WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program The capital of Turkey, less imitating than Istanbul, is a modern, well-planned city with wide avenues, green parks yet history is around every corner. Large, modern school with excellent facilities, teaching many languages to international students

Enjoy a Turkish language course in Turkey at our language school in the city of Amkara.

Ankara, the capital of Turkey, is steeped in history and not surprisingly, has man incredible cultural and historic sights. Many museums here devote themselves to the various periods such as the Hatti, Hittite, Phrygian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods, as well as the coming of the liberation and the birth of the new Turkish nation.

Despite its long and continuous history of inhabitancy, Ankara thrives as a modern, well-planned capital city. Featuring wide avenues, green parks, embassies and government buildings, the city enjoys a wide range of fine restaurants, hotels and shopping.

SCHOOL FACILITIES Housed in a modern 8 story building with excellent facilities which include 44 Classrooms (in 2 branches, not all used for Turkish classes) a library, outdoor terrace, cafeteria, conversation club, Video/TV room, student social area and computer room. E-mail access for students at one of the many internet café's ($1 per hour)

Our school was founded in 1984 and is affiliated with Ankara University. Our goal is to introduce Turkish language and culture to foreign students. Ankara is the main branch with 13 other branches across Turkey, including Tunalý Hilmi, Konya, Kayseri, Bursa ,Ýzmir, Antalya, Ýskenderun, and Samsun.

All classrooms are equipped with the latest teaching aids and all teachers are members of Ankara University. Our school also teaches foreign languages to local Turkish students. allowing you the opportunity to mingle and make new friends with locals. In the conversation club, students can practice their language skills with native speakers. Most students are from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, ages 19 to 40. Maximum capacity is 2500 students in Ankara.

THE BASICS Course for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning - lessons are usually held in the mornings starting 09:00am each day - min age 18 - Max. 12 students per class - unlimited course length.

Standard Program: (20 lessons per week).

Teachers will help enhance your speaking, listening, grammar and general comprehension skills. They will also use interactive techniques such as role-play, games and perhaps videos to support lesson content. Current political, social and cultural materials are integrated to add interest and increase knowledge of the host country and culture.

Students who complete Basic and Intermediate levels are entitled to receive a school certificate certified by Ankara University and they are entitled to receive a diploma certified by Ankara University when they complete Advanced levels successfully.

Besides “Türkce Ogreniyoruz I-II-III”, materials prepared by the Turkish Department are also used to teach, textbooks are provided.

After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, customs and everyday life. The school has limited organized social activities, however many of the students get together to experience cultural and social activities together, and also practice your new language skills in real life situations.

Examples of typical cultural opportunities: Visit Ataturk Mausoleum, Anittepe quarter, Ancient and modern architecture, The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, The Painting and Sculpture Museum, Ataturk's House, The Ankara Citadel, The Temple of Augusts, The Roman Bath, The Column of Julian, Haci Bayram Mosque

Host Family
In this location, we offer a Host Family option only. The school will assist you in search for a family to live with and you will pay for the accommodations locally and directly with the school. Please refer to our Accommodation Locator Service for further details.

Hotel Accommodation:
We recommend the Evkuran Hotel, in the downtown of Ankara it offers 60 rooms with capacity of 120 beds.

It is the participant's responsibility to have a valid passport and any necessary visas and permits to study abroad. Visit G3Visas for comprehensive information on visa, passport, permit and general country entry requirements.

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International direct flights into Esenboga (Ankara's Airport) are limited, the most regular services are with Lufthansa. Many students fly into Istanbul and catch a connecting flight.