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You can prepare for a range of English exams to certify your English proficiency, continue your university studies, study abroad, shape your academic career or reach your professional goals.

NYLA Exam English programmes are designed around the structure, question types and English skills required by the exam each student is aiming for.

Preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, YDS, YÖKDİL, YDT, Cambridge English exams, PTE Academic, TOEIC, SAT and other academic proficiency exams is planned according to the student’s goal and current level of English.

What Is Exam English?

Exam English is training aimed at developing the language skills needed to succeed in a specific English proficiency or academic exam.

These programmes aim not only to improve your level of English but also to familiarise you with the target exam’s: Question structure Sections Marking system Duration Question types Time management Exam strategies and to help you study regularly with these in mind.

For this reason, exam preparation calls for a different study approach from General English courses.

Which English Exams Can You Prepare For?

At NYLA, different preparation programmes are put together depending on the exam you are aiming for.

  • IELTS

    English preparation for the IELTS exam, used for international study, immigration and professional purposes.

  • TOEFL

    Preparation programmes for the TOEFL exam, used particularly for academic and international study goals.

  • YDS

    Preparation for the YDS, used in Türkiye for academic and professional purposes, covering vocabulary, grammar, reading and question-solving practice.

  • YÖKDİL

    Exam preparation for YÖKDİL, used in academic careers and higher education processes.

  • YDT

    Preparation for the foreign language test taken as part of the higher education admissions process.

  • Cambridge English

    Cambridge English exams are internationally recognised exams designed to assess different levels of English.

  • FCE – B2 First

    Preparation for the Cambridge exam that assesses English proficiency at B2 level.

  • CAE – C1 Advanced

    Cambridge exam preparation for candidates who want to certify their advanced English proficiency.

  • Proficiency

    Preparation programmes for universities’ English proficiency exams, including those that let you skip the English preparatory year.

  • Pearson PTE Academic

    Preparation for PTE Academic, a computer-based English proficiency exam.

  • TOEIC

    Preparation for the TOEIC exam, which assesses English proficiency particularly in business and professional communication contexts.

  • SAT

    SAT preparation programmes for students aiming to apply to universities abroad, particularly in the USA.

Preparation for Other International Exams

  • OET

    Exam-focused English study for OET, chosen particularly by healthcare professionals pursuing international study and career goals.

  • GRE

    For students aiming for postgraduate study, work is planned on the English skills and exam structure required for the GRE.

  • GMAT

    For candidates aiming for an MBA or postgraduate study in business, work focuses on the verbal section of the GMAT exam.

  • IMAT

    Preparation programmes for the IMAT exam are planned for students aiming to study medicine in English in Italy.

  • LNAT

    For students aiming to study law in the United Kingdom, work focuses on the reading, analysis and critical thinking skills required by the LNAT exam.

How Is an Exam Preparation Programme Planned?

Every student’s target exam, current level of English and target score are different.

That is why, in exam preparation, it is important first to establish the student’s current level and goals.

When the programme is being designed, factors such as: Current level of English Target exam Target score Time remaining until the exam Strengths and skills to be developed Weekly study time The student’s academic or professional goals are taken into account.

Which Skills Are Developed in Exam Preparation?

Although it varies depending on the target exam, programmes work on the following skills.

  • Reading

    Work on understanding academic and exam-focused texts more quickly and accurately.

  • Listening

    Listening practice for understanding different speaking speeds and academic content more effectively.

  • Speaking

    Fluent, well-structured speaking skills, particularly for IELTS, TOEFL and similar exams with a speaking section.

  • Writing

    Work on essays, academic writing and the different types of written answer the exam requires.

  • Grammar

    Work on using the grammatical structures found in exams correctly.

  • Vocabulary

    Academic and exam-focused vocabulary suited to the exam type and target level.

  • Exam Strategies

    Recognising question types, using time effectively, analysing answer options and strategies you can apply during the exam.

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If you are preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, YDS, YÖKDİL, YDT, Cambridge English, PTE Academic, TOEIC, SAT or another English proficiency exam, you can put together a study programme that suits your goals.

Get in touch to establish your current level of English and plan a programme suited to your target exam and score.

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