OYDEM Izmir English Course

OYDEM is a foreign language school founded by graduates of Middle East Technical University's English Language Teaching Department and has been awarded the EUROPEAN QUALITY AWARD. Educational quality is the highest priority at OYDEM Language Schools. For this reason, OYDEM ENGLISH COURSES has been one of the most trusted and preferred English language schools in Izmir since 2001.

Our foreign language school is a private educational institution affiliated with the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye.

OYDEM classroom environment
2001Since

"OYDEM GETS YOU SPEAKING ENGLISH"

Founders of OYDEM Language Schools

OYDEM offers English, German, Russian and Spanish courses, TOEFL, IELTS, YDS and English Preparatory Program Exemption Exam preparation courses, as well as English courses for children. At the end of each level, students take both written and oral examinations. Students who successfully pass both examinations are eligible to advance to the next level. Students who do not pass receive individual support and one-on-one lessons from their classroom teacher to address their learning gaps.

OYDEM has a strong record of success in examination preparation programs. You can visit our branches to review our references and examination results.

AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS

8Average
12Maximum

Classes are conducted with an average of 8 students and a maximum of 12 students.

INSTRUCTORS

All our Turkish and international instructors have professional teaching qualifications. All educators teaching English and German courses are carefully selected and undergo specialized training. Our primary focus in foreign language education is ensuring that students develop their speaking skills by the end of their courses. This is why the slogan of OYDEM Language Schools is "OYDEM GETS YOU SPEAKING ENGLISH."

Building on our years of experience and commitment to quality, OYDEM Language Schools has opened its new Bornova English Course branch. Located in the Erzene neighborhood of Bornova, Izmir, OYDEM English Courses has a strong record of success in YDS, TOEFL and IELTS preparation programs.

PLACEMENT TEST

A placement test is administered to determine the appropriate course level for each participant. You can choose one of the following options according to your preference:

OYDEM Placement Test

To determine your English proficiency level, you can take OYDEM's Placement Test free of charge at any of our branches or complete our online placement test right away.

PLACEMENT TEST

LEVELS

Elementary
Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate
Upper-Intermediate
Advanced (The duration is determined according to the speaking class, examination preparation programs or training suited to your needs.)

AREAS OF ACTIVITY

CodeProgram
INGENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
ENG-1General English Programs
ENG-2One-on-One English Programs
ENG-3Business English
ENG-4Conversation Club
ENG-5YDS – TOEFL – IELTS
ENG-6English for Import and Export

SPEAKING CLUBS

Participants of all levels can attend our free speaking clubs every Friday evening between 19:00 and 21:00. These sessions provide an opportunity to practice English and ask questions about topics that may not have been fully understood during lessons.

You will also have the opportunity to watch a foreign film and discuss it with our instructors.
(Of course, everything will be in English!!)

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & REPORTING

Participants are required to attend at least 80% of their classes to be eligible to take the Ministry of National Education examination. Attendance and achievement reports are sent to the company at the end of each month by email or post. Additionally, companies may request access to participants' performance evaluation reports at the end of the term.

Our History

25 Years of Growth

Founded in Alsancak

OYDEM Language Schools opened its doors in Alsancak with a small but dedicated team.

2001
2015

European Quality Award

We were honored with the European Quality Award in recognition of our educational quality at the international level.

Bornova Branch

We expanded into Izmir's third-largest district and began reaching more students.

2018
2020

Online Platform

The online learning infrastructure we developed during the pandemic became a permanent part of our educational services.

Netherlands Branch

By opening our Netherlands branch in The Hague, we became a truly international language school.

2022
2026

Karşıyaka Branch

With our new branch in Karşıyaka, we began providing educational services on the northern side of Izmir Bay.

For more detailed information, please contact us. We look forward to assisting you and welcoming you to OYDEM.