.tr
We wish you a successful academic year!