CHAPTER ONE

Purpose, Scope, Legal Basis, and Definitions

Purpose and Scope

Article 1—The purpose of this guideline is to establish the principles regarding the
methodology, areas of activity, student admission, and examinations for programs related to
Turkish and foreign language instruction to be conducted at the Giresun University Center for
Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research.

Legal Basis

Article 2—This Directive has been prepared in accordance with the Giresun University Turkish
and Foreign Language Application and Research Center Regulation, published in the Official
Gazette dated July 22, 2012, and numbered 28361.

Definitions

Article 3—The terms used in this Directive shall have the following meanings:
University: Giresun University,
Rector: The Rector of Giresun University,
Director: The Director of the Giresun University Center for Turkish and Foreign Language
Application and Research,
Deputy Director: The Deputy Director of the Center for Turkish and Foreign Language
Application and Research at Giresun University,
Senate: The Senate of Giresun University,
GRÜ TÖMER: The Center for Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research at
Giresun University,
GRÜ TÖMER Board of Directors: The Board of Directors of the Giresun University Center
for Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research,
Instructional Program: The Turkish and foreign language courses offered at the Giresun
University Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research Center,
Course Participant: Persons participating in the courses conducted at the Giresun University
Center for Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research,
Instructor: Persons conducting instructional activities in the educational programs offered at the
Giresun University Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research Center,
Education Coordinator: The Coordinator of the Educational Program at the Giresun University
Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research Center,
Diploma: Refers to the certificate awarded to successful participants who have fulfilled the
attendance requirements by completing a Turkish or foreign language instructional program
conducted at the Giresun University Center for Turkish and Foreign Language Application and
Research.

SECTION TWO

Principles Regarding Instructional Programs

Establishment, Duration, and Format of the Teaching Program

Educational Programs to Be Offered and Their Content:
Article 4—The Board of Directors determines which teaching programs will be offered at GRÜ
TÖMER, taking into account incoming requests. Courses with fewer than 8 applicants will not
be offered; however, courses with fewer than 8 applicants may be offered upon the
recommendation of the Board of Directors.
Article 5- (a) A placement test is administered to determine the appropriate Turkish language
proficiency level at which applicants to Turkish language programs will begin their studies. In
the offered programs, instruction is tailored to the courses in which students are placed based on
their assessed language proficiency levels.
(b) The content of the courses offered in the programs is designed to develop the skills specified
in the Foreign Language Proficiency Criteria prepared by the Council of Europe’s Modern
Languages Division.
Article 6- (a) In addition to teaching Turkish to foreigners, GRÜ TÖMER may also offer
courses aimed at teaching languages and dialects other than Turkish, as well as at developing
language and communication skills.
(b) The duration of instruction, course content, class hours, and examinations for courses offered
outside of Turkish language instruction shall be determined by the GRÜ TÖMER Board of
Directors.
Language Levels, Duration of Instruction, and Class Hours:
ARTICLE 7 – (a) The duration of Turkish language instruction for foreign nationals at GRÜ
TÖMER is as follows: basic level A1 (200 hours), A2 (200 hours); intermediate level B1 (175
hours), B2 (175 hours); advanced level C1 (350 hours); and Academic Turkish (60 hours).

(b) The Board of Directors may issue additional regulations regarding the number of class hours
for each of the five language levels specified above. The Board of Directors may increase or
decrease the number of class hours.
(c) Students who register late will be provided with make-up classes to make up for the missed
hours. Make-up classes must be completed within the academic calendar.
Proposal of Instructional Programs
ARTICLE 8 – Instructional programs to be offered by GRÜ TÖMER shall be proposed by the
Director to the GRÜ TÖMER Board of Directors in accordance with the conditions specified in
this guideline, based on requests from public institutions, private or international organizations,
and in collaboration with other institutions, with the joint participation of the relevant units, for
presentation to individuals and organizations for whom GRÜ TÖMER or University units deem
there may be a demand. The GRÜ TÖMER Director is authorized to sign protocols and contracts
related to activities approved by the GRÜ TÖMER Board of Directors .
Teaching Program Request Form
ARTICLE 9—The Turkish Language Instruction Request Form is published by GRÜ TÖMER
on its official website.
Launching a Teaching Program
ARTICLE 10 – Requests for participation in the Teaching Program submitted to GRÜ TÖMER
by the units are reviewed by the GRÜ TÖMER Directorate, and the final version of the program
is determined after taking into account any necessary proposed changes.
Announcement of Teaching Programs
ARTICLE 11 – (a) The announcement of programs approved by the GRÜ TÖMER Board of
Directors to relevant audiences is planned in collaboration with the unit(s) or institution(s) that
prepared the program proposal and is published by GRÜ TÖMER within the framework of the
promotional expenses allocated in the program budget. The location and date of teaching
programs may be changed by the GRÜ TÖMER Directorate.
(b) Educational programs for which student registration has been conducted following an
announcement by GRÜ TÖMER may be canceled by decision of the GRÜ TÖMER Board of
Directors if the minimum number of students specified in the program announcement is not
reached. In the event of program cancellation, fees previously paid are refunded to the students.
(c) Educational programs scheduled to be offered regularly at specific intervals each year may be
compiled and published by GRÜ TÖMER in a catalog.
Implementation of the Educational Program  
ARTICLE 12 – The Giresun University Center for Turkish and Foreign Language Application
and Research is responsible for the implementation of the educational program to be offered.
Selection, Appointment, and Responsibilities of Instructors
ARTICLE 13 – (a) The teaching staff to be assigned to the educational programs to be offered
are finalized by the GRÜ TÖMER Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Director.
The GRÜ TÖMER Director may request additional teaching staff if there are not enough GRÜ
TÖMER faculty members. In accordance with this request, teaching staff are selected by
decision of the GRÜ TÖMER Board of Directors from among the applications submitted to
GRÜ TÖMER.
(b) Carries out the duties and responsibilities assigned by the GRÜ TÖMER Director and
Assistant Directors.
(c) Carries out counseling procedures for GRÜ TÖMER course participants.
(d) They serve on committees established by the GRÜ TÖMER director and assistant directors.
(e) The Education Coordinator regularly maintains records of students’ attendance and
absences.
Selection, Appointment, and Responsibilities of the Education Coordinator
ARTICLE 14- (a) The Education Coordinator is appointed by the Board of Directors from
among the GRÜ TÖMER faculty members. The Education Coordinator may select two assistants
with the Director’s approval.
(b) Develops educational plans and programs.
(c) Ensures coordination among faculty members.
Documents Required for Enrollment in the Educational Program and Student Certificate
ARTICLE 15 – (a) In order for applicants to enroll in the instructional program, they must
submit the documents listed below to the GRÜ TÖMER registration office. These documents are
as follows:
(1) Required documents for international students:
2 photographs
A photocopy and translation of the passport (page with photo)
Receipt (deposit slip) confirming payment of the course fee
Letter of Commitment
(2) For Turkish students:
2 photos
Receipt confirming payment of the course fee (payment slip)
Copy of student ID
Letter of Commitment
(b) A student certificate is issued to students who have paid the tuition fee and registered for the
program. To receive a student certificate, students must submit a written application to GRÜ
TÖMER.
(c) If a class appropriate for the student’s level is not available at the time of registration, a
provisional registration is made, and a Student Certificate is issued by GRÜ TÖMER upon the
decision of the Board of Directors. Students begin the program once a class appropriate for their
level is opened.
(d) Individuals applying for an admission certificate must pay the fee set by GRÜ TÖMER. The
fee paid for the admission certificate is non-refundable. If the individual completes final
registration with GRÜ TÖMER, the fee paid for the admission certificate will be deducted from
the GRÜ TÖMER registration fee.
Continuation of the Instructional Program
ARTICLE 16 - Students are required to meet the attendance requirements outlined below.
(a) Attendance in the instructional program is monitored by the relevant instructor. The
instructor submits the attendance sheets, along with a chart showing attendance status, to the
GRÜ TÖMER Directorate in person at the end of each program.
(b) A 70% attendance rate is mandatory. Students with an attendance rate below this threshold
are considered to have failed and will not be allowed to take the course completion exam. Course
fees are not refunded for days or hours of absence.
(c) If the attendance requirement cannot be met due to unforeseen circumstances such as long-
term illness, an accident, or the death of a family member, the GRÜ TÖMER Board of Directors
will make a decision regarding the participant’s attendance status, taking into account official
documentation verifying the situation.
(d) Participants who fail to attend the Instructional Program as specified above will be dismissed
from the program and will not be issued any certificate.  
PART THREE
Exams and Evaluation of Performance
Exams and Evaluation:
ARTICLE 17 – The following exams are administered at GRÜ TÖMER: Turkish Proficiency
Exemption Exam, Level e Placement Exam, Course Completion Exam, Diploma Exam, Single-
Subject Exam, Make-up Exam, and course exams for participants from outside TÖMER.
(1) Turkish Language Exemption Exam:
a) This exam determines which of the language proficiency levels specified in Article 7(a)
candidates wishing to study at Giresun University meet.
b) Applicants who do not intend to study at Giresun University but wish to document their
language proficiency may also take this exam, provided they pay the exam fee.
c) This exam is administered in the following areas:
- Reading Comprehension
- Oral Expression (Speaking)
- Written Expression (Writing)
- Listening
To pass the exam, the total score from the four skill areas (reading comprehension, speaking,
writing, and listening comprehension) must be at least 70.
c) If a candidate wishes to continue their studies in Giresun University’s programs without
taking a course at GRÜ TÖMER, they must have a score at the C1 level or possess a certificate
demonstrating the same level of proficiency.
d) No fee is charged to Giresun University students taking the Turkish Proficiency Exemption
Exam. Students who fail the exam may not retake the exemption exam within the same academic
year.
f) The Turkish Language Exemption Exam is administered by a committee formed by the Board
of Directors from among faculty members recommended by the GRÜ TÖMER Director.
g) Exam results are announced to candidates on the GRÜ TÖMER and/or university website.
h) No certificate is issued to students based on the exam results. However, if a certificate is
requested for use as proof of “language proficiency” at another university, a certificate valid for
one year will be issued upon payment of the required fee.
ı) The exam is valid for 1 (one) year.
(2) Placement Exam:
a) It is administered during the first week of classes at the beginning of the academic term.
Students are placed in one of the courses based on their exam results.
b) The Placement Exam is graded on a scale of 100 points.
*Students who score between 50 and 59 are at the A2 level,
*Students who score between 60 and 69 are classified as B1,
*Students who score between 70 and 84 are placed in the B2 class,
*and students who score between 85 and 100 are placed in the C1 (Academic Turkish) class.
(3) Course Completion Exam:
a) This exam is administered at the end of each course.
b) To advance to the next level, students must achieve an average score of at least 60 across the
four skill areas (reading comprehension, speaking, writing, and listening- e comprehension).
c) The Course Completion Exam is administered by a committee formed by the Board of
Directors from among the faculty members recommended by the GRÜ TÖMER Director.
d) Students whose score in any one skill area is below 15 out of 25 are granted a second chance
to take the exam. Students who fail the second exam must repeat the same course. The date of
the second exam is determined by a decision of the Board of Directors.
(4) Diploma Exam
(a) To be considered successful in the course in which they are enrolled, students must score at
least 60 out of a total of 100 (one hundred) points in the areas specified below, as determined by
the Examination Committee. However, the score obtained in each of these areas cannot be lower
than the minimum score specified below. A student who fails in at least two areas is considered
to have failed the diploma exam. A student who fails in only one area may receive a diploma by
passing a single-course exam.

(b) Students who have not paid the program fee or have paid only a portion of it may not take the
diploma exam.
(5) Single-Subject Exam
Students who fail only one subject in the Basic Course (A1, A2) or Intermediate Course (B1, B2)
final exams, or in the Advanced Course (C1) diploma exam, must take a single-subject exam
administered by the same exam committee on a date announced within two weeks of the
completion of their exams. Students who do not pass this exam must repeat the course in which
they failed.
(6) Make-up Exam
A make-up exam is offered for students who are unable to take the end-of-term exams for valid
and justifiable reasons. The date of the make-up exam is announced in the Academic Calendar.
(7) Course Exams for Participants from Outside GRÜ TÖMER
For individuals coming from outside GRÜ TÖMER, diploma or course-level exams are
administered by GRÜ TÖMER faculty members, provided the applicable fee is paid.
Diploma and Certificate of Attendance:
ARTICLE 18 – (1) GRÜ TÖMER issues a diploma or certificate of achievement to students
who have registered for programs organized in accordance with the provisions of this Directive
and who have met the attendance and success requirements, indicating the course level they have
completed at the levels specified in Article 7(a).
(2) The diploma shall specify the language, level, purpose, and duration of the successfully
completed program.
(3) Students who fail to meet the success requirements in accordance with the provisions of this
Directive will be issued only a certificate indicating their participation in the course.
(4) The criteria for issuing certificates and participation certificates, as well as the validity
periods of the certificates, are determined by the GRÜ TÖMER Board of Directors based on the
characteristics of the educational programs.
(5) The documents to be issued for jointly conducted programs are regulated by a protocol.
(6) Requests for certification other than diplomas and certificates of participation—such as
proficiency and achievement certificates—that may be issued by GRÜ TÖMER are reviewed
and decided upon by the GRÜ TÖMER Board of Directors.
(7) Diplomas are printed by the Giresun University Office of Student Affairs.
(8) Diplomas are signed by the director and the rector.
Staff and Course Participant Identification Documents
ARTICLE 19-
(1) TÖMER student ID cards are issued to trainees who register with GRÜ TÖMER.
(2) TÖMER staff ID cards are issued to GRÜ TÖMER faculty members.
(3) The identification cards for faculty members and students are printed by the Giresun
University Office of Human Resources.
Responsibilities of Course Participants
ARTICLE 20 – (1) Students are deemed to have accepted all general and specific conditions of
the academic programs in which they are enrolled.
Termination of Enrollment
ARTICLE 21 – (1) A student’s enrollment shall be terminated by decision of the GRÜ TÖMER
Board of Directors in the following cases:
a) Failure to pay the program registration fee,
b) Cheating or attempting to cheat,
c) Engaging in acts or behavior that disrupt the operation of the program,
d) Failure to meet the attendance requirement
CHAPTER FOUR
Principles Regarding Financial Matters
Tuition Fees
ARTICLE 22– (1) Tuition Fees
a) Instruction at GRÜ TÖMER is subject to a fee, which is assessed on a per-term basis. Term-
based tuition fees, summer school fees, and other fees are announced annually by the GRÜ
TÖMER Board of Directors in Turkish Lira (TL).
b) A fee determined by the Board of Directors, corresponding to 1,160 hours, is charged to
students. No additional fees may be charged until these hours are completed.
c) Students enrolled at GRÜ TÖMER who have completed 1,160 hours but remain in the
summer school program pay the summer school tuition with a 25% discount.
d) The fee is collected from students in a single payment. No installment plans are offered.
e) No refund will be issued to a student who withdraws from the program or whose enrollment is
terminated after the courses have begun. The student remains obligated to pay the amount they
have committed to. However, a student may cancel their registration and request a refund before
the courses begin.
f) Athletes who have played in national and international leagues pay GRÜ TÖMER course fees
at a 50% discount. The athlete discount is limited to 10 people.
(2) Fees for External Exam Takers
External candidates taking the certification exam must pay the fee, determined by the GRÜ
TÖMER Board of Directors, in Turkish Lira (TL).
The Center’s Revenues, Expenses, and Fee Structuring Principles
ARTICLE 23 – (1) GRÜ TÖMER’s revenues are as follows:
a) Revenues generated from courses, instruction, research, consulting, interpreting, translation,
projects, expert witness services, and similar activities,
b) Fees for the use of GRÜ TÖMER’s activities and services,
c) All types of aid, donations, bequests, and other revenues.
ARTICLE 24 – (1) The expenses of GRÜ TÖMER are as follows:
a) Expenses necessary for the operation of GRÜ TÖMER,
b) Expenses required for examination, teaching, and research services.
c) Publication, promotion, and advertising expenses.
d) Expenses for all types of scientific meetings, workshops, and similar activities.
e) Expenses related to faculty members.
f) Other expenses to be authorized by a decision of the Board of Directors
SECTION FIVE
Miscellaneous and Final Provisions
Copyrights
ARTICLE 25 – The copyrights to the course notes to be distributed to participants in the
instructional programs belong to the respective instructors. Such course materials may not be
copied, reproduced, or distributed without the permission of the respective instructors and the
GRÜ TÖMER Board of Directors, nor may they be used for any purpose other than for the
benefit of the participants.
Matters Not Covered by These Guidelines
ARTICLE 26 –  (1) In cases not covered by this Directive; the provisions of the Higher
Education Law No. 2547 dated November 4, 1981, and the GRÜ TÖMER Regulation published
in the Official Gazette No. 28361 dated December 22, 2012, shall be observed, and the relevant
provisions of other legislation, as well as the Decisions of the Giresun University Senate, shall
apply.
Entry into Force
ARTICLE 27– (1) This Directive shall enter into force as of the date of its adoption by the
Giresun University Senate.
Implementation
ARTICLE 28 – (1) The provisions of this Directive shall be enforced by the Rector of Giresun
University.