Intensive English Program

Students may take this program from 1 to 4 weeks without a student visa. Students who enroll for 4 or more weeks must apply for the Form I-20. This program meets 4 hours per day Monday-Friday.

The IEP Program consists of the following subject areas:

Reading and Vocabulary (one hour per day)
Students expand vocabulary through reading and writing activities. Students read and discuss high-interest texts on current topics and use the vocabulary and structures they learn to help develop their written communication skills in a variety of situations.

Listening and Speaking (one hour per day)
Students develop listening strategies, practice conversational skills and improve pronunciation, fluency and accuracy. Activities and assignments are designed to improve spoken English and listening, and the understanding and use of idiomatic expressions. Extensive use is made of video, audio and Internet resources.

Integrated Skills (two hours per day)
This class emphasizes the integration of speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar skills that contribute to successful communication.  Language skills are quickly developed through dynamic and communicative projects which utilize the computer lab, the Internet and other media.