Curriculum

The ultimate aim of SFOL English Preparatory Program’s Curriculum, which is in accordance with the mission and vision of the school, is to provide learners of English language with a remarkably effective language learning process. Each segment of the curriculum, the syllabus, course books/materials and assessment are consistent with each other.

Meeting students’ linguistic and academic needs

The primary aim of the curriculum is to supply adequate language knowledge and skills that are essential for students’ future academic studies in their departments. Students who have completed the preparatory program will have required skills and strategies which include attending lectures, comprehending texts, generating varied types of written texts and communicating by making use of language accurately. 

Fostering learner autonomy

We believe that language learning is not limited to the classroom. In this respect, students are equipped with the strategies which will enable them to support their learning outside the classroom as well. Therefore, our ultimate aim is to encourage the students to make use of different sources such as computer labs, library, online sources etc., and to make them take responsibility for their own learning. 

Providing individual guidance

To sustain the success in language learning process, individual attention should be paid to students by taking their individual differences and needs into consideration by their assigned academic advisors, as well as respective course teachers. 

At the School of Foreign Languages, each group of learner is assigned with an academic advisor who provides feedback, support, and guidance to students. In addition, all teachers have designated “office hours” which allow learners to request guidance on individual courses.

Learning Outcomes

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) document generates the base in deciding the results of the curriculum and in preparing the syllabus of the Preparatory program, as well as British Council: Core Inventory for General English, which is also based on the CEFR.  The curriculum gives information about the learning objectives to be accomplished at various language levels, specifying the estimated time to be assigned to achieve them, all of which can be found in related syllabus documents.