Structure of the Intensive English Program
The IEP teaches practical English skills for general, academic, and professional purposes. Based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the four levels of the IEP range from upper elementary to advanced. Elementary and Lower Intermediate Levels concentrate on General English, while Upper Intermediate and Advanced Levels focus on English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
Elementary and Lower Intermediate Levels
In Elementary and Lower Intermediate Levels, students concentrate on developing fundamental English skills in an interactive classroom setting. Coursework emphasizes skills necessary for effective oral and written communication. Instruction covers all areas of language development: vocabulary, basic language structures, and the essentials of reading, writing, listening and speaking, and grammar.
Upper Intermediate and Advanced Levels
In Upper Intermediate and Advanced Levels, students continue to develop fluency and accuracy. Coursework focuses on both comprehensive skills and English for Academic Purposes (EAP). This includes writing essays and research papers as well as developing critical reading, listening, and note-taking skills.
Each level has 4 courses (Listening & Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Grammar), and each course consists of 5 hours of classroom instruction per week, making a total of 20 hours per week for full-time study.
Online Course Option
All IEP courses can be offered on campus or online via synchronous livestreaming.
Please note: International students with F-1 immigration status may enroll only in on-campus IEP courses.
IEP Level Achievement Scale
| Advanced Level B | CEFR C1 | IELTS band 7.0 | TOEFL 94-101 | IEP410B Listening & Speaking IEP420B Reading IEP430B Writing IEP440B Grammar |
Advanced Level B Student Learning Outcomes |
| Advanced Level A | CEFR B2 | IELTS band 6.5 | TOEFL 79-93 | IEP410A Listening & Speaking IEP420A Reading IEP430A Writing IEP440A Grammar |
Advanced Level A Student Learning Outcomes |
| Upper Intermediate Level B | CEFR B2 | IELTS band 6.0 | TOEFL 60-78 | IEP310B Listening & Speaking IEP320B Reading IEP330B Writing IEP340B Grammar |
Upper Intermediate Level B Student Learning Outcomes |
| Upper Intermediate Level A | CEFR B2 | IELTS band 5.5 | TOEFL 46-59 | IEP310A Listening & Speaking IEP320A Reading IEP330A Writing IEP340A Grammar |
Upper Intermediate Level A Student Learning Outcomes |
| Lower Intermediate Level B | CEFR B1 | IELTS band 5.0 | TOEFL 35-45 | IEP210B Listening & Speaking IEP220B Reading IEP230B Writing IEP240B Grammar |
Lower Intermediate Level B Student Learning Outcomes |
| Lower Intermediate Level A | CEFR B1 | IELTS band 4.5 | TOEFL 32-34 | IEP210A Listening & Speaking IEP220A Reading IEP230A Writing IEP240A Grammar |
Lower Intermediate Level A Student Learning Outcomes |
| Elementary Level | CEFR A2 | IELTS band 4.0 | TOEFL 31 | IEP110 Listening & Speaking IEP120 Reading IEP130 Writing IEP140 Grammar |
Elementary Level Student Learning Outcomes |