Vize

Vize is a term used in Turkish-speaking educational contexts to denote a midterm examination. It is an assessment administered about halfway through a course to gauge students’ understanding of the material and to inform the instructor about progress. In the Turkish higher education system, courses are commonly evaluated through a combination of examinations, coursework, and final exams; the vize is one of the principal examinations alongside the final exam.

The exact structure and weighting of a vize vary by institution, department, and course. Some courses have two vizes (for example, a first and a second midterm), while others have a single vize. The format is typically written and may include multiple-choice questions, short answers, calculations, or essays, depending on disciplinary requirements.

Grades from a vize are usually counted toward the course grade according to a predefined weighting. Policies for missed vize exams, retakes, or make-up assessments differ by school and program, but many institutions provide opportunities to compensate for a missed vize through rescheduling, an alternative assessment, or grade penalties.

Beyond Turkish education, the word vize also exists in Turkish as the term for a travel visa, a separate meaning unrelated to academic testing. The two senses are distinguished by context.