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The Turco-British Association -TBA
operates as a centre for language teaching and cultural activities aiming to strengthen and promote from the Turkish side the already existing cultural ties between Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Celebrating its 58th anniversary
Founded in 1951 as a non-profit making and non-profit sharing cultural centre, the Association has been functioning since then as a dynamic institution with its qualified staff and modern facilities. The TBA’s administration is headed by the General Director, authorised by the Executive Committee of three Turkish and two British members.
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English Language Teaching
With an average number of 850 mostly young adult students and approximately 30 teachers at any given time, the TBA is one of the largest foreign language teaching institutions in Turkey. Regular course programmes cater for different needs at various levels through General English, Business English, Exam Preparation and Interest Focused courses.
In addition, Sectoral English, One-to-One and Project courses are tailor-made programmes specially designed for the differing needs of learners. The TBA also offers free consultancy services for English Language Training abroad and provides a range of free Extra+ Activities for its registered students.
TBA Examination Centre Services: Regarded as an objective examination centre, the TBA provides services to individuals and companies with its Certificate Exams, designed in accordance with international standards. Furthermore, the TBA is now the only Cambridge ESOL Examinations Centre in Ankara and Eskişehir areas, administering the globally recognised Cambridge ESOL Examinations, namely YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, BECs and TKT.
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Cultural Activities at the TBA The TBA’s cultural activities including exhibitions, concerts, lectures, seminars, panel discussions and slide/film shows are free of charge and open to all members of the public. The activities, held at the Association’s 124-seat auditorium with the most up-to-date audio-visual equipment, and Art Gallery, are publicised on the TBA’s web site, as well as by monthly announcements through posters and flyers, and by e-mail to 4500 addressees, including foreign missions, cultural centres, educational establishments, the media and the art-lovers of Ankara. Furthermore, Archaeology and History of Art Seminars and excursions have been held regularly for the past 12 years with great success.
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TBA and European Union Projects
As a widely recognised Turkish NGO, the TBA is delighted to have been invited as an applicant, partner or supporter to participate in the consortia for EU project proposals. Activities in this field create significant opportunities for the TBA to cooperate with other Turkish and foreign NGOs, and to promote its name and activities to a wider audience, specifically geared towards the needs of the younger generation, while broadening its experience, and augmenting its accumulated knowledge and strength. We are pleased to acknowledge that the TBA project “F.A.C.E.- Familiarisation with the Arts and Culture of Europe” was approved and awarded a grant by the EU for their “European Horizons and Mosaic Project” and successfully completed.
The TBA Premises: The TBA is located in its own attractive 10-storey premises in central Ankara and a professional security team provides comprehensive 24-hour protection, exemplifying the importance the TBA attaches to the well-being of all individuals.
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