Eaquals welcomes İstanbul Nişantaşı University to its international network

İstanbul Nişantaşı University Eaquals membership marks a new chapter for the university’s Foreign Languages Department (FLD), which has officially become part of the international Eaquals network.

For the department, the move reflects an approach to language education that already places strong emphasis on development, reflection, and structured learning. At the same time, joining the network creates opportunities for wider professional exchange with institutions working across different educational contexts.

A blended approach to language learning

Based in Türkiye, İstanbul Nişantaşı University combines classroom teaching with digital learning tools that help students continue engaging with English outside scheduled lesson hours.

This blended approach forms an important part of the department’s day-to-day teaching environment. Students work through CEFR-aligned levels within the English Preparatory Program while also completing guided online tasks designed to support consistency and independent study habits.

Rather than treating technology as an additional feature, the department integrates it into the wider learning process to help students stay connected with language practice across different settings.

Professional development as part of everyday practice

Alongside student learning, the Foreign Languages Department also places strong emphasis on instructor development and the regular review of teaching practices.

As a result, professional development is approached as an ongoing part of academic life rather than a separate initiative. This focus on reflection and continuous improvement closely aligns with the wider professional discussions taking place across the Eaquals network.

According to Seyed Hashem Hosseini, CPD Unit Senior Specialist, joining Eaquals matched the department’s existing direction and priorities.

“Eaquals provides an internationally recognised framework that supports our mission to deliver high-quality language education through innovation, learner-centred practice, and ongoing professional development—while strengthening our connection to a global community of quality-focused institutions.”

What Eaquals membership means for the department

For İstanbul Nişantaşı University, Eaquals membership is also about participation in a broader international

 conversation around language education.

Universities continue exploring how teaching, technology, and learner expectations are evolving together. Therefore, networks such as Eaquals provide space not only for quality assurance, but also for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and academic practices between institutions.

In this context, İstanbul Nişantaşı University’s Foreign Languages Department brings its own perspective on blended learning, student engagement, and language education within higher education in Türkiye.

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