Mission

DEDAK is dedicated to advancing the quality of foreign language education by establishing rigorous, contextually relevant standards that align with international benchmarks. Through its accreditation processes, training programs, and continuous support, DEDAK empowers foreign language programs—currently in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus—to excel in teaching, learning, and educational management.
Focusing on student-centered approaches, respect for diversity, and sustainable quality, DEDAK fosters continuous, evidence-based improvement. DEDAK aims to build a lasting quality framework that supports the growth and excellence of foreign language programs by upholding principles of integrity, ethical conduct, and inclusivity.
 

Purpose

The purpose of the Association of Language Education, Evaluation, and Accreditation is to contribute, primarily in the field of higher education, to raising the quality of language education to international standards and to sustain this endeavor through the following activities. 
•    Set Standards for language education,
•    Conduct evaluation and accreditation activities of language programs,
•    Increase the number of DEDAK reviewers and experts in the field of quality in education
•    Provide trainings that detail how the standards can be achieved.

 

Values

•    Transparency and accountability
•    Fair and professional service
•    Confidentiality and trustworthiness
•    Continuous development and life-long learning
•    Sustainable quality
•    Respect for differences 
•    Critical reflection
•    Honesty and Ethical Values
•    Inclusiveness
•    Culture of evidence
•    Student and learning centeredness