Intensive English Program

The Intensive English Program (IEP) offers an integrated curriculum that helps students develop a high level of proficiency in all skill areas of the English language. The IEP focuses on students developing a solid understanding and usage of academic English. The full-time curriculum includes a minimum of 20 hours of coursework per week, plus individual mentoring and time spent in the ALI's English Language Computer Learning Center.

Upon arrival, students are tested to determine their level of English proficiency. Each student is then placed in the appropriate level of coursework in each skill area: reading, listening comprehension, grammar, writing and verbal skills.

Most students in the IEP are international students with F-1 Visas. All F-1 students are required to be enrolled full-time in their stated course of study. Full-time enrollment in the IEP requires that the student be enrolled in 20 hours of IEP course work.

 

Course Levels offered:

General English (GE): Beginner/Low-intermediate proficiency

Introduction to Academic English (IAE): High-intermediate proficiency

English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Advanced proficiency

 

General English:                                                                         IEP Course Work:

Developmental Skills in Reading & Vocabulary	4 hrs
Developmental Skills in Listening Comprehension	4 hrs
Basic Writing	4 hrs
Basic English Grammar	4 hrs
Introduction to Academic English	4 hrs
Pre-Academic Skills for Reading & Vocabulary	4 hrs
Pre-Academic Skills for Listening Comprehension	4 hrs
Intermediate Writing Skills	4 hrs
Intermediate English Grammar	4 hrs

 

English for Academic Purposes:                                           IEP Course Work:

Key Skills for Academic Reading & Vocabulary	4 hrs
Academic Skills for Listening Comprehension	4 hrs
Writing Workshop	4 hrs
Advanced English Grammar	4 hrs

 

Individualized Needs Courses

A variety of courses are scheduled to meet individual needs of current students.

 

Verbal Skills classes include:                                              IEP Course Work:

American English Articulation	4 hrs
Conversation, Discussion & Presentation	4 hrs

 

Additional Vocabulary courses could include:                  IEP Course Work:

Beginning Vocabulary Skills	4 hrs
Academic Vocabulary	4 hrs

 

Other Specialized Courses: 

IEP Seminar                                                                                1 hr