English Preparatory Program

KELT

What is it?

KELT (Istanbul Kent University English Proficiency Exam) is a comprehensive exam prepared in accordance with the curriculum and materials of our English Preparatory Program (KEPP) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) standards. This exam aims to measure our students' English proficiency by evaluating their ability to use the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout the program.

KELT is an important criterion that determines whether students successfully graduate from the English Preparatory Program. It also allows students to compare their English language skills with an internationally recognized standard. Students who score at least 60 points on the KELT exam are considered to have completed the English Preparatory Program and can begin their academic education in their departments.
Sections of KELT

The KELT exam consists of five parts to assess different aspects of a student's English language skills:

  • Reading: This section measures students’ ability to understand and interpret different types of texts.
  • Listening: This section assesses students’ ability to understand spoken English and take notes.
  • Note-taking: As part of the listening section, students are asked to take notes of important points from a speech that they have listened to only once. They then use their notes to answer questions provided. The questions are shown after listening.
  • Writing: This section assesses students’ ability to write English for different purposes.
  • Speaking: This section, held the day after the other sections, assesses students’ ability to communicate orally. The speaking exam usually includes activities such as personal questions, speaking on visual materials, and discussion.

The KELT exam is a comprehensive assessment tool that shows how well students have learned the information they acquired in the English Preparatory Program and whether they can use this information in daily life and in their academic studies.

Samples

Dates

  • KELT Fall Semester, January 23-24, 2025
  • KELT Spring Semester, June 26-27, 2025
  • KELT Summer Semester, September 9-10, 2025
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